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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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Competition Authority proceedings have been launched against Decathlon’s Hungarian subsidiary
According to the GVH, the sports store chain offers misleading prices, false promotions and misleading stock information. The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against Tízpróba Magyarország...
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Rossmann has exploded onto the e-commerce top list
Rossmann is included for the first time in the 2024 E-toplist compiled by PwC among the e-retailers with the highest turnover. Online Drogéria earned 14th place in the overall list...
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75 years of passion, performance and innovation – Shell and Scuderia Ferrari celebrate HP’s iconic partnership worldwide
This year, Shell celebrates the 75th anniversary of its legendary partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, one of the oldest and most successful partnerships in the world of Formula 1. The...
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The country’s first indoor antenna system, which provides access to the 5G networks of all three mobile providers, was inaugurated in Allee
The multi-carrier indoor network is unique in the country, and its special feature is that the 5G services of all major mobile operators are available throughout the entire shopping center,...
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Members of this secret society decide fates
There are fewer of them worldwide than the number of people who have been in space, and their number is much more modest than that of Nobel laureates. Their qualification...
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Seven out of ten young people would work abroad
Half of Hungarians without foreign work experience are open to working in another country, and this proportion is even higher among young people. Most of them would primarily target European...
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Cigarette prices could rise dramatically in Hungary
The European Commission’s tobacco industry reform, which envisages a drastic increase in excise duties, has been leaked, and would affect alternative tobacco products just as much as traditional cigarettes. EU...
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Time-based delivery is important even for younger customers – for those over 30, it is almost a basic expectation
Home delivery is the most popular delivery method across all age groups, compared to parcel machines, collection points or in-store collection – this was revealed in the results of a...
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Hungarian bartenders get to meet Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson
Meili Vodka – the world’s most awarded cocktail brand in the past two years – is launching the #CleanSpiritWildHeart cocktail competition for professional Hungarian bartenders. The top 10 competitors will...
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HUNGRAIL: the Railway Single Wagon Freight Transport Support Program must be maintained in the coming years
The VEKT (Railway Single Wagon Freight Transport) subsidy program must be maintained this year as well and it is important to extend it for another five years after 2026, the...
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There are more questions than answers: what do Eurostat’s latest consumption data about Hungary actually reveal?
Eurostat’s 2024 consumption and economic statistics have been released, and as is usually the case at such times, the debate immediately flared up: is Hungary really a leader in the...
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