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MNB fines CFD Markets HUF 90 mln for unauthorized activity

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has fined Hungarian company CFD Markets HUF 90 mln on charges of acting as...

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Forint firms on interbank market

The forint traded at 310.91 to the euro shortly after 17:30 on Thursdayʼs interbank market, firming from 311.61 late Wednesday....

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Hungarian Competition Office fines Immunotic for false advertising

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) said today that it had fined Immunotic HUF 1.2 mln for making unsubstantiated health claims in...

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ENKSZ in talks with unnamed retail electricity provider

Hungaryʼs First National Utilities Company (ENKSZ), recently established by the state to act as an efficient, predictable and cheap utilities...

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Budapest bike sharing system used more than 800,000 times in first year

Budapestʼs bike sharing system, BuBi, was used 815,000 times in its first year of operation, the head of the Budapest...

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Monetary Council holds non-rate-setting meeting

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) held a non-rate-setting meeting today, Hungarian news agency MTI reported....

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Varga expects GDP growth to exceed 3%

Subject to the international environment, the Hungarian GDP growth rate could hover around 3%, while foreign exchange debt could be...

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Hungary has lowest spending on education in the region

Hungary’s spending on education compared to GDP has been decreasing steadily since 2010, news portal 444.hu revealed yesterday, with spending levels reaching...

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Forint up versus euro, down against dollar

The forint was trading at 313.69 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, up from final quotes...

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Halpim: PMI in Hungary up to 50.7 in August

Seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) saw a rise to 50.7 points in August from the previous month’s 49.9, the Hungarian...

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KSH: Investment volume up 5.7% in Q2 in Hungary

Hungary’s Investment volume saw a year-on-year rise of 5.7% in the second quarter of this year after falling 4.5% in...

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Report: Hungarian police use tear gas on refugees in camp

The Hungarian police retaliated against approximately 200 “angered” refugees this morning by using tear gas at a refugee camp in the...

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Study: 40% of Hungarians opt for online travel offers

Approximately 40% of Hungarians seek out online travel offers, while 63% do their research online regarding their travel plans, Hungarian...

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MNB policy makers decide to keep rates on hold, as expected

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) Monetary Council decided to keep the central bankʼs key rate on hold at 1.35%...

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MKIK: Business confidence falls in Q2

A gauge of SME confidence by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industryʼs (MKIK) Economy and Business Research Institute (GVI)...

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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...