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Labor shortage intensifies, over 83,000 jobs empty

According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), there were 83,611 positions unfilled on the job market in the...

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Tungsram outlines ideal classroom lighting

Hungarian lighting company Tungsram claims that LED technology represents the future of lighting in schools in Hungary, according to a...

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Hungary Q2 GDP growth revised up to 4.8%

The volume of GDP was 4.8% higher in Hungary in the second quarter of 2018 than in Q2 2017, a...

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GKI raises 2018 growth forecast to 4.2%

Economic research institute GKI has raised its projection for this yearʼs GDP growth to 4.2%, up from 4.0% in an...

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Mymove.hu launches Europe’s first online fitness school

Hungarian company Mymove.hu has launched what it calls Europe’s first online school for fitness trainers, offering both regular and National...

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R&D spending at 1.35% of GDP in 2017

Spending on research and development in Hungary came to HUF 517 billion last year, up 21% from 2016 at current...

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Doosan battery copper foil plant to create 200 jobs

South Korean company Doosan, a manufacturer of copper foil for batteries, plans to build a plant in the Tatabánya Industrial...

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City-dwellers take to bikes during metro renovation

During the ongoing renovation of Budapestʼs metro line M3, the number of people using the MOL BuBi bike-sharing scheme in...

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Hungary PMI falls to 53.0 in June

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 53.0 points in June, down from a revised 55.2 points in...

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Hungarians save more for holidays, less for self-support

According to research by OTP, almost twice as many Hungarians plan on saving for holidays, while very few think about...

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Young Hungarians optimistic about their financial future

Young Hungarians are very optimistic regarding their financial future. Typically they save money for unexpected expenses and buying a home,...

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OECD urges Hungary to set higher environmental goals

Hungary is progressing in making its economy greener and controlling emissions, but other aspects must be improved, according to a...

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MKIK GVI business confidence index improves further

The business confidence index of GVI, the economic research institute of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), rose...

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Accelerating rise in job vacancies in Hungary

The number of job vacancies has been rising in Hungary at an accelerating pace in the past five quarters, with...

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Stats office confirms Q1 GDP growth at 4.4%

The volume of gross domestic product was 4.4% higher in Hungary in the first quarter of 2018 than in the...

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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...