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PENNY creates real social impact by building on long-term partnerships
Responsible social responsibility is an integral part of PENNY Hungary’s operations: not an occasional commitment, but a consistent presence. This is also confirmed by the company’s 2025 CSR results. PENNY...
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The sled, the snow shovel and the car battery are the stars of extreme weather at eMAG
The temperatures have been below zero in Hungary for more than a week now, and the intermittent, intense snowfall, which is harsher than the weather conditions experienced in recent years,...
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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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AutoWallis has switched on in 2025: sales have picked up in all business lines in recent months
All segments of the AutoWallis Group closed the last quarter of last year very strongly, so vehicle sales, as well as service and mobility services, set a record in 2025....
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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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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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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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Wizz Air launches its thousandth route
Wizz Air has opened its thousandth route, the airline currently connects 200 destinations in more than 50 countries – the company informed MTI on Thursday. According to the announcement, Wizz...
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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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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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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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This is how we’ll shop in 2026 – five food trends that will rewrite shopping
The relationship with food has changed dramatically in recent years, with consumers increasingly making careful decisions about what goes into their baskets. Based on its own sales data, customer patterns...
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Labeling rules for energy drinks have become stricter: they can only be marketed with clear labels
As of January 1, 2026, the conditions for the distribution of energy drinks in Hungary have become even stricter. According to the amendment to the decree of the Minister of...
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Trade union: the elimination of the margin cap could lead to another price explosion for basic foodstuffs
The Egyenlő.hu modern trade union accuses retail chains of preparing further price increases. The organization, speaking to Economx, claims that the intention behind the push to eliminate the margin stop...
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Hungary’s Nutridude peanut butter is a huge international success
Nutridude peanut butter has quickly gained international recognition: both the roasted banana and the roasted apple varieties received favourable reviews at the prestigious Great Taste Awards. This article is available...
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Lidl launches Singer sewing machine sale: the star product arrives for under 40 thousand forints
From January 15, Lidl will expand its sale offering with more products related to sewing and creative hobbies, centered on a Singer sewing machine. The legendary brand’s product will be...
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Hungarian fruit production in crisis: shrinking production areas, increasing imports and more expensive supply
Increasingly serious structural and production problems characterize Hungarian fruit production, which directly affect not only the players in the sector, but also retail supply and consumer prices. According to the...
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New CEO at the helm of Continental Tobacco Co.
On January 1, 2026, Zoltán Magyari, the current Deputy CEO, took over the management of Continental Dohányipari Zrt. from Csaba Füzi, who had been the CEO of the company since...
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L’Oréal to Incorporate the Power of Infrared Light into Hair and Skin Care with Two Breakthrough Innovations at CES® 2026
At CES® 2026, L’Oréal Groupe, a market leader in beauty, unveiled two breakthrough new technologies that bring the power of light to hair and skin care. These are the CES...
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2026 could be the year of the circular economy: are we ready for the turnaround?
The transition to a circular model is now not only an environmental option, but also a guarantee of economic survival. As the effects of global raw material shortages and the...
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István Nagy: the government will not leave farmers alone in trouble in the case of Bászna Gabona Zrt. either!
The government will not leave farmers alone in the case of Bászna Gabona Zrt. either! – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video post published on his Facebook...
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FOR WINE Wine Tourism Conference and WINE TOUR again on January 29th
The BorÉrt Association is organizing Hungary’s only program specializing in wine tourism for the 8th time at the Hungarian Agricultural Museum. The part of the event organized for the general...
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Milestone at Wizz Air: The airline has carried 500 million passengers since 2004
Wizz Air has reached 500 million passengers: the airline announced that it has carried half a billion passengers since its launch in 2004. The company stressed that the number is...
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Live pig exports pick up, imports fall in Hungary
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, Hungary’s live pig exports increased by 6.7 percent to 35.4 thousand tons in January-November 2025 compared to the volume sold on...
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The role of palms goes far beyond ornamental plants – they are strategic raw materials in food and industrial chains
While in Europe, including Hungary, we primarily consider palms as ornamental plants, on a global scale, palms provide one of the most important raw materials for the food, chemical and...
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Ultra-processed foods: increasing health and regulatory pressure on manufacturers and retailers
The role of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in the European diet is increasingly under the spotlight, after several comprehensive studies linked serious health risks to their regular consumption. According to studies...
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