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MNG presents ‘Every Past Is My Past’ exhibition

The recently opened exhibition of the Hungarian National Gallery (MNG), "Every Past Is My Past," displays more than 300 photographs...

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Number of ‘blinkee’ e-scooters triples in Budapest

There are more than 150 "blinkee" e-scooters in the capital, only a year after the environment-friendly scooter service started with...

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Századvég releases ’Declaration in Defense of Free Speech’

Pro-government Hungarian think tank the Századvég Foundation has published a "Declaration in Defense of Free Speech," while at the same...

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Hungary PMI falls to 52.4 in March

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 52.4 in March, from 55.5 in February, the Hungarian Association of...

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OTP Bank closes acquisition of Albanian SocGen unit

OTP Bank closed the financial acquisition of Banka Societe Generale Albania (SGAL), the Albanian subsidiary of the Société Générale Group,...

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Hungary Helping Bring Sustainability Into Fashion

Now in its fourth year, Global Sustainable Fashion Week is a unique Budapest-based event that combines an international conference, workshops,...

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Electronic waste collection rate below average in Hungary

About 6 kilograms of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) was collected per inhabitant in Hungary in 2016, under the...

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CEU says govʼt statements ‘false’ and ‘misleading’

Michael Ignatieff, president and rector of the Central European University (CEU), insisted in a statement released on Monday that the...

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More state initiatives needed to reach homebuilding target

Building materials specialist Új Ház Centrum says that more state initiatives are needed to reach the target of 40,000 newly...

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Cellumʼs wallet platform incorporated in Telkomʼs LinkAja

Mobile transactions solutions provider Cellumʼs secure wallet platform has been designed to be used with the unified LinkAja e-money system,...

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Hungary PMI rises to 55.7 in February

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 55.7 in February from 54.7 in January, the Hungarian Association of Logistics,...

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GDP up 5.1% in Q4 after KSH revision

Hungaryʼs GDP in the fourth quarter of 2018 was 5.1% higher than in the corresponding period a year before, with...

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CEU named co-winner of 2019 Politiken Freedom Prize

Budapestʼs Central European University (CEU) and international network Scholars at Risk have been jointly awarded the 2019 Politiken Freedom Prize...

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KKM OR provides Hungarian language courses

A background institution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, KKM Oktatási és Rekreációs Kft. (KKM OR), is to...

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CEU rector wins Dan David Prize for ‘Defending Democracy’

Michael Ignatieff, the Canadian president and rector of the Central European University (CEU), has been named co-winner of the 2019...

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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...