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MNB rate-setters agree that easing cycle must continue

The National Bank of Hungaryʼs (MNB) rate-setting Monetary Council agreed that it would send a "more robust signal" regarding the...

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GVH clears Monsanto Hungária in oversight procedure

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) today closed a procedure launched against agribusiness Monsanto Hungária after accepting the companyʼs commitment to bring...

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Starschema leases 900 sqm from CPI Hungary

Big Data solutions company Starschema began leasing more than 900 sqm in CPI Hungary’s ‘A’ category Balance Building in the...

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Hungary and neighbors discuss reverse VAT implementation

Hungary, along with Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Austria, are urging joint legislation against VAT evasion, including making the use...

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Competition office fines medical device distributor

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) fined Jugis 2007 Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató HUF 6.1 mln on charges of misleading advertising, the competition...

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Halpim: Hungary’s PMI falls to 51 in April

Hungaryʼs seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 51.0 points in April from the previous month’s 55.4 points, the Hungarian...

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METRANS to build base in Budapest

Rail cargo company METRANS Danubia, announced plans to build a logistics base in south Budapest for "several tens of millions...

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La Libre Bélgique: Orbán moves right

Following recent losses in the by-election, particularly the latest win by the far-right Jobbik party, Fidesz leader Viktor Orbán has...

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Competition office fines dietary supplement manufacturer

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) fined dietary supplement manufacturer Dr. Fachet Egészségügyi és Szolgáltató HUF 1.6 mln on charges of misleading...

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National Mobile Payment Company to test passenger info, e-ticket system

Hungarian state-owned National Mobile Payment Company is developing a unified passenger information and electronic ticket system for multimodal public transport...

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Forint falls further versus the euro

The forint was trading at 302.79 to the euro late today on the interbank forex market, down from 300.93 late...

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Varga presents Prize for Successful Business

National Economy Minister Mihály Varga presented the Prize for Successful Business, a monthly acknowledgement, to three Hungarian companies at a...

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Forint retreats on interbank market versus the euro

The forint was trading at 301.29 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, down from 300.07 late...

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FHB shareholders vote to pay no dividend

Shareholders of FHB Mortgage Bank decided to pay no dividend at an annual general meeting today. FHB Mortgage Bank had...

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About 400 reports related to Kun-Mediator made to police

Approximately 400 reports have been made to the police in connection with Kun-Mediator, a travel agency that also promised returns...

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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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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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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...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...