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Brussels has initiated proceedings against Hungary over margin restrictions
The European Commission has launched two infringement proceedings against Hungary for introducing retail margin restrictions that could adversely affect foreign, non-Hungarian companies. One concerns the regulation on the sale of...
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Annual inflation slowed in the euro area and the EU in May
Annual inflation slowed in both the eurozone and the European Union in May, according to final calculations released by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Wednesday. Eurostat’s website states...
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Deloitte: Hungary outperformed global M&A trends
Last year, the international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market showed moderate growth in both transaction number and value, with M&A in Hungary exceeding the global trend and growing by 19...
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A surprising result was achieved at the 6th Lake Tisza PET Cup
The experienced organizers of the PET Cup Association, which organized the competition, were also surprised by the result: more than 10 tons of waste were collected by the pet pirates...
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Generation Z: They barely make ends meet, yet they save
“They are lazy, irresponsible, and not interested in finances!” We often encounter stereotypes like this when it comes to Generation Z. However, according to Erste research, the majority of today’s...
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Promotion 2025: simplicity, data and experiences
Tamás Barna, owner and managing director of Republic Group was the first presenter on the Day of Promotions. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. According to...
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A comprehensive overview of domestic tipping: this is how Hungarians tip, according to restaurateurs
75 percent of caterers reported that they receive tips from their guests, and more and more of them pay with a bank card, according to HelloPay’s latest research. The survey...
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Assets under management of responsible funds have quadrupled in one year
According to the recently published data of the Hungarian National Bank for 2024, the assets of responsible funds have quadrupled: the net asset value exceeded 1,275 billion forints. Of the...
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New call supports sustainable water management communities
The call for applications entitled “Supporting sustainable water management communities that improve water use efficiency” has been published with a budget of two billion forints, for which applications for support...
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Budapest Airport is preparing for record traffic – summer preparations cover every detail
Unprecedented passenger traffic is expected at Liszt Ferenc International Airport in the summer season of 2025. Budapest Airport began preparations last fall to ensure that the airport operates smoothly and...
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JYSK’s newest store opens in Törökszentmiklós, on the occasion of which the company once again supports a civil organization
On August 13, JYSK will open its newest store in Törökszentmiklós, which will be their 101st store in Hungary. As part of the JYSK We Create Homes Donation Program, the...
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Mol Limo: over the last three long weekends, Lake Balaton was the most popular domestic destination for Hungarians
The most popular destination for long-term domestic rentals was Lake Balaton, while for foreign rentals it was Austria; the average trip length is now reaching 300 kilometers, Mol Limo car...
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There is a great deal of interest in the schemes announced by EXIM Hungary in the Demján Sándor Program
There is a high level of interest in the schemes announced by EXIM Hungary in the Demján Sándor Program: more than two-thirds of the product range’s expanded framework of 600...
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SPAR: focusing on high-quality service for customers
Sales by SPAR Magyarország reached HUF 1,111.6bn in 2024, which was a 4.8% increase from the previous year. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. By the end...
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MONEY.HU: The value of payment requests has increased eightfold
The value of transfers initiated in response to payment requests per transaction has increased eightfold in just one year, according to a recent analysis by money.hu. Such transactions, conducted through...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Japan is open to the import of Hungarian agricultural products
It is our country’s fundamental interest that meat exports to Japan resume and that Hungarian food raw materials appear even more widely in the Far Eastern country – said István...
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Róbert Zsigó: medicines will be cheaper
Medicines will be cheaper – the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation (KIM) announced on Facebook on Wednesday. In a video uploaded to Facebook, Róbert Zsigó...
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The Prajdi salt bath, whose water is mixed with imported salt, will reopen no later than July 1st.
The salt bath in Prajd will reopen no later than July 1st, which is expected to boost local tourism. The water of the beach – which previously came from the...
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New call supports sustainable water management communities
The call for applications entitled “Supporting sustainable water management communities that improve water use efficiency” has been launched with a budget of two billion forints, and applications for support can...
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Are you campaigning against wine while representing the wine industry? György Wáberer’s challenge caused a scandal
A video posted on social media by György Wáberer, in which he encourages his followers to go alcohol-free, has caused considerable outrage among Hungarian winemakers. The campaign, which draws attention...
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Hungary has one of the highest inflation rates in the EU in May
Despite the government’s introduction of a margin freeze on food in mid-March, inflation accelerated again in May, and according to the latest European Inflation Outlook by Privátbankár, Hungary continues to...
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This year’s membership fee assessment period has begun at the National Chamber of Agriculture
The membership fee assessment period for individuals (primary producers and sole proprietors) and business organizations paying sales-based membership fees at the National Chamber of Agriculture will run from June 15...
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Heineken to invest over $2.7 billion in Mexico through 2028
Beer maker Heineken will invest $2.75 billion in different projects in Mexico, the company’s CEO in the country said on Wednesday. Oriol Bonaclocha said during Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning...
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Maggi Magic Asia stir-fried noodles made with fresh ingredients
Try our stir-fried noodles made with fresh ingredients, which will take you to the world of Asian flavours! The products can be prepared quickly and easily right in the pan....
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AM: Responsible agricultural water management is key during the drought period
It is of paramount importance that Hungarian agriculture can adapt to the challenges posed by climate change, and that we preserve the value and productivity of domestic farmland for future...
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Żabka Opens 100th Froo Store In Romania
Poland’s Żabka Group has opened its 100th Froo convenience store, just 12 months after entering the Romanian market. The format’s popularity is evident in the strong consumer response, with over...
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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: Payment of Agro-ecological Program subsidies is progressing well
The payment of Agro-ecological Program subsidies is progressing well, 91 percent of farmers have already received the requested amount in full – said the State Secretary of the Ministry of...
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In the wake of “shrinking products” – Hungary leads the way in shrinkflation regulation
DLA Piper’s latest report, the International Shrinkflation Guide, provides a comprehensive picture of how countries around the world are responding to the phenomenon of “shrinkflation” – the practice where manufacturers...
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GKI Analysis: We invest, but we don’t make progress
GKI has recently prepared a comprehensive series of analyses on the labor productivity of the sectors of the Hungarian national economy. The results show that the labor productivity of Hungarian...
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