Economy in Hungary

What happened? Cherished American brand Claire’s permanently closes in Hungary

Hungarian National Bank head, appointed under Orbán, pledges cooperation with Tisza cabinet – interview

The Hungarian forint’s best month in years ends on a sour note

Incoming economy minister Kapitány promises transparent budget to restore confidence in Hungary

Tisza Party tax plan would lower burden on low earners in Hungary while introducing new levy on billionaires

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Loyalty programmes in Hungary: shoppers join six on average, but most barely use them

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How far is Hungary really from the euro? The reality behind the 2030 target

Wizz Air CEO József Váradi (2)

Is Wizz Air truly in trouble, or is it all a bluff? Investors dump shares after Ryanair boss’s warning

Tisza government plans to cut personal income tax

Good news for low-paid employees: Tisza government vows to cut tax, boosting earnings significantly

Orbán cabinet frozen Russian assets

Outgoing Orbán government deficit reaches extreme high between January-March

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony

Budapest receives huge financial relief from controversial levy

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Fuel supply disruption warning issued, Hungary faces potential petrol station closures

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Tisza’s plans for Hungary’s economy: What we know so far

development

China–Hungary cooperation deepens as Budapest underscores support for Chinese enterprises

China–Hungary cooperation deepens as Budapest underscores support for Chinese enterprises

Hungary tourism 2026 hortobágy

Hungary leaves Austria and Croatia behind as tourism smashes all records in 2025 – latest data

Kyrgyzstan and Hungary open a new economic chapter in Budapest

Kyrgyzstan and Hungary open a new economic chapter in Budapest

Hungary's most infamous roundabout

Hungary’s most infamous roundabout explained: why it leads from nowhere to nowhere – photos, video

SME business brunch

Hungarian SMEs at crossroads: Inflation, growth barriers, and a new era of industrial real estate

Hungarian forint

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Hungarian National Bank head, appointed under Orbán, pledges cooperation with Tisza cabinet – interview

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The Hungarian forint’s best month in years ends on a sour note

Hungarian forint inflation wage tax

Tisza Party tax plan would lower burden on low earners in Hungary while introducing new levy on billionaires

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Hungarian forint in its best form since 2021

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Grave trouble ahead: the forint is the biggest casualty of Trump’s war, with brutal food inflation looming

inflation

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Hungarian National Bank head, appointed under Orbán, pledges cooperation with Tisza cabinet – interview

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Iran war’s devastating consequences for Hungary: soaring energy costs, inflation risks and recession fears

Tisza government plans to cut personal income tax

Latest EU inflation data bring unexpectedly good news for Hungary

Hungarian forint inflation wage tax

Lessening pressure? Inflation in Hungary is at an 8-year low

Bulgarian euro

Inflation shock and investment prospects: how Bulgaria adopted the euro and why this experience matters for Hungary

Expats in Hungary

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Cost of living in Hungary in 2026: rent, groceries, transport and monthly budgets

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Jobs in Hungary for foreigners: where to apply, salaries and work permit rules

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Why Budapest is one of Europe’s top digital nomad cities

guest workers

The national interest exception: How guest workers “find a way” into Hungary

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How to find an English-speaking job in Hungary as an expat

United States

Claire's store

What happened? Cherished American brand Claire’s permanently closes in Hungary

iran war bridge destroyed tehran

Iran war’s devastating consequences for Hungary: soaring energy costs, inflation risks and recession fears

forint historic lows

Grave trouble ahead: the forint is the biggest casualty of Trump’s war, with brutal food inflation looming

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Two major US investments announced in Hungary in a single day!

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Hungarian companies explore Canada export opportunities at Budapest business event

China

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Hungary’s place in this strategy

Debrecen's CATL plant poisoning

Serious irregularities at Debrecen’s CATL battery plant: workers complaining of poisoning – photos, updated

Debrecen battery plant CATL (Copy)

Another one? Battery plant in Hungary started investigation after worker claims they have been poisoned

China–Hungary cooperation deepens as Budapest underscores support for Chinese enterprises

China–Hungary cooperation deepens as Budapest underscores support for Chinese enterprises

Halms Hungary chinese supplier

Chinese automotive industry supplier starts production in Miskolc in 2026

Russia

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Orbán and Fico push EU to scrap sanctions, restart Russian oil flows immediately

forint historic lows

Grave trouble ahead: the forint is the biggest casualty of Trump’s war, with brutal food inflation looming

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Hungarian delegation member refused to visit Druzhba pipeline for fear of being conscripted

hungarian government

Fuel price cap introduced, Hungary’s energy supply faces a double threat – Government briefing

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Breaking: Hungary stopped diesel fuel deliveries to Ukraine