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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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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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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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Danone launches Alpro meal-replacement drinks
The dairy giant is rolling out the products in European markets including Belgium and Germany. Danone has added meal-replacement drinks to its range of Alpro products on sale in Europe,...
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Just Eat Takeaway launches AI assistant
Food and drink delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway has launched an AI voice assistant, designed to help customers select what to order. According to the business, the move aims to...
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Carrefour Expands No-Lo Offer In Poland, Adds Insurance In Spain
Carrefour Poland has expanded its range of no- and low-alcohol (no-lo) beverages across all its stores, as part of its ‘Dry January’ campaign. Nearly 100 new zero-alcohol products have been...
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Hard clearance vs. Brand outlet: A closer look at Lidl’s international non food outlet formats
Non-food is becoming a strategic pillar in Lidl’s store concept. Outlet formats reveal how differently Lidl handles overstock and brand perception. Germany and Czechia illustrate two contrasting paths from clearance...
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Car sales in the European Union grew by 1.8 percent last year
Last year, new car sales in the European Union rose by 1.8 percent, rising to 10.822 million from 10.631 million in 2024, according to a report posted on the ACEA...
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The EU’s 2050 carbon neutrality targets are unrealistic
The European Union’s Fit for 55 program (Going for 55 percent!) contains unrealistic objectives, therefore the climate neutrality target set for 2050 must be abandoned, achieving carbon neutrality is realistically...
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NAV: customs officers handled more than 50 percent more small packages last year
The number of small packages requiring customs clearance from abroad increased by 50 percent last year compared to 2024, the Deputy President for Customs and International Affairs of the National...
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New Sales Director at Coca-Cola HBC Hungary
At the end of last year, Coca-Cola HBC Hungary appointed a new sales director. Márton Vajda is responsible for managing the entire domestic sales activity of the country’s largest soft...
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New trade marketing manager at HEINEKEN Hungaria
HEINEKEN Hungária started 2026 with organizational changes: the company’s national trade marketing manager Sárá Palcsó was appointed. Ádám Zahovay, who has held the position until now, will continue as Group...
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A new era in online shopping: with MAIA you can place your order in seconds
MAIA, Kifli.hu’s new AI-powered shopping assistant, has arrived, helping to make everyday grocery shopping faster, easier and stress-free. Directly integrated into the online supermarket’s interface, MAIA can perform a variety...
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Rossmann is also preparing for rainy days: a free Ideen Welt product comes with every big January shopping trip
Between January 26th and February 1st, Rossmann awaits its customers with gift products. During the promotion, every purchase over HUF 7,000 will receive a free umbrella or manicure set in...
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Profession.hu: There are still many people applying for jobs, but the slowdown has already begun
Although the number of job advertisements decreased minimally in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. However, broken down by location, more positions opened up...
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The price of snake cucumbers has soared: 1,400–1,700 HUF/kg on the wholesale market, up to 1,000–1,100 HUF/piece in stores
At the beginning of the year, the price of snake cucumbers in Hungary increased dramatically: according to wholesale market data, fresh cucumbers were priced in the range of 1,400–1,700 forints/kg,...
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Balkan carriers closed freight border crossings due to the introduction of the EES
Horsemen from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia blockaded the common freight border crossings with the European Union on Monday at noon, the relevant professional organizations announced. The...
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The investment in the Tokaj research institute has been completed
The complex investment program of the Tokaj Research Institute Viticulture and Wine Research Nonprofit Ltd. has been completed, the organization received 305 million forints in support from the Tokaj-Zemplén Region...
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PEAQ by Robbie Williams is coming to MediaMarkt with a new collection
The collaboration between MediaMarkt’s own brand – PEAQ – and music icon Robbie Williams continues. The “PEAQ by Robbie Williams” collection successfully debuted last July and will be expanded with...
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Global stockpiling of concentrated beverages: $22 billion worth of goods stuck at major manufacturers
A record amount of unsold spirits has accumulated at global market leaders: Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Brown-Forman and Rémy Cointreau are collectively sitting on around $22 billion worth of inventory...
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AI agents move into e-commerce: Chinese platforms are moving both shopping and payments to chatbots
According to an article in Világgazdaság, Chinese tech giants – led by Alibaba – are turning to so-called agent-based commerce, where chatbots not only make recommendations, but can also complete...
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The Europe Congress Associations Forum will be held in Budapest between March 8-10
Budapest will host the Europe Congress Events Club Associations Forum, a professional event specialized in association events, from March 8 to 10. More than 100 international event organizers and decision-makers...
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The Agrár Széchenyi Card Structure is being expanded with a new, additionally subsidized substructure
The strengthening of agricultural enterprises is a priority national economic goal, in the financing of which KAVOSZ Zrt. plays a significant role through the Széchenyi Card Program. This solid background...
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We can save millions with cheap travel insurance
The rate of passenger accidents will increase significantly in the ski season at the beginning of the year, according to data from UNIQA Biztosító Zrt. While last year accidents accounted...
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