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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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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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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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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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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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Research: Kis-Balaton filters some of the pharmaceutical residues in front of Lake Balaton
Four domestic research institutes (HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute, University of Pannonia – Ernő Soós KFK, MATE, NKE) analyzed in a one-year study the ability of the Kis-Balaton Water Protection...
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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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Baby loans had their weakest year yet
While 2025 saw a series of records broken in the retail loan market, last year was very weak in terms of baby loans: the first eleven months brought only a...
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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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Coca-Cola scraps Costa Coffee sale after bids fall short
Coke had been seeking about £2bn after paying £3.9bn for UK chain in 2018 Coca-Cola has ditched plans to sell Costa Coffee after bids from private equity suitors fell short...
Read moreMüller UK production plan puts jobs at risk
The group plans to relocate fresh milk and cream production from Skelmersdale to “alternative locations within its existing UK network” Müller has warned up to 90 roles are at risk...
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Cutting-Edge Plant-Based Plastic Bag Dissolves In Seawater Leaving No Microplastics
A team of researchers has demonstrated a cutting-edge plant-based plastic bag that can dissolve in water without producing microplastics. The “plastic” bag is made with cellulose, which is the most...
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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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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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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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