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JTF loan scheme: what to know about the draft
The draft SME Loan Scheme under the Just Transition Fund has been put out for public consultation. The preferential loan would be combined with a non-repayable grant element, and is aimed at businesses in Baranya, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and Heves. We have gathered what the draft contains and what is worth watching now.
2026-10-05 · 5 min read
Pension increase 2027: who could get more from January?
According to an announcement by Finance Minister András Kármán, the minimum old-age pension would rise to 120,000 forints from 1 January 2027. A tiered increase would apply to benefits below 146,000 forints. We show with examples how the expected extra amount can be calculated.
2026-10-04 · 5 min read
MOL NIS deal: what the US licence extension means
The US licence allowing MOL to continue talks on the Russian stake in Serbia’s NIS has been extended until 30 October 2026. The decision matters not only because of a corporate transaction: the operation of the Pancevo refinery, the security of Serbian fuel supply and MOL’s expansion in the Balkans are also at stake.
2026-10-01 · 5 min read
Eastern Hungary house prices rise faster in 2026
In several parts of eastern and south-eastern Hungary, house prices are rising faster than the national average. While growth in asking prices slowed in Budapest, demand remained strong around Nyíregyháza and in other eastern cities.
2026-09-27 · 5 min read
SZJA 1% registration: 30 September deadline
According to the Hungarian tax authority, civil organisations that want to receive 1% personal income tax donations from 2027 must submit form 26EGYREG by 30 September 2026. The deadline is final, so it is worth checking in good time whether any action is still needed.
2026-09-26 · 5 min read
EU customs rules change for orders from non-EU shops
From 20 September, the first e-commerce rules under the new EU Customs Code have come into force. The key change is that non-EU platforms will bear greater responsibility for imports, while a new EU handling fee may also appear in member states from 1 November. This does not necessarily mean an immediate, uniform price rise; rather, it reshapes the system of responsibility and cost handling.
2026-09-24 · 5 min read
Chamber contribution abolished: what it means for firms
The government has announced the abolition of the mandatory annual chamber contribution of HUF 5,000. The decision could ease the burden slightly for many businesses, but some of the practical details will only become clear once the final rules are published.
2026-09-18 · 5 min read
Food prices: what the August inflation data shows
According to the HCSO's August data, food prices did indeed fall, but not every household will feel it in the same way. In many cases, any relief at the checkout may be partly or even fully offset by further rises in service costs.
2026-09-15 · 5 min read
Danube temperature and Paks power output explained
According to model calculations by REKK researchers, the summer 2026 capacity restriction at Paks may have caused HUF 37.4 billion in additional trading costs. The estimate suggests the missing electricity had to be replaced on the market at a much higher price, although MVM’s actual loss may have been lower.
2026-09-14 · 5 min read
Coffee prices in Hungary: why espresso keeps rising
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, the national average price of 200–250 gram packs of ground coffee was 1,640 forints in August 2026, while the average price of an espresso in hospitality venues rose to 643 forints. The two markets are increasingly moving along separate paths: retail prices are driven mainly by global commodity prices and the exchange rate, while café prices are also heavily affected by operating costs.
2026-09-13 · 5 min read
Energy crisis in Hungary: Paks shuts down, country braces for self-restraint
Because of record-low water levels on the Danube, the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is being fully shut down, a unit at the Dunamenti Power Plant has broken down, and the heatwave has pushed consumption close to a historic peak. An energy crisis situation may come into effect from Monday.
August 1, 2026 · 8 min read
The Future of Remote Work
How has the world of work changed, and what can we expect in the coming years?
April 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Financial Awareness Before 30
Early financial decisions shape the quality of your life for decades to come.
April 3, 2026 · 6 min read