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The achievements of the National Scientific and Innovation Olympiad (Otio), being held for the 35th time this year, are captured in a commemorative publication released by the Hungarian Innovation Association.

Visits

Orbán Celebrates ‘Golden Age’ of U.S.-Hungary Ties After Nuclear Deal

Ties between the United States and Hungary have entered a "golden age", Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Budapest on Monday.

Business

Structure Outweighs Tax Cuts – The latest issue of the BBJ

Reverse-charge VAT would clean up Hungary’s fruitandveg trade faster than a VAT cut, argues Sándor Nagypéter, president and CEO of produce association DélKerTész, in our cover story. He says fraud prevention, transparent trade, and realistic margin structures matter more than headline tax reductions.

INSIDE VIEW

Mind the 5%: Getting Ahead of Gender Pay Gap Rules in Hungary

Balance and Timing in Taxation Key to Success in Automotive

Sustainability Reporting Made Simpler? The EU’s Omnibus Package Explained

Digital Under Scrutiny: Key Lessons from GVH’s 2024 Crackdown

Telepathy and Mind-reading: The Superpowers of Tax Authorities

Geopolitics, Tax Policy and Society in Flux

The Impact of Changing Audit Rules on Business Life

Factoring in Hungary: A Liquidity Solution and Regulatory Challenge

X vs. Brazil: High-Stakes Showdown Over Internet Censorship

How does GloBE Affect Hungarian Subsidiaries?

The Significance of PPAs in Light of Hungary’s Solar Boom

Navigating RED III: Opportunities and Challenges in the EU’s Renewable Energy Transition

Do not Delay in Registering the Amount of Your Pledges

Greening Your Strategy: Market Players’ Guide to Adapting to Changes in the Renewable Energy Sector

ESG Reporting for Global Competitiveness: Minimum Questionnaire to Help

Slow Recovery, Fewer Openings Mark Hungary’s White-Collar Job Market

Hungary’s white-collar labor market in 2025 was marked by slow recovery, fewer job openings and more cautious wage increases, according...

Conferences

7th Budapest LNG Summit to Convene Regional Energy Leaders in May 2026

The 7th Budapest LNG Summit, the premier gas and LNG conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe, will take place on...

PRESENTED CONTENT

Serving Up the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

BBJ Quick Interview: Realizing the Business Benefits of ESG

Penny Hungary at 30: Digital, Caring, Community-oriented

Kidney Stones: When Your Body’s Own Substances Become the Enemy

Banks, Supply Chains, and Insurance: Why Cybersecurity Matters

Hungary Still has Much to Offer Germany – EY Partner Ésik Says

From Chatbots to Virtual Bankers: How AI Is Reshaping Hungarian Finance

Market Fundamentals Holding Back Entries by Major Luxury Fashion Brands

Affidea Offers a Clearer Image of Employee Health

Philips Advocates Human-centric AI Integration to Enable Better Care for More

Connectivity Key to Developing Budapest, Plus High-end Retail and Luxury Experiences

Fostering a Competitive, Stable, and Innovation-friendly Business Environment

Empowering Hospitality Professionals in a People-centric Culture

Taking It to The Next Level: Dynamic Expansion & Innovative Solutions

‘Hidden Gem’ of Budapest Emerging as one of Europe’s Leading Luxury Destinations

Elections

Magyar: ‘We Are at a Turning Point’

"We are at a turning point, now is the time to decide whether we will remain in a regime based...

Government

Orbán: ‘Coalition of Tisza, Brussels, Big Capital’ Would Fleece Hungarian Families

Should the "coalition of the Tisza Party, Brussels and big capital" be allowed to come to power in Hungary, they...

BUSINESS

Automotive

AutoWallis Accelerates Growth in 2025 Based on Late-year Sales Surge, and Driven by Opel

AutoWallis Group closed 2025 with a record fourth quarter, posting new highs in vehicle sales as well as in servicing...

Innovation

ELTE Launches Sustainability Flagship Program

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) has launched its Sustainability Flagship Program with a kickoff conference that reviewed existing work and set...

Logistics

Strategic Logistics Gateway Opens in Ebes as Ghibli and WLP Strengthen Regional Supply Role

Responding to the economic strengthening of eastern Hungary and growing partner demand, the Ghibli Group and Weerts Logistics Parks (WLP)...

