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Inside this issue

• Heavy dependence on gas is causing concern

• Labour costs are only a third of the potential savings to be made

• Investment in the historic Tokaj region is starting to pay off - -

Content

Splits threaten to undermine success

A former model new EU member, the country has run into trouble, write Stefan Wagstyl and Thomas Escritt

Economy: A protracted course of bitter medicine

More work for less money is hardly a popular prescription, says Stefan Wagstyl

Kurt: Criminals give data experts their start

The world-leading data recovery company has roots in former austerity, writes Christopher Condon

Banking: Consumers keep on borrowing

Bank’s credit costs are creeping higher, reports Thomas Escritt

Debrecen: Second city hungry for skills

Qualified workers are in short supply, but the mood of this ancient city is upbeat, says Thomas Escritt

Healthcare: Sick system’s recovery will involve more pain

Breaking the popular attachment to doctors means paying a high political cost, says Thomas Escritt

Levente Balogh: Foreign accolade helps to swell domestic sales

Appeals to patriotism have proved vital in establishing the brand, says Kester Eddy

Katti Zoob: From puppets to high fashion

Kester Eddy finds out why the international fame of this autodidact is growing fast

John Wirth: Financial service offers dignity

This business does more than just provide the basics, says Kester Eddy

Kriszta Kesmarky: Hard-working punk seeks inspiration in Asia

Diversification has extended the Goa operation into food, writes Kester Eddy

Energy: Gas dependency is a cause of some concern

Politics: Lies haunt a reformer’s grip on power

Outsourcing: Supply of graduates makes for high-value back offices

Wine: The sweet taste of Tokaj success

Sport: Soccer academy looks abroad

Economic stalemate