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Wheat germ extract inhibits breast cancer in study presented at ASCO 2007

A fermented wheat germ extract inhibits estrogen positive and estrogen negative breast cancer tumors better than the world’s best selling...

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GM again moving in the direction of battery-powered car

General Motors Corp., vilified as the automaker that killed the electric car, took a major step toward putting one back...

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Scientists make stem cells from skin of mice instead of embryos

Three separate groups of scientists working in Japan and the US have used skin cells from adult mice to make...

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TNK – BP will increase investment volume by 35% to $3.4 bln

TNK-BP also said that company’s total debt made $6.9 billion by the end of 2006 in relation to $3.6 billion...

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Revealing the secrets of Google 2.0

Search engine results are highly dependent on the quality of the keyword or phrase entered into the query box. Google,...

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Honda ends hybrid Accord models

Honda Motor Co. will stop making the hybrid version of its Accord sedan at the end of the model year...

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George Soros to invest $900 million in Brazilian ethanol – extended

US finance tycoon George Soros said Tuesday that he will invest $900 million in the production of ethanol in Brazil,...

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Norway to raise nuclear waste worries with Russia

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will make a four-day visit to Russia later this week, and Norwegian concerns about Russia's...

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Why gold’s still the best bet on a weak dollar

Oil down, gold up – and still the mass of investors, led by Wall Street, can't figure out what's driving...

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Eurozone economic confidence climbs to new high in May

The economic confidence in the euro zone climbed to a six-year new high in May, thanks to never better consumer...

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Hungarian uranium mines to reopen

Uranium exploitation in the Mecsek (south Hungary) could restart, as an Australian company, Wild Horse Ltd, has set its eyes...

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Auction winner Prana pays for Yukos office building in full

Previously unknown company Prana, which won an auction earlier this month for the headquarters of bankrupt oil firm Yukos for...

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ECB: annual growth rate of money/credit in the Eurozone fell in April; interest rate hikes still in frame

Financial markets generally do not see the expected quarter-percentage point rise, to 4%, in the ECB's main rate in June...

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Russian Rahimkulov family companies increase stake in MOL

The family company of Russian Rahimkulov, Kafijat Zrt announced on Friday that they have increased their stake a combined 5.231%...

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OECD predicts slower growth for Russia

A report by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development published on May 24 says that the world economy is...

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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...