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Study Reveals How Hungarian Migrants Feel After Moving to Austria

For the first time, the relationship between migration from Hungary to Austria and subjective well-being was explored in an international...

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Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings Climb to HUF 702,800 in May

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 702,800 in May 2025, marking a 7.8% increase compared...

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Business Assoc Gauge Shows No Improvement in Sentiment

Business association VOSZ's measure of business confidence edged down to 50% in Q2 from 51% in Q1, Ákos Kozák, the...

Analysis

‘Revenge Tax:’ Overriding Tax Treaties in the Draft OBBBA. What Next for the EU?

On May 18, the House of Representatives approved what has been dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” formally known...

Analysis

Chamber of Commerce Corner, July 11, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

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Gov’t to Call HUF 38.7 bln Tender to Support SMEs’ Energy-efficiency Upgrades

The government will call a HUF 38.7bn tender to support energy-efficiency upgrades by SMEs operating outside the capital, the Energy...

Analysis

Hungary’s GDP, Inflation and Currency all Vulnerable to External Shocks, K&H Warns

Hungary faces another year of subdued economic growth before prospects might improve in 2026, according to the latest economic outlook...

Analysis

Hungarian SMEs See Their Future in Development

Most of the companies desire and plan technological developments, viewing digitalization as crucial for increasing competitiveness, but the prevalence of...

Figures

Hungary Inflation Slows to 4.6% in June, Monthly Price Growth Nearly Flat

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 4.6% in June compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data published...

Figures

Consumer Protection Watchdog Head Evaluates 1st Months of Operation

The head of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) delivered an assessment of the watchdog's first six...

Analysis

Fruit and Veg Bodies Call for 80% Hungarian Produce in Stores

Hungarian vegetable growers want a much higher share of local produce on store shelves; the proportion of domestic vegetables has...

Analysis

State Aid Available Even Without EU Funds

With the exception of some application procedures with limited budgets, Hungarian companies fundamentally do not have any options for relying...

Analysis

EY Survey: Hungarian Companies Focus on Stability but Prepare for Growth

Hungarian companies are currently concentrating on operational stability, while also planning investments and workforce expansion, according to EY’s latest survey....

Analysis

In Praise of Improved Connectivity

The weather is properly hot for the first time this year (which, my kids suggest, may not be entirely unconnected...

Analysis

Central Bank Leaves Base Rate Unchanged, Releases Pessimistic 2025 Growth Forecast

A pessimistic economic forecast was published by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) as its Monetary Council, as expected, kept...

Analysis

Study Reveals How Hungarian Migrants Feel After Moving to Austria

For the first time, the relationship between migration from Hungary to Austria and subjective well-being was explored in an international...

Figures

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings Climb to HUF 702,800 in May

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 702,800 in May 2025, marking a 7.8% increase compared...

Figures

Business Assoc Gauge Shows No Improvement in Sentiment

Business association VOSZ's measure of business confidence edged down to 50% in Q2 from 51% in Q1, Ákos Kozák, the...

Analysis

‘Revenge Tax:’ Overriding Tax Treaties in the Draft OBBBA. What Next for the EU?

On May 18, the House of Representatives approved what has been dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” formally known...

Analysis

Chamber of Commerce Corner, July 11, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

Figures

Gov’t to Call HUF 38.7 bln Tender to Support SMEs’ Energy-efficiency Upgrades

The government will call a HUF 38.7bn tender to support energy-efficiency upgrades by SMEs operating outside the capital, the Energy...

Analysis

Hungary’s GDP, Inflation and Currency all Vulnerable to External Shocks, K&H Warns

Hungary faces another year of subdued economic growth before prospects might improve in 2026, according to the latest economic outlook...

Analysis

Hungarian SMEs See Their Future in Development

Most of the companies desire and plan technological developments, viewing digitalization as crucial for increasing competitiveness, but the prevalence of...

Figures

Hungary Inflation Slows to 4.6% in June, Monthly Price Growth Nearly Flat

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 4.6% in June compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data published...

Figures

Consumer Protection Watchdog Head Evaluates 1st Months of Operation

The head of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) delivered an assessment of the watchdog's first six...

Analysis

Fruit and Veg Bodies Call for 80% Hungarian Produce in Stores

Hungarian vegetable growers want a much higher share of local produce on store shelves; the proportion of domestic vegetables has...

Analysis

State Aid Available Even Without EU Funds

With the exception of some application procedures with limited budgets, Hungarian companies fundamentally do not have any options for relying...

Analysis

EY Survey: Hungarian Companies Focus on Stability but Prepare for Growth

Hungarian companies are currently concentrating on operational stability, while also planning investments and workforce expansion, according to EY’s latest survey....

Analysis

In Praise of Improved Connectivity

The weather is properly hot for the first time this year (which, my kids suggest, may not be entirely unconnected...

Analysis

Central Bank Leaves Base Rate Unchanged, Releases Pessimistic 2025 Growth Forecast

A pessimistic economic forecast was published by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) as its Monetary Council, as expected, kept...

Study Reveals How Hungarian Migrants Feel After Moving to Austria

For the first time, the relationship between migration from Hungary to Austria and subjective well-being was explored in an international...

Hungary’s Average Gross Earnings Climb to HUF 702,800 in May

Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 702,800 in May 2025, marking a 7.8% increase compared...

Business Assoc Gauge Shows No Improvement in Sentiment

Business association VOSZ's measure of business confidence edged down to 50% in Q2 from 51% in Q1, Ákos Kozák, the...

‘Revenge Tax:’ Overriding Tax Treaties in the Draft OBBBA. What Next for the EU?

On May 18, the House of Representatives approved what has been dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” formally known...

Chamber of Commerce Corner, July 11, 2025

This regular section of the Budapest Business Journal features news and events from various international business chambers. For further information...

Gov’t to Call HUF 38.7 bln Tender to Support SMEs’ Energy-efficiency Upgrades

The government will call a HUF 38.7bn tender to support energy-efficiency upgrades by SMEs operating outside the capital, the Energy...

Hungary’s GDP, Inflation and Currency all Vulnerable to External Shocks, K&H Warns

Hungary faces another year of subdued economic growth before prospects might improve in 2026, according to the latest economic outlook...

Hungarian SMEs See Their Future in Development

Most of the companies desire and plan technological developments, viewing digitalization as crucial for increasing competitiveness, but the prevalence of...

Hungary Inflation Slows to 4.6% in June, Monthly Price Growth Nearly Flat

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 4.6% in June compared to the same month a year earlier, according to data published...

Consumer Protection Watchdog Head Evaluates 1st Months of Operation

The head of the National Authority for Trade and Consumer Protection (NKFH) delivered an assessment of the watchdog's first six...

Fruit and Veg Bodies Call for 80% Hungarian Produce in Stores

Hungarian vegetable growers want a much higher share of local produce on store shelves; the proportion of domestic vegetables has...

State Aid Available Even Without EU Funds

With the exception of some application procedures with limited budgets, Hungarian companies fundamentally do not have any options for relying...

EY Survey: Hungarian Companies Focus on Stability but Prepare for Growth

Hungarian companies are currently concentrating on operational stability, while also planning investments and workforce expansion, according to EY’s latest survey....

In Praise of Improved Connectivity

The weather is properly hot for the first time this year (which, my kids suggest, may not be entirely unconnected...

Central Bank Leaves Base Rate Unchanged, Releases Pessimistic 2025 Growth Forecast

A pessimistic economic forecast was published by the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) as its Monetary Council, as expected, kept...