In a move mirroring April's decision, the National Bank of Hungary once again trimmed key interest rates by 50 basis points this week. However, the monetary policy outlook beyond June remains clouded in uncertainty, with the central bank's cautious and patient approach suggesting a narrowing margin for further easing maneuvers. One more rate cut is […]

The 'UNITED - Passion, Show & Party' is an exclusive evening that promises to capture the essence of passion, entertainment, and style. Set against the stunning backdrop of Budapest, this event offers a perfect blend of business and pleasure, fashion and festivity, according to the organizer ITL Group. Themed 'United by passion for enterprise', the […]

Siemens Energy's Budapest plant, which provides a secure livelihood for more than 2,000 people, has expanded its portfolio with the production of gas turbine combustors in the multifunctional center, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reports. The three-part investment program, worth over EUR 60 million, will open a new era for the Hungarian subsidiary and […]

The Hungarian Joint Venture Association (JVSZ) and the Hungarian Economic Development Agency (MGFÜ) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at providing Hungarian SMEs with more effective access to available financing and professional support, the organizations told MTI on Wednesday. The agreement also gives special attention to the coordination of business development activities, they added. They […]

Hungarian banks have disbursed almost HUF 880 billion in loans through the Green Capital Requirement Relief Program of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), according to the aggregate amount disbursed by the end of 2023. The head of MNB's Sustainable Finance Department, Norbert Holczinger said at a press event in Budapest on Wednesday said that […]

The 2026 UEFA Champions League final will be held in the Puskás Arena in the Hungarian capital, the European Football Association (UEFA) executive committee has decided at its session in Dublin on Wednesday. Hungary will host club football's most prestigious match for the first time in its history. In the past, the UEFA CL final […]

The Hungarian energy company ALTEO reported its 2024 Q1 earnings on this Tuesday 2024. In a nutshell the Company’s EBITDA decreased by 43% compared to a year ago from HUF 7.8 billion to HUF 4.5 billion in the first three months of 2024. The revenue decreased by 26% from HUF 36 billion to HUF 27.7 […]

At its meeting on May 21, 2024, the Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) reviewed the latest economic and financial developments and decided to cut central bank interest rate by 50 basis points to 7.25%. The MNB says in a press statement that its primary objective is to achieve and maintain price […]

The stock index of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) fell this week, closing at 68,088.24 points on Friday, 1,113.71 points, 1.61 percent lower than a week earlier, MTI reported Sunday morning along with a brief analysis of the week's trading. The stock market turnover for the week was HUF 49.84 billion, down from HUF 59.47 […]

Almost USD one billion were spent by foreign movie productions in Hungary last year, quadrupling the amount spent in 2018, it was revealed at a panel discussion at the 77th Cannes International Film Festival. After the event held with the participation of producers Ildikó Kemény, Robert Lantos and Mike Goodridge on Friday on the challenges […]

“The wonderful capital, Budapest, with its unique location and rich historical and cultural heritage, is a magnet for everyone. It has also been a focus for foreign real estate investors for many years, mainly due to the boom in tourism, as fortunately the Hungarian capital remains a very popular destination for European city breaks. That […]

The European Union has finalized a historic reform of its migration and asylum policy, achieving a milestone that had eluded the bloc for nearly a decade. The new regulations, part of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, aim to create a fair and predictable system for handling asylum seekers, ensuring that all member states […]

To honor the 100th anniversary of its foundation, the National Bank of Hungary ('Magyar Nemzeti Bank' - MNB) is issuing a 100-forint commemorative circulation coin at a ceremonial event. This anniversary also marks the foundation of the independent Hungarian financial system; therefore, the centenary is recorded by unique collector coins in addition to the circulation […]

The success of the Hungarian automotive industry sends a clear message to manufacturers and investors that it is economically rational to keep production in Hungary. That is according to government commissioner István Joó, CEO of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), who spoke at the organisation's automotive conference in Budapest on Thursday. At the event, […]

There is no Europe without industry, and there is no Hungary either, and Mol believes that it can only remain strong with a sovereign and competitive industry. That is according to the CEO of the petrochemical Mol Group, Zsolt Hernádi at the inauguration of the Mol Polyol Complex in Tiszaújváros on Tuesday. At the ceremony, […]