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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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GLS’s name is being misused: bank card details are being lured out via SMS with a “fee” of 190 forints
A new phishing campaign is spreading in Hungary: scammers are sending fake SMS messages in the name of the GLS courier service, claiming that the package could not be delivered...
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Ryanair reports falling quarterly profit and rising revenue
Irish Ryanair Holdings Plc, Europe’s largest budget airline, reported a decline in quarterly profit and a rise in revenue on Monday. The company’s profit decline is partly due to the...
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NKFH: 362 million forint fine imposed for serving alcoholic beverages to young people
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), with the cooperation of the government agencies under its professional supervision, continuously examined compliance with consumer protection rules regarding the protection of...
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Blue Planet: Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, and einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects compared to traditional, large-scale wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers...
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Why is Amsterdam banning meat advertising? The goal is social self-reflection
The city of Amsterdam has decided that advertisements promoting meat products cannot appear in its public spaces. The regulation will come into force on May 1, 2026. The decision is...
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The Brasov-Budapest flight will operate daily from the end of March
Starting March 31, Wizz Air will operate the Brasov-Budapest flight daily, Brasov-Vidombak International Airport announced on Monday. The Brasov airport, which also serves the Szeklerland, wrote on its Facebook page...
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This year’s AGROmashEXPO welcomed almost 35 thousand visitors
The 44th AGROmashEXPO and Agricultural Machinery Show, which ended over the weekend, welcomed almost 35,000 visitors – the Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center told MTI on Monday. According to...
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K&H: What do young people save for and how much savings do they have?
The young generation is characterized by a dual saving attitude: while 55 percent have some kind of reserve, the remaining 45 percent currently have no money set aside. The attitude...
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IKEA now offers electricity rates for IKEA Family members in Germany
IKEA has made a dynamic electricity tariff available to IKEA Family members in Germany – as an intermediary, with Cologne-based partner Svea Solar Deutschland GmbH. The essence of the scheme...
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Aldi Süd To Eliminate Hundreds Of Jobs At Its German Headquarters
German discounter Aldi Süd is planning to eliminate hundreds of jobs at its headquarters in Mülheim, according to media reports. Aldi Süd has reportedly confirmed the news to the German...
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Nestlé is working on selling its water division
Food giant Nestlé has initiated the sale process for its water division, which includes brands such as Vittel, Perrier, and San Pellegrino. That division is estimated to be worth around...
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Knowledge-based responses to challenges: Syngenta supports farmers with complex solutions
Farmers are working under constantly changing economic and environmental conditions. The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, while previously proven solutions are often no longer providing adequate answers....
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PALKÓ is the name of the new digital assistant at Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
The naming of the avatar project of the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute has been completed: the name PALKÓ received the most votes among the proposals received. According to the...
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One of Germany’s oldest inns goes bankrupt
One of Germany’s oldest inns, the Schaumburger Hof in Bonn’s Plittersdorf district, has filed for bankruptcy and closed more than 270 years after its founding, according to a report in...
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