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Foodora expands: it brought fast delivery to 21 new cities this year
Foodora, the food and grocery ordering platform, launched its service in 21 new cities in 2025 with the opening of the Cegléd delivery zone in December. This significant expansion confirms...
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New Visa data shows Europe’s Christmas markets have a major economic impact
Fairies of lights, the smell of mulled wine in the winter air, and the well-known Christmas tunes – however, Europe’s Christmas markets are not only important for the festive atmosphere,...
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Awards at Lidl: The company’s activities have been recognized in several areas
Lidl Hungary has received several prestigious professional awards in recent months, which have rewarded the company’s quality products, responsible employer operations and innovative marketing communications. These clearly confirm the company’s...
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One hundred thousand smiles in ten years – The 10th Christmas SmileElves campaign has ended
The PontVelem Smart Program, the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and the GLS Hungary Parcel Logistics Service collected more than 12 thousand gift packages and 1.3 million forints in the fundraising...
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Premium Gin Hungary introduced the LE Tribute brand at Time Out Market Budapest
Premium Gin Hungary presented LE Tribute gin, mezcal and award-winning premium mixers to the guests of Time Out Market Budapest at an exclusive professional event. The newly opened gastronomic meeting...
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How will AI continue to shape our lives? Seven areas to watch in 2026
AI will enter a new era next year: from a practical tool to a real digital assistant. According to a recent study by Microsoft, Hungary is keeping up with the...
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Millions of items sold out in a single day, but free stuff is the most popular – here are the second-hand market trends for 2025
Jófogás makes a huge contribution to the circular economy: an average of 400 thousand ads are posted on the classifieds platform every month. A lot of goods that have become...
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NKFH: Auchan recalled crumbled tarragon due to PAH content above the limit value
Auchan Kedvenc brand crumbled tarragon has been recalled and withdrawn from circulation by Auchan Hungary Trading Ltd. because self-checks found PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content above the limit value in...
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They don’t wait for tomorrow: 50 student teams shaping the future today with Samsung and EdisonKids
The Samsung and EdisonKids professional jury has selected the top 50 student teams for the 2026 Solutions for Tomorrow Challenge. Hundreds of students in grades 7-12 applied to the program...
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Bread and wine for 399 forints, mulled wine for 450 forints: ALDI opens its own downtown Christmas market
ALDI Hungary is opening its own Christmas market in the city center of Budapest to make the festive atmosphere truly accessible to everyone. The discount chain is waiting for everyone...
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It’s really worth coming together: Lidl and its customers make Christmas more beautiful for 2,000 disadvantaged children
Lidl Hungary’s festive collaboration this year proved that the power of joint assistance can bring tangible miracles even in the midst of the Christmas season. With the help of its...
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More than 30 tons of donations were collected in the Hungarian Red Cross and Auchan fundraising campaign
Almost 31 tons of donations were collected in the Christmas fundraising campaign of the Hungarian Red Cross and Auchan – the aid organization informed MTI on Wednesday. The Hungarian Red...
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Ipsos research: 37 percent of Hungarians would like to taste organic wine
80 percent of Hungarians would be happy to receive a bottle of wine hidden under the Christmas tree – especially if it comes from a Hungarian producer and is red...
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Rejoy and its parent company have already paid more than 40 billion forints to sellers for refurbished devices
In four markets including Hungary, Rejoy.hu and its parent company have now paid out more than 40 billion forints to individuals who sold their used devices to the company. In...
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120 million online orders in 2025, 8% domestic and 22% import growth: here is the most comprehensive domestic research on e-commerce
The Hungarian online commerce market was taken over by global players in 2025: the share of import orders mainly coming from China – thanks to the 20-22% annual growth rate...
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Hungarian Innovation Association: around 500 applications received for the 35th National Science and Innovation Olympiad
The 35th National Science and Innovation Olympiad (OTIO), a competition for 14-20 year-old high school students of the Hungarian Innovation Association (MISZ), received 60 percent more applications than last year,...
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The government office has begun inspecting parcel delivery services
The Budapest Metropolitan Government Office – according to a statement sent to MTI on Wednesday – has begun inspecting parcel delivery services in the interests of customers. The Budapest Metropolitan...
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Christmas tree shopping is also going digital: demand for online ordering is growing rapidly
Wolt’s popular Christmas tree home delivery service is available again this year, helping customers avoid the hassle of carrying and queuing from more than thirty stores across the country –...
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Children are becoming more aware: in 2025, more than 8,000 elementary school students participated in the Feed Your Mind educational program Challenge
The 2025 challenge of the joint health education initiative of Nestlé and Okos Doboz, the Feed Your Mind program, has come to an end, which was created for the second...
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OKSZ members for those who don’t have Christmas
Every year, OKSZ member organizations engage in Christmas fundraising and distribution campaigns with exemplary commitment. In association with the annual campaigns of the Hungarian Food Bank and the Hungarian Red...
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The Macallan whisky collections have a new look – David Carson has reinterpreted one of the world’s most iconic brands
The Macallan has opened a new chapter: David Carson, one of the world’s most renowned graphic designers, has reimagined the brand’s visual world, which now appears in a unified image...
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One in five adolescents worldwide exhibits disordered eating behavior
BioTechUSA’s Together for Children’s Health program, which raised awareness of students’ mental and physical health through experiences, has successfully concluded. Over 160 teenagers participated in the initiative, who were deeply...
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Light and warmth for the needy at Christmas: Hospitality for love for seven days, with 1,000 servings of hot food per day
This year, the Ecumenical Relief Organization will once again organize its traditional Advent-Christmas charity dinner, which the E.ON Hungária Group is supporting with 7 million forints and two days of...
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Dreher Breweries strengthens with three new senior managers
Áron Berkes joined the management of Dreher Breweries as HR Director, Bartek Grzęda as CFO, and András Rácz as Integrated Supply Chain Director to continue the implementation of the corporate...
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Tetra Pak and García Carrión introduce the world’s first paper-based protective layer for juice packaging and launch new packaging development
Tetra Pak has partnered with Spanish beverage manufacturer García Carrión to introduce the first use of a paper-based liner in juice packaging. This breakthrough in sustainable food packaging represents a...
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Applications for the 2026 Hungarikum applications are now open
The preservation, collection and promotion of our national values is a priority task of the Ministry of Agriculture. Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Hungarikum Committee are announcing the...
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DPD Hungary Kft.: Official statement regarding year-end delivery delays
DPD Hungary hereby informs its esteemed customers and media representatives that due to the exceptionally high parcel traffic at the end of the year, delivery delays have occurred in some...
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McDonald’s restaurants will be closed nationwide on December 24-25
For the Hungarian McDonald’s restaurant chain, it is a priority this year that its employees can spend the holiday season with their families. To this end, all of the company’s...
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Price reduction at Lidl: Popular butters are available for less
Lidl Hungary continues its price reductions and will permanently reduce the price of another basic food product from December 16. The company is passing on the price advantage resulting from...
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Allee’s operations are exemplary in terms of sustainability at a global level
Allee is the only shopping mall and building in Hungary to have achieved the highest level, Outstanding, in the BREEAM International In-Use Management Performance category, which is achieved by only...
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