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EP against EU medicine shortages: joint procurement, strategic support possible
The European Parliament said in a statement that the body adopted its position on Tuesday on proposals to improve access to essential medicines and strengthen the management of medicine shortages...
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Physical AI opens a new era in robotics, according to research
Physical artificial intelligence (physical AI) is opening a new era in robotics: pre-programmed, rigid machines are increasingly being replaced by adaptive, learning systems that are able to operate safely in...
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Vacations may become more expensive in 2026: entrance fees, new taxes, extra admin – these are things to be prepared for
In 2026, several European destinations would curb overcrowding with new fees and increased tourist taxes – and the extra costs will quickly be reflected in the wallets of Hungarian travelers....
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The majority of customers are satisfied with the Basket Plus discount
According to a recent video by Economx, the Russian discount store called Basket Plus opened in Budapest’s 18th district at the end of last year, and the store is already...
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Hungary returned to the Vienna Ferien Messe with an independent stand
After more than a decade, Hungary once again participated with an independent stand at the Ferien Messe exhibition, Austria’s largest tourism fair, in Vienna between January 15-18. Visit Hungary implemented...
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Warsaw Coffee Festival: Warsaw’s largest coffee event will be held at the National Stadium in early February
2026. The Warsaw Coffee Festival will be held for the 11th time on February 7-8 in Warsaw at the PGE Narodowy (National Stadium) with more than 200 exhibitors and all-day...
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An “iron-deficient” yield enhancer was also found in the Supermint nutrition bar test
Nutrition bars were tested by the experts of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) in the product test of the Supermint program. This time, 20 products of the production...
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Compass for this year: cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, mega companies
The international market will continue to offer attractive investment destinations in 2026, but risks and uncertainties must still be taken into account. Fundamental processes are visible in several thematic areas...
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BestByte is undergoing restructuring: store closures and layoffs are possible
According to Sell Magazine and Forbes.hu, non-public restructuring proceedings have been initiated against BestByte Kft. at the Budapest Court of Appeal, which has ordered a temporary, limited moratorium on some...
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Winter frosts may reduce beet supply in the region
The Polish beetroot market remained sluggish until the end of 2025, and the recovery in demand typical of the winter months had not yet arrived in December. Despite this, the...
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–15–20 degrees Celsius night frost: fruit trees can mostly withstand it in winter, the risk increases with cooling after the weather has cooled down
According to the compilation of Agroinform, persistent cold, as low as -15-20 degrees Celsius at night, is expected in several regions, which raises the question for many garden owners: are...
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Water retention and ecological water replenishment: from now on, every idea goes into your pocket
The beginning of this year is particularly promising in terms of boosting water conservation farming. An agricultural subsidy has been launched that would pay farmers over 900 euros per hectare...
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Nicotine patches: is the post-cigarette era here?
Some countries see the use of nicotine pouches, also known as nicotine pads, as a means of reducing cigarette smoking, while others express concerns about the high nicotine content of...
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Wolt redesigns its app to focus on products instead of stores
Delivery platform Wolt has rolled out a major update to its app, shifting the focus from stores to individual products. According to the company, the redesigned interface is being introduced...
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Mars coy over Kazakhstan pet-food project
The proposed factory would involve investment of more than KZT88.8bn ($173.6m) and be designed to produce 100,000 tonnes of pet-food a year. Mars is lining up to develop a pet-food...
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Two new Pauline pilgrimage routes were built in Balatonszemes
According to the HelloVidék report, from January 2026, the Pauline heritage can be explored in Balatonszemes on two new thematic routes: a Pauline pilgrimage and hiking route connected to the...
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Colruyt is the first to introduce meat trays made from recycled plastic
Since last fall, Colruyt has been packaging fresh meat in trays made partly from old yogurt pots and foam trays. This makes it the first retailer in Belgium to reuse...
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The IMF has marginally improved its global growth forecast for this year
The global economy is expected to grow by 3.3 percent this year, 0.2 percentage points faster than expected in October last year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast...
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Another price reduction at PENNY
From January 19th, PENNY Hungary will permanently reduce the prices of several pork and chicken meats. This way, customers can achieve extra savings in addition to the usual budget-friendly prices...
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MNB: customer calls reporting payment fraud must be answered within two minutes
According to the amendment to the Payment Services Act, banks’ live telephone customer service staff must receive customer reports regarding payment services 24 hours a day, every day of the...
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Temu’s “Hungarian people” take the stage: every second online customer in Hungary has already ordered from the platform
According to a recent compilation by Forbes Checkout , Temu’s domestic customer base grew to 2.1 million by the end of the year, and half of online buyers have recently...
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Pepco Group: Sales increased by 8.7%, closed the 2025 business year with 247 new stores
Pepco Group’s 2025 financial year was marked by strong financial performance and rapid implementation of the strategic framework presented in March. The group opened 247 new stores net, cleaned up...
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Series production of the new Mercedes-Benz GLB begins at the Kecskemét factory
The series production of the new electric GLB has begun at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét. The Hungarian plant works together with the Rastatt plant in southern Germany in a...
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Yettel is once again among the best domestic employers
Yettel was named one of the best employers in Hungary for the third time in 2026, which is also an outstanding result on an international level. The TOP Employers Institute,...
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Smart foods are coming: packaging can indicate spoilage, reducing waste
The food industry is on the verge of a new era: more and more “smart foods” and related solutions may appear, which provide additional information about the origin, composition, freshness...
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NKFH withdraws dangerous potency enhancers from circulation
Recent official inspections by the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) have once again identified illegal potency-enhancing preparations on the market. The potency-enhancing and male health-supporting preparations marketed as...
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February will bring in an extra hundred billion again, but it is almost certain that only a fraction of the money will earn interest
The month of February will once again bring particularly high household incomes due to one-off government benefits: just the gun money and these extra pension payments can bring around 1,200...
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A two Michelin-starred chef confirmed as illy coffee ambassadors
According to a report by about-drinks.com, illycaffè has selected two-Michelin-starred Johannes Nuding as the new ambassador for the illy Chef Ambassador Program, further strengthening its premium, fine dining-focused presence. Johannes...
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A third of K&H bank branches are now green branches
Almost three-quarters of K&H’s energy consumption now comes from renewable sources, and 100 percent of its electricity consumption is covered by green electricity, according to the bank’s latest sustainability data....
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Ginger has become the herb of the year 2026
According to the Öko-Test report, ginger was chosen as the medicinal plant of the year 2026: the decision was made jointly by the Study Group of the History of Medicinal...
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