Why National Bank Base Rate Kept on Hold in Hungary
- 25 Mar 2026 7:00 AM
The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.25pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
More >>The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) decided to leave the central bank base rate unchanged at 6.25pc at a monthly policy meeting on Tuesday.
More >>The Taste of Transylvania gastronomic and cultural festival — already established in Romania’s Transylvania region — will be held in Hungary for the first time from 27–29 March. The venue is the Transylvanian section of the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum (Skanzen) in Szentendre.
More >>Turnover on Hungary's media and communications market climbed 6pc to HUF 758.7bn in 2025, the Hungarian Advertising Association (MRSZ) said on Tuesday.
More >>In the course of its investigation into political pressure and disinformation campaigns in Hungary, the Sovereignty Protection Office has identified journalist Szabolcs Panyi as a "network agent financed and directed by persons with Democratic Party ties in the European Commission and the United States," the office said in a statement on Tuesday.
More >>The Buda Central District Court on Wednesday fined former Socialist Party vice-president Gabor Simon Ft 30 million after acquitting him on charges of budget fraud, but finding him guilty of falsifying documents, news website 24.hu reports.
More >>Dominik Szoboszlai, Milos Kerkez, and András Schäfer — all currently competing in top European leagues—joined forces this week to officially unveil the new kit for the Hungarian national football team. The fresh design from Adidas Originals brings a clean, classic aesthetic to the team’s white strip, signaling a stylish new chapter for the squad.
More >>Hungary’s government has launched an investigation following claims that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó may have been targeted in a surveillance operation involving foreign intelligence services and a Hungarian journalist.
More >>Local entrepreneur Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi, CEO of B+N, has built one of Central Europe’s most significant business success stories - transforming a domestic cleaning company into a regional powerhouse in facility management (FM), and he's now steering it into a new phase of international growth through strategic rebranding.
More >>Tisza Party prime ministerial candidate Péter Magyar declared on Monday that he will not wear a bullet-proof vest or other defensive attire after an apparent attempt to assault him was thwarted.
More >>Hungary is preparing to introduce a new trademark to highlight high-quality, locally-sourced farm products, giving consumers a clearer way to identify fresh, domestic food on shop shelves.
More >>The Hungarian government has announced a massive 13.5 billion forint (approximately €35 million) allocation for the complete renovation of the Jewish Theological Seminary – University of Jewish Studies (OR-ZSE). EU Affairs Minister János Bóka confirmed the funding on Monday, stating that the works are scheduled to take place throughout 2027 and 2028.
More >>Food is a powerful way to connect and to understand that we are all different – and that it’s worth getting to know and accept one another. When this message is conveyed through gastronomy, it reaches people much more easily than through lectures.
More >>A vibrant wave of green swept through Budapest as Szabadság tér came alive with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. The city centre square buzzed with energy, hosting a full day of music, dance, family-friendly activities, and a lively parade that drew crowds to celebrate Irish culture in the heart of the capital.
More >>Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne is back in town, shooting season 2 of 'The Day of the Jackal'. He was recently spotted in Budapest's 8th District at a popular hangout for arty expats called Csiga Cafe, which has been renamed “Baroneasa” for the film production.
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