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Transparency International Study Finds Hungary Most Corrupt Country in EU

Transparency International has revealed the findings of its 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index this month. According to the study, Hungary is...

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Automotive Industry Driving the Way Forward

The performance of the Hungarian industry in 2022 was a positive surprise; however, it was mainly the automotive sector driving...

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Editorial: CSR and ESG More than Good PR

Over the years, the Budapest Business Journal must have written countless articles on what used to be called CSR, corporate...

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Slovenia GDP Annual Growth Slows in Q4

Slovenia's economic output increased by a real 0.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2022, easing sharply from a 3.4%...

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EC Raises Hungary 2023 GDP Growth Forecast

The European Commission raised its projection for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 0.6% in a winter forecast released on...

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ESG Strategy: How Can Sustainability Be Measured?

Having an ESG strategy is no longer an optional extra for companies. The subject of sustainability has become a strategic...

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Food Inflation Main Reason Behind Falling Living Standards – Aegon

The majority of Hungarians believe that their living standards have deteriorated over the past six months, according to a recent...

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Recovery in Eurozone Private Sector Eases Fear of Recession

Eurozone private sector moved into the expansion zone in January for the first time in seven months, raising hopes that...

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Third of Czechs Only Have a Minimum Financial Reserve, Survey

Almost a third of Czechs only have a minimum financial reserve, which doesn't cover even a month of their average...

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Is Russia’s War in Ukraine the Start of World War III?

The conventional definition of a World War is that it involves the participation of multiple major powers in a global...

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Surányi: Hungary’s Highest Inflation in the EU is Largely Self-inflicted

Misguided fiscal and monetary policies have been fueling inflation, but Hungary is not in a financial crisis in the classical...

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Equilor Predicts Calmer 2023 for Economy, but Energy Prices Could Still Surprise

The milder-than-usual winter has so far had a positive impact on gas prices, bringing relief to the whole European economy,...

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Editorial: A False Spring or a New Start?

We had snow last week, which has proved a rarity this season. Enough fell for us to take the kids...

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Key Rate Remains Unchanged, No Easing in Sight

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left its key rate unchanged at the first rate-setting meeting of 2023 on January...

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IT Sector Moving From Valuation to Value

Eyal Zucker, CEO of Exadel HU, thinks that the IT industry is approaching a new era, with an emphasis on...

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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...