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“Proven recipes and new waves” – trade marketing in the coming years (online, free conference)
Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:00-16:00 This year, we invite you to time travel in trade marketing: we’ll look at what has worked well for decades and is still delivering stable...
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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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2026 could be the year of investments for Hungarian SMEs
Investments may be the focus of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises this year, as two-thirds of company managers plan to modernize their business: the last time the development intention was...
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Interpack 2026: More important than ever
Artificial intelligence, innovative materials, new functions and future skills: these are the main topics of the transformation of the industry that await visitors to the international packaging trade fair from...
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KSH: in December, the number of guests (1.4 million) increased by 12 percent, and guest nights (3.2 million) by 9.2 percent, compared to a year earlier
In December 2025, 1.4 million guests spent 3.2 million guest nights in tourist accommodation (commercial, private and other). The number of guests was 12 percent higher and the number of...
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NKFH: extensive cooperation with authorities for more effective consumer protection
Ministry and authorities playing a key role in the operation of the consumer protection institutional system have concluded a comprehensive cooperation agreement to further strengthen the protection of Hungarian people...
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Health fund members should start applying for tax refunds at the beginning of the year
Typically, most health fund payments are made at the end of the year, as many people maximize their available personal income tax refunds at this time. If you don’t want...
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Nébih: it is safe to consume fish caught in the Sajó River
Fish caught in the Sajó River are safe to consume – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) announced to MTI on Wednesday. It was announced that over the past...
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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 State Secretary: Interest in fixed 3 percent SME loans is greater than expected
The interest in the fixed 3 percent SME loans is greater than expected, with more than 19 thousand applications submitted by enterprises in an amount of more than 1,000 billion...
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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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Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores
Whole Foods Markets locations will expand as the company focuses on same-day fresh grocery delivery Amazon said Tuesday that it will close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to...
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The clock is ticking: domestic companies must act now to be able to import duty-free
Companies that want to import goods that are not available in the European Union or that are only available in limited quantities in the EU duty-free or at a reduced...
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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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Deflation in the cocoa market: ALDI reduces the price of chocolate bars
ALDI is once again supporting Hungarian customers with a price reduction: with the decline in the world market price of cocoa, the supermarket chain achieved more favorable purchasing prices and...
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JYSK is an award-winning employer again – the company received another Top Employer recognition in Hungary and Europe
JYSK was awarded the Top Employer Hungary certification for the fourth time in 2026, and was also awarded the Top Employer Europe recognition for the second time. The awards confirm...
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There is no circular breakthrough without a strategy – survey on the domestic state of the circular economy
64 percent of Hungarian companies leading the sustainable transition already use some kind of circular model in their business activities, but complex solutions are not yet typical, according to the...
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BeoBee honeys have conquered Paris too! Three Hungarian honey varieties among the best in the world
Hungarian honey producers achieved international success at the Paris International Honey Awards. At the prestigious competition held in January 2026, all three varieties of honey from the BeoBee Honey Factory...
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Instant payments have taken over, with most transfers arriving within seconds.
It can now be clearly stated that the Instant Payment System (AFR) has become the mainstream of Hungarian money flows – says Péter Gergely, financial expert at BiztosDöntés.hu. According to...
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NGM: Requests for fixed 3% SME loans above HUF 1,000 billion
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), since the introduction of SME loans with a fixed interest rate of 3 percent, businesses have submitted applications for more than 1,000...
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STIHL, the world’s leading chainsaw manufacturer, turns 100 this year
In 1926, STIHL, which is 100 years old this year, was the dream of its founder, Andreas Stihl, in a small workshop in Stuttgart. Since then, the company has grown...
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Employee well-being has become a business issue for large companies
Companies today are not only focusing on strengthening their market position, but are also consciously building their internal resources to remain competitive. Employee well-being has become a real business issue,...
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The capital and its surroundings have been expanded with a significant new industrial and logistics area
The capital and surrounding area saw a significant increase in new industrial and logistics space in the fourth quarter of last year, with a total of 161.6 thousand square meters...
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