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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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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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January is the most difficult month financially for families: many are left with a deficit in their accounts
January is usually the most difficult month for families financially, as many people spend money before Christmas, and in addition, January family support benefits arrive in December. The first month...
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Gergely Gulyás: every farmer will get their money
Every farmer will get their money – the minister leading the Prime Minister’s Office said on Thursday in Budapest at the Government Information Center in connection with the situation of...
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Our traditional dishes, but dairy, gluten and sugar free
There are some dishes that Hungarians cannot feel comfortable without, as the need to enjoy these delicacies is almost coded into our genetics. Whether it’s Székely cabbage, Hortobágy meat pancakes...
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Wizz Air launches its thousandth route
Wizz Air has opened its thousandth route, the airline currently connects 200 destinations in more than 50 countries – the company informed MTI on Thursday. According to the announcement, Wizz...
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NKFH: Every third out of 229 types of construction products failed the inspection
The consumer protection authority examined the distribution conditions of bagged cements, masonry mortars and plastering mortars in 2025. The inspections covered 229 types of construction products, and the National Trade...
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NiT Hungary: carriers submit a package of proposals to modify the regulation of the toll system
The transport professional organizations will submit a unified package of proposals to modify the regulation of the toll system by February 15, NiT Hungary told MTI on Thursday. The transport...
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Czech agriculture doubled its net profit last year
Czech agriculture doubled its net profit last year, the president of the Czech Agricultural Association announced at a press conference in Prague. The net profit of Czech agricultural companies more...
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Prosecutor’s Office: Investigation launched against a beverage manufacturer due to poor quality product
According to information received by the prosecutor’s office, 30 percent of the orange juice products made from concentrate by a Hungarian beverage company were not made from orange juice, but...
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The title of the National Farmer was awarded
The title of the National Farmer was awarded on Thursday in the Parliament, this year the Transylvanian winemaker Géza Balla, agricultural engineer János Feczák and farmer József Rittlinger received the...
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Aldi US Announces Expansion Plans For 2026
Aldi US has announced plans to open more than 180 new stores across 31 states by the end of 2026. The expansion is part of a wider strategy that will...
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One in three adults drinking less during ‘record’ Dry January
A third of Brits are taking part in Dry January this year, according to the latest figures from research by TRIP and CensusWide. The data found that 17.5m people in...
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20 pieces from the Lee Kun-Hee collection debut at Samsung Art Store
Samsung and the National Museum of Korea announced that 20 special works from the renowned art collection of the company’s late chairman, Lee Kun-Hee, will be available on the Samsung...
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Lifeline for farmers in trouble due to Bászna Gabona Zrt.
Zsolt Papp, President of the National Chamber of Agriculture, held talks with the Hungarian Government today regarding the producers damaged by Bászna Gabona Zrt. The Chamber and the Hungarian Government...
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Diageo ‘mulls future of China business’
The UK giant has been trimming its portfolio through disposals – and is now reportedly weighing up another potential move. Diageo is reportedly examining options for its business in China,...
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Agrometeorology: Snow is good for plants
Snow is very good, it protects plants from frost damage, and when it melts, moisture slowly seeps into the soil – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on Thursday....
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This is how we’ll shop in 2026 – five food trends that will rewrite shopping
The relationship with food has changed dramatically in recent years, with consumers increasingly making careful decisions about what goes into their baskets. Based on its own sales data, customer patterns...
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Labeling rules for energy drinks have become stricter: they can only be marketed with clear labels
As of January 1, 2026, the conditions for the distribution of energy drinks in Hungary have become even stricter. According to the amendment to the decree of the Minister of...
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Trade union: the elimination of the margin cap could lead to another price explosion for basic foodstuffs
The Egyenlő.hu modern trade union accuses retail chains of preparing further price increases. The organization, speaking to Economx, claims that the intention behind the push to eliminate the margin stop...
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Hungary’s Nutridude peanut butter is a huge international success
Nutridude peanut butter has quickly gained international recognition: both the roasted banana and the roasted apple varieties received favourable reviews at the prestigious Great Taste Awards. This article is available...
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Lidl launches Singer sewing machine sale: the star product arrives for under 40 thousand forints
From January 15, Lidl will expand its sale offering with more products related to sewing and creative hobbies, centered on a Singer sewing machine. The legendary brand’s product will be...
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