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Millions impoverished as Eastern Europe and Central Asia prosper

Millions of citizens across Eastern Europe and Central Asia were surviving on less than $2 a day despite healthy economic...

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Poker in business life

Stylishly, CEO Péter Vitézy, in the company of Marcell Kardos and Gábor Huszty introduced the new training of Develor Consulting...

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EU adopts Fluorimetric Method as pasteurization test standard

The new EU standards regulating dairy pasteurization testing that go into effect on May 6th will not only benefit consumer...

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Uniqa confirms Russian Rasperia buys 30% stake of Austrian builder Strabag

Uniqa Versicherungen AG said today that they have agreed to give Rasperia Trading Ltd, a company owned by Russian Oleg...

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Hungary’s central bank holds rates at 8%

Hungary's central bank on Monday held the base interest rate at 8% for the fifth month in a row, in...

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Unstoppable Google sees profits up 69%

Web search leader Google continued its phenomenal run of earnings growth Thursday, reporting a rise in profits of 69%....

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Hungary gross wages rise 5.7% yr/yr in February

The gross average Hungarian wage was up 5.7% year-on-year in February compared to a rise of 7.1% in January, Hungary's...

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Question: Is gold a good investment?

While gold has long been valued as an investment because it doesn't tend to move along with stocks or the...

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Allianz to step up drive into Russia

Europe's biggest insurer Allianz SE is stepping up its drive into Eastern Europe with the German-based group saying Tuesday it...

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UK the largest public sector ICT market in Europe

UK information and communications technology is worth nearly a quarter of total public sector spending in Europe, according to research...

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Samsung and Nokia to cooperate on mobile TV interoperability

Companies to engage in DVB-H enabled handset and network compatibility testing to accelerate time to market for broadcast mobile TV...

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European Central Bank holds rates steady

The European Central Bank on Thursday held interest rates steady, an expected move on the central bank's path of gradually...

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ECB tipped to hold rates but set stage for monetary tightening

The European Central Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold Thursday but with ECB chief Jean-Claude Trichet...

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Preview: Upswing fuels talk of higher interest rates

The European Central Bank is meeting Thursday with Europe's solid economic pick-up triggering renewed speculation about the ECB's plans for...

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Slovakia still on course for euro entry after koruna revaluation

The OECD said Slovakia remains on course to join the euro in 2009 after the recent revaluation of the koruna...

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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...