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FHB buys back €112 mln of perpetual bonds

FHB Mortgage Bank said it agreed with investors on Friday to repurchase €112 million of perpetual bonds before the five-year...

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Lázár: Home building permits on steep rise

The number of notifications to authorities for home building permits has reached 13,000 in Hungary already in the first half,...

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Report: Traffic, staff numbers rise in retail since Sunday openings

Unofficial trends show that, since the mid-April repeal of legislation restricting retailers from opening on Sundays, traffic in stores and...

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In move meant to help banks, lawmakers re-introduce non-accessory mortgages

The Hungarian Parliament approved legislation today re-introducing non-accessory mortgages in Hungarian law, bringing back the “independent mortgage”, which allows banks...

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AWE patents energy storage solution

Hungarian engineering company AWE has patented an energy storage solution for markets in Europe, Eurasia and the United States, business...

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Spokesperson confirms police probe of FHB

Hungary’s FHB Bank is facing a police probe and has come under the scrutiny of investigators, government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács...

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MNB: Underlying inflation measures down as CPI drops

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” all fell in May as headline CPI dropped into negative...

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KSH confirms GDP dipped in Q1

A second estimate confirmed that Hungaryʼs economy contracted for the first time in four years in the first quarter of...

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Invitel receives content marketing awards

Hungarian telco Invitel has been awarded two acknowledgments by Hungarian magazine Kreatív in its Content+Marketing Award competition, according to a...

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Forint firms slightly

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MKIK: Business confidence improves slightly in Q1

Business confidence improved slightly in the first quarter from the last quarter of 2015, a gauge of sentiment by the...

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MNB estimates 1.6 mln households eligible for revamped home purchase subsidy scheme

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) estimates, based on a household questionnaire, that 1.6 million households or 40% of Hungaryʼs...

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K&H clients request HUF 340 mln in home purchase subsidies

Clients of K&H Bank applied for nearly HUF 340 million in home purchase subsidies from January-February, Gábor Rajna, who heads...

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Digi and Vodafone bid at tender for 3,400-3,800 MHz spectrum

Telco Digi Távközlési and mobile company Vodafone Magyarország have submitted bids at a tender for licenses in the 3,400-3,800 MHz...

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Hungarian legislation enables encrypted communication

Despite earlier expectations, legislation passed by Parliament yesterday to fight the spread of terrorism, does not ban the use of...

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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...