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Experience, timing, awareness: a new travel logic is emerging towards 2026
The post-Covid era has not simply brought back the desire to travel, but has fundamentally transformed the way people travel. The logic of “see as many sights as possible in...
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The Temu model is at a turning point: extra-cheap online imports may become more expensive from 2026
The Chinese-owned Temu has quickly become a dominant player in the Hungarian e-commerce market: the platform, which relies on aggressive pricing and intensive marketing, has captured around 10 percent of...
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Even though the price of cocoa has halved, chocolate will not become cheaper
Although the world market price of cocoa corrected significantly in 2025, a significant decrease in the consumer price of chocolates cannot be expected – it was revealed in the statement...
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Temu is crushing domestic webshops – Christmas won’t change either
Despite the Christmas peak season, the room for maneuver of domestic players in Hungarian online retail is shrinking dramatically. Although Hungarian webshops are still in the majority in terms of...
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Not a marginal phenomenon: counterfeiting has become a systemic problem in Hungary
The market for counterfeit products is now not just a phenomenon existing in the gray zone of markets and online marketplaces, but a systemic problem affecting the entire Hungarian commercial...
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The Hungarian Food Bank is putting together 44,000 food packages from the proceeds of ALDI’s first Advent market
ALDI Hungary’s first Advent market, which the company organized in the parking lot of its Pannónia Street store in Budapest’s 13th district between December 19 and 21, ended successfully. Over...
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How to prepare for the holidays with your four-legged friend
The holiday season is not only exciting for us, but also for our special four-legged companions. The hustle and bustle of Christmas, the crowds of guests, the trips, and the...
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Online Travel Expo introduced as a new digital professional platform
The Online Travel Expo was held for the first time on December 18–19, which was implemented entirely in digital form and aims to support consumer decision-making with a travel agency...
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Róbert Zsigó: The purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent since 2010
Since 2010, the purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent, their amount has doubled – the parliamentary state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation announced on...
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Road toll hike: agricultural sector backs truckers’ protest, food price increases expected
Hungary’s agricultural sector is warning of rising food prices as a result of the planned increase in road tolls, aligning itself with the truck drivers’ protest taking place in Budapest....
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Green lending: sustainable financing gaining momentum
According to the latest data from the Hungarian National Bank, the volume of sustainable financing in Hungary has continued to grow: the corporate and municipal green loan portfolio exceeded HUF...
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Tipping rate approaches 10% in Hungary
According to bank card usage data, in 2025, Hungarian consumers tipped 8.12% at catering establishments. Tipping habits are changing in the economy and the amount varies by sector, which is...
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Wegovy also received approval as a tablet – Novo Nordisk may enter a new era
The global weight loss drug market has reached an important turning point: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the tablet version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. The decision...
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Double price, changing demand: the domestic carp market is on a new path
Carp has been one of the most stable players on the Hungarian Christmas table for decades, but in recent years it has become one of the most expensive fish products....
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Mészáros Group strengthens with new baby store chain
Following a successful agreement, Talentis Group Zrt., a subsidiary of Mészáros Group, signed a purchase agreement with the Slovenian ALFI Private Equity Fund and other small owners, according to which...
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Warsaw named Europe’s number one city destination by 2026
Warsaw has received significant international recognition: the Polish capital has taken first place in the ranking of the American edition of Forbes entitled European Cities of the Future: 10 Places...
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This year, 10 percent more new wine was produced than last year
About 2.9-3 million hectoliters of new wine were made from the grapes harvested this year, which is 10 percent higher than last year’s level, which is around the average of...
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Metro recalls peanuts
METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. has recalled Aro roasted peanuts in shell from the market due to quality reasons – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer...
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Lidl recalls Bryndza
Lidl Hungary Ltd. has recalled Pilos bryndza made from sheep and cow’s milk – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) on...
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Roast, meatballs: these are the favorite dishes of the Hungarian winter
Traditional Hungarian dishes are the most popular during the winter season – this is evident from the experiences of Óbuda Lacikonyha, where they have prepared 5 million portions of food...
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Ryanair fined €256 million in Italy, airline to appeal
The Italian competition authority has fined Ryanair 256 million euros – around 100 billion forints – because, according to its findings, the low-cost airline abused its dominant position by unfairly...
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In Italy, there are queues in front of shops and soup kitchens
In the last days before Christmas, Italian stores are full of customers: according to the trade association, Italians spend three and a half billion euros on festive dinners and lunches...
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Retirement almost halves your income on paper – it’s worth keeping this in mind and taking steps
Based on the actual data, there is still a significant difference between earnings available in active life and old-age pensions. In the first three quarters of this year, the average...
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Christmas shock in commerce: for the first time, we can pay with bank cards in fewer places
The Christmas shopping rush will fill the malls again this year, but in the meantime, the map of Hungarian commerce is showing a marked rearrangement. For the first time in...
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Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association: trends in 2025 and prospects for 2026
Customer choices are becoming increasingly cost-conscious due to price increases, while no one is willing to compromise on quality. Two main trends are emerging. On the one hand, there is...
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Most grocery chains will be open until noon on December 24th
Most grocery chains are open on December 24th, and their stores usually open until 12:00, but opening hours may vary from store to store for some chains. Aldi informed MTI...
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Fidelity Outlook 2026: Who will bring the pick and shovel to artificial intelligence?
What is the answer to the $21 trillion question? That’s how much the U.S. tech sector is currently worth in dollars, although the stakes could actually be higher. According to...
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ORLEN DESPAR stores are open even at Christmas
ORLEN Hungary already operates DESPAR grocery stores at 70 gas stations across the country, where everyday shopping can be done quickly and conveniently in addition to refueling. The DESPAR units...
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Coffee and hot dogs at their peak: MOL closes a record year
MOL ends the year stronger than ever: 2025 brought an absolute record for Fresh Corner’s two iconic products, coffee and hot dogs. 66 million cups of coffee were sold in...
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This is how the lives of sole proprietors will change from January 1: the individual tax-free limit will increase to 20 million forints, SZOCHO will be transformed
Important tax changes will come into effect from January 1, 2026. The individual tax-exempt (AAM) limit will increase, one of the key elements of flat-rate taxation, the cost ratio, will...
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