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Hungary to cut gas subsidy further in 2008: Report

Hungary plans to cut the amount earmarked in the budget for natural gas price subsidies in 2008, a daily reported...

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Bird flu virus in Europe – A hidden danger

The avian influenza virus H5N1 could become entrenched in chickens and domestic ducks and geese in parts of Europe, FAO...

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Bird flu virus in Europe – A hidden danger

The avian influenza virus H5N1 could become entrenched in chickens and domestic ducks and geese in parts of Europe, FAO...

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Premium fuels: debate over product value is too narrow

Fuel retailers have defended their premium fuels in response to criticism from a motoring magazine. Total and BP have disputed...

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Premium fuels: debate over product value is too narrow

Fuel retailers have defended their premium fuels in response to criticism from a motoring magazine. Total and BP have disputed...

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S&P launches first investable index for frontier equity markets

Standard & Poor’s, the world’s leading index provider, has announced the launch of the S&P Select Frontier Index, the first...

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S&P launches first investable index for frontier equity markets

Standard & Poor’s, the world’s leading index provider, has announced the launch of the S&P Select Frontier Index, the first...

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Migrant workers worldwide sent home more than $300 bln – UN study

Migrant workers worldwide sent home more than $300 billion in 2006; a new study finds among those in Asia Pacific...

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Migrant workers worldwide sent home more than $300 bln – UN study

Migrant workers worldwide sent home more than $300 billion in 2006; a new study finds among those in Asia Pacific...

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Foreigners keep Russian market afloat

Western investors’ optimism is unflagging. Last week, they moved an additional $125 million into funds investing in Russia, the second...

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Foreigners keep Russian market afloat

Western investors’ optimism is unflagging. Last week, they moved an additional $125 million into funds investing in Russia, the second...

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China’s foreign trade exceeds $1.5 trillion in first three quarters

During the first three quarters of this year, China registered an import/export value of $1.6 trillion, rising 23.5% year on...

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China’s foreign trade exceeds $1.5 trillion in first three quarters

During the first three quarters of this year, China registered an import/export value of $1.6 trillion, rising 23.5% year on...

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Human capital in CEE

Conventional wisdom about eastern Europe is usually wrong. Few believed the communist ice-cap would melt so quickly in 1989....

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Human capital in CEE

Conventional wisdom about eastern Europe is usually wrong. Few believed the communist ice-cap would melt so quickly in 1989....

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Fidelity Highlights Rate Hikes and AI Power Demand in 2027 Outlook

Fidelity International expects renewed interest rate increases and closer scrutiny of returns on artificial intelligence investments to shape markets in...

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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...