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Money supply continues to decelerate in April

The annualized month-on-month growth index of the monetary base (M0) was, 99.5%, far from 113.7% in March, the National Bank...

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Ecostat TOP 100 confidence index drops slightly in May

Ecostat's TOP 100 index, a measure of confidence at Hungary's 100 biggest companies, fell 1 percentage point to 53% in...

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Gov’t to subsidize renewable energy with Ft 22 bln in 2006

The state will subsidize renewable energy use with Ft 22 billion in 2006, equivalent to Ft 0.6 per kWh, deputy...

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Mobile phone subscriptions up 8,000 in April

The number of mobile phone subscribers in Hungary increased 0.08%, or 8,000, to 9.414 million in April, the National Communications...

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42% of software in Hungarian PCs illegal

Illegal software accounted for 42% of all software in personal computers in Hungary in 2005, 2 percentage points less than...

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Coalition talks yield compromise on health care reforms

Coalition talks have yielded a compromise on health care reforms which include introducing the conditions for a new insurance-based system...

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Monetary Council keeps base rate unchanged at 6%

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to leave the base rate unchanged at 6% at...

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Market value of listed shares slips 9.3% in Q1

The market value of listed shares rose 9.3% to Ft 7,618.4 billion in the first quarter of 2006, after falling...

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T-Mobile debuts HSDPA technology

Cell phone service provider T-Mobile, a unit of incumbent telco Magyar Telekom Nyrt, launched improved 3G data transfer technology called...

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Three companies dropped from metro tender

Germany’s Siemens, South Korean Hanwa-Rotem and Canada's Bombardier have been disqualified from a bidding process to supply 37 metro carriages...

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GKI predicts 15%-20% gas price hike before autumn

Economic research institute GKI expects gas prices to rise 15%-20% before the heating season starts this year, CEO Miklós Hegedűs...

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GKI-Wallis confidence index improves further in April

The GKI-Wallis consumer and business confidence index continued to improve in April, rising to -5.5 from -7.1 in March, its...

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K&H Equities racks up losses of Ft 4.49 bln in 2005

K&H Equities Rt, the brokerage of K&H Bank Rt, had losses of Ft 4.49 billion in 2005, compared to losses...

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FHB commercial bank gets PSzÁF go-ahead

The State Financial Supervisory Authority (PSzÁF) on Thursday gave permission to the Land Credit and Mortgage Rt (FHB) and FHB...

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Synergon wins tender to build network for Ft 214 mln

IT company Synergon Rt announced on Thursday it has won a tender to build a broadband internet network in the...

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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...