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István Nagy, the government stands by the farmers at this week’s demonstration against Brussels
On behalf of the government, I would like to make it clear: we stand by the Hungarian farmers and support their demonstration in Brussels this week – said István Nagy...
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Companies on the penalty bench – the rules are changing
In criminal cases involving a company, it has already been possible to put the company itself on the bench in addition to the company manager. In practice, this has only...
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Private labels make plant-based alternatives cheaper
For the first time, plant-based products in Belgian supermarkets are significantly cheaper than their animal-based counterparts. This turning point is due to the rise of private labels. “Plant-based milk cheaper...
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In Croatia, the price of a holiday basket this year will be about ten percent higher than last year
The price of a holiday basket in Croatia will be about ten percent higher this year than last year, while the monthly income of about 300,000 pensioners does not reach...
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AM: it is possible to purchase new plots of land
In the next phase of the land sale program, more than a thousand settlements will have the opportunity to purchase state-owned plots of land with an area of less than...
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These are the most beautiful brick buildings in the world – A tomb, a museum and a liquor factory are also competing in the BRICK AWARD 26 finals
The shortlist for the 2026 BRICK AWARD has been announced. The biennial architectural competition features the world’s most beautiful and innovative brick buildings from all over the world. This year,...
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Paulaner signs supplier deal for Audi F1 team
Munich’s Paulaner Brewery, jointly-owned by Germany’s Schörghuber Group and Dutch beer giant Heineken, has signed a long-term partnership deal to be a key supplier to the future Audi Formula 1...
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EP approves simpler rules and more support for farmers
The European Parliament has adopted new rules providing more flexibility and support to farmers to make it easier to comply with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and approved the safeguard...
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NAV: Financial inspectors found fake fan products sold as replicas
Financial inspectors found thousands of products with the logos of well-known sports brands and foreign club teams at the headquarters of a company; the products were advertised as replicas by...
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Romania’s Mega Image And Profi Rom Food Announce Merger
Mega Image and Profi Rom Food, two Romanian retail banners within Ahold Delhaize, will merge into a single legal entity, effective 31 March 2026. This strategic consolidation aims to create...
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Agrometeorology: the lands lack rain
The lands lack snow and rain, because the Great Plain still has a huge water shortage in the soil, but it also lacks the cold for pests and pathogens to...
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CDs and DVDs are experiencing a renaissance at Vatera, but second-hand LEGO is the real star of this Christmas
The backbone of Vatera’s turnover this year was the collectibles categories, from which hundreds of thousands of items found their owners. In addition to antique coins, stamps, and medals, music...
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NGM and VOSZ cooperation agreement for the security of digital commerce
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) and the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) have signed a cooperation agreement that serves the development of the Hungarian digital economy. Within...
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Despite the damage caused by the drought, there will be no shortage of high-quality Hungarian fish
Although the drought caused serious damage to domestic fish farms this year, there will still be plenty of fresh, Hungarian freshwater fish on the Christmas table. According to the National...
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Importers’ pricing practices in the focus of the GVH
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) are jointly investigating how the significant strengthening of the forint experienced in recent months is reflected in Hungarian consumer...
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The secret currencies of loyalty
PwC manager Virág Kiss told in her presentation that there is a great variety of loyalty programmes available on the Hungarian market – more than in other countries of the...
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According to K&H, digital assistants are taking the customer experience to a new level
K&H’s digital assistant, Kate, already helps 150,000 users with their everyday banking, understanding 90 percent of questions and providing solutions to 80 percent of them – both proactive and reactive,...
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Apples have become significantly more expensive in Hungary
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, the foreign trade balance of table apples intended for fresh consumption in Hungary was negative in the first ten months of...
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GVH: Artificial intelligence will also transform competitive conditions
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) also participated in the inaugural meeting of the Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Council in Budapest. The GVH has been intensively investigating the impact of artificial intelligence...
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Nébih immediately suspended the operation of a game processing plant due to serious food safety problems
Inspectors from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) conducted an inspection at a game processing facility. The experts suspended the operation of the plant with immediate effect due to...
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Belgium’s Colruyt Group launches data protection initiative
Thanks to the Colruyt Group’s new data protection initiative, more than 4 million Xtra card and app users can decide for themselves how their personal data is used for promotional...
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How do plastics become soil killers? What should we pay attention to at Christmas to curb plastic dumping?
The latest research results show that plastics in the soil poison key microbes, posing a hidden ecotoxicity risk for soil microbial communities. How do these substances harm? Why is compostability...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Cattle farmers to receive new targeted support
The Ministry of Agriculture (MA) continues to treat livestock farming as a key strategic sector in this challenging year. Therefore, it has enabled almost 6,000 farmers in the cattle sector...
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AI-ready NAT creation is required
Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of work at an unprecedented pace, especially in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. However, future engineers, IT specialists, and researchers will no...
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Marketing spending is decreasing, customer base is increasing – what is the secret to the success of SMEs?
Eight out of ten Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises are actively working to expand their customer base – according to the latest research results of the K&H Trust Index 2025...
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Dishwasher or manual washing-up?
Dishwasher detergent sales were up 0.7% in January-September 2025 compared to the same period last year. The growth was driven by a 3% rise in volume, while the -2.3 percentage...
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Signature 40 – the region’s new common language: An interview with founders Márton Nagy and Ádám Vaszary on the new dimension of the Signature Platform in 2026
Signature 40 – the Hungarian list that is going to become a Central European format – in collaboration with Campaign magazine – involving five countries. This article is available for...
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Despite the drought, there will be no shortage of high-quality Hungarian fish
Although the drought has caused serious damage to domestic fish farms this year, there will still be plenty of fresh, Hungarian freshwater fish on the Christmas table. According to the...
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Ben & Jerry’s directors set to depart by end of year
Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s has announced changes to its policies, introducing a nine-year term limit for board members. As part of the changes, directors who have served on...
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Table wheat prices remain below last year’s level
According to the December forecast of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the world could harvest 838 million tons of wheat in the 2025/2026 marketing year, 5 percent more than...
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