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Four Hungarian startups participate in tech expo in NYC

Four Hungarian startups are participating in the TechCrunch Disrupt expo in New York City, which started on May 9 and...

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MNB: Underlying measures of inflation increase as CPI rises

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) “underlying measures of inflation” rose in April as headline CPI rose, according to data...

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Competition authority fines companies HUF 82 mln

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) fined Finella Investment (the legal successor of HTD Szaknévsor Kiadó), JRM Produkció, LIGA TV, “PUPU...

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Survey: Number of HD TVs grows, related subscriptions not as much

Although the number of HD television sets in Hungarian households was up 7% to approximately 54% in 2015 as compared...

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Government submits bill on mortgage rules

The Hungarian government submitted a bill to Parliament late yesterday that would fine-tune rules on mortgage rights to keep interest...

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Halpim: Hungary PMI rises to 52.2 in April

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 52.2 points in April from 51.7 points in March, the Hungarian Association...

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Csányi buys €23 mln in MOL bonds

Sándor Csányi, the deputy chairman of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL, has acquired MOL corporate bonds with a nominal...

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Smart to Future Cities 2016 attended by 4 Hungarian firms

Four Hungarian firms attended global forum of smart-city decision makers Smart to Future Cities 2016 in London, according to reports....

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Nomura: Hungary’s central bank could cut further

The Hungarian central bank appears to be less dovish than expected, which could signal that the easing cycle has not...

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Trade in Norbi Update, OTT-ONE shares suspended

Trading in the shares of Hungarian lifestyle firm Norbi Update Lowcarb and Hungarian software and IT services firm OTT-ONE was...

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Raiffeisen lowers 2016 inflation forecast to 0.5%

Inflation in Hungary could reach 0.5% in 2016, Zoltán Török, senior analyst at Raiffeisen Bank said yesterday, according to Hungarian...

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Official: ISPs required to pass planned internet VAT cut onto subscribers

Internet service providers will be required to pass on the VAT rate reduction for internet services from 27% to 18%,...

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2017 budget plan includes VAT cuts for food, internet

The draft 2017 budget that Hungary’s Economy Ministry will submit to the Fiscal Council today includes reductions in the value-added...

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KSH: Industrial production confirmed at 6.3% in February

The volume of industrial production in Hungary was up 6.3% in February as compared to the same month a year...

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Report: Sunday openings could lift GDP

If the Hungarian Parliament today approves yesterday’s proposal to revoke the Sunday closings law, which restricts retailers from opening on...

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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...