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Budapest and Back, via Alberta, Hong Kong and Hollywood

Refugee, photographer, hairdresser, wig maker, motion-picture producer and film commissioner; Andy Vajna, who died in Budapest on January 20, aged...

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Hungary PMI slips in January

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) inched down to 54.0 in January, from 54.3 in December, the Hungarian Association...

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Why Should You Care About Yield Curves?

In the first of a regular biweekly column, Les Nemethy and Mael Rohrig of Central European corporate finance firm Euro-Phoenix...

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Hungaryʼs ratio of robot use among lowest in EU

Hungary is close to the bottom of an EU table of companies using industrial or service robots, with only 3%...

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Hollywood producer Andy Vajna dies aged 74

Hungarian-American movie producer Andrew G. Vajna died in his Budapest home on Sunday following a long illness, the Hungarian National...

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Rate of illegal employment near 14%, inspections reveal

Workplace inspections by labour authorities showed the rate of illegal employment reached 13.62% in January-September of last year, a report...

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Spar, union reach agreement on wage rise

Dutch-founded food retail chain Spar has reached agreement with retail worker’s union, Kereskedelmi Alkalmazottak Szakszervezete, according to a press release...

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Hungary PMI rises to 54.2 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 54.2 points in December, from 53.5 in November, the Hungarian Association...

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Chances of a white Christmas in Budapest dwindling

Despite the current cold snap, the chances of a white Christmas in Budapest are getting slimmer than earlier forecasts suggested,...

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Companies more optimistic about business prospects – survey

Companies see further improvement in their business position in 2019, according to a representative survey by GVI, the economic research...

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Eye Love Rock and Roll: Budapest’s Hippest Eyewear

The Vinylize showroom caught my eye while I was exploring the district across Rákóczi utca from the Buddha Bar one...

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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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K&H: over 70% of young workers expect pay raises

K&Hʼs Youth Index, which reveals young peopleʼs satisfaction levels and expectations for the future about living conditions, work, promotion prospects,...

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Digital communication improves family relations

According to research by eNET and Magyar Telekom, entitled "Report on the Internet Economy," distances between family members and relations...

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KSH revises Q3 GDP growth upwards to 4.9%

Hungaryʼs gross domestic product (GDP) rose 4.9% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2018, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said...

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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...