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Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania are major buyers of Ukrainian electricity

Ukraine increased electricity exports in January-October 2019 by 1.5% to 5.127 billion kWh (kilowatt-hour) compared to the same period in...

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Campaign, VAT cut lifts fish consumption in Hungary

Annual fish consumption in Hungary is up 10% at 6.5kg, thanks in part to a promotional campaign by Agrármarketing Centrum,...

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MKIK business confidence index at 4-year low

The business confidence index of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industryʼs (MKIK) economic research institute GVI fell to 46...

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OECD raises Hungary GDP forecasts

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised its projections for Hungaryʼs GDP growth this year and next in...

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Revolut celebrates 250,000 users in Hungary

London-based fintech company Revolut announced reaching 250,000 users in Hungary, registering an eightfold increase in monthly transaction value since the...

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Russian authorities effectively ban Czech NGO People in Need

The Russian authorities have placed the Czech NGO People in Need on a list of undesirable organizations, the TASS news...

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Korda and the key to the Hungarian Film Industry

David Holzer talks to György Rajnai, the man who runs the Korda film studios, to find out how Hungary has...

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Poles urged to sort trash

Poland’s environment ministry has rolled out a set of new programs aiming to protect the environment and raise awareness of...

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MNB to review inflation-targeting system

Hungary’s central bank will conduct a review of its inflation-targeting system next year as part of its regular practice, the...

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Hungary PMI rises to 51.9 in October

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) edged up to 51.9 points in October, from 51.7 in September, according to the...

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Slovak business, consumer morale worsens in October

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia slumped by 13.3 points to -12.3 in October, from 1.0 in the previous month,...

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Slovenia consumer sentiment worsens in October

Slovenia’s consumer confidence indicator fell by 2 percentage points on a monthly comparison basis in October, after decreasing by 4...

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Czech economic confidence falls for 2nd month in October

The Czech Republic’s economic confidence index fell for the second straight month in October, survey results from the Czech Statistical...

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FDI into Bulgaria rises in Jan-Aug

Foreign direct investment into Bulgaria grew to EUR 603.5 million in the period from January-August 2019, up from EUR 407.2...

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Legacy tech poses high cyber risk – EY, HFS say

Companies see the largest cybersecurity risk in entering international markets and the introduction of new technologies, according to a joint...

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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...