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Fiscal package worth HUF 600-800bn would

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Fiscal package worth HUF 600-800bn would “please markets”

A structural consolidation package "in the region of HUF 600-800 billion", or 2-3% of GDP, would be enough "to please...

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Fiscal package worth HUF 600-800bn would “please markets”

A structural consolidation package "in the region of HUF 600-800 billion", or 2-3% of GDP, would be enough "to please...

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Richter and US partner consider further trial for Capriprazine in treatment of major depression

Hungarian drug company Gedeon Richter and US partner Forest Laboratories announced on Monday that they may conduct further Phase II...

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Richter and US partner consider further trial for Capriprazine in treatment of major depression

Hungarian drug company Gedeon Richter and US partner Forest Laboratories announced on Monday that they may conduct further Phase II...

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German consumer climate still on the ascent

Income expectations have increased noticeably, whereas economic expectations and the propensity to buy have recorded slight decreases, but remain at...

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German consumer climate still on the ascent

Income expectations have increased noticeably, whereas economic expectations and the propensity to buy have recorded slight decreases, but remain at...

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Expert calls depletion of oil reserves an “urban myth”

The world’s thirst for oil will long have abated before deposits run out, strategy development director of oil and gas...

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Expert calls depletion of oil reserves an “urban myth”

The world’s thirst for oil will long have abated before deposits run out, strategy development director of oil and gas...

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Gov’t to freeze HUF 5 bln from public media budget

The government is planning to freeze HUF 5 billion of the public media’s annual HUF 63.1 billion budget, the daily...

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Gov’t to freeze HUF 5 bln from public media budget

The government is planning to freeze HUF 5 billion of the public media’s annual HUF 63.1 billion budget, the daily...

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Criminal suspicions over sale of valuable property

There are suspicions of criminal misappropriation and document forgery around the 2008 sale of the Hungarian postal service Magyar Posta’s...

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Criminal suspicions over sale of valuable property

There are suspicions of criminal misappropriation and document forgery around the 2008 sale of the Hungarian postal service Magyar Posta’s...

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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...