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NKFH is testing the heavy metal content of jewelry
The laboratory of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) tests jewelry bracelets, necklaces and rings to filter out and remove products containing unsafe cadmium and lead from the...
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Hungary’s largest Revolut survey has already reached over ten thousand respondents
Hungary’s largest Revolut survey has been running since the beginning of February, in which the BiztosDöntés.hu specialist portal is trying to assess how satisfied Hungarians are with their own bank...
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The InnoElectro 2026 exhibition and conference will be held again in Budapest
The InnoElectro 2026 exhibition and conference will be held in Budapest again this year, on April 21-23. The event, which is now in its sixth year, will present the latest...
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Health-protecting products are being developed by the Zalaegerszeg Meat Factory Ltd. and Széchenyi University
The Zalaegerszeg Húsüzem Kft. and the Széchenyi István University in Győr are developing a health-protecting product line by transforming meat industry by-products through biotechnology – the meat industry company informed...
Read moreEssity in EU flagship project PROTEUS to develop bio-based super absorbents from algae
Essity, a global leader in hygiene and health, is proud to announce its participation in PROTEUS, a flagship project supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) and...
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One of Hungary’s largest wind power plant investments starts in the Kisalföld
Green Energy Investhor Zrt. (GEI) is launching a large-scale wind power development in the Kisalföld: the investment planned in the Vadosfa area, in an area of approximately 15 kilometers, will...
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Penny Czechia Seeks Growth With €112m Investment In 2026
Discounter Penny is accelerating its expansion in 2026 and planning to invest over CZK 2.8 billion (€112 million) in its Czech operations – a 13% increase from 2025. The company...
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Paper-Based Food Packaging Gains Momentum Across Markets Worldwide: GlobalData
Paper-based packaging for food products is gaining momentum across global markets as materials such as paper, pulp, and fibre are preferred due to their sustainability benefits, according to GlobalData. Naveed...
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Planet Budapest Sustainability Expo opens
One of the most significant sustainability events in Central Europe, the Planet Budapest Sustainability Expo, has opened, organized for the third time by the Blue Planet Climate Protection Foundation; The...
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Péter Szijjártó: the new investment of the domestically owned Biolab Zrt. further strengthens the Hungarian medical technology market
The new investment of the domestically owned Biolab Zrt., worth approximately 1.3 billion forints, will further strengthen the Hungarian medical technology market and create twenty-five highly skilled jobs in Pomáz,...
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The fully digital ticketing system in Budapest has been given the green light
The e-ticket system may be launched in 2028 on the entire Budapest and agglomeration public transport network according to the concept of the Budapest Transport Center, which was also supported...
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K&H: every fourth young person living with their parents would move immediately
25 percent of young people living with their parents would move into an independent household as soon as possible, but for 58 percent, renting is the only realistic option for...
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GVH: Mobilredfox was fined 50 million for shortcomings related to promotions
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has imposed a fine of 49.9 million forints on Mobilredfox Kft., which specializes in the distribution of mobile phone cases and accessories, due to fundamental...
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The Store of the Future opens again at the SIRHA Budapest exhibition! (Part 3)
SIRHA Budapest is one of the most significant international food industry and HoReCa trade fairs in Central and Eastern Europe, welcoming professionals for the seventh time between March 3 and...
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Amikor a megszámlálhatatlan megszámlálhatóvá válik
Kereskedőként számokban élünk: forintok, eurók, százalékok, árrések, kosárérték, EBITDA – ezek a mindennapi nyelvünk. Bár sokan nem szeretnek a korukról beszélni (bevallom, én sem tartoztam közéjük), most mégis eljött egy...
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New country director at the helm of JYSK Hungary
As of March 1, 2026, a new country director will manage JYSK’s operations in Hungary: Tamás Szűcs will take over from Sándor Szimeiszter, who will continue his work at the...
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Smarter kitchens
The world of professional kitchens is undergoing a transformation: modern machines and tools are no longer separate elements, but part of a coherent system. This article is available for reading in...
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The number of Hungarian dishes has increased to one hundred with the terpertős pogácsa and Vecsés sauerkraut
The Hungarikum Collection and the Hungarian Treasures have been enriched with new items: the tepertős pogácsa and the Vecsés sauerkraut have been added to the Hungarikum Collection, while the Hungarian...
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Unfiltered lager is refreshed with citrus, Balaton Summer is coming soon
Soproni’s offer is expanding with two exciting new products to make the time spent together as diverse as possible! Its unfiltered lager beer arrives on store shelves with a twist,...
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The leasing market was able to grow last year in a stable environment
Last year – partly thanks to the stable interest rate environment – the amount financed and the number of contracts on the Hungarian leasing market increased, but the picture is...
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The search for the culinary talents of the future begins: the seventh edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition begins
The S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy international competition awaits applicants from Hungary and all over the world for four months. S.Pellegrino once again offers emerging talents the opportunity to showcase their...
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Pálinka, my love…
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 “2025 brought serious challenges for the Hungarian pálinka industry. Market players describe the past year as rather gloomy, mainly due...
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Not a turnaround, but consolidation: an agricultural outlook for 2026
Based on what was said at the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) press breakfast in early January, 2026 promises consolidation rather than a turnaround for agriculture. The main points of...
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Sephora is coming to Belgium this year
Sephora has confirmed that it will enter the Belgian market this year, marking another milestone in the European expansion of the LVMH-owned beauty chain. This article is available for reading...
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Ford Kuga BlueCruise system
The driving experience of the future is here: Ford Kuga BlueCruise! Ford’s hands-free driving assistance system is available in the Kuga from 2026, offering an even more relaxed and comfortable...
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Egg packing house prices increased
According to data from the Hungarian Statistical Office, Hungary purchased almost 20 thousand tons of shell eggs from the international market in 2025 (–18 percent compared to the same period...
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Inflation has dropped significantly, a cycle of interest rate cuts may begin, while gold soars
The latest episode of the MBH Bank Bonus Podcast has been released, which explores two important topics, the upcoming central bank interest rate decision and the spectacular rise in the...
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National Association of Hungarian Labor Agencies: HR service providers can help operate according to the new wage transparency rules
The Hungarian National Association of Temporary Work Agencies (MMOSZ) says HR service providers are ready to help companies prepare for the EU Pay Transparency Directive (EU 2023/970), which requires Hungarian...
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Expert: the 120-day limit could cause EFOs’ employment to be interrupted even during the year
Since March, the number of casual work opportunities has increased dramatically in many sectors, and employers often choose simplified employment (EFO) to fill them. However, few people expect that from...
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SMEs look to 2026 with positive expectations and growing confidence
The majority of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises expect public charges to decrease in the next year, and fewer and fewer feel that they would negatively affect their company’s operations...
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