Regional developments in Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia

Developments in Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia include industrial milestones, financial scrutiny, and social programs.

In Hungary, Kaposvári Villamossági Gyár Kft (KVGY) marked its 60th anniversary, reporting a net revenue of 13.2 billion HUF for 2025 following significant investments in automation. Concurrently, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) is under scrutiny regarding its growth bond program; reports indicate that at least half of the value of bonds from a 1,550 billion HUF program may have gone to businesses linked to government clients. As of July 31, 2026, the MNB held bonds with a nominal value of 1,470.8 billion HUF, with impairment losses reaching 203.2 billion HUF.

In Serbia, a youth labor market pilot program supported by 39.5 million EUR from the EU is scheduled for nationwide expansion by 2027. The program has already engaged 25,000 young people, with over 12,000 obtaining employment, training, or education.

In Slovakia, police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old woman at the OAZIS social institution in Keszegfalva, treating the case as a homicide following reports of potential strangulation.