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Are you ‘Unitary Patent ready’?

The following article was written by Eszter Szakács, partner and attorney-at-law at Sár and Partners Attorneys at Law....

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MKIK: Business confidence improves in 2015 Q1

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

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Codie named most promising startup

Hungarian startup Codie was named the most promising startup at this yearʼs Hungarian Innovation TechShow (HITS), the event organizers told...

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Varga meets EC commissioner for internal market

Hungary’s National Economy Minister Mihály Varga (left) met with Elzbieta Bienkowska (right), the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship...

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MNB continues easing, cuts 15 bp

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

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Big win for Hungarian film at Cannes

László Nemes’ “Son of Saul” took the Grand Prix – the equivalent of second place – at Cannes this past...

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New York Times calls Orbán a ‘soft dictator’

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was described as a “soft dictator” in New York Times’ op-ed piece published on Sunday, entitled “The...

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Tax office collects HUF 92 bln in back taxes in Q1

Hungaryʼs National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) collected HUF 92 bln in back taxes in the first quarter of this...

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Nielsen: Consumer confidence on the rise in Q1

Hungary’s consumer confidence was up slightly in the first quarter of the year, according to market research company Nielsen. Nielsenʼs...

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EBRD: Greece represents a potential risk for CEE growth

According to an optimistic scenario, the CEE region’s economy is expected grow by an average 3% this year, boosted by...

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Hungary buys Munkácsy masterpiece for $5.7 mln

The Hungarian state paid $5.7 mln for Mihály Munkácsyʼs "Christ Before Pilate" (pictured) to Canadaʼs Art Gallery of Hamilton, the...

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Lázár signs cooperation with architects, engineers

Cabinet chief János Lázár, on behalf of the Hungarian government, signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian Chamber of Engineers...

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Forint falls further on interbank market

The forint was trading at 306.31 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, down from 304.95 late...

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Szijjártó: Good relations between east and west in Europeʼs interest

It is in Europeʼs best interest that cooperation between the eastern and western sides of the continent remain "cultured and...

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Hungarian Dreher eyes U.K. markets

Hungarian brewer Dreher, well known for its beers in Hungary and a member of the SABMiller group, is planning to...

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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...