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WHO guidelines may speed making pandemic flu shots by 2 weeks

New international guidelines for clearing flu virus for development by drugmakers might speed pandemic vaccine supplies by two weeks, officials...

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Families of the dying benefit from longer talks with doctors

Doctors can make a patient's death less traumatic for family members by providing more information and holding longer, more structured...

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US interest rates held at 5.25%

US interest rates have been kept on hold at 5.25% for the fifth time running, amid signs of the US...

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California group calls for alternative fuels to displace oil

California, the most populous US state, should require the usage of alternative fuels to reduce petroleum consumption by 33% by...

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Hubble telescope’s successor passes „health test” NASA says

A key part of the James Webb Space Telescope passed a „health test,” the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said,...

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Swiss Franc declines to record against euro as funds seek yield

The Swiss franc declined to a record against the euro on speculation investors sold the country's currency to invest in...

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European retail sales dropped in January

European retail sales dropped for the first time in 10 months in January as spending in Germany slumped, adding to...

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Bush’s ethanol bid is ignored by Exxon

If President George Bush thought he had the remedy for America's oil woes when he proposed an increase in ethanol...

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YouTubers to get ad money share

People who upload their own films to video-sharing website YouTube will soon get a share of the ad revenue....

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Public employees hike OEP sick payments

In 2006 the National Health Fund Administration’s (OEP) paid almost Ft 100 billion, Ft 4 billion more than it had...

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China economy records huge growth

China's economy expanded by 10.7% in 2006, marking the fastest growth since 1995, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has...

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Swiss franc falls to lowest since euro introduced in 1999

The Swiss franc dropped to its lowest against the euro since the European common currency was introduced in January 1999....

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Novartis wins EU approval to sell Lucentis eye drug

Novartis AG, Europe's third-largest drugmaker, won European Union approval for Lucentis, a drug to treat a disease that's the leading...

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Malév voted best East European Airline

The managing director of Hungarian airlines Malév collected a prize in New York yesterday, after readers of the travel magazine...

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Viagra lawsuit looms over „party drug” adverts

Pfizer's marketing campaign for Viagra has turned the impotence pill into a „party drug” whose use is fuelling the Aids...

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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...