Hungary's Orbán in his element - Refugee referendum on Sunday

This weekend’s ‘refugee referendum’ in Hungary (2 October) is set to see a very strong majority reject the EU’s resettlement... 

Brussels says no to Hungary's EU fund payment practice

European Commission officials told Hungarian authorities not to send invoices created in the generous system of advance payments to suppliers because... 

Hungary 2015 budget deficit smaller than previously thought

Hungary’s general government deficit was 1.9% of GDP in 2015, according to Central Statistical... 

Fitch upgrades viability ratings of three Hungarian banks

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt... 

Hungary to come up with ideas to boost competitiveness

The Hungarian government is expected to start negotiations on a package of proposals for changes in retail... 

Brussels sends reasoned opinion to Hungary over broadband costs

The European Commission has sent reasoned opinions to Hungary and 18 other countries to implement cost... 

Hungary no longer in junk grade priced in at auction

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has held its first bond auction since a surprise... 

Hungarian gov't helps Andy Vajna's online casino plans by new law

If you try to read between the lines you may come across an interesting coincidence between legislation... 
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Hungary's Orbán in his element - Refugee referendum on Sunday

This weekend’s ‘refugee referendum’ in Hungary (2 October) is set to see a very strong... 

Hungary c.bank needs to revisit no-cut stance after surprise upgrade

A surprise credit upgrade is poised to send Hungary’s forint to peaks not seen since early 2015... 

INSTANT VIEW - Hungary MNB limits use of 3-month depo facility

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) left its main policy rate unchanged (0.9%)... 

ANALYST VIEW - Goldman Sachs raises target price for Hungary's OTP

Goldman Sachs has turned more upbeat on Hungary’s OTP Bank, revised its target price to HUF 6,500... 
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Hungary Magyar Telekom wins HUF 12 bn EU funding

Hungarian telecommunications group Magyar Telekom has announced on Friday that 12.2 billion forints worth... 

Hungary Mol has been included in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Hungarian oil and gas group Mol has once again been selected as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability... 

ANALYST VIEW - Goldman Sachs raises target price for Hungary's OTP

Goldman Sachs has turned more upbeat on Hungary’s OTP Bank, revised its target price to HUF 6,500... 

OTP chief says several acquisitions are possible in the near future

Hungary’s OTP Bank continues to look for takeover opportunities and "there is a chance of several... 

Hungarian KBC unit on a run, might even consider bank acquisition

K&H Bank, the Hungarian unit of Belgium’s KBC Group, posted 23 billion forint after-tax profit... 

SME loans of Hungarian banks up 5% y/y

Credit institutions’ lending activity to the private sector generally improved in the second quarter... 

Deutsche Bank: Fair value of Hungary's OTP Bank HUF 8,000/share

Deutsche Bank has improved its rating on Hungarian blue chip OTP Bank from "Hold" to "Buy", hiking the... 

In spite of denials, Tesco IS prepping for market exit in Hungary - Magyar Idők

The past few days have seen several media reports claiming British retail chain Tesco is looking to sell... 

ANALYST VIEW - HSBC raises target price for Hungary's OTP

Following the release of OTP Bank’s second quarter earnings report investment banks have started... 

State of Hungary, EBRD pay for Erste Hungary stake

The acquisition of two substantial stakes in Erste Bank Hungary was completed on 11th August, with the... 

Hungary Mol buys back shares from Credit Agricole

Hungarian oil and gas group Mol has exercised its option rights and acquired Mol ordinary sahres from... 

Bad news from Hungary's Richter on cariprazine effect

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company and Hungary’s leading pharma company Gedeon... 
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News

Hungary's Orbán made a secret deal with Angela Merkel?

Hungary is subject to several sensitive EU procedures the government considers to be serious, but in... 

Hungary among the worst in the world at retaining talent

Hungary is ranked 69th in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2016-2107... 

Hungary's Orbán mulls cunning move for after quota vote

Anything that is not in the Treaty of the EU can be provided in the Hungarian Fundamental Law, this is... 

Hungary Economy Ministry belittles WEF competitiveness survey

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Global Competitiveness Index 2016-2017 on Wednesday... 

Hungary confidence index edges up in September

After reaching its lowest point this year in August, the GKI economic sentiment index rose within the... 

Hungary scores all-time low in Global Competitiveness Index

Hungary is ranked 69th on the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2016-2017, six places lower than a year... 

Digital payments - Hungarian zeal shines the brightest in CEE

More than 90% of consumers use their smartphone more than any other device, Mastercard’s Impact... 

Tripoli fumes over Orbán's idea of "giant refugee city" on Libyan coast

The Foreign Ministry of Libya’s unity government criticised in a statement Hungarian Prime Minister... 

Hungarian cenbank sees no need to restrain banking system

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) has decided to maintain the current level of the countercyclical capital... 

Hungary debt manager easily sells HUF 25 bn of 3-month bills

Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) sold 25 billion forints worth of 3-month Treasury... 

Hungary's Orbán has "hit the jackpot" - political analyst

Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party may demonstrate its dominant position at Sunday’s referendum... 

Labour shortage becomes a general phenomenon in Hungary

Shortage of labour has become a common problem both on an industrial scale and geographically, whereas... 

Hungary jobless rate drops to under 5%

The unemployment rate in Hungary dropped to 4.9% in June-August 2016, which is an all-time low. The number... 
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MOL16,970(-1.8%) 
MTELEKOM450(0.4%) 
OTP7,200(-1.6%) 
RICHTER5,570(-0.5%) 
APPENINN236(-0.4%) 
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17:44 | Brussels says no to Hungary's EU fund payment practice

12:24 | Hungary 2015 budget deficit smaller than previously thought

11:27 | Hungary's Orbán in his element - Refugee referendum on Sunday

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08:15 | Fitch upgrades viability ratings of three Hungarian banks

16:35 | Hungary to come up with ideas to boost competitiveness

15:18 | Brussels sends reasoned opinion to Hungary over broadband costs

15:10 | Hungary among the worst in the world at retaining talent

11:53 | Hungary no longer in junk grade priced in at auction

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LPP moves into Waterside in Gdansk

Clothing company LPP SA, owner of brands such as Reserved, Tallinder, Mohito, House, Crops and Sinsay, decided to move into the Waterside building in Gdansk by leasing an office of more than 1,000 sqm.... 

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