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Forint retreats on interbank market

The forint was trading at 305.99 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, a tad down from...

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Officials inaugurate HUF 3.6 bln waste management facility

Local and central government officials inaugurated a HUF 3.6 bln automated waste processing facility in Hejőpapi in northeast Hungary yesterday....

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Forint up on Ukraine cease-fire news

The forint was trading at 306.05 to the euro late Thursday on the interbank forex market, up from 309.26 late...

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All MNB’s underlying inflation indicators fall

The Hungarian central bank said today that all three of its “underlying measures of inflation” dropped for the first time...

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ÁKK raises interest for retail govt securities

Hungary's Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) will start selling a new, five-year premium "PMAK" bond with a 4% annual coupon...

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Survey: Hungarians plan their savings more consciously

Most people who have savings keep their financial reserves in several investment vehicles, primarily in investment funds and bank deposits,...

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Hungary to introduce quality trademark for youth hostels

Hungary's National Economy Ministry, which is in charge of tourism, is planning to introduce a quality trademark system for youth...

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Qatar buys villa on Andrassy út for embassy

The State of Qatar has bought the former villa of Hungary's Dignitary Protection Service situated on the capital's posh Andrássy...

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Report: SME confidence improves

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

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PC sales jump 8% in 2014 in Hungary

Sales of personal computers in Hungary jumped by a year-on-year 8%, reaching 590,000 units in 2014 despite the y.o.y. 16%...

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Varga calls FX loan conversion ‘historical’

Hungary’s economy minister Mihály Varga referred to the February 1 foreign-currency-denominated home loan conversion into forints as a “historical balance...

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Report: PMI rises to 54.2 in January

The seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) of Hungary reached 54.2 points in January, up from December’s 50.9 points, the compiler...

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Fidesz approves of its politician sentenced for embezzlement

Pécs’s Fidesz-dominated general meeting approved of Ibolya Fodor’s mandate in a closed session after the MSZP party asked for a...

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Hungarian subsidiaries of Alstom currently under criminal investigation

The Hungarian subsidiaries of French electricity and rail transport company Alstom could be next in line in an investigation by...

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Smartphone usage on the rise in Hungary

The percentage of Hungarian mobile phone users with smartphones rose almost ten points to 39% last year, according to a...

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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...