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Companiesʼ survival chances improving – says KSH

The five-year survival ratio of business entities, looking at which ones were still active five years after their establishment, rose...

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The Gradual Rise of the (Translating) Machines

Machine translation has been gaining ever more ground globally and, to some extent, in Hungary as well. Though it aids...

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Hungary PMI falls to 51.3 in July

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 51.3 points in July, down from 54.4 in June and 57.9...

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OTP Mobil launches online financial security campaign

OTP Mobil, the developer of the SimplePay online payment system, is launching a new campaign to educate users about the...

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800,000 dipsomaniacs registered in Hungary

Toxicologist Gábor Zacher says that annual alcohol consumption in Hungary stands at 14 liters of alcohol per capita, leading to...

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GKI raises 2019 growth forecast to 4.3%

Economic research institute GKI has raised its projection for this yearʼs GDP growth to 4.3%, up from 4.0% in a...

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Hungary launches 5G spectrum auction procedure

Hungaryʼs National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) launched an auction procedure for 5G spectrum licenses on Thursday with the publication...

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Rising Costs a Challenge to Construction Industry

Construction and fit out costs are rising as the dramatic labor shortage witnessed in all phases is causing enormous challenges...

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Puskin cinema hosts Vertigo Film Week

The Vertigo Film Week, organized by Vertigo Media in partnership with Budapest Film Zrt., will be hosted by the Puskin...

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More young people saving for a home

Conscious money saving is becoming more popular among young people aged 19-29, according to news portal index.hu. Average savings reached...

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Graphisoft collaborates with U.S. software designer

Hungarian software developer Graphisoft SE is collaborating with Epic Games, the company that launched the world’s most popular video game...

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Profession.hu website gets new design

Leading job search portal Profession.hu has launched a new look for its website, designed by Melkweg Digital and aimed at...

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PMI drops to 54.4 in June

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 54.4 points in June, from 57.9 points in May, reported the...

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‘Frida’s Country’ exhibition opens at Budapest Kunsthalle

A new exhibition entitled “Frida’s Country,” featuring German-Mexican photographer Guillermo Kahlo’s most famous works, opened in the Budapest Kunsthalle (Műcsarnok)...

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Direction of Monetary Course Seen Differently

While there is a strong inflationary pressure on the Hungarian economy, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is not likely...

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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...