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According to domestic manufacturing, distribution and trading companies, a possible increase in EPR fees next year could have an inflationary effect.
The possible increase in extended producer responsibility (EPR) fees for packaging and products next year could have a noticeable inflationary effect, the professional organizations representing manufacturing, distribution and trading companies...
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Hungary is on the verge of banning artificial meat
Next week, the National Assembly will continue its work with a five-day session, where, in addition to several economic and commercial proposals, the possible ban on artificially produced meat –...
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Official inspections and significant price reductions for products affected by margin reduction – announced the State Secretary of the Ministry of Finance
The Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Róbert Zsigó, announced that the authorities are continuously monitoring compliance with the government’s margin reduction regulations introduced in March....
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The research data is in: it has been revealed what this year’s Christmas hit products are and how much we spend on them
The end-of-year rush in the tech market is not over this year either: nearly half of Hungarians plan to buy a larger-value electronic product in the last quarter. MediaMarkt’s recent,...
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Budapest hosts Europe’s most significant innovation event
Europe’s most innovative young entrepreneurs will meet in Budapest on November 25 at the EIT Innovation Awards 2025 event, where, among others, 42 promising startups selected from 908 entrants will...
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Egg prices near record high: European shortage caused by bird flu drives up prices
The European egg shortage caused by the bird flu epidemic has caused a significant price increase on the Hungarian market – according to recent data from RTL Híradó and the...
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Príma Aranyhegy opened, with new technology in redemption
A new Príma store has opened in Aranyhegy as a development of the Breier Group. The store offers more than 12,000 products, including locally baked goods, as well as a...
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Personal experience helps acceptance of workers with disabilities – research
A significant part of Hungarian society – through their own experience or circle of acquaintances – comes into contact with people with disabilities. The openness of society is gradually increasing,...
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Temu and Shein shipments in the EU will be subject to customs duties
European Union finance ministers have agreed to abolish the €150 duty-free threshold, which has allowed low-value parcels to enter the EU market without paying customs duties. The decision is a...
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The Consumer Protection Authority’s 2026 inspection program was presented
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) has presented the 2026 Inspection and Inspection Program, which includes 73 inspection areas. The program was presented by Bence Gerlaki, State Secretary...
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Significant funding sources may be available for the Hungarian fishing sector
In the coming months, several long-awaited calls for tenders will be received by the actors in the domestic fisheries and aquaculture sector, Ede Timmel, the executive director of the Hungarian...
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OKSZ calls for a reduction in public charges for the SZÉP card
The National Trade Association welcomes the extension of the SZÉP card’s usability to the purchase of cold food, because it can both help the population in purchasing basic food and...
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This is how salaries will change in the future – an expert gave an opinion
Our everyday lives will fundamentally change – in a few years we will pay completely differently than we do today. According to Balázs Ángyán, CEO of Számlázz.hu, which provides financial...
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Industrial alcohol production is built on a broad raw material base – this is how use and consumption are changing in Hungary
The production of industrial ethyl alcohol now relies on an extremely diverse range of agricultural raw materials, as revealed by a detailed overview of Agrárszektor. Domestic and international producers use...
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The separate, two-pillar common agricultural policy with its own budget must be preserved
Hungary continues to stand in favor of maintaining the independent, two-pillar common agricultural policy (CAP) of the European Union with its own budget, and urges implementation guarantees in order to...
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AM: the government remains committed to supporting wine producers
It is our common interest that our historic wine regions produce quality wines, providing a livelihood for farmers, which is why the Ministry of Agriculture (MA) supports market players in...
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The government and MKIK announced tax cooperation
The government and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) have signed a new cooperation agreement in the field of taxation. According to the announcement on Monday, a package...
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Proper management of pesticide waste is important for the protection of human health and the environment
The responsibility of farmers and companies providing pesticide services does not end with the reasonable, professional and safe application of pesticide products. In all cases, the resulting waste must also...
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NAV: almost 1,700 liters of counterfeit detergent found in a van
The tax inspectors found almost 1,700 liters of counterfeit detergent in a van that was checked on the M7 motorway, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) told MTI on...
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Premium Gin Hungary appoints new brand ambassador
Premium Gin Hungary, which specializes in the import and education of Mediterranean, primarily Spanish premium drinks, has confirmed a new brand ambassador: Dávid Adorján Takács. The specialist’s task is to...
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The GVH is investigating possible phishing ads on the Google platform
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against Google. Fraudulent sites misusing the name of MBH Bank may have appeared as paid advertisements in Google’s search engine,...
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Young people expect to spend 43 million forints on their first home
26 percent of young people plan to buy a home within three years, and they would like to buy a property worth more than 43 million forints on average, compared...
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Weerts Logistics Park’s investment in eastern Hungary receives BREEAM Excellent rating
The Weerts Logistics Park (WLP) development in Ebeş has been awarded the BREEAM Excellent rating, one of the highest international recognitions for sustainable buildings. The nearly 55,000 square meter logistics...
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Soil sales program continues
Farmers will be able to purchase more than 3,100 pieces of state-owned land with an area of less than 10 hectares from Monday. Bids can be made for the lands...
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The annual conference of the Neumann Society and HUN-REN SZTAKI focuses on AI, holography and this year’s Neumann Prize winners
The Neumann Society and HUN-REN SZTAKI will hold their annual conference on November 19, 2025. At the event, Professor László Palkovics, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence, will present the specific...
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Children’s dinnerware from China recalled due to presence of bamboo fiber
The UOUOROSE brand children’s dinnerware from China has been recalled due to the presence of bamboo fiber – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced to MTI on...
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E.Leclerc moves into c-retail with bold expansion plan
French retail giant E.Leclerc is set to accelerate its expansion into the convenience store sector, marking a major shift from its traditional hypermarket model. Long associated with vast suburban outlets,...
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Hungary does not want to eat meat from lab-grown meat
Food production cannot be separated from the land, because then we would lose our culture, which is why our country bans the production and distribution of lab-grown meat in Hungary...
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Mars to close factory in Belgium
Mars, present in Belgium since 1962, attributed the decision to economic reasons, citing a “sharp decline in production volumes” and a “sharp rise in costs”. Mars is looking to shut...
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Walmart Announces John Furner as President and Chief Executive Officer
Walmart Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Furner, 51, to succeed Doug McMillon, 59, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc., effective February...
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