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Hajóker wins Customs Office patrol boat tender with Ft 146 mln bid

Hajóker Bt has won a tender to deliver three patrol boats to Hungary's Customs and Excise Office (VPOP) with a...

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Public procurements nearly reach Ft 2,000 bln in 2006

Almost Ft 2,000 billion worth of public procurements were made in Hungary in 2006, 30% more than in 2005, president...

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Gold prices climb as investors seek haven from commodities drop

Gold in New York rose, erasing earlier losses, on speculation turmoil in commodity markets, sparked by a slump in energy...

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Company insolvency increasing problem in Hungary, survey finds

The number of insolvent companies in Hungary tripled year-on-year in 2006, rising 17.8%, a survey by the Hungarian unit of...

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Romanian 11-Month trade deficit widens on demand and imports

Romania's trade deficit widened in the first 11 months of last year as higher wages and lower taxes boosted consumer...

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IMF’s Rato expects „strong” growth in global economy this year

The global economy will remain „strong” this year as Europe and Asia compensate for a slowdown in the US, International...

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Consumer confidence improves slightly in Q4 after big drop in Q3

The sentiment of Hungarian consumers improved slightly in the fourth quarter of 2006 after falling sharply in Q3 with the...

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No Hungarian companies to close for lack of special pollution certificate

No companies in Hungary are expected to close for lack of a special certificate required under the EU's Integrated Pollution...

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European confidence probably matched 6-year high in December

Confidence in the European economy probably rose in December to match a six-year high, suggesting growth in the region may...

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Gold rises in Asia on dollar, unruffled by drop in oil prices

Gold rose in Asia after two days of losses as investors speculated the US dollar would weaken and boost the...

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Hungarian, regional share funds best performers in 2006

Nine of the ten best-performing open-ended investment funds in Hungary last year were shares funds, and all but two of...

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Ok, Köszi!

Jövő péntekig még vagyok, úgyhogy kettőtől lazíthatsz....

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Dollar has biggest two-day rally against euro in six months

The dollar is heading for its biggest two-day gain against the euro since July on speculation US reports today will...

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Pfizer’s sutent cancer drug linked to hypothyroidism in study

Pfizer Inc.'s kidney cancer drug Sutent may increase the risk of hypothyroidism, a condition that causes fatigue and weakness, a...

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Dollar may weaken on concern US manufacturing failed to grow

The dollar may decline against the euro on speculation a US report today will show manufacturing failed to grow in...

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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...