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BUX basket to add CIG Pannónia and Orco, drop TVK on April 1

Insurance company CIG Pannónia and real-estate company Orco will be included in the Budapest Stock Exchange's blue-chip BUX basket on...

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MNB invites bids for stake in interbank clearing house Giro

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said it is selling its 7.3% stake in interbank clearing house GIRO....

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BUX basket to add CIG Pannónia and Orco, drop TVK on April 1

Insurance company CIG Pannónia and real-estate company Orco will be included in the Budapest Stock Exchange's blue-chip BUX basket on...

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MNB invites bids for stake in interbank clearing house Giro

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) said it is selling its 7.3% stake in interbank clearing house GIRO....

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Expert sees no imminent meltdown threat in Japan disaster

The probability of a full nuclear meltdown in Japan is low – energy shortage is a bigger cause of concern,...

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Expert sees no imminent meltdown threat in Japan disaster

The probability of a full nuclear meltdown in Japan is low – energy shortage is a bigger cause of concern,...

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Microsoft makes new browser version available in Hungarian

The latest version of Microsoft's internet browser, Internet Explorer 9, was made available for download in Hungarian from Tuesday, the...

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Microsoft makes new browser version available in Hungarian

The latest version of Microsoft's internet browser, Internet Explorer 9, was made available for download in Hungarian from Tuesday, the...

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Genesis Energy sells solar-panel units for cash after amending share-purchase agreement

Genesis Energy Investment on Tuesday sold solar-panel manufacturing and technology units Genesis Solar Espana, Genesis Solar Magyarország and Genesis Solar...

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Genesis Energy sells solar-panel units for cash after amending share-purchase agreement

Genesis Energy Investment on Tuesday sold solar-panel manufacturing and technology units Genesis Solar Espana, Genesis Solar Magyarország and Genesis Solar...

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Hungarian companies report improved risk assessment

Hungarian companies see business risk declining, according to a survey by economic research company GKI....

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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...