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Representative coronavirus screening shows just 3 positives

A nationwide representative screening for infection by the novel coronavirus produced just three positives from 10,575 tests, Dr. Béla Merkely,...

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Hungary PMI rises close to 50 threshold

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 47 points in June from 40.7 in May, continuing to improve after...

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Takarékbank agriculture index rises

The expectations of those involved in agriculture improved slightly by the end of the second quarter compared to the first...

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Bulgarian business sentiment improves in June

Bulgaria’s business climate improved across sectors in June, compared to the previous month, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) says....

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Slovakia economic sentiment at record low in June

Slovakia’s economic sentiment weakened to its lowest level on record in June, the latest data from the Slovak Statistical Office...

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90% of SMEs plan to invest by yearend

One-third of respondents, roughly 33% are satisfied with the government’s crisis management measures related to the coronavirus so far, while...

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Czech economic confidence improves further in June

The Czech Republic’s economic confidence improved further in June, as lockdown restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus...

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NMHH: Fake news most common on social media

Perhaps unsurprisingly, internet users report they meet the most fake news on social media sites, according to a study by...

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SME sentiment improving

The impact of the coronavirus epidemic on Hungarian SMEs seems to be diminishing, as they definitely have more positive expectations...

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Recovery of consumer confidence continues – GKI

Economic research institute GKIʼs gauge of consumer confidence continued to improve in June, albeit at a slower pace following a...

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Romania PPI down, unemployment up in April

Romania’s producer prices dropped for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years in April, data from the National Institute...

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Hungarian uni partners with Austrian biotech company on coronavirus vaccine

Researchers at the University of Pécs are partnering with Austriaʼs CEBINA (Central European Biotech Incubator and Accelerator) to develop a...

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Latviaʼs economy shrinks in Q1

Latvia’s economy shrank 1.5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020, revised from a preliminary estimate of a 1.4% decline...

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Croatia GDP growth slows in Q1

Croatia’s gross domestic product grew 0.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020, slowing from a 2.5% expansion in the...

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Slovenia economy contracts in Q1

Slovenia’s economy shrank 2.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020, after expanding 1.7% in the previous period, data from...

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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...