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Windows XP phase-out to cost billions in healthcare

The support termination of the popular Windows XP operating system will likely cost the healthcare system several billion forints, local...

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Inflation in Hungary at 0.1% in March

March 2014 was yet another month of low inflation in Hungary, with the Central Statistics Office (KSH) today reporting consumer...

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KSH: February retail sales volume up 6.7%* y.o.y.

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) released a preliminary estimate for retail sales in February 2014; on headline-reading, said estimate put...

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Sevso Treasure, “Hungary’s family silverware,” returned

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Wednesday that Hungary has reacquired seven pieces of the Sevso Treasure, a priceless collection...

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Accountability in the shadowland of intelligence

In 1975, I served as the assistant to Senator Frank Church (D-Idaho), chair of an investigative committee tapped to examine...

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GKI-Erste confidence index up to near 12-year high

After decreasing a bit overall in February, the GKI-Erste gauge of consumer and business confidence bounced back in March to...

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IMF: Growth prospects in Hungary “subdued”

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) acknowledged improvements in the Hungarian economy but warned that medium-term growth prospects...

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Could unorthodox measures cripple drug market?

From the Budapest Business Journal print edition: Since 2011, the Hungarian healthcare administration has introduced several unorthodox methods in order...

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15,000 attend Sirha food/catering show in Budapest

Over 15,000 visitors attended the Sirha international food and catering show held at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center from March...

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Varga: Ukraine crisis effect on Hungary economy limited

The crisis in Ukraine has so far had only limited impact on Hungary’s economy, but the government is watching developments...

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KSH: Gross industrial output up 6.1% in January

Today’s round of figures from the Central Statistics Office (KSH) shows that in January 2014 industrial gross output rose by...

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GKI ups GDP forecast to 1.5%, warns of election economics

Economic research company GKI raised its projection for Hungary’s GDP growth this year to 1.5% from 1.3% estimated in September....

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GKI ups GDP forecast to 1.5%, warns of election economics

Economic research company GKI raised its projection for Hungary’s GDP growth this year to 1.5% from 1.3% estimated in September....

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E-commerce accounts for 3% of Hungary’s retail sales in 2013

Online trade now accounts for more than 3% of retail sales in Hungary, according to market researcher GfK Hungária: Retail...

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Tobacco market contracts to smallest on record

Nearly 25% of Hungary's legal tobacco market disappeared last year, according to business daily Világgazdaság....

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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...