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GDP rises 4.9% in 2019

The volume of gross domestic product was 4.5% higher in Hungary in the Q4 2019 than in the corresponding period...

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Poles almost evenly divided over state of the nation

Forty-three percent of Poles believe their country is heading in the right direction, while 42% disagree, according to a survey,...

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NAV busts HUF 800 mln meat smuggler

A man who allegedly cheated on VAT on meat imported from abroad caused the budget about HUF 800 million in...

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Inkjet Printers: Keep it Simple (and Cheap)

Companies looking at printer acquisition usually consider two options: inkjet or laser based products. In the past, customers preferred laser...

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NAV busts foreign fertilizer fraud ring

NAV is proposing the prosecution of 16 members of a criminal group for fraudulent use of foreign-sourced fertilizers in a...

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Hungarian satellites functioning as planned

Two Hungarian satellites launched in December are operating according to plan, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) said...

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Property prices to rise at rate of wage growth

This year, the prices on the Hungarian real estate market are expected to rise proportionally to the extent of wage...

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Hévíz 12th in European Destinations of Excellence ranking

The Hungarian spa town of Hévíz, home to Europeʼs largest thermal lake, has been voted the 12th best place to...

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BBJ Expat CEO of the Year 2020 gala gallery

Pictures from the BBJ Expat CEO of the Year 2020 gala. The entire album of photos taken at the gala...

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Fidesz EPP membership to remain suspended indefinitely

Fideszʼs membership in the European Peopleʼs Party (EPP) will remain suspended indefinitely as there has been no visible change or...

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BBJ Expat CEO of the Year 2020 gala gallery

Pictures from the BBJ Expat CEO of the Year 2020 gala. More will soon be available by following this link....

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Hungary PMI falls to 52.5 in January

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 52.5 points in January from 53.9 in December, the Hungarian Association of...

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Illegal downloads on the decline in Hungary

Access to pirated content online is on the decline in Hungary, according to a study by the European Union Intellectual...

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An Alternative to Windows 7

On January 14, Microsoft ended support for Windows 7, one of the most widely adopted operating systems for desktop computers...

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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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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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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...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...