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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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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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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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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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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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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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NKFH: tomato sauce recalled due to presence of foreign substance
Feldhoffer Bt. has recalled 500 gram glass-packed tomato sauce called Granoro Dedicato passata di pomodoro, produced in Italy, due to the presence of foreign matter and glass – the National...
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PENNY creates real social impact by building on long-term partnerships
Responsible social responsibility is an integral part of PENNY Hungary’s operations: not an occasional commitment, but a consistent presence. This is also confirmed by the company’s 2025 CSR results. PENNY...
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The sled, the snow shovel and the car battery are the stars of extreme weather at eMAG
The temperatures have been below zero in Hungary for more than a week now, and the intermittent, intense snowfall, which is harsher than the weather conditions experienced in recent years,...
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KSH: industrial production fell by 5.4 percent in November compared to the same period of the previous year and by 2.0 percent compared to the previous month
In November 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 5.4 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working day effects is the same as the unadjusted...
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NGM: the SZÉP card is the engine of tourism, usage increased by 12 percent in November
The government is providing special support for families’ carefree vacations through the SZÉP card. The SZÉP card was one of the most important drivers of domestic tourism in November: the...
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EP committee supports eight Hungarian energy investments
The European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee discussed the list of energy projects of common interest (PCI) supported by the EU at its meeting on Thursday. András Gyürk,...
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AutoWallis has switched on in 2025: sales have picked up in all business lines in recent months
All segments of the AutoWallis Group closed the last quarter of last year very strongly, so vehicle sales, as well as service and mobility services, set a record in 2025....
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Olive oil controls are lacking, says European Court of Auditors
The safety and traceability of European olive oil may be at risk due to shortcomings in the EU’s control systems, the European Court of Auditors wrote in a statement sent...
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Market and BME have entered into a strategic alliance
Hungary’s leading construction company, Market Építő Zrt., and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) have signed a long-term, strategic cooperation agreement. The partnership aims to jointly develop the...
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Tax benefits for primary producers to increase further this year
The government remains committed to continuously increasing wages, especially the lowest earnings. Raising the minimum wage and the guaranteed minimum wage above inflation will not only increase the income of...
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