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Over a third of Romanians worked less or lost jobs during pandemic, survey

Some 38% of Romanian workers said they were fired or forced to work fewer hours during the pandemic, according to...

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PMI back over 50

Hungary's seasonally-adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 50.8 points in April from 48.8 in March, edging back over the...

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Education recommendations could reduce impact of pandemic

Adopting recommendations on education made by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) could reduce the negative impact of the pandemic...

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Industry Picks up the Pace, and so Does Inflation

Industrial production picked up in February, much to the surprise of many analysts. However, they expect a slowdown to follow,...

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Decline in commercial real estate investment could last till end-2021

Commercial real estate investment in Hungary fell 41% to EUR 1.1 billion last year, and experts expect the decline to...

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Business confidence improving, new MNB index shows

A monthly gauge of confidence in the business sector the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) launched last December shows improving...

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Digitization in EU countries may add EUR 1 tln to EU’s economies

According to the latest Deloitte analysis prepared for Vodafone, the digitization processes accelerating due to the pandemic are to generate...

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Business confidence close to pre-crisis levels – GKI

Economic research institute GKI's gauge of business sentiment stood at -0.6 points in April, rising from -11.1 points in the...

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Offices remain most popular investment assets in real estate market

Office properties continued to be both the most abundant and attractive investment assets on the Hungarian commercial real estate market...

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Cybercriminals using false vaccination offers to get personal info

Cybercriminals are using fraudulent vaccination offers to trick unsuspecting internet users out of their personal information and money, and to...

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Domestic job market strong in Q1 despite epidemic

The year started well for the job market in Hungary, despite the effects of second and third waves of the...

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Bulgarian companies expect recovery not earlier than end of 2022

According to online survey by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, 79% of the companies reported deteriorating economic indicators of their...

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Advertising spending down 15.8% in 2020

Advertising spending in Hungary came to HUF 401.9 billion in 2020, down by 15.8% from a year earlier, the Hungarian...

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Boiler market to grow this year in Hungary, Ariston says

While 2020 brought about an 8-10% decline in the boiler market in Hungary, 2021 could be a boom year again,...

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Loss of scholarship contributes to dropout rate

Many Hungarians who lose their state scholarships because of poor grades at university drop out because of the high cost...

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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...