Budget runs HUF 181 billion surplus for September, ministry confirms

Hungary's cash flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, had a 2,691.7 billion forint (EUR 6.5m) deficit at the end of September, after running a 181.0 billion forint surplus for the month, the finance ministry confirmed in a second reading of data on Friday.

Unemployment rate in western Hungary among best in EU

The unemployment rate of two western Hungarian regions was among the lowest in the European Union in 2021, with youth unemployment among the lowest in three regions, the technology and industry ministry said on Wednesday, citing Eurostat data.

Government extends mortgage rate freeze

Hungary's government has decided to extend a temporary freeze of mortgage loan interest rates until June 30, 2023, the minister of economic development said on Monday.

Construction output flat in August

Hungarian construction sector output in August was flat in an annual comparison, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Friday.