Hungary

The most recent economic data released by the Hungarian central bank showed a slight narrowing of the current account surplus in the third quarter of 2011, to EUR380.6mn, down from... 2012-01-26

Hungary's capital Budapest was rocked by protests once again on January 21, except unlike those in early January against changes to the country's constitution, these were in support... 2012-01-26

According to the most recent data, Hungary's current account surplus narrowed slightly towards EUR380.7mn in Q311, down from EUR530.2mn in Q211. Owing to data being revised down in... 2011-12-29

According to reports on December 27 by officials from the state Media Service Support and Asset Management Fund, two employees who had been fasting in response to political manipulation... 2011-12-29

A new political party was formed in Hungary in late October called the Democratic Coalition, which will be led by former Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany. The party forms a breakaway... 2011-11-18

According to the most recent data, the unemployment rate in Hungary over the July-September period fell to 10.7% from 10.8% during the June-August period and 11.6% over the course of... 2011-11-18

Hungary's unemployment rate in the June-August period of 2011 was 10.8%, the same as the April-June reading. Given the weakening regional and global economic macroeconomic backdrop,... 2011-10-20

According to an official government spokesman, the Hungarian government has approved an overhaul of the judicial branch of the government. The plans reportedly involve the creation... 2011-10-20

According to the polling agency Median, support for the ruling Fidesz party has been weakening of late. In a poll carried in September, support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party... 2011-09-23

The Hungarian forint has weakened significantly in recent weeks, hitting HUF291.80/EUR as of September 23, down from HUF275.00/EUR in early September. The forint tends to be one of... 2011-09-23