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Tibor Navracsics: the government is spending 3.8 billion forints to curb golden yellow grape disease
The government is spending 3.8 billion forints to curb golden yellow grape disease. The aim of the series of measures is to protect untouched areas and localize the disease, the...
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This is how Hungarians spend money for Christmas
This year, most people will spend a total of 25-50 thousand forints on Christmas gifts. The vast majority do not stretch beyond what their monthly income or savings allow, and...
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Recycling packaging can save billions
Circular packaging models can significantly reduce the burden not only on the environment, but also on the economy. According to a recent study by PwC Hungary, noticeable environmental savings can...
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Stirred, not shaken
Hungary’s syrup market has undergone a spectacular restructuring in recent years. In 2024 there was a 3-4% sales decline compared to 2023, while in 2025 sales dropped about 10% from...
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Nébih inspected factories producing both gyro skewers and raw materials – the operation of one factory was immediately suspended
The inspectors of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) conducted inspections in meat plants producing gyro skewers and gyro skewers. Due to the deficiencies found during the inspections that...
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NGM: ESG approach is increasingly dominant among investors
Competitiveness and sustainability are no longer two separate paths, but parts of the same modern economic policy logic that determine the future of Hungary; The ESG (environmental, social and governance)...
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The European Consumer Centres Network has been providing meaningful assistance for 20 years
The European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net) celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The system provides assistance in around 130,000 cross-border consumer cases across Europe every year – and the Hungarian...
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Behavioral research has shown that those who are thrifty live greener lives
People who are financially frugal are more likely to behave in an environmentally conscious manner. On the other hand, those who love to shop tend to pay less attention to...
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GVH President: digitalization is transforming competition and consumer protection law
The rise of digitalization and artificial intelligence is transforming competition and consumer protection law, said Csaba Balázs Rigó, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) at the VII. At the...
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National Mountain Judges Conference held in Cserkeszőlő – focus on the mountain village system and wine administration
Cserkeszőlő hosted this year’s National Hill Judges Conference, where professional organizations reviewed the current challenges of the grape and wine sector and the operation of the administrative system. The event...
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Agroinform: Christmas fish won’t be more expensive this year either
The drought that has been going on since winter has posed a significant challenge for fish farmers, who are nevertheless closing out an average year overall. Producers are not planning...
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The government is taking action against drug-related crimes with a new regulation
The government’s new emergency decree has been published in the Hungarian Gazette, which allows for stricter action against violations related to the production, use, distribution and promotion of drugs. According...
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Profession.hu: the number of advertised customer service jobs has decreased by more than 10 percent since last year
The number of advertised customer service positions has decreased by more than 10 percent since last year, with the decline observed in positions related to telephone and personal contact, as...
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According to a survey by OTP Bank, financial awareness among young people is growing spectacularly
The financial awareness of the Hungarian population continues to grow, and this is most noticeable among the younger generation – OTP concluded based on the financial institution’s self-care index research,...
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The boom in the industrial and residential real estate market is opening a new era in Hungary’s real estate market
The domestic real estate development market is back on a growth path in 2025: after last year’s difficult year, investment turnover could double this year, and next year – with...
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French-Hungarian cooperation for the future of European agriculture
The current EU agricultural support system must be maintained and the resources allocated to farmers must be preserved, and our country also counts on France in this fight, said István...
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Digital commerce: slow and import-driven expansion
In total retail sales the share of e-commerce has grown steadily over the past decade: while in 2017 its global share had been around 10%, by 2023 it reached 20%,...
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According to Generation Alpha, we will look at jobs very differently by 2040
Generation Alphas expect radical changes in the world of work compared to their parents, according to new research – from the end of the daily commute and email to regular...
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The producer price of raw milk increased, the export price fell significantly in one year
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was 198.66 forints/kilogram in October 2025. In addition to the improvement in fat content by...
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THG strikes Myprotein tie-up with Mars
From 20 November, Snickers and Snickers White Impact Whey Protein products will hit shelves of “major UK retailers” and THG’s own online platform. THG has agreed a deal with Mars...
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With the support of the government, the administration of the grape and wine sector rests on a stable foundation
The Ministry of Agriculture continues to provide special support for the development of the grape and wine sector, the strengthening of the mountain village system and the reduction of the...
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The majority of domestic companies expect an audit by the Tax Administration within six months
The decline in European demand and the digital transition are the main concerns of Hungarian companies, according to a survey conducted by EY among nearly 200 finance and tax executives....
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Fierce debate over the location of the next climate summit, fight with fossil fuel lobbyists – diplomatic battles in the background of the COP
While the aim of climate summits is to set a common path for reducing emissions, the geopolitical competition taking place in the background and the strong presence of the fossil...
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Schwarz Digits Invests €11bn In New Data Centre
Schwarz Digits, the IT and digital division of Lidl and Kaufland parent Schwarz Group, is investing €11 billion to build a new data centre in Lübbenau, Germany. By the end...
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Agrometeorology: heavy rainfall is coming
After the dry summer, the autumn so far has brought less than average rainfall in most parts of the country, the autumn-winter recharge of the soil in the central areas...
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The European Commission presented an online consumer protection strategy
The European Commission wants to significantly expand online consumer protection in the EU, including proposing stricter rules against online manipulation and calling for better enforcement of product safety regulations, the...
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Older people are leading DRS in Hungary
Although Hungary ranks among Europe’s leaders in the use of deposit return systems (DRS), a new international study highlights a less visible divide: support for the system is significantly higher...
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Monster takes on Alani Nu with female-focused energy drink
Flrt, set to make its debut in early 2026, is sugar free and includes functional ingredients supporting skin and hair health. Monster Beverage Corporation is planning to launch a female-focused...
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Top Employers Hungary: for the first time this year, the best workplaces can be found by industry
The job evaluation and career platform wherewework.hu has published its Top Employers Hungary ranking for the fourth time this year, which is based exclusively on the opinions of former and...
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As COP30 Ends, Energy Experts Say Summit Overlooked Fastest Way to Cut Energy Waste in Buildings
More than 80 countries have just called for a fossil-fuel phase-out roadmap at COP30, yet operational AI for buildings remains absent from climate strategies. Energy experts warn it happens despite...
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