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Forint mixed on interbank market

The forint was trading at 312.78 to the euro late Wednesday on the interbank forex market, down from 311.09 late...

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Competition office fines Vitabalans for misleading advertising

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) today announced it had fined Vitabalans Kft. and Vitabalans Oy HUF 10.8 mln due to misleading...

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Nielsen: Consumer confidence declining

Consumer confidence declined slightly in Hungary in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter, a gauge by...

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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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U.S. Embassy posts video welcome from Colleen Bell

The U.S. Embassy in Budapest has posted a video with the new U.S. Ambassador Colleen Bell introducing herself to Hungarians....

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Varga: Demján’s estimates baseless

Estimations made by Sándor Demján, head of business association VOSZ, suggesting that Sunday shop closures would cause a HUF 200-HUF...

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Competition office fines CL Brokers Group

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) fined group purchase scheme organiser CL Brokers Group HUF 3.3 mln on charges of unfair business...

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Forint continues to recover

The forint was trading at 317.60 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, up from 319.75 late...

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KDNP submits family bankruptcy draft bill

Junior governing alliance partner KDNP has submitted a draft bill to the Justice Ministry that would introduce family bankruptcy in...

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GVH fines Culevit on false advertising charge

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) fined Culevit HUF 25 mln on a charge of false advertising, because the company allegedly claimed...

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BBJ video: Innovation in Budapest

The Budapest Business Journal presents a short video about startups and innovators in the capital, as a preview to our...

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MNB acknowledges increased downside risks to CPI

Downside risks to Hungary's inflation rate have increased, but falling prices have not affected future expectations yet, the National Bank...

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Forint continues to recover on interbank market

The forint was trading at 319.56 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, up from 323.18 late...

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Cabinet stands by plan to tax solar panels

Despite the critical comments of Hungary’s President János Áder, the cabinet will stand by its decision to levy an environmental...

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London analysts put December CPI at negative 0.4%

Hungary's consumer price index probably edged down by 0.4% year-on-year in December, according to the average estimate of London analysts...

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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...