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Easter drunk driving: not only will you lose your license, but also your insurance
Zero tolerance and increased road checks at Easter do not deter many people from getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. According to the report of the National Police Headquarters,...
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The labor market is changing rapidly
The job market is changing rapidly, and so are the expectations of companies. Although professional knowledge has not disappeared from the list, more and more companies are now saying that...
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Another record year at AKKO Invest: further increasing sales and EBITDA
AKKO Invest, listed in the Premium category of the Budapest Stock Exchange, closed another record year, after its consolidated revenue rose to over 46 billion forints, while EBITDA, which shows...
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International food prices have risen due to the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy prices
Food raw materials have been rising in price on international markets for two months due to the Middle East conflict, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported. The FAO...
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Every twentieth instant payment is now processed through the Qvik system
Four out of every hundred forints are already transferred to our accounts via some kind of qvik payment within the instant payment system – points out Péter Gergely, financial expert...
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An exciting journey into the world of beauty
In 2026 dm is once again inviting customers on a special journey, while continuing to focus its activities on the #bewhole concept. This spring shoppers can visit ten different locations...
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Oat-based “feta” wins the cheese innovation competition of Lidl Germany and ProVeg
Finland’s Mö Foods has won the cheese innovation competition organised by Lidl and ProVeg, meaning that their oat-based feta alternative will be available in the German discount supermarket chain’s stores...
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The horticulture of the future is being built in Szentes
The horticulture of the future is being built in Szentes, young people will not only receive a profession that ensures their livelihood, but also the opportunity for a career –...
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The cereals commodity group accounted for the majority of Hungary’s agricultural balance in 2025
Hungarian exports were highly concentrated, while imports were somewhat less concentrated. 76 percent of the value of agricultural exports and 67 percent of the value of imports were accounted for...
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Every penny counts – Nébih launches new public thematic subpage to curb grapevine golden yellow disease
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has launched a new public thematic subpage dealing with grapevine golden yellow disease (FD). The creation of the interface, primarily intended for hobby...
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The engine of rural Hungary lies in strong family businesses
The engine of rural Hungary lies in strong, innovative and responsible family businesses – said the Minister of Agriculture on Wednesday in Balmazújváros, at the handover of the new plant...
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Agrometeorology: Autumn sowings can develop optimally, but frost threatens fruit trees
Autumn sowings can mostly develop optimally in wet soil, but fruit trees that bloom earlier than usual are threatened by frost – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on...
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KPMG: Easter boom: the season is exploding for families, retail and the chocolate industry
Consumption habits related to the Easter holiday – including sprinkling, egg painting and eating sweets – appear not only as a cultural tradition, but also as a marked manifestation of...
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Szerencsejáték Zrt. strengthens with modern lottery kiosk islands in 2026
Last year Szerencsejáték Zrt. introduced a new sales format: lottery kiosk islands. An interview with chief commercial officer Krisztián Brenkus. Our magazine has previously introduced Szerencsejáték Zrt.’s closed islands and...
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Deteriorating foreign trade balance: causes and prospects
According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office, in February 2026, the volume of domestic exports decreased by 2.3%, while imports increased by 6.7% compared to the same...
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Every fourth package now arrives from abroad
In 2025, 195.27 million parcels were handled in Hungary, and 52.66 million shipments – one in four – came from abroad, which forces a new operating logic for logistics players....
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It’s wild garlic season, here are some health-conscious recipes
Many people interested in gastronomy are waiting for spring (also) because of the wild garlic season. The herb is native to all of Central and Northern Europe, as well as...
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Protest against closure of Romania’s largest fertilizer plant in Târgu Mureș
About 300 employees of the company, Azomures, demonstrated against the closure of Romania’s largest fertilizer plant in Târgu Mureș on Tuesday, asking the Romanian government to save the strategic plant...
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BioTechUSA: a plant-based diet is an opportunity, not a risk
Although consumer interest in vegan diets is growing, the market is still hampered by a number of misconceptions. However, a plant-based diet can easily be nutritionally complete, says Sára Somogyi,...
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The European Fresh Campaign continues
The European Fresh Campaign continues, with the program planning to reach up to 1.2 million children. As the first fresh Hungarian vegetables appear on store shelves and markets in spring...
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The Agricultural Machinery Association was established
The Hungarian agricultural machinery sector reached a milestone: the National Association of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers (MEGOSZ) and the National Association of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Distributors (MEGFOSZ) officially established the...
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Although the business benefits of using AI are clearly visible, half of companies are still lagging behind
Domestic companies are sensing the business opportunities inherent in AI, but in many cases more guidance and practical support are needed for implementation. Nearly a third of companies that are...
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Kavosz: financing options for domestic SMEs in the Széchenyi Card Program are expanding
The Széchenyi Card Program’s Agricultural Széchenyi Investment Loan MAX+ scheme can be applied for with four new support titles from April 1, 2026, the change provides broader financing options for...
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April Fool’s Day 2026: Europe’s Retailers Get Creative
April Fool’s Day has arrived, and with it comes a host of creative pranks from retailers across Europe. Here’s a look at some of this year’s highlights: Asda presents...
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Two million hours in the wild, 800 protected livestock – we monitored domestic large predators for three years
The Interreg LECA (Protection and Coexistence of Large Carnivores in the Carpathian Region) project, involving 11 organizations from six countries, was completed at the end of March, in which WWF...
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Agricultural loan portfolio decreased in 2025
Agricultural loan portfolio decreased by 7.0 percent to HUF 974.5 billion compared to the same period of the previous year. Within this, the share of preferential loans was 61.8 percent,...
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At the initiative of Hungary, another EU source will help farmers affected by last year’s drought
Among others, at the initiative of Hungary, the European Commission approved that farmers affected by the extraordinary drought in 2025 will also receive compensation this year. As a result of...
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About four-fifths of Hungarians consider it important to have insurance
A significant majority of the Hungarian population finds assistance insurance attractive and useful – this is revealed by the recent Assistance Insurance Index research by Europ Assistance. According to the...
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Mars invests $100M to expand Chicago headquarters
The investment in its snacking operations, which is expected to create 600 jobs, comes three months after it closed its $36 billion purchase of Pringles maker Kellanova. Mars plans to...
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Vergil AI to Open Up to SMEs This Year With Its Intelligent Learning Management Platform
Budapest-founded, London-based Vergil AI may enter a new phase in 2026: after its success with large enterprises, the startup plans to bring its AI‑powered corporate learning platform, Vergil Learn, to...
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