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Investments in Hungary Continue to Decline, but Rate is Slowing

For more than three years, investments have been declining in Hungary; however, the latest data suggests that the pace of...

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Editorial: In Hope of Hungarian Industrial Investment

Hungary continues to attract near record levels of FDI. At the start of this year, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency...

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Hungary PMI Climbs Higher in November

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) stood at 53.4 pts in November, climbing from 51.2 in October, the Hungarian Association...

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Most Firms Say AI Cuts Costs, Speeds Decisions: SAP Hungary

A majority of corporate users are satisfied with AI, viewing its adoption as a worthwhile investment, with the most frequently...

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Editorial: Hungary Some Way From Engaging Warp Drive

It now seems inevitable, barring a significant upside surprise, that Hungary’s economy will have stagnated once again in 2025....

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Hungary’s Business Services Sector Undergoes Transformation Amid Slower Growth

Expansion at Hungary’s BSCs is a little slower than usual, but, with proper planning, they have the potential to double...

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Changes to Residency Rules Make Living in Hungary Tough for Foreign Retirees

When Jill Morse touched down in Budapest in August 2020, her mood was confident and upbeat: a new life awaited...

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Increased Transfer Pricing Audits: Typical Mistakes and Risks

Today, the pricing of related transactions is no longer “just” a documentation task: the Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration (NAV)...

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Consumer Protection Watchdog Presents 2026 Program

The National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) presented its oversight program for 2026 at a press conference on...

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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...