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Belgian Specialists Studying Success of MOL Bubi Scheme

Belgian specialists arrived in Budapest in June to study the MOL Bubi public bike service, which was ranked among the...

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U.S. Fed Faces Difficult Decision on Capital Requirements for Banks

New regulations on capital requirements for U.S. banks are likely to be announced before the end of June. Corporate finance...

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Gloster Hosts 1st Investor Briefing to Share Future Path to Expansion

With the recent acquisition of P92 IT Solutions, Gloster Group says it has carved out a niche in the highly...

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Pessimistic Forecast From Economic Think-Tank

The Hungarian economy will shrink by 0.5% this year, according to the latest forecast by economic think-tank GKI, giving a...

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Editorial: In Praise of the Tourist Dollar

When it comes to the Hungarian economy, tourism is big business. According to no less a figure than Kam Jandu,...

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HR Trends Point to Little Expansion, Long Stagnation

Before taking a closer look at the Hungarian labor force market, let us briefly look at a new report that...

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Most Feel Unprepared for Challenges of Long Life

Hungarians respond to the difficulties of everyday life with flexibility, lifelong learning, and by increasing the number of years spent...

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Slovenia Jobless Rate Marginally Falls in May

Slovenia's unemployment rate came in at 3.6% at the end of May, 0.1 percentage point lower than in April, data...

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Nagy: SMEs Backbone of Hungarian Economy

The weight of domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is significant in the Hungarian economy, they are the backbone of...

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AI Changing Approaches in Higher Education

These days, artificial intelligence is gaining more and more traction in higher education, so institutions and universities will operate more...

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Hungary PMI Falls Under 50 in June

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 44.2 points in June from 57.1 in May, dropping under the 50-point...

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Bulgaria Business Morale Slightly up in June

Bulgaria's business confidence indicator rose to 26.9 in June from 26.7 in the previous month, the Sofia-based National Statistical Institute...

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Slovak Business Mood Falls, Consumer Confidence up in June

The industrial confidence indicator in Slovakia declined by 9 points from a month earlier to -18.7 in June, marking its...

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Chamber of Commerce Corner, June 16, 2023

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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MNB Business Confidence Index Climbs in June

The business confidence index of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) climbed to -8 points in June from -10 points...

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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...

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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...