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  • Central Bank Base Rate Remains Unchanged in Hungary at 6.50% - Here's Why

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    • 19 Nov 2024 4:58 PM

    The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.50pc at a monthly policy meeting.

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    • 19 Nov 2024 2:38 PM

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    • 19 Nov 2024 7:13 AM

    The government will re-launch its home renovation subsidy programme "to ensure financial security and prosperity to families," the minister of culture and innovation told a press briefing.

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    Young Homebuyers to Get Official Support Buying First Flat in Hungary - Terms & Conditions Apply!

    • 19 Nov 2024 6:26 AM

    The government welcomes the Hungarian Banking Association's position supporting a voluntary 5pc cap on mortgage loans for young, first-time homebuyers, the National Economy Ministry said on Monday.

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    • 19 Nov 2024 6:18 AM

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  • New Plan for Hungary's Health-Care Financing System by Opposition Aims to Speed Up Access to Better Quality Services

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    • 19 Nov 2024 6:16 AM

    Opposition Jobbik has called for the reform Hungary's health-care financing system with the aim of speeding up access to better quality services.

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    • 18 Nov 2024 4:30 PM

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    • 18 Nov 2024 2:03 PM

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    • 18 Nov 2024 1:44 PM

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    • 18 Nov 2024 1:12 PM

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    • 18 Nov 2024 12:34 PM

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    Winter Eviction Moratorium Starts - 2,305 Apartment Evictions in Hungary Last Year

    • 18 Nov 2024 12:01 PM

    The winter moratorium on evictions from homes started on November 15 and will last until the end of April, according to the NGO Street Lawyer.

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