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NGM State Secretary: Interest in fixed 3 percent SME loans is greater than expected
The interest in the fixed 3 percent SME loans is greater than expected, with more than 19 thousand applications submitted by enterprises in an amount of more than 1,000 billion...
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NGM: the consumer protection authority blocked a fraudulent web store misusing the Hervis name
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), under the control of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), with the cooperation of the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office, has made a...
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Nébih experts examined food bars used in plant nutrition
A total of 20 production-enhancing food bars used in plant nutrition were examined by the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). Quality objections were found for two products, and for...
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Cattle slaughter and exports increased in Hungary in 2025
According to AKI slaughter statistics, in the January-November 2025 period, cattle slaughter in live weight increased by 25 percent compared to the January-November 2024 volume. The slaughter of cows, which...
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Kofola ČeskoSlovensko increases stake in Latin American brewer
The Vinea brand owner is planning to up its stake in Alta Fermentación to 49%. Czech soft drinks player Kofola ČeskoSlovensko has raised the size of its stake in Latin...
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Germany’s CDU pushes for nationwide ban on energy drink sales to under 16s
The CDU in Schleswig-Holstein is pushing for a nationwide sales ban on energy drinks for children under 16. The regional party plans to submit a motion at the CDU’s federal...
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Another outbreak: this time bird flu confirmed on poultry farms in Békés County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic bird flu virus on a breeding turkey and a liver goose farm in Békés...
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Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores
Whole Foods Markets locations will expand as the company focuses on same-day fresh grocery delivery Amazon said Tuesday that it will close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to...
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Fish caught in the Sajó River is safe to consume
Over the past year and a half, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has continuously examined fish caught in the Sajó River. Based on the laboratory results, it can...
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Applications for frost damage crisis support can be submitted
Grape and fruit producers who suffered frost damage last spring may receive extraordinary support, as the Ministry of Agriculture has reached an agreement with the European Commission that 10.8 million...
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The clock is ticking: domestic companies must act now to be able to import duty-free
Companies that want to import goods that are not available in the European Union or that are only available in limited quantities in the EU duty-free or at a reduced...
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Hungary 2026 – turning point from stagnation, but with open risks
The Hungarian economy is expected to return to growth in 2026 after three years of stagnation. However, the expected acceleration in the GDP pace is mainly driven by temporary factors...
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Data-driven carbon footprint reduction in practice: measurement and compensation at SPAR’s key events
SPAR Hungary continued its practice of organizing its key corporate events with a carbon-conscious approach. According to a study conducted with the involvement of an independent expert, planting 304 native...
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Borsodi Brewery is the Best Employer for the Fourth Time in a Row
In 2026, the jury of the Top Employers Institute awarded Borsodi Brewery the Best Employer certification in Hungary for the fourth time, while the company’s parent company, Molson Coors, earned...
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Deflation in the cocoa market: ALDI reduces the price of chocolate bars
ALDI is once again supporting Hungarian customers with a price reduction: with the decline in the world market price of cocoa, the supermarket chain achieved more favorable purchasing prices and...
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JYSK is an award-winning employer again – the company received another Top Employer recognition in Hungary and Europe
JYSK was awarded the Top Employer Hungary certification for the fourth time in 2026, and was also awarded the Top Employer Europe recognition for the second time. The awards confirm...
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There is no circular breakthrough without a strategy – survey on the domestic state of the circular economy
64 percent of Hungarian companies leading the sustainable transition already use some kind of circular model in their business activities, but complex solutions are not yet typical, according to the...
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BeoBee honeys have conquered Paris too! Three Hungarian honey varieties among the best in the world
Hungarian honey producers achieved international success at the Paris International Honey Awards. At the prestigious competition held in January 2026, all three varieties of honey from the BeoBee Honey Factory...
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Instant payments have taken over, with most transfers arriving within seconds.
It can now be clearly stated that the Instant Payment System (AFR) has become the mainstream of Hungarian money flows – says Péter Gergely, financial expert at BiztosDöntés.hu. According to...
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NGM: Requests for fixed 3% SME loans above HUF 1,000 billion
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), since the introduction of SME loans with a fixed interest rate of 3 percent, businesses have submitted applications for more than 1,000...
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STIHL, the world’s leading chainsaw manufacturer, turns 100 this year
In 1926, STIHL, which is 100 years old this year, was the dream of its founder, Andreas Stihl, in a small workshop in Stuttgart. Since then, the company has grown...
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Employee well-being has become a business issue for large companies
Companies today are not only focusing on strengthening their market position, but are also consciously building their internal resources to remain competitive. Employee well-being has become a real business issue,...
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The capital and its surroundings have been expanded with a significant new industrial and logistics area
The capital and surrounding area saw a significant increase in new industrial and logistics space in the fourth quarter of last year, with a total of 161.6 thousand square meters...
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Dodo Pizza is coming to Hungary: Pizza Me has become the master franchise partner
Dodo Pizza – reportedly one of the fastest growing pizza chains in the world and a top 10 international brand by store count – will open its next European market...
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Danone launches Alpro meal-replacement drinks
The dairy giant is rolling out the products in European markets including Belgium and Germany. Danone has added meal-replacement drinks to its range of Alpro products on sale in Europe,...
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Just Eat Takeaway launches AI assistant
Food and drink delivery platform Just Eat Takeaway has launched an AI voice assistant, designed to help customers select what to order. According to the business, the move aims to...
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Carrefour Expands No-Lo Offer In Poland, Adds Insurance In Spain
Carrefour Poland has expanded its range of no- and low-alcohol (no-lo) beverages across all its stores, as part of its ‘Dry January’ campaign. Nearly 100 new zero-alcohol products have been...
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Hard clearance vs. Brand outlet: A closer look at Lidl’s international non food outlet formats
Non-food is becoming a strategic pillar in Lidl’s store concept. Outlet formats reveal how differently Lidl handles overstock and brand perception. Germany and Czechia illustrate two contrasting paths from clearance...
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Car sales in the European Union grew by 1.8 percent last year
Last year, new car sales in the European Union rose by 1.8 percent, rising to 10.822 million from 10.631 million in 2024, according to a report posted on the ACEA...
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The EU’s 2050 carbon neutrality targets are unrealistic
The European Union’s Fit for 55 program (Going for 55 percent!) contains unrealistic objectives, therefore the climate neutrality target set for 2050 must be abandoned, achieving carbon neutrality is realistically...
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