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E.ON, 9 water utilities in dispute over electricity tariffs

Nine local water supply companies are stuck with higher electricity tariffs as a result from an ongoing dispute with a...

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World economic growth predicted to hit 5.2%

The world economy will continue to grow at a quick pace, the International Monetary Fund said in Washington Wednesday, as...

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Crude prices pull back

Crude prices pulled back Friday as the August's contract to be expired Saturday....

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Report on biofuels: growth through mandates

Datamonitor’s report 'The European Landscape for Biofuels in the Transport Sector' provides an assessment of the fiscal, economic and market...

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Swedish oil could supply one fifth of nation’s demand

Around 50,000 barrels of oil a day could be extracted in the Swedish area of the Baltic Sea, enough to...

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Nokia makes finding yourself faster with new A-GPS service

This Assisted GPS (A-GPS) service helps Nokia Maps users find their current locations faster and get to their desired locations...

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China’s GDP grows 11.5% in H1

China's GDP rose 11.5% in the first half of the year, after it grew 11.9% in the Q2, official figures...

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German investor confidence weakens in July, the second month in a row

Investor confidence in the German economy declined for a second straight month in July, in a sign that its hot...

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EU urges Cyprus to speed up euro preparations

The European Union urged Cyprus on Monday to speed up its preparations for adoption of euro in January 2008, in...

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New reports see long-term high oil price – extended

The International Energy Agency has issued a report that says oil demand will accelerate into 2008 while supply will not....

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IT sector best in region

The Economist Intelligence Unit, the biggest non-investment banking- type analyst institute judged Hungary's IT sector the best in the Central...

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Surányi on ideal Ft/Euro rate – Hungary

Former Central Bank governor György Surányi believes that “a forint per euro rate greater than 250 and less than 270...

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Skype now available for the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet

Skype is now available on the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, bringing Skype conversations anywhere in the world where there is...

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Dollar falls on slowing US growth, inflation concerns

The dollar fell Tuesday to a record low against the euro and slumped against other major currencies, amid optimism about...

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EcoFin on Hungarian economic reforms

Yesterday the Council of EU Finance Ministers, the EcoFin, accepted the assessment of the European Commission (EC) on the measures...

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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...