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Young Hungarians Fear Lack of Funds to Achieve Dreams

Some 79% of the age group between 16 and 30 are afraid that they will not be able to realize...

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IMF Cuts Hungary Growth Forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its forecast for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 0.5% in its latest World...

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Small Business Employment Subsidies Help Employ 10,000

Employment subsidies directed at small businesses that can give new hires valuable work experience have supported the placement of more...

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Do not Fall Into a VAT Trap: Manufacturing or Toll Manufacturing Makes a Huge Difference

Hungary is often mentioned as a country of manufacturers, but there is a significant difference from a tax point of...

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Done Well, 4-day Week Could Boost Productivity, Employee Happiness

At face value, a four-day workweek looks tempting for the employee, but what about the employer? It could significantly benefit...

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Czech Republic Manufacturing PMI Steady in March

The Czech Republic's manufacturing PMI was unchanged at 44.3 in March, signaling another decline in the manufacturing activity, as output...

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Slovenia’s Jobless Rate Slightly Down in February

Slovenia's unemployment rate came in at 3.2% at the end of February, down by 0.1 of a percentage point compared...

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Close to Half of 2022 Inflation Attributable to Food Prices

Food prices contributed 7 percentage points to last year's 14.5% average annual inflation, news agency MTI reports, citing data compiled...

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Polish Inflation Rate Slows in March

The annual inflation rate in Poland eased to 16.2% in March from an over 26-year high of 18.4% in February,...

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Hungary, Neighbors Turn to EC Pres Over Flood of Ukrainian Grain

The prime ministers of Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Romania, and the president of Bulgaria, have asked European Commission President Ursula...

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March PMI Slips to 55.3

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 55.3 points in March from 56.3 in February, the Hungarian Association of...

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Fed Will Prioritize Financial Stability Over Fight Against Inflation

For the past six months, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been fighting inflation by jacking up interest rates and tightening...

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Push to Expand Battery Production Stirs Grass Roots Opposition

Should the foreign automakers in Hungary today move their factories to other countries in the future, the outlook for the...

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ESG Very Much a Central Issue at International Real Estate Expo

ESG, the interplay of environmental, social, and governance issues, was one of the main themes of debate at the Mipim...

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Termination of U.S.-Hungary Tax Treaty Will Hurt More in Long Run

From 2024, Hungary is expected to be the only EU Member State without an effective double taxation treaty with the...

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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...