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Hungary PMI continues to improve after pandemic plunge

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 40.3 points in May from 33.7 in April, continuing to improve after...

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Renovations planned for 450,000 homes in Hungary

About 450,000 homes in Hungary could undergo some degree of renovation in the coming year, state news wire MTI reports,...

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Vodafone 2 new RED price plans with unlimited data

Vodafone announced the launch of a new retail mobile portfolio, introducing two RED new price plans with unlimited data in...

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Czech economic sentiment rebounds modestly in May

The Czech Republic’s economic sentiment improved slightly in May, after a historic fall in the previous month, helped by a...

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Hungary to get Avigan for treatment of Covid-19 patients

The research center of the University of Pécs received 12,200 pieces of Japanese-registered influenza drug Avigan this morning (Saturday, May...

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Could COVID-19 Trigger a European Banking Crisis?

Will COVID-19 be the trigger that takes us from a health crisis to a financial meltdown? Les Nemethy and Nicolas...

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New forest management regulation

New legislation adopted by the National Assembly will bring significant changes in the lives of Hungarian forest managers, writes conservative...

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Number of ransomware attacks rises in Czech Rep

Since quarantine and social distancing rules were put in place in March, the number of ransomware attacks in the Czech...

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Fishing season kicks off at lake Lupa tomorrow (hold)

Anglers will be able to enjoy 35 fishing spots along a 1,500 m section of the Lake Lupa shore starting...

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Adverticumʼs ʼDataMe DMP dataʼ service free of charge for half a year

Hungaryʼs market-leading media ad serving system, Adverticum AdServer, provides its customers with an innovative targeting solution free of charge due...

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Czech National Bank lowers rate for 3rd time in a row

The Czech Republic’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the third time in a row and unveiled additional...

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Plasma therapy shows promise

Nine people have received plasma therapy in Hungary, which is currently the most promising way to fight COVID-19 diseases, says...

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GKI: Housing market index deteriorates

Compared to the previous quarter, the expectations of housing market companies have deteriorated, according to a joint survey by GKI...

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COVID-19 and the M&A Market

M&A activity, both globally and in Central Europe, declined dramatically in Q1 2020: Les Nemethy and Sergey Glekov examine why,...

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Dr. Rose offers COVID-19 screening with medical consultation

Dr. Rose Private Hospital now offers coronavirus screening, including medical consultation and evaluation at its Mom Park clinic subsidiary for...

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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...