Hungary

Budapest Pride’s record turnout exposes Viktor Orban’s waning grip on power

bne IntelliNews June 30, 2025

Sheer scale of the event and the state's eventual decision to allow it to proceed signal a loss of control and resolve within Hungary's ruling Fidesz.

Budapest Pride defies ban as European politicians rally against Hungary’s crackdown

bne IntelliNews June 29, 2025

Budapest Pride went ahead on June 28 in defiance of a government ban, drawing the support of more than 70 members of the European Parliament and several prominent European ministers, who travelled to the Hungarian capital to back the event.

Europe swelters in historic heatwave

bne IntelliNews June 28, 2025

Record-breaking temperatures for the time of year are likely to occur across a large part of western Europe in the coming days as a historically unprecedented heatwave intensifies.

ING: Unemployment rate drops further than expected in Hungary

Peter Virovacz is the senior economist for Hungary at ING June 27, 2025

Recent labour market data show that demographic decline and voluntary exits are key factors to watch out for. Meanwhile, gloomy macroeconomic conditions are leading to redundancies. A bleak outlook is prompting companies to consider downsizing.

Polish astronaut docks at ISS after historic launch aboard Ax-4 mission

bne IntelliNews June 27, 2025

The Crew Dragon capsule carrying Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski successfully docked with the International Space Station on June 26, completing Poland’s first crewed space mission since 1978.

A row has broken out between Hungary and Ukraine over Kyiv’s right to join the EU

bne IntelliNews June 27, 2025

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed this week that 95% of Hungarians are against Ukraine’s accession to the EU.

Czech real estate tycoon Vitek is reportedly mulling sale of his CPI empire

Albin Sybera in Prague June 27, 2025

CPIPG is one of the largest real estate groups in Central Europe, with assets in all the V4 countries and Germany.

Hungary’s MNB leaves rates on hold, won’t rush to restart easing cycle

bne IntelliNews June 25, 2025

The Hungarian central bank (MNB) left its base rate on hold on June 24 at 6.50% for the ninth month in a row.

Global uncertainty causes FDI to plummet in Emerging Europe

bne IntelliNews June 24, 2025

wiiw research blames crisis in German industry and the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s second term as US president for sharp slowdown in FDI.

Proposed defence spending hike to 5% of GDP exposes divisions among Nato members

bne IntelliNews June 24, 2025

Russia hawks in Poland and the Baltic States are firmly behind plan to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP, while other members question new target.

Hungary in talks with US on major business agreement to offset tariff impact

bne IntelliNews June 20, 2025

Hungary and the United States are holding behind-the-scenes negotiations on a potential business agreement aimed at mitigating the negative effects of US tariffs.

Budapest municipality to host Pride March on June 28 despite government opposition

bne IntelliNews June 19, 2025

The Municipality of Budapest will organise the 30th Budapest Pride event on June 28 as planned, reviving an earlier local tradition of holding a "freedom celebration" coinciding with the anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet troops.

European Commission targets Hungary’s mandatory markup caps

bne IntelliNews June 19, 2025

The European Commission on June 18 launched infringement procedures against Hungary over mandatory markup caps on a range of food and non-food products that the government introduced to counter inflation.

Ruling Fidesz prepares for spending blitz as Hungary lifts campaign limits

bne IntelliNews June 19, 2025

Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has pushed through legislation to scrap campaign spending limits, paving the way for what analysts expect will be the country's most expensive election campaign to date.

Hungarian Parliament approves 2026 budget amid mounting fiscal risks

bne IntelliNews June 18, 2025

Hungary’s parliament has approved the 2026 state budget with a projected deficit target of 3.7% of GDP, a goal that analysts widely consider unsustainable given the country's current fiscal trajectory.

Who hold the most gold reserves?

bne IntelliNews June 17, 2025

In 2025, gold prices reached unprecedented levels, with spot gold trading at above $3,932 per troy ounce as of May 7th, an increase of over 83% within just a year.

Hungary to veto 'von der Leyen-Zelenskiy energy plan' over Russian import restrictions, foreign minister says

bne IntelliNews June 17, 2025

The European Commission is set to unveil a June 17 that would legally prohibit imports of Russian pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas into the European Union by the end of 2027.

Hungary taps international markets with $4bn bond deal to finance growing budget gap

bne IntelliNews June 17, 2025

The transaction included $1.5bn in five-year notes, a $1bn 10-year tranche, and $1.5bn in bonds maturing in 2055.

Hungarian government takes anti-Ukraine fearmongering to new heights

bne IntelliNews June 16, 2025

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban released an AI-generated video on his social media depicting bombed-out buildings, bloody battlefield scenes and rows of coffins, suggesting that Hungary could be drawn into the conflict in Ukraine.

US resists EU and UK push to cut Russian oil price cap at G7 summit

bne IntelliNews June 16, 2025

The US is resisting calls from European governments to reduce the G7 price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel, frustrating efforts by the EU and UK to increase financial pressure on Moscow as leaders meet for a G7 in Canada.

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