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Interest rates in Hungary not expected to change until Q4 2016

Hungary is likely to keep interest rates on hold "as long as possible," Citigroup said in a note on Wednesday. It forecasts...

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MNB continues cutting, sets base rate at 1.35%

The Monetary Policy Council (MPC) the National Bank of Hungary decided at a rate-setting policy meeting today to keep the...

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Government could decide on a border fence today

The Hungarian government is expected to make a decision on what type of fence it will choose of the four...

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Association: Investment fund assets up 0.3% in June

Assets in investment funds managed by the Association of Hungarian Investment Fund and Asset Management Companies (BAMOSZ) increased by 0.3%,...

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Analysts predict 10 bp rate cut next Tuesday

Twelve of 19 analysts polled by Reuters expect the National Bank of Hungaryʼs Monetary Council to cut the central bankʼs key rate...

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Report: Government could broaden eligibility for home subsidies

The Hungarian government is reportedly planning to broaden eligibility and expand home subsidies due to high demand, Hungarian economic daily...

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Andrássy Castle hedge maze listed as worldʼs tenth best

The hedge maze at Andrássy Castle, located in Tiszadob Hungary, was ranked tenth by website DesignCurial, which compiled a list...

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Veolia to buy heating plant from GDF Suez

French-owned Veolia Energia Magyarország signed an agreement with GDF Suez Magyarország for the purchase of a district heating plant in...

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By Banning Those They Reject, Our Leaders Reveal Their Own Crisis

The following opinion piece was written by Bill Durodié, who is Chair of International Relations in the Department of Politics,...

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Hungarian news portal wins trial against MTVA again

Hungarian news portal index.hu won their second court decision against Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund (MTVA), after MTVA...

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Report: Electricity demand peaks during heat wave

Electricity demand in Hungary reached a new summer peak on Tuesday as people tried to stay cool during a heat...

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MNB underlying inflation indicators unchanged in June

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs three "underlying measures of inflation" remained unchanged in June compared to the previous month, even...

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join.me raises LogMeIn revenue by 31%

Hungarian startup LogMeIn saw its revenue jump by 31% in the first quarter of this year thanks to its join.me...

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Hungary could introduce legislation on drone usage

The Hungarian Parliament is preparing a draft bill to regulate drone usage in Hungary, and a final version could be...

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OSCE: Donʼt change FOI law without consultation

The recently proposed amendments to the Freedom of Information Act of Hungary raise concerns about access to public information, and...

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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...