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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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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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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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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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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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L’Oréal to Incorporate the Power of Infrared Light into Hair and Skin Care with Two Breakthrough Innovations at CES® 2026
At CES® 2026, L’Oréal Groupe, a market leader in beauty, unveiled two breakthrough new technologies that bring the power of light to hair and skin care. These are the CES...
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Milestone at Wizz Air: The airline has carried 500 million passengers since 2004
Wizz Air has reached 500 million passengers: the airline announced that it has carried half a billion passengers since its launch in 2004. The company stressed that the number is...
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China launches antitrust investigation into Trip.com
China’s market supervision authority has launched an investigation into online travel company Trip.com Group Limited for alleged violations of competition law, China’s State Administration for Market Supervision (SAMR) said on...
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Dr. Georg Winter, pioneer of environmentally conscious corporate governance – founding supporter of the KÖVET Association, has passed away
The KÖVET Association announced with deep sorrow the passing of Dr. Georg Winter, whose vision, consistent professional presence and – in the beginning – concrete financial support were essential for...
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Audi’s global deliveries fell by 2.9 percent last year
Audi delivered more than 1.6 million vehicles to its customers worldwide last year, a decrease of 2.9 percent compared to the previous year. However, deliveries have increased year-on-year every month...
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Historical record: an unprecedented amount of donations was collected at Tesco
The 30th Advent Fundraiser of the Ecumenical Aid Organization in Tesco, announced in 2025, ended with a historic success, breaking all previous records. Thanks to the unprecedented cooperation of customers...
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Another significant price reduction at ALDI
ALDI continues its price reductions: it will reduce the prices of 12 types of fresh pork from January 15, 2026, by an average of more than 7%. ALDI is reducing...
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Traffic at Budapest Airport temporarily halted due to heavy rain
Air traffic has been temporarily suspended at Liszt Ferenc International Airport: Budapest Airport announced that flights have not been taking off or arriving since 10:25 for safety reasons due to...
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Statement of the National Association of Hungarian Dietitians on the new American dietary recommendations
The Smart Plate® visual guide summarizes the main proportions of a balanced daily meal, as recommended by the Hungarian Dietitians’ National Association (MDOSZ) and the Scientific Committee on Food Science...
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Aldi: another major American expansion is coming – store openings, logistics and delivery
Aldi is accelerating its American expansion: according to the German discount chain, it may open around 180 new stores in 31 states of the United States in 2026, thus expecting...
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Wizz Air: passengers should constantly monitor flight information
Several Wizz Air flights were affected by the extreme weather conditions. On Tuesday morning, the airline’s 5 aircraft bound for Ferihegy were forced to land at another airport, while the...
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Kifli.hu expands its delivery area by forty settlements
Everyday shopping becomes easier for even more households. From January 12th, Kifli.hu will further expand its delivery coverage in Pest, Fejér and Komárom-Esztergom counties. The Kifli.hu service will also be...
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Mattel welcomes 2026 with an autistic Barbie doll
Mattel kicked off 2026 with an important initiative: introducing its new, autistic Barbie doll. The doll was developed with the involvement of the autism community and took more than 18...
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Fresh chicken will be cheaper at Lidl from January: price reductions of up to 24 percent are possible
Lidl Hungary will significantly reduce the prices of several fresh chicken products from January 13. According to the supermarket chain, the measure is part of the January price reduction program,...
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Leadership change at Heineken
Dolf van den Brink, CEO of Heineken, who has led the Dutch beer giant since the summer of 2020, will step down on May 31. The announcement goes beyond a...
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Wolt introduces extra fees during snowfall – reported by couriers and users
Wolt has temporarily charged an extra fee for some orders citing the extreme weather – several users have confirmed that an additional cost of 399 forints was incurred during delivery....
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Record at Számlázz.hu: 125 million invoices and receipts generated in one year
Számlázz.hu set a record in 2025: users issued 125,634,732 invoices and receipts on the platform of one of the country’s leading fintech companies in one year. In 2024, 115 million...
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Austrian Post’s parcel logistics service provider, Express One Hungary Kft., is expanding in the Hungarian market through acquisition.
The Austrian Post Group’s parcel logistics service provider, Express One Hungary Kft., will acquire 100 percent of the shares of the parcel logistics service provider, Delivery Solutions Zrt., known under...
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Tech survival kit for the cold: how to protect your devices and the warmth of your home
The harsh winter we’ve been experiencing these days, with temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius and snowfall, is putting not only transportation but also our electronic devices to a...
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Not all “peanuts” are the same: important differences revealed in store offerings
The name “hazelnut” covers several plants that are botanically distant from each other, which can be misleading for buyers – a recent professional summary draws attention. The peanuts most commonly...
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B+N Group is among the world’s largest companies operating fleets of cleaning robots, according to an international survey
The Hungarian-owned B+N Group ranked 8th among the companies operating the world’s largest fleets of cleaning robots, according to the independent, international survey by FieldBots Radar 2025, the facility management...
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Volkswagen expanded in Hungary in 2025
Volkswagen brand sales increased by 6.8 percent in 2025 on the Hungarian new car market, slightly exceeding the 6.5 percent growth of the entire passenger car market. The brand sees...
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A sure thing in the snow situation: Kifli.hu’s order volume increased by nearly 30 percent at the beginning of January
The unusually heavy snowfall at the beginning of the year has made shopping a challenge for many. Due to slippery roads, difficult traffic and crowded stores, more and more people...
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