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Péter Noszek became the president of the Managers’ Association
There has been a change of leadership at the head of the Managers’ Association (National Managers’ Association): the organization 2026. Based on the decision of the general meeting of January...
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Shrinkage inflation: several products became smaller in December and January – baked goods, sweets, razor blades, and dishwashing detergent were also affected
In December 2025 and January 2026, the packaging of several pre-packaged products was reduced in domestic stores – according to consumer protection reports, changes also occurred in baked goods, cocoa...
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Online shopping has become routine, Kifli.hu set records in 2025
There was a Kifli customer who ordered nearly eight hundred times last year, and a basket worth over one million forints. In December, customers placed more than 17,000 orders in...
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Research: There was no “alcohol wave” during Covid, but consumption increased among a narrow group
There was no general wave of alcohol consumption in Hungary during the Covid–19 epidemic – this is revealed by a recently presented, representative survey, which was conducted by the InfoRádió...
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SPAR’s “free” products arrive with renewed packaging
The packaging renewal of the SPAR free from product line has been completed, which supports the quick orientation of customers following a special diet with a more modern, more transparent...
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Lidl Hungary won the TOP Employer award again this year
Lidl Hungary can once again boast the “Top Employer” certification in 2026, which confirms the company’s employee-centric operation and continuously improved HR practices. The international recognition is a feedback that...
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EuroShop 2026 starts on February 22 in Düsseldorf
2026. February 22–26 EuroShop will be held in Düsseldorf between 2019 and 2020. According to the organizers, it is the world’s leading retail trade fair, bringing together the entire spectrum...
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The mood of Hungarian SMEs has improved dramatically
Expectations of the domestic SME sector have improved significantly by the end of the year – this is revealed by the research conducted by K&H’s SME Confidence Index in the...
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Transition to a plant-based diet could transform the labour market in agriculture
According to research by the University of Oxford, the global transition to a plant-based diet could reduce demand for agricultural labour demand by 5-28% by 2030, mainly due to the...
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ALDI continues to reduce prices on fresh meat
ALDI will introduce another significant price reduction measure within eight days: it will reduce the prices of 14 types of fresh chicken meat from January 16, 2026, by an average...
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Free cash withdrawals are doubling: from February the monthly limit is 300 thousand forints
As of February 1, 2026, the amount of cash that can be withdrawn free of charge per month will increase from HUF 150,000 to HUF 300,000; the limit can still...
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Milk vs. plant-based drinks: big differences in carbon footprint and water requirements
The production of a cup (240 ml) of cow’s milk results in an average of nearly three times the greenhouse gas emissions of most plant-based alternatives – according to a...
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Yettel is once again among the best domestic employers
Yettel was named one of the best employers in Hungary for the third time in 2026, which is also an outstanding result on an international level. The TOP Employers Institute,...
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Record number of EU guest nights in 2025
The number of nights spent in tourist accommodation in the European Union rose to a record high in 2025; according to preliminary estimates, 3.08 billion nights were recorded, which was...
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Balaton with LEGO in Vienna: strong Hungarian presence at the Ferien-Messe
According to Turizmus.com reports that Hungary will have its own stand at Austria’s largest tourism fair, the Ferien-Messe Wien in Vienna, where more than 430 exhibitors will be presenting themselves...
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Forvis Mazars: the new transfer pricing regulation will enter into force on January 23
The new transfer pricing regulation modifies the documentation and data provision obligations of affiliated companies in several respects – the audit and tax advisory firm Forvis Mazars draws attention to...
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Strawberry imports: Egyptian expansion squeezes EU producers
According to a recent analysis by MAGOSZ, European strawberry growers are facing increasing price competition: imports from third countries have increased spectacularly in recent years, while the EU’s own production...
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Research: Kis-Balaton filters some of the pharmaceutical residues in front of Lake Balaton
Four domestic research institutes (HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute, University of Pannonia – Ernő Soós KFK, MATE, NKE) analyzed in a one-year study the ability of the Kis-Balaton Water Protection...
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Róbert Richard Kiss suggests a Viennese model: Budapest should compete for wealthy tourists
Hungarian tourism has also brought forward the previously set goals in terms of guest numbers: the 20 million guests planned for 2030 in the National Tourism Development Strategy were reached...
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There are only a few days left until a very important deadline, anyone who doesn’t act could lose a million forints
Those who would like to use the public housing subsidy available from January in connection with their existing loan can register their claim with their employer until Tuesday – points...
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Cabbage market shock in Western Ukraine: some producers are already giving away their crops for free
In western Ukraine, in the Ternopil region, the producer price of cabbage has fallen so low that some farms are already distributing the harvested goods for free. According to reports,...
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K&H: when finances become an experience at school
For more than a decade, K&H’s Vigyázz, szész, pénz! financial competition has been helping schoolchildren gain knowledge about money in a playful way that can still be used in everyday...
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BMW had an outstanding year in Hungary in 2025
The BMW Group’s performance expanded globally last year amid the challenges of the automotive industry, with strong European sales, which were also supported by outstanding Hungarian sales – the Managing...
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Baby loans had their weakest year yet
While 2025 saw a series of records broken in the retail loan market, last year was very weak in terms of baby loans: the first eleven months brought only a...
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NKFH: Paleolithic product recalled by distributor
The distributor Paleo Centrum Kft. has recalled the paleolit crushed oregano – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) can be read in the notice published on the website...
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After nearly a decade, reed harvesting has started again in Balatonfüred
After a break of almost ten years, reed cutting is being carried out again in Balatonfüred: with the permission of the Central Transdanubian Water Management Directorate, Probio Zrt. specialists have...
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Porsche: Sales crisis deepens in China, sales also fell worldwide last year
Porsche’s sales in 2025 fell mainly due to a significant weakening in the Chinese market: the German sports car manufacturer sold 26 percent fewer vehicles in China, while its global...
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Coca-Cola scraps Costa Coffee sale after bids fall short
Coke had been seeking about £2bn after paying £3.9bn for UK chain in 2018 Coca-Cola has ditched plans to sell Costa Coffee after bids from private equity suitors fell short...
Read moreMüller UK production plan puts jobs at risk
The group plans to relocate fresh milk and cream production from Skelmersdale to “alternative locations within its existing UK network” Müller has warned up to 90 roles are at risk...
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Cutting-Edge Plant-Based Plastic Bag Dissolves In Seawater Leaving No Microplastics
A team of researchers has demonstrated a cutting-edge plant-based plastic bag that can dissolve in water without producing microplastics. The “plastic” bag is made with cellulose, which is the most...
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