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Discriminating employer fined Ft 700,000

The Equal Opportunities Authority on Thursday said it fined an employer Ft 700,000 for discriminating against a Roma man during...

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GKI-Wallis confidence index hits three-year record

The business and consumer confidence index published monthly by research institute GKI-Wallis continued to grow in February to hit a...

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OTP gets new chance in CEC privatization

OTP Bank Rt will get another chance to acquire Romanian commercial bank Casa de Economii si Consemnatiuni SA (CEC) after...

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UPS introduces new services

UPS, the world’s largest parcel service company, is introducing two new key solutions – UPS Internet shipping and UPS CampusShip...

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FreeSoft wins Ft 460 mln order from university

IT company FreeSoft Rt announced late on Monday it won a Ft 460 million public procurement tender advertised by the...

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Hungarian exports to Russia up 33% last year

Hungarian exports to Russia increased by 33 percent to $1.2 billion-$1.3 billion last year, while imports totaled $4.7 billion-$4.8 billion,...

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Monetary Council keeps base rate level 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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Liberals call for Volán privatization

The junior coalition party SZDSZ has proposed privatizing the long-distance bus group Volán, SZDSZ executive Péter Gusztos told the press...

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Government sets aside Ft 5.8 bln for bird flu-related costs

The government is setting aside Ft 5.8 billion for costs related to bird flu, government spokesman András Batiz announced on...

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UK lab confirms presence of H5N1 in Hungarian swans

Tests carried out at a laboratory in the UK have confirmed that three dead swans found in Hungary were infected...

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Poultry Council confirms fowl is safe to eat

The Poultry Council confirms that it is safe to eat Hungarian poultry, as the birds are raised in a closely...

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FinMin proposes VAT reduction for home renovation

The Finance Ministry has prepared a proposal to choose private home renovation and maintenance, and home care as the two...

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Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

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EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

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MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

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Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

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Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

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Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

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Hungary’s Economic Upswing: Summer Romance, or Sustainable Growth?

Hungary’s economy is showing the first clear signs of recovery, but ING Bank says the durability of that rebound will...

Hungary’s Business Confidence Improves in September

Business sentiment improved in Hungary in September, while consumer confidence remained largely unchanged, according to a monthly survey by economic...

Hungary Could Adopt Euro in 2033 at Earliest, Equilor Says

Hungary could adopt the euro in 2033 at the earliest, with high public debt and a substantial budget deficit posing...

EBRD Maintains Hungary Growth Forecast at 1.8% for 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) forecasts Hungary’s economy will expand by 1.8% in 2026 and 2.5% in...

MBH Forecasts 1.8% Hungarian Growth and Inflation as Consumption Supports Recovery

Hungary’s economy could grow 1.8% in 2026 while average annual inflation slows to the same rate, according to MBH Analysis...

AI Could Help Companies Spot Next Crisis Earlier, EY Says

AI could help companies identify early warning signs of geopolitical conflicts, cyberattacks, and supply chain disruptions, although most businesses are...

Average Back-to-School Spending Tops HUF 100,000 per Hungarian Household, PwC Says

Back-to-school spending remains one of the largest annual expenses for Hungarian families, with the average household budgeting HUF 107,539 for...

Hungary Investment Volume Falls 9.1% in Q2 2026

The volume of investments in Hungary fell by approximately 9.1% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to raw...

Job Markets in the Era of AI: The Most Wanted Professionals in Europe in 2026

According to the latest research published by Bulgaria-based BestBrokers.com, Hungary recorded the second-largest absolute decline in employment between Q1 2025...

Nearly One-Third of Hungarians Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Survey Finds

Nearly one-third of Hungarians have no money left at the end of the month, while more than half have only...

Hungary’s Manufacturing PMI Eases to 51.4 in July 2026

Hungary’s seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 51.4 in July from 51.6 in June, indicating continued but slower expansion...

Hungary’s GDP Grows 1.7% in Q2 2026

Hungary’s gross domestic product rose 1.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, with services acting as the main driver...

Editorial: Jigs of Joy Today, Hard Work Tomorrow

Our Special Report looking at Healthcare in Hungary covers a lot of ground. Most notable is the absolute absurdity of...

Hungary’s Economic Upswing: Summer Romance, or Sustainable Growth?

Hungary’s economy is showing the first clear signs of recovery, but ING Bank says the durability of that rebound will...

OECD Recognizes Hungary’s Progress, Urges Strengthening Public Finances, Growth Potential

Hungary has made significant progress toward OECD living standards, but reforms are needed to strengthen public finances and support future...

Firms Double Down on Innovation, Product Planning Jumps to 29%

The latest K&H Innovation Index, published yesterday and covering H1 2026, shows that the share of companies planning new products...