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Trenkwalder: wages of manual workers increased by an average of about 6 percent in January
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor increased by an average of 5.9 percent in January this year compared to December last year, Trenkwalder...
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The Székely counties will present themselves with a joint stand at the 48th Travel Exhibition
There will also be a Szeklerland stand at the 48th Travel Exhibition to be held in Budapest between February 19-22, at which the three Szeklerland counties will present themselves together...
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Art is no longer just a pleasure, it is also a business
Art is Business welcomes interested parties with a forward-looking art&finance training in the spring of 2026: it explores the topic of art-backed financial transactions and their insurance with a recognized...
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Public Procurement Authority: Silver level qualified bidder status can now be obtained in the civil engineering category
The Public Procurement Authority started the renewal of the bidder qualification system last year, which aims to make participation in public procurement procedures simpler, more efficient and faster for domestic...
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New era: a milestone in the fight against smoking
The modern, tobacco-free nicotine pouch is an improved version of the traditional Swedish snus. One year after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first authorized a line of nicotine...
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Young people want an apartment like this
Young people planning to buy real estate are thinking about a home with an average floor area of 79 square meters, with an average value of 43 million forints nationwide....
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Affordable luxury, forgivable indulgence
Standardised processes, reproducible quality and simpler production – these are the foundations of efficient ice cream making today. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 “In 2025...
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The future doesn’t wait: Bosch and Richter are looking for a new generation of innovators
Two of Hungary’s leading innovative large companies are looking for future-shaping ideas from talented young people: this year they are announcing the BoschxRichter Industrial Innovation Award for Hungarian university and...
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Hungarians are taking on more and more debt
The average contract amount per contract for home loans increased by nearly 23 percent and for personal loans by more than 18 percent in 2025 – points out Péter Gergely,...
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We will protect the safety of Hungarian food by all means.
Hungary is doing everything it can to ensure that only agricultural products that fully comply with EU regulations and strict traceability rules can enter the European Union market, emphasized István...
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Wired connections in Eastern Europe in 2025: Hungary tops the nPerf rankings
nPerf, an independent expert in telecommunications performance, has published its analysis of wired internet connections in Eastern European countries for 2025. The results highlight the race towards optical networks and...
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Tesco Sees Revival In Demand For Plant-Based Food Items
Plant-based food products are rising in popularity in the UK for the first time in years as shoppers focus on ingredients rather than ready-made options, according to Tesco. Increased focus...
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Ready meals for those on weight-loss drugs shouldn’t be treated as niche trend, says GlobalData
UK grocers’ rapid rollout of GLP-1 ready meal formats (products for those taking weight-loss drugs) in January has all the hallmarks of a trend-chasing moment. However, the real opportunity lies...
Read morePepsi® Prebiotic Cola now available nationwide in store and online
Following its sold-out limited release last year, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is now available nationwide – delivering the great “Unbelievably Pepsi” taste with no artificial sweeteners, just 30 calories, only 5g...
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Mere in Lithuania: Rapid growth and a hard discount niche left open by Lidl
As Lidl continues its evolution toward a more supermarket-like proposition, Mere is advancing with a very different hard discount logic. Rapid growth in Lithuania suggests that an ultra-lean, branded, and...
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The Hungarian Food Book is 50 years old
The Hungarian Food Code (Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus) is one of the most important pillars of food safety and quality food production in Hungary, the foundations of which were laid in...
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ZEW: Economic expectations worsened in Germany and the euro area in February
Economic expectations deteriorated in Germany and the eurozone in February, according to a report by the ZEW economic research institute on Tuesday. The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic...
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NKFH: inspections focus on discount prices and customer deception
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management will continue to inspect traditional retail units nationwide in 2026. The aim of the...
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0.5 percent of Hungarian GDP is related to Nestlé’s domestic operations
Nestlé is present on the Hungarian market with three factories, 42 brands and more than 1,000 products, but the company’s impact on the economy is much greater than what would...
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Ham seasons: the bad, the better and the good (?)
Two years ago the Easter season was still affected by rising prices, resulting in a significant decline on the ham market. Last year the mood was different, with this season...
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Wolt’s financing program offered 1 million euros in loans domestically in six months
Since its launch in August last year, Wolt’s merchant partners have received a total of 1 million euros in loans from the company’s financing program – the company operating the...
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PwC Global CEO Survey: CEO confidence at a five-year low
One of the strongest indicators in this year’s PwC Global CEO Survey is that the revenue expectations of CEOs have dropped to a five-year low: only 30% of respondents say...
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Hungarian beer magazine celebrates with rosé beer
The Hungarian beer magazine is celebrating its tenth birthday with a truly special beer. The product, jointly produced by Beerporn.hu and the Etyeki Sörmanufaktúra, is dry, like champagne, and its...
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Dubai Mochi rice cake recalled
Dubai Mochi rice cake labeled gluten-free has been withdrawn from circulation due to gluten content – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) drew attention to this in a...
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The Year of the Horse – Culinary trends in 2026
According to Chinese astrology, 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Predictions foresee breakthroughs, innovations and rapid changes. Our annual trend forecast is based on the analyses of global food...
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Rapeseed prices fell worldwide and domestically
According to Expana, the spot export price of canola in Australia fell by $22 to $526/tonne between November 14, 2025 and January 16, 2026. In Ukraine, the spot market price...
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Cybersecurity, digital payment – new episodes added to the K&H Vigyázz, KáPé! vlog
New chapters have been added to the K&H Vigyázz, széll, pénz! vlog for students, starring KáPé, the animated vlogger who makes the world of modernity, including digital banking and conscious...
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Gross from 600 thousand to 1.5 million: numbers also reduce the anxiety of career starters
On March 10–11, career anxiety will receive therapy: nearly 100 companies, starting salary ranges ranging from 600 thousand to 1.5 million forints gross, and real conversations await students at the...
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KitKat F1 car icon
In 2026 KitKat is going to activate its Formula 1® partnership in Hungary. The iconic chocolate will also be available in an iconic shape from February: each bag will contain...
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CINEMART COFFEE
CINEMART COFFEE brings the spirit of Southeast Asia to life with a cup of exotic brew. ECHO NOIR is a characteristic, low-acidity Robusta-based blend, while FLATLIGHT offers a softer, silkier...
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