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UK: GoGreen fuel card is an environmental winner

Rix Biodiesel has launched its innovative GoGreen fuel card which breaks new ground in the „greening” of commercial vehicle fleets....

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T-Mobile first with 3G HSDPA in Hungary

T-Mobile Hungary had been the first operator to introduce HSDPA in Hungary, and now it plays a leading role in...

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French energy company Total to sell stake in drugmaker Sanofi Aventis

Total SA plans to sell its 13% stake in pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis, the French oil company's CEO told shareholders on...

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Obscure co. buys Yukos office, research assets for $3.87 bln

An obscure company, Prana, has bought the office and research assets in an auction of oil giant Yukos for 100.091...

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UK interest rates raised to record 5.5%

The Bank of England raised the interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.5%, highest level since...

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HTCC announced delay in its Q1 report

Hungarian Telephone and Cable Corp. announced that due to the recent changes in management and the recent appointment of its...

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Fed leaves interest rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday and said it was not likely to change them in the...

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Flavorings and enzymes under supervision

The food industry uses a great deal of natural and artificial flavorings with around 2600 being currently registered....

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Budapest, hungry for Hollywood

Any executive going to the Cannes Film Festival this month might want to think about staying in Europe a little...

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Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD 11 for Windows and Macintosh

Graphisoft announced today that Graphisoft ArchiCAD 11, the next version of its award-winning Virtual Building modeling solution, will ship on...

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Freedom of press too limited

Washington-based international non-profit, nonpartisan organization Freedom House has released the findings from its 2007 edition on Freedom of the Press,...

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Crude prices decline on higher stockpile expectation

Crude prices fell about 2% yesterday on expectations of rising supplies....

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Poland sees economic risk in hosting Euro 2012

Poland will be ready to adopt the euro by 2012, but its plan to host the Euro 2012 football tournament...

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IMF, World Bank suffer crisis of credibility

The World Bank and IMF grappled with internal upheaval Tuesday, rocked by a scandal that threatens the job of bank...

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Gold rises, as dollar falls to a record low vs. euro

Gold futures rose Friday, boosted by the euro's record high against the dollar after data showed that the US economy...

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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...