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KSH: The volume of exports of food, beverages and tobacco increased by 6.8 percent, while imports increased by 9.8 percent
In December, the trade balance surplus was 333 million euros, a decrease of 28 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports was 3.8 percent higher and...
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BioTech USA investment program creates 100 new jobs
One hundred new jobs have been created thanks to BioTech USA’s latest investment program of approximately 9.5 billion forints, which clearly demonstrates how much domestic companies have been able to...
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Gábor Berkó is the new Managing Director of Mondelēz International in Hungary
Mondelēz International announced that it has appointed Gábor Berkó as Managing Director of Hungary, effective January 2026. Gábor Berkó has more than two decades of international experience in the consumer...
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SZÉP card reached its peak in December
The SZÉP card reached its peak in December, with usage increasing by 42 percent – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced on Thursday. According to the ministry, the SZÉP...
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The confectionery industry association initiated a consultation to extend the 5+1 government package of measures to pastry shops
The Hungarian Confectionery Industry Association initiated negotiations with the government and contacted Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy to achieve the extension of the recently announced 5+1 government package of...
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Tourism had an outstanding year
Last year was a strong year for tourism: tourist accommodation registered 7.3% more guests, a total of nearly 19.5 million, and their total revenue was also 12% higher than in...
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East meets West: 17 Hungarian companies at Gulfood in Dubai
The Agricultural Marketing Center will once again participate with an independent community stand at the Gulfood International Food Industry Exhibition in Dubai, one of the world’s most significant food industry...
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Szallas.hu: Lake Balaton was a determining factor among domestic travelers last year
The popularity of Lake Balaton among domestic travelers continues to be decisive, last year the ranking of settlements was led by Budapest, Siófok and Eger; More than a quarter of...
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IBM’s revenue and profit both grew in the final quarter of last year
The revenue of the American technology company International Business Machines (IBM) increased more strongly than analysts expected in the last quarter of last year, while its profit also increased. According...
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A new player has appeared on the Hungarian online insurance brokerage market, simplebiztos.hu is launched
A new player has appeared on the Hungarian online insurance brokerage market, SimplePay Zrt. and Hungarikum Biztosítási Alkusz Zrt. have launched simplebiztositas.hu, a new, fully online insurance brokerage platform –...
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The number of Hungarians visiting Croatia has slightly decreased
The number of Hungarian guests decreased by less than one percent and the number of guest nights by three percent in Croatia last year, where overall record tourist traffic was...
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(HU) Graffiti ihlette menü a Costes Downtownban – A nap képe
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(HU) Ha eddig azt hitted, hogy egy cheeseburgeren nem lehet mit megújítani – A nap videója
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Hungarians view smart homes as an investment – MediaMarkt research
We can forget the image that the smart home is a toy for the rich, where the electricity is turned on by clapping. By 2026, technology will be pure mathematics...
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We gained 4,500 years back in six years – this is how Kifli.hu changed shopping
Kifli.hu was launched six years ago. The online supermarket has now completely transformed the way many people think about shopping. Kifli has delivered more than ten million orders so far,...
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Price reduction: Milk under 200 HUF at PENNY
From January 29, Cirmi UHT milk with a fat content of 1.5% will be available at an exceptionally favorable price in PENNY stores. The product will be available on shelves...
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NGM: Domestic tourism closed another record year in 2025
In 2025, domestic tourism closed another record year: nearly 20 million guests spent about 47 million guest nights in Hungarian accommodations – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) highlighted in...
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Pek-Snack: Peach donuts may be popular during Carnival – but Christmas was no longer just dominated by poppy seed bagels
Doughnuts are expected to remain the hit during the carnival period, of which we buy 50 percent more on average than during the rest of the year. The favorite is...
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Coming soon: the new security layer is coming
A phone is one of the most personal spaces for users, yet it’s also used in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, or anywhere else they’re...
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MNB Director: The value of card and banking fraud decreased in 2025, but remains high
Thanks to the anti-fraud recommendations of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) and the measures taken by banks, the value of card and bank transfer fraud decreased significantly in the first...
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NGM: the consumer protection authority blocked a fraudulent web store misusing the Hervis name
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), under the control of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), with the cooperation of the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office, has made a...
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(HU) Fagylalt elvitelre. Messzire – A nap képe
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Hungary 2026 – turning point from stagnation, but with open risks
The Hungarian economy is expected to return to growth in 2026 after three years of stagnation. However, the expected acceleration in the GDP pace is mainly driven by temporary factors...
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Data-driven carbon footprint reduction in practice: measurement and compensation at SPAR’s key events
SPAR Hungary continued its practice of organizing its key corporate events with a carbon-conscious approach. According to a study conducted with the involvement of an independent expert, planting 304 native...
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Borsodi Brewery is the Best Employer for the Fourth Time in a Row
In 2026, the jury of the Top Employers Institute awarded Borsodi Brewery the Best Employer certification in Hungary for the fourth time, while the company’s parent company, Molson Coors, earned...
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