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Curia upholds ruling against Fidesz in NGO case

Fidesz has failed in its effort to have a June 2016 court ruling in favor of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee...

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Moodyʼs upgrades FHB on higher assumption of support from SZHISZ

Moodyʼs Investors Service said late Monday that it had upgraded the long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings of Hungaryʼs...

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Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 54.2 in July

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 54.2 points in July, slipping from 56.9 in June, the Hungarian...

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Over 50,000 applications for home purchase subsidies

More than 50,000 applications have been submitted for funding under the governmentʼs expanded Home Purchase Subsidy Scheme for Families, known...

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MNB could keep base rate intact until end of 2018

Following the expected maintenance of the national bankʼs base rate, CIB Bank Hungary believes it will be kept at 0.9%...

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Invitel to appeal fine levied related to January VAT reduction

Hungarian telco firm Invitel said late yesterday it had passed on a January reduction of the internet VAT rate to...

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Hungaryʼs social network usage highest in EU

About 83% of Hungarian internet users between the ages of 16 and 74 used social networks such as Facebook and...

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Hungaryʼs PMI drops to 57.2 in June

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) stood at 57.2 in June, down from 61.9 points in May, the Hungarian...

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Sophos advises steps to counter Petya ransomware

Infection by the recently spreading Petya ransomware, which encrypts files and documents and can also replace the original master boot...

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Savings coops approve five-year strategy

A five-year strategy for Hungaryʼs integrated savings cooperatives that stresses digitalization, as well as growth among microbusinesses, SMEs, farmers and...

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CIG Pannónia parts with general insurance businesses

CIG Pannónia Life Insurance said Friday the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has approved the transfer of its home and...

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‘Productive’ negotiations begin on CEU’s future

Officials of the Hungarian government and the State of New York have started negotiations on the further operation of the...

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MNB expects to hit inflation target in early 2019

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) expects inflation to reach the 3% level consistent with price stability in a sustainable...

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Hungary in talks with U.S. officials on higher education amendment

In a letter sent to Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog welcomed DeVosʼs...

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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...