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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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Malév injects Ft 3.7 bln into subsidiaries

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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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Bank client complaints rise 28% in Q4

The State Financial Supervisory Authority (PSZÁF) received 539 complaints from clients of banks and investment services companies in Q4 2005,...

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Ecostat shows 4.1% GDP growth in 2005

Hungary's GDP had grown by 4.1% in all of 2005, as well as by 4.1% in the last three months...

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Growth of monetary base slows in January

The annualized month-on-month growth index of the monetary base (M0) was 107% last month, 7.6 percentage points less than in...

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Consumer confidence on the rise

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Towns receive EU support for IT development

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Less than quarter of Hungarians use internet regularly

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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...