Appointments

Newmark VLK Hungary Appoints Head of Occupier Services

Newmark VLK Hungary has appointed Edina Fodor as head of Occupier Services as part of its strategic growth plan to...

Construction Output Jumps Significantly in December

Hungary’s construction output rose 8.9% year-on-year in December 2025 based on raw data, while calendar-adjusted figures showed a 6.5% increase,...

Average Hungarian Asking Price for 2nd-hand Autos at HUF 5.5 mln

Használtautó.hu and the Central Statistical Office (KSH) have released their joint statistical analysis of the second-hand auto market in Hungary...

Government Extends Mandatory Markup Caps Until End-May

The Hungarian government has decided to extend mandatory markup caps on a range of food and non-food products by three...

MOL Announces Partnership With Repsol, TPAO in Libya

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL on Wednesday announced its entry into Libya thanks to a new partnership with Spain's...

ECONOMY

Figures

4 Hungarian Regions Among EU’s Least Developed

Four Hungarian regions rank among the European Union's 20 least developed areas in 2024, surpassed only by Greece, which has...

Figures

Inflation at 2.1% Year-on-year in January; Monthly CPI Up 0.3%

Consumer prices in Hungary rose 2.1% year-on-year in January 2026, while prices increased 0.3% compared to December, according to data...

Analysis

Hays: Workers’ Pessimism at 72.5%

Hungarian workers' pessimism about macroeconomic outlook and job opportunities for the next 2–5 years has deepened, with 72.5% rating themselves...

Analysis

Vera Mérő: Activist and Alleged ‘Bloody Feminist’ on her Fight for Gender Equality

Vera Mérő has gained fame in Hungary as a crusader supporting victims of sexual abuse, but she advises a soft,...

Questions Arise About Toxic Exposure at Samsung Göd, Company Denies Media Reports

In 2023, Hungary’s government secretly ordered the Constitution Protection Office, the National Information Center, and intelligence agencies to investigate the...

Hungary Calls New Hydrocarbon Concession Tenders

Hungary has launched new tenders for hydrocarbon concessions in seven areas across the country, the Energy Ministry said in an...

Energy System Stress-tested by Wintry January Weather

Hungary faced one of its coldest Januaries in decades this month, putting an unprecedented strain on the country’s energy infrastructure...

Int’l Reserves Play Bigger Role Amid Uncertain Global Economic Environment, Varga Says

Factors that strengthen stability, such as central banks' international reserves, play a bigger role amid uncertainty in the global economic...

POLITICS

EU

Majority of Hungarians Trust EU for Defense

A new Eurobarometer flash survey launched in early January 2026, involving 27,292 interviews across the 27 EU member states, assessed...

Elections

Socialist Party Board Proposes Sitting Out April Election

The national board of the Hungarian Socialist Party will propose at the party’s congress next week that it not field...

Government

Gov’t Official: Works on Hungarian Trieste Port Investment Progressing Well

Despite environmental challenges and extreme complexities, construction of Hungary's Trieste seaport investment is progressing well, Levente Magyar, parliamentary state secretary...

Government

Gov’t Extends HUF 100 bln Catering Sector Action Plan to Confectioneries

The government is extending a recently announced HUF 100 billion action plan to support the catering sector to confectioneries, the...

EP Approves Regulation Strengthening Protection of EU Wine Sector

The EP on Tuesday voted in favor of new regulations aimed at strengthening the protection of the EU's wine sector...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Budapest, Bratislava

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit both Bratislava and Budapest on February 15-16, the State Department...

National Economy Ministry: No Agreement With Alibaba on ‘Hungary Surcharge’

There is no agreement, nor has there ever been, between the Hungarian state and Alibaba regarding the imposition of a...

Orbán to Travel to Washington D.C. in 2 Weeks

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Facebook on Saturday that he will travel to Washington in two weeks to...

BUDAPEST

Food

Nobu Budapest to Temporarily Close for Major Renovation

Nobu Budapest’s iconic restaurant will temporarily close on Feb. 15 as part of a comprehensive HUF 1.5 billion renovation project...