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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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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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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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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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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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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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NAV: customs officers handled more than 50 percent more small packages last year
The number of small packages requiring customs clearance from abroad increased by 50 percent last year compared to 2024, the Deputy President for Customs and International Affairs of the National...
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Profession.hu: There are still many people applying for jobs, but the slowdown has already begun
Although the number of job advertisements decreased minimally in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. However, broken down by location, more positions opened up...
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The price of snake cucumbers has soared: 1,400–1,700 HUF/kg on the wholesale market, up to 1,000–1,100 HUF/piece in stores
At the beginning of the year, the price of snake cucumbers in Hungary increased dramatically: according to wholesale market data, fresh cucumbers were priced in the range of 1,400–1,700 forints/kg,...
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Balkan carriers closed freight border crossings due to the introduction of the EES
Horsemen from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia blockaded the common freight border crossings with the European Union on Monday at noon, the relevant professional organizations announced. The...
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The investment in the Tokaj research institute has been completed
The complex investment program of the Tokaj Research Institute Viticulture and Wine Research Nonprofit Ltd. has been completed, the organization received 305 million forints in support from the Tokaj-Zemplén Region...
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Global stockpiling of concentrated beverages: $22 billion worth of goods stuck at major manufacturers
A record amount of unsold spirits has accumulated at global market leaders: Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Brown-Forman and Rémy Cointreau are collectively sitting on around $22 billion worth of inventory...
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AI agents move into e-commerce: Chinese platforms are moving both shopping and payments to chatbots
According to an article in Világgazdaság, Chinese tech giants – led by Alibaba – are turning to so-called agent-based commerce, where chatbots not only make recommendations, but can also complete...
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The Europe Congress Associations Forum will be held in Budapest between March 8-10
Budapest will host the Europe Congress Events Club Associations Forum, a professional event specialized in association events, from March 8 to 10. More than 100 international event organizers and decision-makers...
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The Agrár Széchenyi Card Structure is being expanded with a new, additionally subsidized substructure
The strengthening of agricultural enterprises is a priority national economic goal, in the financing of which KAVOSZ Zrt. plays a significant role through the Széchenyi Card Program. This solid background...
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NKFH: 362 million forint fine imposed for serving alcoholic beverages to young people
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), with the cooperation of the government agencies under its professional supervision, continuously examined compliance with consumer protection rules regarding the protection of...
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Blue Planet: Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, and einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects compared to traditional, large-scale wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers...
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Why is Amsterdam banning meat advertising? The goal is social self-reflection
The city of Amsterdam has decided that advertisements promoting meat products cannot appear in its public spaces. The regulation will come into force on May 1, 2026. The decision is...
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K&H: What do young people save for and how much savings do they have?
The young generation is characterized by a dual saving attitude: while 55 percent have some kind of reserve, the remaining 45 percent currently have no money set aside. The attitude...
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Blue Planet – Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than traditional, industrially grown wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers or...
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Aldi Süd To Eliminate Hundreds Of Jobs At Its German Headquarters
German discounter Aldi Süd is planning to eliminate hundreds of jobs at its headquarters in Mülheim, according to media reports. Aldi Süd has reportedly confirmed the news to the German...
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Nestlé is working on selling its water division
Food giant Nestlé has initiated the sale process for its water division, which includes brands such as Vittel, Perrier, and San Pellegrino. That division is estimated to be worth around...
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The European dairy crisis has worsened, immediate treatment is needed
The dairy crisis in Europe has worsened, immediate and effective EU intervention is needed – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on Monday in Brussels, arriving at the meeting of...
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Knowledge-based responses to challenges: Syngenta supports farmers with complex solutions
Farmers are working under constantly changing economic and environmental conditions. The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, while previously proven solutions are often no longer providing adequate answers....
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PALKÓ is the name of the new digital assistant at Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
The naming of the avatar project of the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute has been completed: the name PALKÓ received the most votes among the proposals received. According to the...
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Amazon to reportedly eliminate 14,000 corporate jobs
Media reports indicate Amazon will continue an effort to lay off corporate employees which began in October 2025. According to Reuters, the online giant plans to initiate workforce reductions across...
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AM: Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated
Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated. Support decisions worth more than 730 billion forints have already been made, the amount of which may exceed 1,000 billion forints in the near...
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Manufacturer recalls popular toy due to choking hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ordered a recall of the Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toy because the product does not meet mandatory safety standards for toys. According...
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CEOs’ revenue expectations at five-year low
CEOs’ revenue growth expectations have fallen to their lowest level in five years, as most companies struggle to turn their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) into tangible returns. 42% of...
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