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New international partner at Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has appointed Benedek Kovács, Head of the Real Estate and Investment Projects Practice in the Budapest office, as an international partner effective July 1, 2025. At the same...
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New fusions, new experience: Fuze Tea is back with renewed flavors and image
Fuze Tea, a brand based on a harmonious combination of tea, fruits and herbs, has launched two new flavors and a fresh image on the Hungarian market. To mark the...
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Teaming up for thousands of paws – SPAR and the National Animal Protection Service together help animals in need
Thanks to the joint work of SPAR Hungary and the National Animal Welfare Foundation, thousands of shelter animals received help this year as well. In parallel with the “Paw in...
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Morgan Stanley would also support Hungarian foundations
Morgan Stanley’s civil society competition for Hungarian charities has opened for the first time. The global financial institution, which employs 3,000 professionals in Budapest, aims to support innovative ideas that...
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The Hungarian Product trademark gives companies a sense of community and customers reliable quality
Professional cooperation based on mutual benefits enables businesses to overcome economic and other challenges that arise from time to time. Magyar Termék Nonprofit Kft. can help companies by inspiring cooperation,...
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Péter Szautner joins the Bonafarm Group
Péter Szautner continues his career as Deputy CEO and Group Strategy Director of the Bonafarm Group. The leader with 30 years of experience will play a role at both strategic...
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Lidl and the Ministry of Agriculture announced: the domestic melon season has begun
The first shipment of watermelons from Hungarian suppliers has arrived at Lidl Hungary’s logistics center in Ecser, the company announced at a joint press conference with the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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H&M feels the effects of the trade war and the decline in demand in Asia
The trade war and the decline in demand in Asia are having a negative impact on Hennes & Mauritz (H&M)’s performance: the Swedish fashion chain achieved revenue of 56.7 billion...
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Campari surpasses Cinzano and Frattini
Italy’s Campari Group is selling two of its well-known brands, Cinzano vermouth and Frattini grappa, to its domestic rival Caffo Group 1915 for 100 million euros, the company said on...
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A full house: the half-distance was also full, breaking all records with nearly 13,000 participants in the 43rd LIDL Balaton swim
Four weeks before the start, all distances of the 43rd LIDL Balaton Swim have reached their capacity limit. After the classic 5.2 km distance and the SUP crossing were already...
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Primark is making headcount cuts, but could also expand
Another major company has announced layoffs: British-Irish-owned Primark will cut 150 office workers in three countries. The decision affects the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States, with most of...
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They are racing against time: the Sarkpont chestnut factory is being rebuilt
The reconstruction of Sarkpont Zrt.’s chestnut processing plant in Kadarkút is underway at full speed, after a serious fire almost completely destroyed the country’s largest chestnut processor on March 27....
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Auchan launched its local supplier program in Debrecen
Auchan Hungary Ltd. has launched its local supplier program in its Debrecen store in cooperation with Hungarian Product Nonprofit Ltd., the initiative is also supported by the National Chamber of...
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E.ON Drive Infrastructure expands its e-charging network at ALDI with a development worth more than two billion forints
E.ON Drive Infrastructure Hungary (EDRI) is increasing the performance of its electric car chargers at ALDI stores nationwide; with the development worth more than two billion forints, 50 stores will...
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Tesco’s coupon campaign breaks record – donation provides support for thousands of children
52 million forints were raised from donation vouchers sold in Tesco stores to support the Ecumenical Aid Organization’s year-round Kapaszkodó program. The chain’s customers thus surpassed last year’s results by...
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Lidl employees join forces to help those in need with clothes
Lidl Hungary employees showed exemplary cooperation. The company announced a charitable clothing collection program for thousands of employees working in all 216 stores, 4 logistics centers and its central office...
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The Stühmer Moment Corfu has arrived in space!
Yesterday morning, research astronaut Tibor Kapu successfully launched to the International Space Station as part of the HUNOR program. As part of the historic mission, the first Hungarian space chocolate,...
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Imre Hubai: Hungarian wine is an unparalleled national treasure
Hungarian wine is a unique national treasure that the entire country can be proud of, said the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) at the award...
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The Hungarian Logistics Association received the Business Superbrands award again
The Hungarian Logistics Association (MLE) was once again awarded the Business Superbrands award in June 2025. This prestigious qualification is not only important feedback for the professional community, but also...
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Target would also follow in Temu’s footsteps: they would innovate with direct delivery
The American discount chain Target is working on a new business model – at least that is what the foreign press reports suggest. The company is reportedly planning to ship...
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Profits are falling, consumption is falling: General Mills is in trouble
Declining revenue, melting profits and disappointed investors characterize the 2025 business year of General Mills, one of the largest food companies in the United States. According to the company, the...
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OTP Travel received the Travelife Partner certification for the second time
OTP Travel has once again been awarded the internationally recognized Travelife Partner status, which recognizes the organization’s efforts in the areas of sustainability, corporate and social responsibility. The tour operator...
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Nébih: Hajnal Húskombinát Kft. has recalled spicy smoked sausage
The manufacturer, Hajnal Húskombinát Kft., has recalled spicy smoked sausage due to the possible presence of Salmonella, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) told MTI on Thursday. According to...
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11.5 billion investment in Gödöllő: XiMo begins construction of its innovative metathesis catalyst manufacturing plant
Revolutionary olefin metathesis technology finds a new home in Hungary: XiMo Hungary Kft. – a global leader in olefin metathesis and an expert in advanced catalyst development – has officially...
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An unusual competition could create the shopping experience of the future
Registration is now open for Hungary’s first shopping mall hackathon. Westend will be hosting HackTheMall: the Westend experience between September 11 and 12, where teams will compete to transform the...
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Summer break: Hungarian families spend hundreds of thousands of forints
In addition to relaxation, summer vacation also means serious logistical tasks and financial expenses for families. According to the latest survey by REGIO JÁTÉK, the majority of families with young...
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Owen Wilson is the new face of Wolt’s international campaign
Wolt has launched its first brand ambassador campaign with Owen Wilson. The year-long partnership brings one of the most popular delivery platforms together with an iconic face in the entertainment...
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K&H: financial security? the picture is very mixed
26 percent of middle-aged Hungarians have an income of 589 thousand forints, which is enough money to live without problems, but they do not have enough to save – this...
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Millions of people are buying ice cream from Tesco
Hungarians buy millions of ice creams in Tesco stores during the summer season. Ice cream is in short supply, especially in Budapest and the northwest, with customers choosing the most...
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Wizz Air will take care of passengers stranded in Dubai at its own expense
Wizz Air is taking care of the passengers stranded in Dubai at its own expense and is cooperating with the authorities in everything, Wizz Air Hungary told MTI on Tuesday,...
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