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Hollywood composer to give concert in Budapest

James Newton Howard, the composer of scores for numerous successful films including Pretty Woman and The Hunger Games series, is...

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MTel, NKI step up for better cyber security

Magyar Telekom and the National Cyber Security Center (NKI) have signed a cooperation agreement under which the two bodies will...

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TV ad spots soar to 2.37 mln in H1 2016

Television channels in Hungary aired a total of 2.37 million advertising spots in the first half of 2016, up from...

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ʼInformation gradeʼ smog alert issued for Budapest

The so-called information grade smog alert has been issued for Budapest by István Tarlós, the mayor of the Hungarian capital,...

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Hungary PMI falls to 52.2 in December

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 52.2 points in December 2016 from a revised 56.3 points in November...

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MNB’s macro view changes little, CIB Bank says

The macroeconomic view of the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has changed little, according to a...

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Hungarians aware of sharing economy, opinions vary

Slightly more than one third of Hungarian adult internet users have heard of the notion of the sharing economy, and...

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Hungary’s GDP up 2.2% in Q3

Hungary’s volume of gross domestic product was 2.2% higher in the third-quarter of the year as compared to the same...

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MNB to decide on rules for instant bank transfers in December

The Financial Stability Board of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) is expected to decide in December on the rules...

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FuturAqua to invest HUF 400 mln in cancer research

FuturAqua, a company listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange, will provide HUF 400 million for the clinical research and development...

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Hungaryʼs PMI falls to 56.6 in November

Hungaryʼs seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managersʼ Index (PMI) fell to 56.6 points in November from 57.1 points in October, the Hungarian...

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BKK receives Siemens digitization accolade

Budapest Transport Center (BKK) has received the Siemens Digitization award, which is given to companies that acknowledge the importance of...

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MNB policy rate likely on hold for two years, says JP Morgan

Hungaryʼs central bank is likely to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.9% for up to two years, despite an...

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MNBʼs O/N and 1W lending rate changes surprise

Although the decision of the Monetary Council (MC) of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) to leave its main policy...

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In search of a silver bullet to fight automotive labor shortage

The Hungarian automotive sector prides itself on record numbers, but the 50 largest companies in the industry here pay low...

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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...