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More exercise, better well-being – Mastercard calls for green work

Mastercard is once again launching its GoGreener campaign this year, which encourages employees to commute to work more sustainably. The initiative encourages employees to switch to cycling, public transport, walking...

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Post-holiday anxiety is already knocking on the door

Returning to work after a long-awaited holiday can feel like a cold shower following endless sunny days at the beach. Orbit has found that this post-holiday fear creates microstress among...

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First-time home buyers can get serious discounts

The Home Start Program has been launched, with the aim of making it easier for young people to acquire their first home with the help of a preferential home loan....

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Baker McKenzie’s Budapest team is strengthened with a new partner

International law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Tamás Szkiba as a partner, further strengthening the Budapest office’s leading transaction advisory practice covering Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe. Coming from...

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Manufacturing industry contracted slightly in August Visszajelzés küldése Oldalsó panelek Előzmények Mentve Fordítási találatok állnak rendelkezésre

According to a recent report by the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT), the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to 48.9 points in August, indicating a...

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K&H became Hungary’s best sustainable bank in 2025 again

K&H Group has won Euromoney’s “Best Sustainable Bank in Hungary” award for the second time, recognizing the bank’s commitment to sustainability. This award demonstrates that K&H treats sustainability as an...

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Parents of young children are a more motivated workforce than average, but what do they expect from their workplace?

Parents returning to work after maternity leave are primarily looking for flexible working arrangements, a secure workplace and a predictable replacement system, and in return, companies can count on them...

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NGM: GINOP Plusz “Improvement of Working Conditions” priority project launches on September 1

The GINOP Plusz “Development of Working Conditions” priority project will start on September 1st, and domestic SMEs in the Southern Great Plain region can now apply – the Ministry of...

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Robust change in the coffee category

The battle between rising coffee bean prices and easing inflation has been won by the former: in the first half of 2025 like-for-like coffee sales declined by about 4% in...

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Visit Hungary: The number of foreign tourists at Lake Balaton increased by 17 percent, also thanks to MotoGP

In the days following the state foundation day, the number of foreign tourists in the Balaton tourist region jumped by 17 percent, thanks in part to the MotoGP events, which...

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AM: grape growers can count on the government

We are taking decisive action to curb and control the spread of golden yellows of grapes attacking vineyards, and to expand subsidies at the EU level – stated István Nagy,...

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PepsiCo sharpens energy drink focus with bigger Celsius stake

PepsiCo has raised its stake in Celsius Holdings through a $585 million deal, as the global soda and snacks maker strengthens its energy drink business amid shifting consumer preferences. The...

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Waitrose trials AI smart trolleys to keep track of purchases

Waitrose is testing an AI computer vision system that recognises products as customers put them in their trollies. The “very small scale” trial of the technology at the supermarket’s Bracknell...

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The glasses that make a career

Glasses are no longer just for vision correction, they have become a key element of the modern office dress code. Whether you’re returning to the traditional office from a home...

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Delivery Hero says it remains committed to Spanish business Glovo

Delivery Hero on Friday said it remained committed to operating its Spanish subsidiary Glovo despite warning that potential social security charges and penalties could threaten its ability to operate in...

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More than 3,300 young people will begin their studies in agricultural vocational training

3,316 young people will begin their studies in the 2025-2026 academic year in the 52 vocational training institutions maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture – the Minister of Agriculture announced...

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ELTE: zebrafish and tomato fish together can help reveal brain function

According to new results from researchers at ELTE and the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, zebrafish and tomato fish can complement each other and help to reveal the functioning of the...

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Retail investments are entering a new era

“The private banking client has long stopped thinking like a housewife,” says István Karagich, CEO of Blochamps Capital. According to the company’s data, the premium segment still holds the majority...

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New tender supports long-term qualitative renewal of forests

Applications for forest restructuring can now be submitted. The aim of the support, which was released with a budget of 10 billion forints, is to help our forests adapt to...

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OKSZ: The population of small settlements is most affected by Lázár’s decree

With yet another measure, the government is burdening consumers by making it impossible to open new stores in properties that already have a valid commercial license. It is unclear who...

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KSH: the foreign trade surplus in goods was 578 million euros in July

In July, the surplus of foreign trade turnover was 578 million euros, an improvement of 589 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports exceeded the same...

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The end of cheap “cheap orders”: customs and taxes await small packages in the US, and soon in the EU

For years, Western consumers enjoyed ordering small items from abroad for just a few dollars or euros without paying customs duties or taxes. That era, however, seems to be coming...

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Tisza Party Promises VAT Cuts – cut will consumers see lower prices?

The Tisza Party has announced that, if it wins next year’s elections, it would reduce the VAT rate on several product categories. According to the plan, VAT on healthy foods...

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How to avoid microplastics in the kitchen?

In its latest compilation, Körkörös.hu provides several tips on how to reduce the intake of plastics into our bodies. Since, according to international research, the compounds and microplastics released from...

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German retail sales fall more than expected in July

Retail sales in Germany fell in July month-on-month and growth slowed year-on-year, the German statistics office Destatis reported on Friday. Retail sales fell by 1.5 percent in real terms in...

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The 30,000-forint food voucher is arriving for pensioners

A 30,000-forint food voucher for pensioners will be distributed starting Monday – announced Zsolt Nyitrai, Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister, in a video posted on his Facebook page on...

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István Nagy: change is needed in Hungarian agriculture

Change is needed in Hungarian agriculture, the challenges can only be met if we find the change within ourselves – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at the opening of...

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The Death of SEO Blogs – What Does This Mean for SMB Marketing?

Blogging is not dead, it has just transformed: it offers new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses if they focus on quality and authenticity instead of quantity. Over the past...

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Despite a stable harvest, increasing import pressure is making the situation of Hungarian watermelons more difficult

The Hungarian watermelon growing area has increased by ten percent this year, so the expected harvest volume may be around 170-180 thousand tons. This is considered a stable result despite...

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Spot checks: focus on displaying promotional prices

The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), in cooperation with county government offices, is conducting increased inspections in stores and online commerce to filter out unfair price discounts. The...

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