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NGM: domestic tourism is booming in autumn – tourist traffic increased by 11 percent in October
Hungary’s popularity among both domestic and international travelers is growing steadily, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) stated on Thursday. Citing recent data from the Central Statistical Office, the NGM...
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PENNY and the Hungarian Red Cross fundraising event ended with record results
The now traditional Advent fundraising campaign took place in 143 PENNY stores, which was organized for the sixth time in cooperation with PENNY and the Hungarian Red Cross. The national...
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The turnover of SZÉP cards could increase by hundreds of millions by the end of the year – from December the credit can also be spent on food
According to the government’s decision, it will once again be possible to purchase cold food with the SZÉP card from December 2025 to April 2026. The return of the previously...
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500 thousand servings of lunch saved from school canteens
The unique school lunch rescue program of the Hungarian Food Bank Association has reached the milestone of half a million meals. In the initiative, which was launched in the fall...
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The construction industry faces new EU regulations
From 2028, it will be mandatory for all new buildings larger than 1,000 square meters in the European Union to calculate their life cycle carbon footprint. The regulation will apply...
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Europol: 16.6 million packages of counterfeit or harmful toys removed from EU markets
In the past two years, 16.6 million packages of counterfeit or harmful toys worth 36.8 million euros have been withdrawn from European Union markets, the European Union’s police cooperation organization...
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All tested animal equipment failed the NKFH laboratory test
The accredited laboratory of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) tested popular pet equipment for product safety, including LED collars and leashes, as well as aquarium lights. None...
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Recent research: Hungarian smokers are open to harm reduction
According to recent research by Századvég, a shift is taking place in Hungarian nicotine consumption habits: more and more adults have switched to a harm-reduced alternative. In four years, the...
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Ministry of Agriculture eases conditions for Agro-ecological Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture is simplifying the rules of the Agro-ecological Programme (AÖP), which supports sustainable farming: minor errors won’t result in sanctions and the payment rate for partially completed...
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EM: the government supports investments aimed at recycling waste
In order to encourage the transition to a circular economy and expand waste recovery capacities, the government is announcing a new tender with a budget of 15.1 billion forints. The...
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A drying country, lacking answers – agriculture is one of the biggest domestic victims of climate change
The drought experienced in recent years continued in 2025, which again did not leave domestic agriculture untouched. While greenhouse gas emissions in this sector have decreased, we can see a...
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Stable above 700 thousand hectares: domestic sunflower cultivation continues to strengthen
Hungary is a leader in sunflower cultivation: over 700,000 hectares of the third most important arable crop have been cultivated in the past two years. This year’s harvest of 1.7...
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Employees use AI primarily to search for information
Recent research by GKI has found: although AI use at the workplace is becoming increasingly widespread in Hungary, there are still limitations. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Budapest will host Europe’s largest transport research event – the Transport Research Arena 2026 is coming
From 18 to 21 May 2026, Budapest will host Europe’s largest transport research and innovation event, the Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference and exhibition. The biennial event is organised by...
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Plant-Based Protein Sales Resurge In K-Food Stores
After a period of decline, sales of plant-based protein products, particularly meat substitutes, are experiencing a resurgence in K-Food stores, with more than 5% growth in the past year. Finland’s...
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An electric charging network serving road freight transport, extending to Hungary, is being built with 70 million euros of EU funding
E.ON Drive Infrastructure (EDRI), Voltix and GreenWay will start building one of Europe’s largest megawatt charging networks with €70.3 million in EU funding; The system will serve the continent’s road...
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Danone receives global B Corp certification
Danone has obtained worldwide B Corp certification. Large parts of the company were already certified, but with the new accreditation, the entire global network of offices and production sites now...
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company invests in UK as part of supply-chain changes
The investment is part of a “global supply chain transformation programme” set out by The Magnum Ice Cream Company. The Magnum Ice Cream Company, Unilever’s soon-to-be-listed ice-cream business, plans to...
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Hungarians will spend more this Christmas
Hungarians are planning on an average of 129 thousand forints for holiday spending this year, while those who give gifts are thinking in a framework of 46 thousand forints. The...
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K&H: what does child inflation show?
For years, K&H has been tracking the development of children’s inflation with a mini-basket, i.e. how the prices of products that are popular or important to children change. The total...
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Hungaricums show the diversity of Hungarian identity
Behind every Hungaricum is the Hungarian mind, the work of the Hungarian hand, the loyalty of the Hungarian heart, therefore these values are not only our pride, but also our...
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The forint may remain relatively strong, even permanently
After this year’s 0.2 percent, the Hungarian economy could expand by 2 percent next year. The possible elimination of the margin stop could temporarily increase the rate of currency depreciation,...
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New CEO at Rossmann
Miklós Czeglédi, Rossmann Hungary’s IT Senior Manager, has been appointed as CEO. Miklós Czeglédi joined Rossmann in October 2023 and has contributed to the company’s development in recent years with...
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Together for the future – This year’s competition of the Nádudvar #mitehetüntöbbet program ends with a ceremonial award ceremony
The social responsibility program of Nádudvari Élelmiszer Kft., #mitehetőtöbbet, is successfully fulfilling its mission this year as well: it supports those domestic organizations that ensure an active lifestyle and sports...
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Prankster Elves Help with Holiday Charity at Auchan
Every year, Auchan makes sure to work with customers to make the holiday season more beautiful with small, but collectively meaningful gestures. This year, Auchan will donate 500 forints for...
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The Hungarian Rotary community has been serving good for a hundred years
A century of friendship, responsibility, commitment. For more than a century, Rotary has proven that the world becomes a better place when people come together, take action, and take responsibility...
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Hervis withdraws from Hungary – stores and employees will continue under new owner
The Hungarian sports retail market is facing a significant change of ownership: Hervis is selling its Hungarian and Romanian subsidiaries to the British Frasers Group, the company confirmed. The transaction...
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The newest BURGER KING® experience has arrived in the heart of Miskolc
Fusion Investment Co. has opened its newest restaurant in Miskolc Plaza, bringing the city’s total to three units. This location is the 62nd member of the restaurant chain’s national network....
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New programme to support the digitalisation of Hungarian businesses
Visa is launching a Digital Payment Programme in Hungary, which aims to prepare micro- and small businesses for a world where consumers are increasingly shopping online and paying digitally. This...
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Humanoid robots in logistics: science fiction today, reality tomorrow?
Humanoid robots have long been part of visions of the future. Initial practical experiences show that the technology could also be used in logistics in the medium term. Always open...
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