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Magyar Gáz Tranzit submits application for Hungary-Slovakia gas interconnector permit

Magyar Gáz Tranzit has submitted an application to the Hungarian Energy and Utilities Regulatory Office for the operating permit of...

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Government turns to EC to dispute Gyurcsány’s company contract

The Hungarian government has put forward a request to the European Commission for information regarding a HUF 1.5 bln contract...

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Forint falls on interbank market

The forint was trading at 301.25 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, down from 298.85 late...

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Beva to determine contributions for Quaestor top-up fund

Investor Protection Fund (Beva) will make a decision “within weeks” based on the scale of the contributions members of Beva...

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Analysts: 2016 budget ‘realistic’

Analysts surveyed by MTI said they believe that the 2016 central budget presented yesterday is mostly realistic, napi.hu reported. The...

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GVH acts against suspected household paper products cartel

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) announced today that it had launched a procedure against seven companies on suspicion of colluding to...

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MNB expected to reduce base rate to below 1.5%

Hungaryʼs central bank is set to continue its recently re-launched easing cycle with a 15 bp cut this week and...

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EC suspends some funding for Hungary over dispute

The European Commission has suspended HUF 700 bln in Hungaryʼs European Union funding after it found fault with the selection...

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MNB launches probe of suspect travel agent

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said today that it had launched an investigation of travel agent Kun-Mediator on suspicion...

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Some HUF 1.6 bln, €3.5 mln seized on suspicion of money laundering

Hungarian authorities seized a total of HUF 1.6 bln and €3.5 mln on suspicion of money laundering last year, Hungarian...

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IMF raises Hungary 2015 growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund raised its projection for economic growth in Hungary this year to 2.7% in its fresh World...

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Forint mixed on interbank market

The forint was trading at 296.93 to the euro late Monday on the interbank forex market, up from 297.10 late...

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Forint mixed on interbank market

The forint was trading at 296.35 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, up from 298.49 late...

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H&M launches webstore in Hungary

Swedish multinational retail-clothing company H&M yesterday launched its Hungarian webstore, making it the first fashion company to launch such a...

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Forint down from 15-month peak against euro

The forint was trading at 298.46 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, down from 296.58 late...

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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...