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Ecostat projects 4% GDP growth in 2006

Ecostat, the research arm of Hungary's Central Statistics Office (KSH), projects GDP growth of 4% in 2006, according to its...

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iWiW projects jump in revenue after buyout by T-Online

iWiW Kft, the company behind social networking website iwiw.hu, targets revenue from advertising of Ft 100 million in 2006, up...

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GKI-Wallis confidence index falls in June

The GKI-Wallis seasonally adjusted consumer and business confidence index slipped 6.5 to minus 14.5 in June, as consumer confidence continued...

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Teflon and Gore-Tex under EU Parliament’s microscope

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MPs exempt bioethanol based fuel from excise tax

Bioethanol-based fuel will be exempt from excise tax after MPs passed relevant legislation this week, press reports said on Wednesday....

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Bank of Italy chief sees more room for banking mergers

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Microsoft shuts down Windows 98

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Number of fixed lines falls further in April

There were 3.41 million fixed-line telephone connections in Hungary at the end of April, 19,000 fewer than one month earlier,...

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Windows vs hackers: who is a winner?

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Bayer starts €1.2 bln share sale for Schering

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Tesco fined Ft 100 mln for misleading customers

Tesco-Global Stores Zrt, the Hungarian unit of Tesco Plc, was fined Ft 100 million for misleading customers about certain items,...

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Central European stocks such as OMV gain on oil; OTP declines

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Consumer confidence falls in April-June

Economic research institute Ecostat's consumer confidence index fell to 42.9% in April-June from 47.3% in January-March, Ecostat said on Wednesday....

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State Audit Office slams MFB over Transelektro deal

The state-owned Hungarian Development Bank Rt (MFB) violated its own investment policies when it bought a 42% stake in troubled...

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SME confidence slips in June

Ecostat's SME confidence index slipped to 47.2% in June from 51% in May, showing growing pessimism....

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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...

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Equilor: 2033 Earliest Date for Hungary to Adopt the Euro

Hungary could adopt the euro no earlier than 2033, according to a new assessment by Equilor Investment, which acknowledges improving...

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Bosch-Richter Survey Finds Hungarians Open to AI, Health Tech and Safer Mobility

A survey presented at BoschxRichter Innovators’ Day suggests Hungarians prioritize health and financial stability while welcoming technology that improves safety...