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The IMF has marginally improved its global growth forecast for this year
The global economy is expected to grow by 3.3 percent this year, 0.2 percentage points faster than expected in October last year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast...
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Another price reduction at PENNY
From January 19th, PENNY Hungary will permanently reduce the prices of several pork and chicken meats. This way, customers can achieve extra savings in addition to the usual budget-friendly prices...
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Temu’s “Hungarian people” take the stage: every second online customer in Hungary has already ordered from the platform
According to a recent compilation by Forbes Checkout , Temu’s domestic customer base grew to 2.1 million by the end of the year, and half of online buyers have recently...
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Pepco Group: Sales increased by 8.7%, closed the 2025 business year with 247 new stores
Pepco Group’s 2025 financial year was marked by strong financial performance and rapid implementation of the strategic framework presented in March. The group opened 247 new stores net, cleaned up...
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Series production of the new Mercedes-Benz GLB begins at the Kecskemét factory
The series production of the new electric GLB has begun at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét. The Hungarian plant works together with the Rastatt plant in southern Germany in a...
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Smart foods are coming: packaging can indicate spoilage, reducing waste
The food industry is on the verge of a new era: more and more “smart foods” and related solutions may appear, which provide additional information about the origin, composition, freshness...
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NKFH withdraws dangerous potency enhancers from circulation
Recent official inspections by the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) have once again identified illegal potency-enhancing preparations on the market. The potency-enhancing and male health-supporting preparations marketed as...
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A two Michelin-starred chef confirmed as illy coffee ambassadors
According to a report by about-drinks.com, illycaffè has selected two-Michelin-starred Johannes Nuding as the new ambassador for the illy Chef Ambassador Program, further strengthening its premium, fine dining-focused presence. Johannes...
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A third of K&H bank branches are now green branches
Almost three-quarters of K&H’s energy consumption now comes from renewable sources, and 100 percent of its electricity consumption is covered by green electricity, according to the bank’s latest sustainability data....
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Sz. Variáns starts the year with an investment of nearly 700 million
The Debrecen-based packaging technology family business, Sz. Variáns Kft., has put into operation its new Heidelberg UV printing press capable of 5 colors + varnishing as part of a 660...
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Sziget 2026: for the first time, half-price festival passes for students with BudapestGO
The year starts with an unusual opportunity for Hungarian students, thanks to the cooperation between the Budapest Municipality and the Sziget Organizing Office: they can attend the festivalat half priceat...
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The future of gardening: more and more work can be done with battery-powered machines
Husqvarna is expanding its battery-powered product range with three new, versatile garden tools from February 10th. The PS30X pruning shears, P8X branch cutter and BVX leaf blower-vacuum are designed with...
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Péter Noszek became the president of the Managers’ Association
There has been a change of leadership at the head of the Managers’ Association (National Managers’ Association): the organization 2026. Based on the decision of the general meeting of January...
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Online shopping has become routine, Kifli.hu set records in 2025
There was a Kifli customer who ordered nearly eight hundred times last year, and a basket worth over one million forints. In December, customers placed more than 17,000 orders in...
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SPAR’s “free” products arrive with renewed packaging
The packaging renewal of the SPAR free from product line has been completed, which supports the quick orientation of customers following a special diet with a more modern, more transparent...
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Lidl Hungary won the TOP Employer award again this year
Lidl Hungary can once again boast the “Top Employer” certification in 2026, which confirms the company’s employee-centric operation and continuously improved HR practices. The international recognition is a feedback that...
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ALDI continues to reduce prices on fresh meat
ALDI will introduce another significant price reduction measure within eight days: it will reduce the prices of 14 types of fresh chicken meat from January 16, 2026, by an average...
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Free cash withdrawals are doubling: from February the monthly limit is 300 thousand forints
As of February 1, 2026, the amount of cash that can be withdrawn free of charge per month will increase from HUF 150,000 to HUF 300,000; the limit can still...
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Yettel is once again among the best domestic employers
Yettel was named one of the best employers in Hungary for the third time in 2026, which is also an outstanding result on an international level. The TOP Employers Institute,...
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Strawberry imports: Egyptian expansion squeezes EU producers
According to a recent analysis by MAGOSZ, European strawberry growers are facing increasing price competition: imports from third countries have increased spectacularly in recent years, while the EU’s own production...
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There are only a few days left until a very important deadline, anyone who doesn’t act could lose a million forints
Those who would like to use the public housing subsidy available from January in connection with their existing loan can register their claim with their employer until Tuesday – points...
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Cabbage market shock in Western Ukraine: some producers are already giving away their crops for free
In western Ukraine, in the Ternopil region, the producer price of cabbage has fallen so low that some farms are already distributing the harvested goods for free. According to reports,...
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BMW had an outstanding year in Hungary in 2025
The BMW Group’s performance expanded globally last year amid the challenges of the automotive industry, with strong European sales, which were also supported by outstanding Hungarian sales – the Managing...
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Porsche: Sales crisis deepens in China, sales also fell worldwide last year
Porsche’s sales in 2025 fell mainly due to a significant weakening in the Chinese market: the German sports car manufacturer sold 26 percent fewer vehicles in China, while its global...
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NKFH: tomato sauce recalled due to presence of foreign substance
Feldhoffer Bt. has recalled 500 gram glass-packed tomato sauce called Granoro Dedicato passata di pomodoro, produced in Italy, due to the presence of foreign matter and glass – the National...
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PENNY creates real social impact by building on long-term partnerships
Responsible social responsibility is an integral part of PENNY Hungary’s operations: not an occasional commitment, but a consistent presence. This is also confirmed by the company’s 2025 CSR results. PENNY...
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The sled, the snow shovel and the car battery are the stars of extreme weather at eMAG
The temperatures have been below zero in Hungary for more than a week now, and the intermittent, intense snowfall, which is harsher than the weather conditions experienced in recent years,...
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AutoWallis has switched on in 2025: sales have picked up in all business lines in recent months
All segments of the AutoWallis Group closed the last quarter of last year very strongly, so vehicle sales, as well as service and mobility services, set a record in 2025....
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Wizz Air launches its thousandth route
Wizz Air has opened its thousandth route, the airline currently connects 200 destinations in more than 50 countries – the company informed MTI on Thursday. According to the announcement, Wizz...
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Labeling rules for energy drinks have become stricter: they can only be marketed with clear labels
As of January 1, 2026, the conditions for the distribution of energy drinks in Hungary have become even stricter. According to the amendment to the decree of the Minister of...
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