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Jan. average take-home pay HUF 154,500/month

The average take-home pay in Hungary was HUF 154,500 per month in January, an increase of 4.1% over January of...

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Competition office fines Phytotec on misleading advertising charges

Hungaryʼs Competition Office (GVH) today said it had fined Phytotec Hungária Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató close to HUF 2 mln on...

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EY expert says M&A grew 12% last year

Hungary has seen a positive trend in mergers and acquisitions since 2011, and M&A grew 12% in volume last year,...

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Microsoft launches free Windows 10

Microsoft said yesterday that it is offering free upgrades to Windows 10 for all Windows 7 and Windows 8 users,...

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Community forums about Paks upgrade begin

The first of a series of forums involving 41 communities on the upgrade of the Paks nuclear power plant was...

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Forint eases on interbank market

The forint was trading at 304.07 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, down from 303.36 late...

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Forint firms on interbank market

The forint was trading at 303.72 to the euro late Monday on the interbank forex market, up from 305.67 late...

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Buda-Cash, DRB managers could face lawsuits

Due to recent changes to the Hungarian Civil Code, the managers of scandal-ridden brokerage Buda-Cash and DRB bank group could...

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Cable maker Fux targets sales exceeding HUF 7 bln in 2015

Hungarian cable maker Fux is targeting revenue of more than HUF 7 bln this year, approximately the same as last...

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GVH launches procedure over suspected cartel activity

Hungary’s competition office GVH today said it had launched an oversight procedure yesterday against seven companies over suspected cartel activity...

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Road haulage companies to pay risk deposits from March 11

Haulage companies delivering hazardous products will be required to hold risk insurance as of March 11,unless they are listed on...

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Graphisoft Park, ÉMÁSZ to be included in BUX basket

The shares of business park operator Graphisoft Park SE and electricity distributor ÉMÁSZ will be included in the basket of...

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New Capital Market Act to extend the central clearing house’s role

Hungary’s central clearing house KELER Ltd. will manage individual client accounts in the future, napi.hu reported yesterday....

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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...