3 days ago · The leading index of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BÉT) rose by almost 8% in January. The daily contract volume was strong with an average of 18.9 billion forints.

12 hours ago · The minister noted that various international organizations, including the OECD, have suggested restructuring the 13th-month pension. However, he made it clear that the government would not alter this policy, highlighting past political decisions that eliminated the benefit and reaffirming the administration’s stance against such changes.

12 hours ago · "We need to sweep these networks out of Hungary. Their goal is clear: They want governments in this region that serve their interests, not those of their own people," PM Orbán said. Addressing a range of topics in this morning's radio interview from pension policies to international pressures, the prime minister emphasized that Hungary’s conservative government sees elderly citizens as a ...

3 days ago · The BUX had already risen by 31% last year. On 20 January, the leading index reached a new all-time high of 85,903.5 points. Among the blue chips, OTP Bank again accounted for two thirds of the total trading volume, while the pharmaceutical stock Richter surpassed MOL in terms of investor activity.

Jan 31, 2025 · Hungary’s economy is gaining momentum, and 2025 is set to be a breakthrough year—this was the key message from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his regular Friday interview on Kossuth Radio. The prime minister emphasized that despite economic challenges, Hungary is entering a new growth phase, backed by rising employment, growing investment, and a government strategy focused on ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Hungary’s economy is gaining momentum, and 2025 is set to be a breakthrough year—this was the key message from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during his regular Friday interview on Kossuth Radio.

Jan 21, 2025 · Márton Nagy, National Economy Minister, said Hungary believes in boosting competence and sees this as the European Union’s opportunity to rise. Still, the resources necessary for a turnaround are lacking at the EU level. During a conference evaluating Hungary’s EU presidency in Budapest on ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Reflecting on the achievements of the presidency, the prime minister declared that it marked the beginning of a new era for Europe and the Western world, a shift he attributed to efforts by Hungary, Donald Trump, and the Patriots for …

Jan 15, 2025 · He noted the Budapest Declaration aimed at boosting the bloc’s competitiveness following a unanimous decision by EU leaders, the full Schengen membership of Romania and Bulgaria from Jan 1, and the twin summits held in Budapest on Nov 7-8, namely that of the European Political Community and the informal meeting of the European Council, “the biggest diplomatic event in Hungary’s history”.

Oct 8, 2024 · During a press briefing at the European Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán outlined Hungary’s vision for its EU presidency, stressing that the European Union must adapt to face today’s challenges.