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HERZ hams with ancient sea salt – a more conscious choice for everyday life
We all know the tale in which the king sends away his daughter, who expresses her love for him by comparing it to people’s attachment to salt. After many unsalted...
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Lidl launches new international campaign with a clear message
Lidl is launching its first international image campaign in 31 European countries with the slogan “It’s really worth it.”, which builds on emotions and conveys an important message to customers....
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A historic turn in online commerce: more money is now going to foreign webshops than to domestic ones
According to a fresh analysis by Biztosdöntés.hu, the Hungarian e-commerce sector reached a milestone in the second quarter of 2025: between April and June, Hungarian consumers spent a total of...
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KLM cancels 119 flights on Wednesday due to ground crew strike
Dutch airline KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday due to a strike by ground staff demanding a pay increase, Dutch News, an English-language Dutch news portal, reported on Wednesday....
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OTPdirekt is available until mid-November
On November 18, the OTPdirekt online banking platform, which has served retail customers for 21 years, will be permanently discontinued, the bank announced. In the future, OTP’s new generation digital...
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Suzuki Motor Corporation changes its logo after 22 years
Suzuki Motor Corporation is changing the logo used on its products after 22 years, the company announced on its website on Monday. Suzuki Motor Corporation has redesigned its logo for...
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These are the results of ALDI’s clothing sale
The extraordinary sale of clothing products was successfully completed in all ALDI Hungary stores. Almost 100% of the stock of approximately 700,000 products was sold out, and the price reduction...
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The weekend brought cheaper fueling at Auchan stations
There have been no significant changes in domestic fuel prices this week, with the average price of 95 octane and diesel currently hovering around 585 forints. This weekend, however, it...
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Margin freeze stirs up emotions in the drugstore market
For weeks, customers have been complaining that they cannot get their favorite shower gels and shampoos in Yves Rocher stores in Hungary, writes Forbes. There are several factors behind this:...
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Haggenmacher brewery reopens after 100 years
After more than seventy years, the historic Haggenmacher beer brand is coming back to life in Budafok. The brewery’s reopening will be celebrated with a three-day festival in the former...
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IKEA celebrates 40 years of meatball success with falafel
IKEA is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the global success of its legendary Swedish meatball (köttbullar) with a new plant-based dish: falafel. The novelty is made from chickpeas, zucchini, onions...
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The forint is considered attractive abroad, but there are risks for the future
The forint is leading the regional competition: it has strengthened by more than 5 percent against the euro this year at current exchange rates. The Polish zloty is essentially stagnant,...
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The OKOSTÁNYÉR® National Student Knowledge Test has started
The Hungarian Dietitians’ National Association (MDOSZ) announced the OKOSTÁNYÉR® National Student Knowledge Test for the third time this year, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. Sixth...
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Spar Austria opens digital shop window
With its new digital platform ‘Spar-Produktwelt’ (Spar Product World), Austrian Spar provides information on prices, origins, and availability of more than 25,000 products from its food range. Customers of company-operated...
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Lantmännen Unibake buys Dutch bakery group Boboli Benelux
Copenhagen-headquartered Lantmännen Unibake said the deal “will serve as a cornerstone” in its expansion in the savoury sector. European bakery group Lantmännen Unibake has acquired Boboli Benelux, a Dutch producer of...
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Taste the cuisines of 13 nations and regions at Auchan
Auchan Hungary offers its customers the flavors of the cuisines of 13 nations and regions all year round. An extremely wide selection awaits those interested in the islands of international...
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Metro Trading Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement
Minister of Agriculture István Nagy and Vladimir Gnjidić, CEO of Metro Trading Ltd., will sign a cooperation agreement on Thursday following the opening of the National Agricultural and Food Exhibition...
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Coffee, Creativity, Community – Caffè Vergnano Barista Championship 2025
Following last year’s success, Hungary’s most talented baristas gathered for the second time at the Caffè Vergnano Barista Championship, held on September 10 at the Highland Golf Club in Budapest....
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SPAR development worth more than 2.3 billion forints in Eastern Hungary
SPAR has reopened its Nyíregyháza and Mátészalka stores, and every detail of the modernization serves the customer experience, comfort and wide product selection. The stores welcome customers with self-service checkouts,...
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A new era at FOXPOST: Z-BOX vending machines are integrated
Starting September 8, the integration of Packeta’s Z-BOX parcel lockers into the FOXPOST network will begin. During the transition, users will encounter two locker types that operate within a single,...
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Leadership change at IKEA: Jakub Jankowski takes over
Inter IKEA Group CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring will step down at the end of the year. From January 1, 2026, Jakub Jankowski, a 49-year-old Pole who has previously led IKEA’s...
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eMAG appoints Balázs Polgári as its country manager in Hungary
Balázs Polgári has been appointed Country Director of eMAG Hungary with effect from October 1, the online store announced to MTI on Thursday. Balázs Polgári joined eMAG in 2017 and...
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Indotek Group acquires €43.5 million worth of real estate portfolio in Spain awaiting restructuring
Budapest-based real estate investment and asset management company Indotek Group today announced the acquisition of a portfolio of 524 residential and commercial properties in Spain for EUR 43.5 million. The...
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The consumer protection authority has revealed serious violations at the Wolt group of companies
Several serious violations were found in the operation of two companies belonging to the Wolt group during a consumer protection procedure conducted under the professional supervision of the National Trade...
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Mars named to TIME magazine’s list of the world’s best companies for 2025
Mars Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, snacks, food and pet care products and services, has been named to the inaugural edition of the World’s Best Companies 2025. The prestigious...
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Four Lidl products and one product line received the Value and Quality Grand Prize
Lidl Hungary once again successfully participated in the Value and Quality Grand Prix Competition: this year, it won the prestigious award with four products and one product line. The awards...
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BioTechUSA invites you back to the gym with lifestyle advice and a significant discount
In September, not only the leaves fall, but also the excuses we’ve used to postpone exercise and healthier eating. BioTechUSA’s 2025 “Back to the Gym” campaign aims to support these...
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DSV’s environmentally friendly warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has started operations
The world’s largest logistics and forwarding company, the Danish-based DSV, has reached another milestone in Hungary: the company’s newest, nearly 18,000 square meter warehouse in Szigetszentmiklós has officially begun operations....
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€290 billion economic footprint: PMI is the driver of the EU’s smoke-free future
Philip Morris International (PMI) created almost €290 billion in economic value in the EU between 2019 and 2023, indirectly supporting 1 million jobs, investing €19.6 billion in SME suppliers and...
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Focus on rural SMEs – the “Rural Entrepreneur of the Year” award and the Rural Entrepreneurs’ Night are launched
For the first time in Hungary, only rural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises will be awarded. Organized by the Modern & Stylish Countryside Business Community (MSVK), the Night of Rural...
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