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The other Nobel winners

They’re going to need an extra-big stage in Oslo this year. When Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai pick up their...

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MNB: Present base rate necessary to meet inflation target

Consumer price inflation in the third quarter confirms that it may be necessary to keep the base rate at the...

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Jász-Plasztik inaugurates HUF 10 bln battery plant

Hungarian-owned Jász-Plasztik inaugurated a HUF 10.3 bln battery plant at its base in Jászberény (eastern Hungary) on Friday. The plant...

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Forint weaker on interbank forex market

The forint traded at 305.95 to the euro late Friday, weakening slightly from 305.93 late Thursday. The forint softened to...

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Forint firms further on interbank forex market

The forint traded at 305.925 to the euro shortly by 6:15.pm on the interbank forex market on Thursday, strengthening from...

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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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Pannonflax shares to be delisted

The shares of Hungarian textile manufacturer Pannonflax are scheduled to be delisted from the Budapest Stock Exchange as the company...

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Hungary PMI climbs to 52.6 in September

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 52.6 points in September from 51.0 points in August, the Hungarian Association...

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GKI-Erste: Economic confidence improves slightly

Both business and consumer expectations improved this month, the GKI-Erste's economic confidence index shows. The combined index edged up from...

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Forint turns south on interbank market

The forint was trading at 314.93 to the euro late Friday on the interbank forex market, down from 314.20 late...

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Elmű-Émász launches green unit

Thanks to a new service launched by electricity distributor Elmű-Émász, customers can renovate their homes and switch to green energy....

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Invitel partners in video remote service for hearing impaired

Interest in the video remote interpreting service of the National Association of the Deaf and Hearing Disabled (SINOSZ) is running...

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Shaking from injection-induced earthquakes

In recent years a consensus in the scientific community has emerged that, while hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) rarely causes earthquakes large...

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GDP grows 3.9% in Q2; best rate since 2006

Hungary's GDP grew 3.9% in the second quarter, lifted by strong performances in the manufacturing, construction and farm sectors, the...

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Purchasing Managers Index down in August 2014

Hungary’s seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 51.0 points in August from 56.6 points in July, the index-compiling Hungarian...

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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...