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Value of public procurement procedures falls one-fifth

The value of public procurement procedures fell about one-fifth, while the number dropped one-quarter in the first half from the...

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One in three mid-sized firms in Poland plan to invest, despite epidemic, study

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one in eight entrepreneurs is planning to invest in their business in the near future,...

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Deloitte: Younger generations less stressed due to epidemic

Deloitte conducted a series of surveys between November 2019 and April 2020 to assess the perspective of younger generations, according...

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App-phobia or Real Threat?

COVID-19 makes us realize that a pandemic does not only constitute a serious risk to human health, but is also...

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Latvian economy dwindles in Q2

During the second quarter of this year, Latviaʼs seasonally unadjusted gross domestic product (GDP) dwindled 9.8% year-on-year, according to a...

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Annual food waste in Hungary amounts to 68 kg per person

Every year, people throw away an average of 68 kilograms of food per person in Hungary, said Marcell Keleti, director...

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Hungary PMI edges back over 50 threshold

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.8 points in July from 47.4 in June, climbing back over the...

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Arts and culture among least popular higher education paths

According to Eurostat, only 11.2% of students in Hungarian higher education study arts and culture, the fifth-worst rate among European...

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COVID creates Dilemmas for Company Owners (and Financial Advisors)

In his latest column, Les Nemethy looks at the uncertainties thrown up by the coronavirus when it comes to selling...

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Coronavirus Roundup: Planning for a Second COVID Wave

Unsurprisingly, the biggest economic risk today is the emergence of a second wave of the coronavirus epidemic, says economic website...

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Slovakia business confidence, consumer morale improves in July

Slovakia’s industrial confidence indicator increased to -5 in July from -10 in the previous month, mainly due to improvements in...

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Base Rate at Another Record low, no Further Cuts Expected

As hinted at in the last month, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) further cut the...

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Business sentiment in Romania mostly positive in July

Most company managers in Romania expect growth in manufacturing, construction and retail in the next three months, while in the...

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Labor market conditions not seen for years

The labor market conditions of six or seven years ago have returned, remarks Világgazdaság, as many employers can now have...

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Consumer, business confidence continues to improve in July

Economic research institute GKIʼs combined gauge of consumer and business confidence rose to -18.2 points in July from -20.5 points...

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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...