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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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Advent in Óbuda: one of the capital’s most beloved Christmas markets is about to begin
The Advent Óbuda 2025 Christmas Fair will be held between November 28 and December 23, offering free family programs, concerts, an ice rink and a craft fair on Fő tér...
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Hungarian startups were also awarded at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s award ceremony in Budapest
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) hosted the EIT Innovation Awards 2025 in Budapest on November 25 at the Budapest Congress Center. A total of 21 startups received...
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Export champions and innovative candies
In October the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers (Hunbisco) and the Committee of European Sugar Users (CIUS) held a roundtable discussion in Budapest. This article is available for reading in...
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NIS2: most Hungarian companies are still unprepared
According to recent research by ServerElite, one of Hungary’s leading server market players, a large proportion of Hungarian companies aren’t prepared to comply with NIS2, the cybersecurity directive adopted and...
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Beauty products at OMV filling stations – even as a Christmas gift
OMV’s latest promotion has started, offering up to 47 percent off premium Remington beauty products – including sapphire-coated hair stylers and complete hair removal sets. With the Christmas season approaching,...
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“The tourism of the future is built on values” – Tourism Summit 2025 provided a compass
The Tourism Summit 2025 conference was held in Budapest with the participation of more than a thousand domestic and international professionals, where the trends that will determine the future of...
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People even come from the homeland of Santa Claus to eat chimney cake – the holiday season could bring a record year in Budapest
According to booking data from Kiwi.com, 37 percent more tourists will arrive in Budapest during this year’s festive season compared to 2024. Most travelers are coming from Spain and Italy,...
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Polish potato prices under pressure – despite record exports, the market is burdened by oversupply
Poland’s potato exports set a record in the first eight months of 2025, but producer prices remained under pressure, according to a summary by FruitVeB. Despite significant exports, domestic surplus...
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Historic investment at Dreher: new fermentation tanks will be placed deep in the quarry
The underground passages of a 13th-century limestone quarry beneath Dreher’s historic brewery in Kőbánya have been reinforced, preparing the area for the construction of new production units. In the first...
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Innovative, pure-hearted approach as one of the leaders in the Clean Label market in Hungary
Ethnicity, perseverance and purity of spirit distinguish ZOI Kingdom products from the global market competition, where consumers are increasingly looking for authentic, natural solutions that provide lasting satisfaction. This is...
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Borsodi’s winter beer specialties create an Advent atmosphere
Christmas and New Year’s Eve will once again offer special experiences, with Borsodi Brewery’s seasonal mulled beers returning to the festive festivities. In addition to the mulled Belle-Vue Kriek, a...
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Shein is facing serious EU proceedings – the Chinese giant platform could pay a fine of up to billions
The European Commission and the European Parliament are investigating Shein due to serious consumer protection and safety concerns. The Chinese fashion platform was found to be selling child-sized sex dolls...
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New perspectives in domestic rosehip cultivation
The diverse uses of rose hips ensure stable demand, but the development of the sector requires the construction of the processing capacities necessary for the production of various processed products...
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Sustainability: easing EU expectations, shifting corporate focus
The K&H Sustainability Index reached 35 points in the second half of 2025, thus remaining in the lower half of the 35–40 point range, down 4 points compared to the...
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Hungarian apple producers are in trouble
The weather has dealt a serious blow to domestic apple orchards this year. Due to spring frosts, an unusually cool May, drought and a summer with extreme temperature fluctuations, the...
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