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OKSZ: retail dynamics remain weak, turnaround still awaited
The Central Statistical Office has published disappointing data on retail turnover in November. According to the assessment of the National Trade Association (OKSZ), the rate of growth is still unable...
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KSH: retail turnover in November exceeded the same period of the previous year by 2.5 percent and the previous month by 0.1 percent
In November 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 2.5 percent, both according to raw and calendar-adjusted data, the Central Statistical...
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FAO food price index fell further in December
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Friday released its latest report on the World Food Commodity Index, which showed that food prices fell further in...
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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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BNP Paribas Cardif: we are more worried about job losses than a year ago
Hungarian employees are significantly more pessimistic about the mobility opportunities in the current domestic labor market compared to the previous year, as the proportion of those who believe that in...
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Personal loan interest rates were also frozen in January
The first month of 2026 did not bring any further interest rate cuts for personal loans, so banks have largely started this year with the conditions from the end of...
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The government is supporting the grape and wine sector with targeted subsidies
Hungarian wine is part of our national identity, it belongs to our culture, therefore supporting the sector and strengthening the market positions of the products is a priority task for...
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Extreme snowfall: now prevention is the cheapest “insurance”
The real winter has set in these days, with the most massive snowfall in a long time across the country. This both makes everyday life more difficult and increases risks...
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The 6 most important payment trends in 2026:
Payments are present in almost every aspect of everyday life – from paying for your morning coffee to sending money between family members to running your business. According to Mastercard’s...
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Tourism continues to expand dynamically
Last November, nearly 1.4 million guests spent 3 million guest nights in accommodation. The number of guests was 7.9% higher and the number of guest nights was 5.8% higher than...
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FEOSZ creates a certificate for consumer-friendly web stores
The National Federation of Consumer Protection Associations (FEOSZ) is creating a certificate for consumer-friendly webshops to help consumers – the association told MTI on Thursday. According to the information, until...
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Another price cut at ALDI within a month
ALDI is benefiting Hungarian customers with another price reduction. It will reduce the prices of 53 types of milk and dairy products from January 8, 2026, by an average of...
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Europeans throw away 812.6 million pieces of children’s clothing every year
Europeans throw away 812.6 million pieces of children’s clothing every year: Epson helped create a doll-sized fashion show using recycled materials Epson has teamed up with sustainability-minded fashion designer Priya...
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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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BioTechUSA helps with New Year’s resolutions
The new year brings with it the promise of a new beginning: the familiar resolutions come to the fore, and with them the need for a more conscious and healthier...
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Eurostat: the number of guest nights booked on online platforms in the EU continued to increase
The number of nights spent in short-term accommodation in EU member states continued to increase in the summer months of 2025, compared to the same period of the previous year,...
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Negotiations between the Ministry of Transport and the carriers will continue on January 14th
NiT Hungary (National Transport Industry Association of Private Enterprises) continues the series of strategic negotiations with the Ministry of Construction and Transport (ÉKM) that began in December 2025. Our organization’s...
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New HR assistant helps K&H employees
K&H Bank has launched Kate, an AI-powered HR assistant developed entirely by the bank, which provides thousands of employees with quick and accurate answers to questions about leave, benefits, training...
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Alpro KIDS: lactose-free, vegan new products for children
Alpro has created new plant-based delicacies specifically for children: it has expanded its range with chocolate-flavored oat milk, strawberry soy drink, and vanilla-flavored and strawberry soy yogurts. The products were...
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NNGYK: arrangements have been made for the continuous supply of breast milk substitute products
The National Center for Public Health and Pharmaceuticals (NNGYK) has taken measures to ensure the continuous supply of breast milk substitute products after Nestlé Hungária Kft. voluntarily recalled certain infant...
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K&H sustainability index: good intentions remain, but measurability is disappearing
Hungarian companies remain committed to sustainability goals, but fewer and fewer are able to accurately measure and quantify what they are achieving in this area, according to the latest results...
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Media Union: Are we defenseless against artificial intelligence?
As part of the “You are the Key!” campaign, the Media Union Foundation conducted a multi-generational experiment to examine how artificial intelligence affects people’s perception of reality. Young and old...
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Nébih orders epidemiological quarantine on three pig farms in Somogy
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has ordered an epidemiological quarantine on three farms of a pig-breeding company in Somogy County due to the presence of the so-called Aujeszky’s...
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The number of employees in trade and public administration increased annually
On an annual basis, the number of employed people has increased – by 20-30 thousand – in the fields of trade, public administration, healthcare and agriculture, while the manufacturing industry...
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EU Commissioner: Farmers’ income support under the Common Agricultural Policy will remain guaranteed
Farmers’ income support under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will remain guaranteed and assured in the future, EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen said in Brussels on Wednesday. At a...
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Here are the data: new record in mobile internet traffic
A quick video call can easily bridge distances during Christmas and New Year’s, and evenings spent together in front of the screen – in the company of a well-chosen Christmas...
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AB InBev invests in Michelob Ultra production in US
When the brewer filed its third-quarter financial results in October, it described Michelob Ultra as “now the number-one brand in the industry”. Anheuser-Busch InBev is planning to increase production of...
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NAK: the year begins with difficult conditions in agriculture
The previous year left difficult conditions for agriculture, farmers, agricultural interest groups and legislators must adapt to the rapidly changing challenges – said Zsolt Papp, president of the National Chamber...
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Lidl To Invest €600m In Spain, Targets 300 Stores In Portugal
Lidl Spain plans to invest €600 million by February 2027, with the primary focus on expanding its store network, mainly in large cities. According to Spanish dailies Expansión and Cinco...
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8 of 10 Germans switch brands for cheaper prices
82 per cent of German consumers switch brands when a competing product is permanently cheaper, according to a new Capgemini study. Half of respondents abandon a brand if package size...
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