Világgazdaság (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈvilaːɡːɒzdɒʃaːɡ], transl. World Economy) is a Hungarian business online newspaper. It operates as part of Mediaworks Hungary Zrt. The newspaper was traditionally issued on every Budapest Stock Exchange trading day, until it became an online-only publication in 2022.[1]

Világgazdaság
TypeDaily newspaper (1969–2022)
Online newspaper (since 2022)
FormatWebsite (since 2022)
Owner(s)Central European Press and Media Foundation
PublisherMediaworks Hungary Zrt.
EditorBalint Deak
Founded1969; 55 years ago (1969)
LanguageHungarian
Ceased publication30 June 2022 (print)
HeadquartersBudapest
CountryHungary
Circulation13430
Websitewww.vg.hu

History and profile

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Világgazdaság was founded in 1969.[2] It is headquartered in Budapest.[3]

The daily is called "the green newspaper" since it is published on green paper.[2] During the communist era in Hungary it was the first newspaper which was allowed direct access to Western news agencies.[2] Its sister publication is Heti, a weekly founded in 1979.[2]

The last printed edition of Világgazdaság was published on 30 June 2022, leaving only the online edition.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dániel, Szalay (29 June 2022). "Megszűnik a Figyelő és a nyomtatott Világgazdaság". Media1 (in Hungarian). Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Világgazdaság Budapost. Retrieved 6 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Communicating Europe: Hungary Manual" (PDF). European Stability Initiative. December 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
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