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Economic expectations improved in both Germany and the euro area in January

In January, the ZEW economic research institute’s economic sentiment index for Germany and the euro area both improved compared to the previous month. The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European...

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VOSZ Barometer: SMEs are not organized for growth, but for survival – and meanwhile the “sharp” era of generational change is approaching

Based on the VOSZ Barometer 2025 Q4 report and the presentation by Ákos Kozák (VOSZ Co-Chair, Eyensúly Intézet), there has been a persistent caution in the SME sector since 2023,...

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OTP Bank: there is no recession in the world despite the US tariff war

The macroeconomic situation is favorable, there is no recession in the world, despite the American tariff war; and the European economy is “performing honestly in this huge headwind,” said Gergely...

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Powerade kicked off 2026 with thousands of runners at the Zúzmara Half Marathon

Despite the cold, more than 4,000 runners took part in the 10th Powerade Zúzmara Half Marathon and Running Festival on January 18 in Budakalász. The season-opening winter running event was...

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DS Smith wins two WorldStar awards

DS Smith has once again proven that it is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Two designs developed by DS Smith’s Hungarian designers have won international recognition...

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Blue Monday: Kifli.hu has compiled a daily “survival guide”

In connection with yesterday’s Blue Monday, Kifli.hu has collected simple, everyday tips that could help make everyday life easier during the winter depression and low energy levels – the company’s...

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Public wages: a store manager at Lidl could earn over a million in 2026

According to the latest job advertisement summary by Világgazdaság, Lidl will continue to offer uniform salaries in several positions in 2026, above the Hungarian retail average: the store manager salary...

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Vajda-Papír Group launches large-scale investment in Dunaföldvár

In the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, the foundation stone of the new plant and automated warehouse in Dunaföldvár, which will be implemented in the...

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Modern ventilation could increase milk production, study finds

High-velocity ventilation systems not only improve the well-being of animals, but also demonstrably reduce heat stress and increase milk production – Hungarian researchers concluded in their study published in the...

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Green Cloud: energy storage boom is coming, but payback is not automatic in 2026

The spread of battery energy storage opens a new chapter in the Hungarian electricity system, but “hooray optimism” can be misleading – warns Green Cloud, a leading player in the...

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EP against EU medicine shortages: joint procurement, strategic support possible

The European Parliament said in a statement that the body adopted its position on Tuesday on proposals to improve access to essential medicines and strengthen the management of medicine shortages...

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Physical AI opens a new era in robotics, according to research

Physical artificial intelligence (physical AI) is opening a new era in robotics: pre-programmed, rigid machines are increasingly being replaced by adaptive, learning systems that are able to operate safely in...

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Vacations may become more expensive in 2026: entrance fees, new taxes, extra admin – these are things to be prepared for

In 2026, several European destinations would curb overcrowding with new fees and increased tourist taxes – and the extra costs will quickly be reflected in the wallets of Hungarian travelers....

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The majority of customers are satisfied with the Basket Plus discount

According to a recent video by Economx, the Russian discount store called Basket Plus opened in Budapest’s 18th district at the end of last year, and the store is already...

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Hungary returned to the Vienna Ferien Messe with an independent stand

After more than a decade, Hungary once again participated with an independent stand at the Ferien Messe exhibition, Austria’s largest tourism fair, in Vienna between January 15-18. Visit Hungary implemented...

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Warsaw Coffee Festival: Warsaw’s largest coffee event will be held at the National Stadium in early February

2026. The Warsaw Coffee Festival will be held for the 11th time on February 7-8 in Warsaw at the PGE Narodowy (National Stadium) with more than 200 exhibitors and all-day...

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An “iron-deficient” yield enhancer was also found in the Supermint nutrition bar test

Nutrition bars were tested by the experts of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) in the product test of the Supermint program. This time, 20 products of the production...

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Compass for this year: cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, mega companies

The international market will continue to offer attractive investment destinations in 2026, but risks and uncertainties must still be taken into account. Fundamental processes are visible in several thematic areas...

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BestByte is undergoing restructuring: store closures and layoffs are possible

According to Sell Magazine and Forbes.hu, non-public restructuring proceedings have been initiated against BestByte Kft. at the Budapest Court of Appeal, which has ordered a temporary, limited moratorium on some...

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Winter frosts may reduce beet supply in the region

The Polish beetroot market remained sluggish until the end of 2025, and the recovery in demand typical of the winter months had not yet arrived in December. Despite this, the...

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–15–20 degrees Celsius night frost: fruit trees can mostly withstand it in winter, the risk increases with cooling after the weather has cooled down

According to the compilation of Agroinform, persistent cold, as low as -15-20 degrees Celsius at night, is expected in several regions, which raises the question for many garden owners: are...

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Water retention and ecological water replenishment: from now on, every idea goes into your pocket

The beginning of this year is particularly promising in terms of boosting water conservation farming. An agricultural subsidy has been launched that would pay farmers over 900 euros per hectare...

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Nicotine patches: is the post-cigarette era here?

Some countries see the use of nicotine pouches, also known as nicotine pads, as a means of reducing cigarette smoking, while others express concerns about the high nicotine content of...

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Wolt redesigns its app to focus on products instead of stores

Delivery platform Wolt has rolled out a major update to its app, shifting the focus from stores to individual products. According to the company, the redesigned interface is being introduced...

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Mars coy over Kazakhstan pet-food project

The proposed factory would involve investment of more than KZT88.8bn ($173.6m) and be designed to produce 100,000 tonnes of pet-food a year. Mars is lining up to develop a pet-food...

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Two new Pauline pilgrimage routes were built in Balatonszemes

According to the HelloVidék report, from January 2026, the Pauline heritage can be explored in Balatonszemes on two new thematic routes: a Pauline pilgrimage and hiking route connected to the...

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Colruyt is the first to introduce meat trays made from recycled plastic

Since last fall, Colruyt has been packaging fresh meat in trays made partly from old yogurt pots and foam trays. This makes it the first retailer in Belgium to reuse...

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The IMF has marginally improved its global growth forecast for this year

The global economy is expected to grow by 3.3 percent this year, 0.2 percentage points faster than expected in October last year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast...

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Another price reduction at PENNY

From January 19th, PENNY Hungary will permanently reduce the prices of several pork and chicken meats. This way, customers can achieve extra savings in addition to the usual budget-friendly prices...

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MNB: customer calls reporting payment fraud must be answered within two minutes

According to the amendment to the Payment Services Act, banks’ live telephone customer service staff must receive customer reports regarding payment services 24 hours a day, every day of the...

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