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Increasing ambulance response time in Budapest

Ambulance response times in Budapest sometimes near one hour, napi.hu reports, citing a video published by Zsombor Kunetz, a first...

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Hungary PMI falls to 51.8 in September

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 51.8 points in September, from 52.6 in August, the Hungarian Association...

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38% of Hungarian influencers use fake Instagram growth methods

Nearly 40% of Hungarian online influencers utilize artificial methods of Instagram growth, such as buying followers, likes and inauthentic comments,...

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Fuel Prices Lower Inflation in November

Hungary’s inflation showed a decline after accelerating for eight months, and was lower than the consensus expectation of analysts. At...

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Online Streaming Expected to Grow Faster in Hungary than CEE

Thanks to new business models and a new approach to customers, giant technology platforms are rapidly gaining ground in media...

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DIGI slams media authority decision to exclude it from 5G auction

Telecommunications business group DIGI slammed the decision of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) to exclude DIGI from the...

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Hungary pupil-teacher ratio 5th lowest in EU

The ratio of pupils to teachers in Hungarian primary schools stands at 10.8, one of the lowest in the European...

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Number of smartphone users in Hungary exceeds 5 mln

The number of smartphone users in Hungary totals 5.3 million, equaling 89% of all internet users in the country, with...

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5G Auction Likely to Spur Competition

This June, the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) opened the process for selling 5G frequencies. With the auction itself...

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CEE bourses partner on launch of regional share index

An initiative to launch a new index of Central and East European shares by the bourses of the Visegrád Group...

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Hungary near top in broadband speed survey

Ranking broadband speeds in 200 countries across multiple 12-month periods, price comparison service cable.co.uk has generated an overall average speed...

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Hungary PMI climbs to 52.6 in August

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 points in August, from 51.2 in July, the Hungarian Association...

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Business, consumer confidence up in August – GKI

Economic research institute GKIʼs economic sentiment index rose in August, rebounding from a low of almost two and a half...

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KSH flash: GDP growth 4.9% in second quarter

Unadjusted growth in Hungaryʼs gross domestic product (GDP) was 4.9% in the second quarter of 2019, shows a flash estimate...

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GreenGo, Parkl bring new EV chargers to District 7

Electric vehicle (EV) owners can find six new chargers to power up their vehicles in District 7, thanks to a...

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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...