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Vacation or Staycation? Wise Words From a Viral Happiness Guru

David Holzer found himself caught up in the need for COVID testing towards the end of his holiday in Mallorca....

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Cost Saving Alternatives to Buying new Software

According to a poll of economists recently conducted by Reuters, it would take two or more years for euro zone...

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Company-in-a-Box: In Europe for Europe

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a heavy blow to globalization as far as manufacturing companies are concerned. Many enterprises are...

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?

August, at least where I live in Gödöllő, went out with a bang. Quite literally, and several of them, in...

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Lithuania economy shrinks in the Q2

Lithuanian economy shrank 5.5% on quarter in the three months to June, worse than an earlier estimate of a 5.1%...

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Hungary PMI edges up to 52.8 in August

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 points in August from 51.1 points in July, continuing to improve...

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Croatia Q2 GDP contraction steepest on record

Croatiaʼs gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 15.1% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last...

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Matolcsy outlines 2020s challenges

National Bank of Hungary (MNB) governor György Matolcsy said preserving political stability, implementing a feasible strategy for convergence, and maintaining...

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Assets of investment funds in Bulgaria rise at end-June

The assets of investment funds operating in Bulgaria increased by an annual 5% to BGN 4.68 billion (EUR 2.4 billion)...

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Czech economic confidence improves in August

The Czech Republic’s economic confidence continued to improve in August, survey results from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) showed on...

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GKI confidence indices stagnate, fall

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence fell to -19.0 points in August from -18.2 points...

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MKIK business confidence index rises

The business confidence index of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industryʼs (MKIK) Economic Research Institute (GVI) rose to -6...

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SMEs plan to invest less next year

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hungary plan to invest less for the next year based on the latest results...

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Consumer confidence edges lower in August

Economic research institute GKIʼs gauge of consumer confidence slipped to -29.6 in August from -26.9 in the previous month, falling...

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Teleworking and reduced working hours may remain for SMEs

Among the measures introduced due to the coronavirus epidemic, reduced working hours and the home office proved to be effective...

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One in Six Hungarian Adults Has Lost Money to Cyberfraud, CIB Survey Finds

Nearly half of Hungarian adults have encountered a cyberfraud attempt, and 16% have lost money, according to a representative survey...

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Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty Should Change how we Grow, not Whether we Grow

Economic volatility, geopolitical disruption, and technological change are making long-term decisions harder for business leaders. Yet uncertainty does not remove...

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Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.5% in Q3 as Industry Offsets Drought Hit

Hungary’s GDP grew 1.5% year-on-year in the Q3 2026, supported by industry and services, while drought-hit agriculture held back the...

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Hungary Sets 2030 Euro Readiness Goal in Growth and Deficit Plan

Hungary aims to meet the conditions for euro adoption by 2030 while lifting growth above 3% and reducing budget deficit...

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Hungarian Business Confidence Improves as Consumer Sentiment Weakens

Business confidence edged higher in Hungary in October, while consumer sentiment deteriorated, according to economic research institute GKI....

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Kopint-Tárki Forecasts Hungary’s GDP Growth at 2.5% in 2027

Economic research institute Kopint-Tárki expects Hungary’s GDP to grow by approximately 2.5% in 2027, according to a new forecast released...

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MNB Keeps Base Rate Unchanged, Lower Inflation Target Signals Tighter Stance

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left Hungary’s benchmark rate at 5.5% at its most recent...

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Hungarian Business Groups Urge Changes to Draft Wealth Tax

Fourteen Hungarian business organizations have issued a joint statement calling for changes to the proposed wealth tax, including relief for...

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AI Boom, USD 100 Oil and 5% Bond Yields Reshape Investment Outlook

An AI-driven technology rally, oil prices above USD 100 and U.S. Treasury yields around 5% are reshaping investment opportunities, according...

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VOSZ Business Confidence Index Declines in Q3 2026

Hungarian business association VOSZ’s business confidence index fell two percentage points to 50% in the third quarter of 2026, according...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Diplomatic Dance

The improved mood evident across Hungary following the Tisza government’s assumption of power appears to have extended well beyond the...

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EY Urges Early Preparation for Hungary’s Proposed Wealth Tax

Hungary’s proposed wealth tax could create new obligations for wealthy individuals, trusts and private foundations, with the first assessment generally...

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IMF Sees Window for Hungary’s Economic Revival, Urges Swift Reforms

Hungary has a “uniquely favorable window of opportunity” to revitalize its economy, but must act quickly to turn market confidence...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...