| Type | Weekly news magazine |
|---|---|
| Format | Magazine |
| Owner | HVG Kiadó Zrt. |
| Editor | Réti Pál |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Language | Hungarian |
| Headquarters | Budapest |
| Circulation | over 140 000 copies per week |
| Official website | www.hvg.hu |
Heti Világgazdaság (or HVG) is a Hungarian weekly[1][2] economic[3] and political magazine with its editorial office in Budapest.[4] Some articles are also available online and in English.[5]
Founded in 1979, the magazine is closely modeled on the Economist in style and content.[6] The magazine was very important in the years spanning the system change in airing new ideas and challenging boundaries.[7] HVG boasts a circulation of 140,000[7] and a readership of more than 500,000.[6] It is often referred to as the leading news magazine in the country.[8]