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Outlooks of German companies in Hungary improve

Assessments and outlooks of German-owned companies in Hungary show improvement, the latest gauge of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of...

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Hungary, Glasgow, COP26, and Green Matters

With the eyes of the world firmly on Glasgow over the next couple of weeks, there is only one place...

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Hungarian children using internet earlier

Hungarian children start using the internet at an increasingly young age; almost twice as many 7-8-year-olds had a mobile phone...

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EC raises Hungary 2021 GDP growth forecast to 7.4%

The European Commission raised its projection for GDP growth in Hungary this year to 7.4% in a fall forecast published...

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Graphisoft Park Q1-Q3 earnings up 13%; guidance raised

The after-tax profit of Graphisoft Park, which owns and operates a business park in the north of Budapest, rose 13%...

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1/3 of SMEs struggle with labor shortage – survey

Growing labor shortages posed a serious challenge to one-third of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Q3, up from 26%...

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Czech wages remain stagnant despite gains for top earners – survey

Although hundreds of thousands of workers and craftsmen are missing in the Czech production companies, the growth of starting wages...

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Finance Ministry lowers GDP target to 6.8%

The Ministry of Finance has lowered its projection for GDP growth this year to 6.8% against the backdrop of higher...

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Polish companies recording an increase in cyberattacks

The massive transition to remote work turned out to be a factor that influenced the cybersecurity of Polish companies, reported...

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EBRD raises Hungary 2021 GDP growth forecast

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised its forecast for Hungary's GDP growth this year to 7.7% in...

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Slovakia economic confidence weakens in October

Slovakia's economic sentiment weakened in October, data from the Bratislava-based Slovak Statistical Office (SÚSR) showed on Thursday....

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PMI climbs to 53.1 in October

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached 53.1 points in October, edging up from 52 in September, the Hungarian Association...

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Voluntary pension fund costs fell last year

The costs of voluntary pension funds for members developed favorably last year, according to a recent summary from the National...

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COVID-19 Effects on Debt Levels and Inflation

Les Nemethy looks at how the pandemic’s path might evolve and what the impact of that could be on the...

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Editorial: An Unlikely Rise, and a Competent Performer

Famously, we don’t “do” politics. Or, to be more nuanced, we don’t cover day-to-day politics. But business does not, cannot...

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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...