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Hungary’s ‘Sing’ grabs Oscar for Best Short Film

“Sing” (Hungarian title “Mindenki”), written and directed by Kristóf Deák, received the 2016 Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film...

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BBJ publishes ‘Then and Now Retrospective: 1956’

The Budapest Business Journal published a supplement today on the 1956 Uprising. The aim is to tell expat businesspeople working...

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A Sixth Part of the World: a silent film classic

The cinematic masterpiece “A Sixth Part of the World” will be screened next week at the Vera and Donald Blinken...

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Hungarian kids worried about their future, says poll

Some 69.5% of Hungarian children are worried about their future, according to a poll conducted by childrenʼs rights civil organization...

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Hungary ranked 13th on U.S. Chamber of Commerce IP index

Hungary ranked 13th of 45 countries in the 2017 edition of the United States Chamber of Commerceʼs International Intellectual Property...

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GKI-MGYOSZ nationwide property index up slightly, Budapest index unchanged

GKI-MGYOSZʼs nationwide property index, a quarterly gauge of supply and demand as well as expectations of real estate market players,...

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Vodafone launches 4G+, doubles 4G capacity in Budapest

After improving 3G indoor coverage in Budapest, Vodafone has launched 4G+ in the capital by enabling LTE on a new...

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Hungaryʼs PMI rises to 56.5 in January

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) rose to 56.5 points in January from a revised 52.8 points in December...

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Hungary’s Index.hu most popular news site for smartphone users

Smartphone users in Hungary who read news on their handheld devices prefer Index.hu (64%), followed by Origo.hu (55%), Hir24.hu (45%)...

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Hungaroring given two F1 test days in 2017

Aside from the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, the Hungaroring motor racing circuit will see Formula One cars roaring on its...

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National Bank of Hungary keeps base rate on hold

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) yesterday kept the central bank’s key rate on hold at...

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Julius-Globe Kft. runs for RSM Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Hungarian CNC machining firm Julius-Globe Kft., a company active in tool production and custom-made precision parts, is competing for the...

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Hungary’s CPI reaches 3.5 year peak in December

Matching the market consensus, Hungary’s CPI inflation indicator was up 1.8% in December, from November’s +1.1%, reaching a 3.5% peak,...

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Hungary to host FAO workshop on cattle disease

As the lumpy skin disease virus dangerous to cattle threatens to move further into Europe from the Balkans, a three-day...

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Hungarian firms take up fight against ransomware

Companies operating in Hungary have spent almost HUF 500 million on measures to protect against malicious ransomware in the past...

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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...