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  • Fitch Revises Outlook in Hungary from Negative to Stable

    Fitch Revises Outlook in Hungary from Negative to Stable

    • 9 Dec 2024 2:48 PM

    Fitch Ratings affirmed Hungary's investment-grade sovereign rating and revised the outlook to stable from negative on Friday, the National Economy Ministry said in a statement.

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  • Museums in Hungary Celebrate Advent with 24 Day Program Series

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    • 7 Dec 2024 11:37 AM

    Between December 1 and 24, the museums and libraries of the Hungarian National Museum Public Collections Center will host a calendar of 24 Advent events across the country.

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    • 7 Dec 2024 11:00 AM

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  • 6 Top Countryside Cities to Celebrate Christmas in Hungary

    6 Top Countryside Cities to Celebrate Christmas in Hungary

    • 7 Dec 2024 9:23 AM

    It’s not just Budapest that is dressed in festive colours and lights in December. It’s also worth exploring the Advent wonderland of rural towns. Whether you're walking around Hungary's cities with your family, your friends or your partner, it's good to know where to go to make sure that you find the nearest Christmas market.

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  • Retail Sales Rise Again in Hungary

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    • 7 Dec 2024 7:57 AM

    Retail sales in Hungary rose 3.6pc pc year-on-year in October, adjusted for calendar year effects, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) show.

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  • New Credit Scheme For Digitalisation At Small Businesses in Hungary Launched by MFB

    New Credit Scheme For Digitalisation At Small Businesses in Hungary Launched by MFB

    • 7 Dec 2024 7:53 AM

    The Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) announced the launch on Thursday of a HUF 34.7bn, European Union-funded credit scheme to support digitalisation at microbusinesses and SMEs.

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  • Home Insurance Premiums in Hungary up 19%, avg HUF 64,800 in Q3

    Home Insurance Premiums in Hungary up 19%, avg HUF 64,800 in Q3

    • 6 Dec 2024 5:16 PM

    Annual home insurance premiums in Hungary averaged HUF 64,800 in the third quarter, data published by the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) show.

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  • HUF 48 Billion Tender Announced for SME's in Hungary for Tech Upgrades

    HUF 48 Billion Tender Announced for SME's in Hungary for Tech Upgrades

    • 6 Dec 2024 5:11 PM

    The state secretary for SMEs on Thursday announced the launch of a HUF 48bn tender for purchases of equipment and technology investments at businesses.

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    Moody's Takes Actions on Four Hungarian Banks

    • 6 Dec 2024 4:56 PM

    Moody's Ratings on Thursday took rating actions on four Hungarian banks, reflecting the change to negative from stable of the outlook on Hungary's Baa2 sovereign rating.

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    Rubbish News: 1,000 New Garbage Trucks to Join Fleet of 2,000 Currently Operating in Hungary

    • 6 Dec 2024 4:52 PM

    MOHU, which has a nationwide municipal waste management concession, is investing several tens of billions of forints to upgrade its fleet of garbage trucks, the unit of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL said.

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    • 6 Dec 2024 4:30 PM

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  • Free Travel for Dogs & Bicycles on MAV Trains in Budapest from January

    Free Travel for Dogs & Bicycles on MAV Trains in Budapest from January

    • 6 Dec 2024 3:19 PM

    Budapest city council has decided to allow dogs and bicycles to travel for free on all MAV Group trains within Budapest from January 1 of next year.

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    The Biggest Family Christmas Concert in Budapest, Sportaréna Budapest, 22 December

    • 6 Dec 2024 1:46 PM

    A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Hungarian Studio Orchestra.

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