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Hungarians view smart homes as an investment – MediaMarkt research
We can forget the image that the smart home is a toy for the rich, where the electricity is turned on by clapping. By 2026, technology will be pure mathematics...
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We gained 4,500 years back in six years – this is how Kifli.hu changed shopping
Kifli.hu was launched six years ago. The online supermarket has now completely transformed the way many people think about shopping. Kifli has delivered more than ten million orders so far,...
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Price reduction: Milk under 200 HUF at PENNY
From January 29, Cirmi UHT milk with a fat content of 1.5% will be available at an exceptionally favorable price in PENNY stores. The product will be available on shelves...
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Pek-Snack: Peach donuts may be popular during Carnival – but Christmas was no longer just dominated by poppy seed bagels
Doughnuts are expected to remain the hit during the carnival period, of which we buy 50 percent more on average than during the rest of the year. The favorite is...
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Coming soon: the new security layer is coming
A phone is one of the most personal spaces for users, yet it’s also used in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, or anywhere else they’re...
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MNB Director: The value of card and banking fraud decreased in 2025, but remains high
Thanks to the anti-fraud recommendations of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) and the measures taken by banks, the value of card and bank transfer fraud decreased significantly in the first...
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NGM: the consumer protection authority blocked a fraudulent web store misusing the Hervis name
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), under the control of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), with the cooperation of the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office, has made a...
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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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Deflation in the cocoa market: ALDI reduces the price of chocolate bars
ALDI is once again supporting Hungarian customers with a price reduction: with the decline in the world market price of cocoa, the supermarket chain achieved more favorable purchasing prices and...
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JYSK is an award-winning employer again – the company received another Top Employer recognition in Hungary and Europe
JYSK was awarded the Top Employer Hungary certification for the fourth time in 2026, and was also awarded the Top Employer Europe recognition for the second time. The awards confirm...
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There is no circular breakthrough without a strategy – survey on the domestic state of the circular economy
64 percent of Hungarian companies leading the sustainable transition already use some kind of circular model in their business activities, but complex solutions are not yet typical, according to the...
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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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Employee well-being has become a business issue for large companies
Companies today are not only focusing on strengthening their market position, but are also consciously building their internal resources to remain competitive. Employee well-being has become a real business issue,...
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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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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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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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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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Tesco reaches agreement with unions on this year’s wages
In the 2026/2027 financial year, Tesco will invest 3.6 billion forints in the salaries of its employees working in stores and logistics centers, in addition to which it will spend...
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PENNY will spend an additional 3.4 billion forints on wage development
PENNY Hungary is committed to providing a stable, predictable livelihood and secure jobs for its more than 5,400 employees nationwide in 2026. As a result of wage negotiations conducted in...
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Lego x Crocs: the nearly 200 euro “Lego” slippers will be available from mid-February
Lego and Crocs have announced a global collaboration: the first spectacular piece is a Lego-shaped foam flip-flop, which will be available from February 16, 2026 for 199.99 euros (more than...
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STIHL, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has chosen Noguchi as its PR partner
STIHL has reached a special milestone this year: the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary, while it has been present in Hungary for 35 years. The double anniversary in 2026...
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Coke creates chief digital officer role to keep pace with tech demands
Sedef Salingan Sahin, an over 20-year company veteran, is stepping into the newly created post described by incoming CEO Henrique Braun as “pivotal.” The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Sedef Salingan...
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Lidl’s digital loyalty program saved Hungarian families more than 22 billion forints
More than half of Lidl’s customers already use the market-leading supermarket chain’s digital loyalty program, Lidl Plus, which saved Hungarian households 22.7 billion forints last year. The data clearly shows...
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PENNY Hungary is the first to introduce the sale of crownless pineapple in Hungary
Less is sometimes more: from January, PENNY Hungary will be the first to introduce the sale of pineapple without a crown in Hungary. The innovation not only offers a more...
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