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The Hungarian Food Bank is putting together 44,000 food packages from the proceeds of ALDI’s first Advent market
ALDI Hungary’s first Advent market, which the company organized in the parking lot of its Pannónia Street store in Budapest’s 13th district between December 19 and 21, ended successfully. Over...
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How to prepare for the holidays with your four-legged friend
The holiday season is not only exciting for us, but also for our special four-legged companions. The hustle and bustle of Christmas, the crowds of guests, the trips, and the...
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Róbert Zsigó: The purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent since 2010
Since 2010, the purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent, their amount has doubled – the parliamentary state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation announced on...
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Mészáros Group strengthens with new baby store chain
Following a successful agreement, Talentis Group Zrt., a subsidiary of Mészáros Group, signed a purchase agreement with the Slovenian ALFI Private Equity Fund and other small owners, according to which...
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Metro recalls peanuts
METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. has recalled Aro roasted peanuts in shell from the market due to quality reasons – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer...
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Lidl recalls Bryndza
Lidl Hungary Ltd. has recalled Pilos bryndza made from sheep and cow’s milk – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) on...
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Christmas shock in commerce: for the first time, we can pay with bank cards in fewer places
The Christmas shopping rush will fill the malls again this year, but in the meantime, the map of Hungarian commerce is showing a marked rearrangement. For the first time in...
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Most grocery chains will be open until noon on December 24th
Most grocery chains are open on December 24th, and their stores usually open until 12:00, but opening hours may vary from store to store for some chains. Aldi informed MTI...
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ORLEN DESPAR stores are open even at Christmas
ORLEN Hungary already operates DESPAR grocery stores at 70 gas stations across the country, where everyday shopping can be done quickly and conveniently in addition to refueling. The DESPAR units...
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Coffee and hot dogs at their peak: MOL closes a record year
MOL ends the year stronger than ever: 2025 brought an absolute record for Fresh Corner’s two iconic products, coffee and hot dogs. 66 million cups of coffee were sold in...
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Important data arrives before the holidays: it’s no longer embarrassing to say no to alcohol
According to the results of a newly published international study, conscious choice and moderation in alcohol consumption have become an increasingly strong cultural trend. Saying no has now become accepted,...
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Pantene unboxing event
An iconic hair care brand is opening a new chapter: PANTENE brought 70 years of scientific expertise and the latest innovations to dm customers in an experiential presentation. At the...
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The new, innovative cash register at Tesco in Nyíregyháza swallows 100 bottles per minute
In response to the demand for bottle returns, the supermarket chain’s first large-capacity vending machine, into which customers can add bottles in bulk, was put into operation on December 19th...
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OMV Hungária supports the Maltese Charity Service with a record amount
The annual fundraising campaign of the Hungarian Maltese Charity and OMV Hungária ended with outstanding results this year. Thanks to the customers of the filling station network, 8.4 million forints...
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Comprehensive Advent Food Safety Inspection Results
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional supervision inspected catering establishments and Christmas fairs, markets, market halls and shops selling dried fruits,...
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800 disadvantaged children participated in MBH Bank’s anniversary Christmas Children’s Gala at the Opera House
The International Children’s Rescue Service and MBH Bank organized their joint Christmas Children’s Gala for the 30th time on December 21st at the Hungarian State Opera House. The festive matinee...
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Safe holiday preparations: food safety tips for your Christmas menu
At Christmas, family recipe collections come to the fore again, serving as the basis for compiling the festive menu. During Christmas catering, it is of utmost importance that, in addition...
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Time is the most precious commodity – Christmas peak in logistics
The Christmas period traditionally brings a boost in piece goods transport. However, according to the experience of Raben experts, the end-of-year peak no longer begins in November: inventory increases in...
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BEM Center is operating at full capacity: the Bem Square office building has reached 100 percent occupancy
The BEM Center Office Building, owned by Market Asset Management Zrt., has reached a milestone, officially reaching 100 percent occupancy. Wolt and an American multinational company signed a contract for...
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GVH: Douglas perfumery may have misled consumers
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against “Parfümerie Douglas” Illatszer Kereskedelmi Kft. (Douglas), as the competition authority suspects that the company’s promotional practices and communication, as...
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NKFH: Spar withdrew quick-frozen strawberries from sale due to pesticide residue content
Spar Hungary Ltd. has withdrawn S-BUDGET quick-frozen strawberries from circulation due to pesticide residue content – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced to MTI on Monday. According...
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Not from the couch, but from the office: We upload our resume after lunch, and resign mentally during snack time
While many people are looking forward to their holidays in the end-of-year rush, the desire to search for jobs online is at its peak right now. But when do Hungarians...
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Vajda-Papír celebrates Ooops!’s 15th anniversary with a hybrid AI campaign
Vajda-Papír is launching a campaign that is unique in the industry: for the 15th anniversary of the Ooops! brand, the market-leading sanitary paper manufacturer is pioneering a hybrid advertisement combining...
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Pre-holiday shopping at up to half price
ALDI Hungary supports Hungarian customers in their holiday preparations and year-end shopping with significant discounts in the last days of the year. The discount chain launches 50% discounts on certain...
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Samsung washing machines receive carbon footprint reduction certification under the DUCD regulation
Samsung announces that Carbon Trust Assurance, an independent certification body, has certified some of the company’s AI Energy Mode washing machines against the DUCD. This marks the first time that...
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Extended holiday opening hours at MediaMarkt
MediaMarkt is trying to make Christmas preparations easier this year too: most stores are offering extended opening hours so that even last-minute shoppers can be sure to get the right...
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You can save a lot with Árfigyelő in the last days before Christmas
Families can save money and time in the last days before Christmas by using the online Price Watch – this is what the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is drawing attention...
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MDR 2000 Ltd. has recalled the 50 gram Mama Medicinal Plants Hibiscus Flower product.
Due to the presence of foreign inorganic matter, MDR 2000 Kft. has recalled the 50-gram Mama Medicinal Plants Hibiscus Flower product from circulation – the National Food Chain Safety Office...
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25,000 packages of donations will reach people in need as a result of the 2025 Joy of Giving! fundraising campaign
The joint donation campaign Adni Öröm! of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary has concluded, making Christmas more complete for tens of thousands of people in difficult circumstances....
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Kifli.hu customers spend more than 60,000 baskets on szaloncukor
During the holiday season, every fifth order contains candy, which amounts to about 62 thousand baskets. The Christmas offer includes a total of 40 different types of candy, including sweets...
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