Parliament approves phase-out of protected fuel prices
Hungary’s Parliament on Tuesday approved legislation phasing out protected fuel prices.
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Economy
Hungary remains committed to adopting the euro by 2030, says finance minister
Hungary remains committed to adopting the euro and has undertaken to meet the Maastricht criteria by 2030, Finance Minister András Kármán wrote on Monday in connection with the upcoming visit of Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis to Hungary on Thursday.
Wizz Air to operate 1,200 flights baily buring the summer season
Wizz Air will operate 1,200 flights per day during the summer peak season and, based on the experience of recent years, is once again introducing extraordinary measures to ensure safe and smooth travel, the airline told MTI on Friday.
Gross average earnings reached HUF 772,200 in April
In April, the gross average earnings of full-time employees in Hungary amounted to HUF 772,200, while net average earnings stood at HUF 541,200, according to data published on Wednesday by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH).
Strong pre-season boosts Croatia tourism, but summer demand shows signs of softening
More than 4.5 million tourists visited Croatia in the first five months of the year, generating over 14 million overnight stays, surpassing last year’s figures. However, demand for July and August appears somewhat weaker than in previous years, according to the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ).
SIA: Global chip sales nearly doubled in April
Global semiconductor sales almost doubled year-on-year in April, rising 93.9% to $110.5 billion. Compared with March, sales increased by 11%, according to the website of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), which represents the world’s leading chip manufacturers.
“There is a housing crisis in Debrecen” – this is how an expert sees it
Participants at a roundtable discussion held at Susmus Café concluded that there is a housing crisis in Debrecen. Although many on social media dispute the existence of the problem, arguing that Hungary has an exceptionally high rate of owner-occupied housing, experts say the reality is far less positive. The entry threshold to the housing market […]
Hungary: Average gross earnings were HUF 779,800 in March, says KSH
In March 2026, the average gross monthly salary of full-time employees in Hungary was HUF 779,800, while the average net salary was HUF 546,000, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on Wednesday.
BMW Vice President: Demand for the iX3 model manufactured in Debrecen is much higher than expected
Around 50,000 orders have so far been placed for the iX3 model manufactured at the BMW Group’s plant in Debrecen, and demand is expected to remain strong even after 2026, Glenn Schmidt, BMW Group’s Vice President for Global Sustainability, said at a press briefing in Budapest on Tuesday.
Salary is the most important factor in evaluating jobs, regardless of age group, survey finds
All active generations in the labor market agree that salary, location, and work schedule are the most important factors when evaluating a job, according to a new representative survey by Profession.hu.