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Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

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Hungary Business Sentiment Steady in May as Consumer Confidence Jumps, GKI Says

Business sentiment in Hungary was little changed in May, while consumer confidence surged after the change of government, a monthly...

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Unrecognized Diabetes Affects Growing Number of Hungarians, Affidea Warns

Type 2 diabetes may be present in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms, even as it begins to...

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Tisza Opens Door to Single Currency, but Road to Adoption Remains Long

Hungary’s euro conversation has moved from the political margins back to the center of economic policy. Whether the forint ultimately...

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PwC Forum Highlights Economic Potential of Eastern Hungary

The economic weight and future growth potential of Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza took center stage at the third PwC Debrecen...

Analysis

Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

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Hungary’s Economy Beats Early Pessimism in 2026, but Risks lie Beneath the Surface

Hungary’s economic growth picked up more strongly than expected in the first quarter of 2026, offering a welcome rebound after...

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Hungary Leads EU in Prison Population Rate

Hungary now has the highest number of prisoners per 100,000 residents in the European Union, reaching 193 people, compared with...

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CEE Banks Stay Profitable as Consolidation Push Builds, Deloitte Says

CEE’s banking sector remained highly profitable and strongly capitalized in 2025, even as the pace of transactions slowed, according to...

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DUIHK Surveys Show Positive Post-Election Improvement in Business Confidence

Gauges of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) show an improvement in business confidence after the...

Analysis

Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

Analysis

Hungary Business Sentiment Steady in May as Consumer Confidence Jumps, GKI Says

Business sentiment in Hungary was little changed in May, while consumer confidence surged after the change of government, a monthly...

Analysis

Unrecognized Diabetes Affects Growing Number of Hungarians, Affidea Warns

Type 2 diabetes may be present in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms, even as it begins to...

Analysis

Tisza Opens Door to Single Currency, but Road to Adoption Remains Long

Hungary’s euro conversation has moved from the political margins back to the center of economic policy. Whether the forint ultimately...

Analysis

PwC Forum Highlights Economic Potential of Eastern Hungary

The economic weight and future growth potential of Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza took center stage at the third PwC Debrecen...

Analysis

Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

Analysis

Hungary’s Economy Beats Early Pessimism in 2026, but Risks lie Beneath the Surface

Hungary’s economic growth picked up more strongly than expected in the first quarter of 2026, offering a welcome rebound after...

Figures

Hungary Leads EU in Prison Population Rate

Hungary now has the highest number of prisoners per 100,000 residents in the European Union, reaching 193 people, compared with...

Analysis

CEE Banks Stay Profitable as Consolidation Push Builds, Deloitte Says

CEE’s banking sector remained highly profitable and strongly capitalized in 2025, even as the pace of transactions slowed, according to...

Analysis

DUIHK Surveys Show Positive Post-Election Improvement in Business Confidence

Gauges of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) show an improvement in business confidence after the...

Editorial: In Praise of Comparative Surveys

German industry matters. That’s probably true wherever you are in the world, but it is particularly so here in Hungary....

Hungary Business Sentiment Steady in May as Consumer Confidence Jumps, GKI Says

Business sentiment in Hungary was little changed in May, while consumer confidence surged after the change of government, a monthly...

Unrecognized Diabetes Affects Growing Number of Hungarians, Affidea Warns

Type 2 diabetes may be present in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms, even as it begins to...

Tisza Opens Door to Single Currency, but Road to Adoption Remains Long

Hungary’s euro conversation has moved from the political margins back to the center of economic policy. Whether the forint ultimately...

Gross Average Earnings Reach HUF 779,800 in March

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 779,800 in March 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier,...

CEOs Adapt Strategies to Shifting World Order, EY Survey Finds

CEOs remain committed to long-term transformation despite geopolitical risks, with disciplined operations, AI, and strategic transactions emerging as key areas...

Gross Average Earnings Reach HUF 779,800 in March

Average gross earnings for full-time employees in Hungary reached HUF 779,800 in March 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier,...

PwC Forum Highlights Economic Potential of Eastern Hungary

The economic weight and future growth potential of Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza took center stage at the third PwC Debrecen...

Price Caps End in July, Triggering Higher Fees, Costs

Several major state‑imposed price caps will expire in July, including the interest‑rate freeze, bank‑account fee limits and home‑insurance price restrictions....

Editorial:In Praise of Doing the Hard Work

Depending on when you read this, Viktor Orbán will either be the outgoing prime minister or the former PM. In...

Hungary’s Economy Beats Early Pessimism in 2026, but Risks lie Beneath the Surface

Hungary’s economic growth picked up more strongly than expected in the first quarter of 2026, offering a welcome rebound after...

Consumer Confidence Surges to 5-year High in May – GKI

Consumer confidence in Hungary surged in May to reach a more than five-year high, a recently released monthly gauge by...

Hungary Leads EU in Prison Population Rate

Hungary now has the highest number of prisoners per 100,000 residents in the European Union, reaching 193 people, compared with...

CEE Banks Stay Profitable as Consolidation Push Builds, Deloitte Says

CEE’s banking sector remained highly profitable and strongly capitalized in 2025, even as the pace of transactions slowed, according to...

DUIHK Surveys Show Positive Post-Election Improvement in Business Confidence

Gauges of sentiment by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) show an improvement in business confidence after the...