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New EU tariffs could arrive in 2026 – this is how they could transform the market
According to a Reuters report published in December, from July 2026 a €3 duty could be imposed on low-value parcels arriving in Europe, potentially ending the previous duty-free treatment for...
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NMHH warns of the risks of online marketplaces
Counterfeit or poor-quality products are appearing in online marketplaces at an increasing rate, according to a recent study commissioned by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The experts examined...
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Allegro opened the Central European market to Hungarian businesses
Hungarian sellers can now easily reach Allegro’s 21 million+ active customers in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary – without having to manage a separate sales channel for each...
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In addition to regular food order, the renewed Wolt app also facilitates shopping
With its redesigned mobile app, Wolt is preparing to further expand as a quick-commerce platform that goes beyond food delivery to also support online shopping. Navigation is simplified by a...
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Bottle return from home: Kifli.hu customers received 300 million forints back
Customers returned more than 6 million beverage packaging in 2025 through Kifli.hu’s home-delivered bottle return service, for which they received a total return fee of over 300 million forints in...
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57 million forints and a Golden Set worth 500 thousand forints are at stake: the future of children may now depend on the votes
The voting phase of Tesco’s “Start for the Future” application program has started. Until February 15, the supermarket chain’s customers can decide which of 171 local community initiatives will receive...
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UN: International tourist arrivals up 4% last year
The number of international tourists increased by 4 percent in 2025. Some 1.52 billion people traveled worldwide last year, nearly 60 million more than in 2024, according to a report...
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Hungarian product evaluated by FC Barcelona experts
The collaboration between BioTechUSA and FC Barcelona began in September 2024, and the players of the world-famous Catalan club have been preparing for competitions for more than a full year...
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HelloParks continued to grow
In 2025, HelloParks strengthened its market position in the domestic industrial real estate sector and raised the bar for sustainable industrial real estate developments. In its fifth year of operation,...
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Nébih’s 10-year-old Without a Trace program announces mascot design competition
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) No Leftovers program is announcing a national Mascot Design Competition for children and adults on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the...
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The color of the year 2026 and the frame revolution – what does the near future hold?
Every year, the fashion industry eagerly awaits Pantone’s choice of color of the year, as this decision immediately affects design, interior design and, of course, optical trends. The 2026 color...
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HIPA CEO: Investments worth seven billion euros arrived in Hungary last year
Last year, new investments worth 7 billion euros arrived in Hungary, and the National Investment Agency (HIPA) agreed on 108 projects, István Joó, the organization’s CEO and government commissioner, said...
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Visit Hungary: campaign launched to boost domestic traffic
Visit Hungary is launching a campaign aimed at stimulating domestic travel, for which accommodation providers and spas are invited to apply – explained Olivér Csendes, CEO of Visit Hungary, on...
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Catering industry professional organizations welcome the 5+1 government package of measures
The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ), the National Association of Tourism and Catering Employers (VIMOSZ), and the Hungarian Hospitality Industry Association (MVI) welcomed the government’s 5+1 package of measures...
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The 100 billion forint action plan for restaurants is coming
A 100 billion forint action plan for restaurants is coming – the government announced on its Facebook page on Wednesday. According to the published information, entertainment related to restaurant consumption...
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Simpler operation, scaled performance – the role of the corporate network is becoming more valuable in the age of AI
The importance of enterprise networks is increasing worldwide with the proliferation of AI-based applications and hybrid IT environments. The The biggest challenge for companies today is not the availability of...
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This is how European marketing decision-makers see the industry’s most important challenges this year
According to Europe’s largest CMO survey to date, customer centricity remains the number one strategic priority, but implementation is significantly lagging behind the goals. As AI spreads, the focus shift...
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A workplace where it’s good to work, K&H is a Top Employer for the fourth time – the bank strengthens with artificial intelligence, home office and family-friendly solutions
Flexible working, value-creating wellbeing programs, digital developments and AI-based HR solutions are now basic requirements for an attractive workplace – and these are the aspects that the Top Employers Institute...
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Telekom: The best wired internet performance in Hungary 2025
Telekom leads the Hungarian fixed-line internet sector in 2025 according to nPerf’s annual barometer. This edition shows strong competition between two major players, with complementary strengths in connectivity and response...
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Chocolate giant Barry Callebaut taps ex-Unilever boss as CEO
Barry Callebaut on Wednesday said it would appoint former Unilever boss Hein Schumacher as its chief executive and reported first quarter results showing it sold less of its cocoa products...
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Urban discount: How Lidl discounters advance into inner Berlin
Lidl is advancing into the heart of Berlin. Struggling department stores are opening unexpected entry points for the discounter. What does it take for discount retail to work in inner-city...
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Antibiotic data collection to expand from 2026, reporting now mandatory for aquaculture
In Hungary, data collection on antibiotics used for veterinary purposes is also continuously expanding in accordance with EU legislation. Nébih informs those affected that in the case of newly included...
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István Nagy: more than 2,900 billion forints reached farmers in the new agricultural support cycle
Hungarian agriculture also proved its resilience last year: farmers have continuously stood firm despite all difficulties, and the predictable, well-planned agricultural support background also contributed to this. As a result,...
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Aldi Opens First Store Built Entirely From Timber
German discounter Aldi has reopened a supermarket in Germany that has been entirely constructed from wood. The pilot project, located on Karl-Heinz-Kipp-Straße in the Alzey Industrial Estate, aims to redefine...
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Domestic sunflower seed prices fell at the beginning of the year
According to Expana data, sunflower seeds for immediate delivery were traded in Argentina at a price level of $15 higher, at $440/ton (FOB Buenos Aires) between October 17 and November...
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Farmers demand veto of MERCOSUR agreement in front of European Parliament
Farmers are not backing down, thousands have taken to the streets again against the withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies, misguided trade policy steps and lack of legal certainty. Hungarian farmers,...
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Economic expectations improved in both Germany and the euro area in January
In January, the ZEW economic research institute’s economic sentiment index for Germany and the euro area both improved compared to the previous month. The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European...
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VOSZ Barometer: SMEs are not organized for growth, but for survival – and meanwhile the “sharp” era of generational change is approaching
Based on the VOSZ Barometer 2025 Q4 report and the presentation by Ákos Kozák (VOSZ Co-Chair, Eyensúly Intézet), there has been a persistent caution in the SME sector since 2023,...
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OTP Bank: there is no recession in the world despite the US tariff war
The macroeconomic situation is favorable, there is no recession in the world, despite the American tariff war; and the European economy is “performing honestly in this huge headwind,” said Gergely...
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Powerade kicked off 2026 with thousands of runners at the Zúzmara Half Marathon
Despite the cold, more than 4,000 runners took part in the 10th Powerade Zúzmara Half Marathon and Running Festival on January 18 in Budakalász. The season-opening winter running event was...
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