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AM: record amount of agricultural subsidies strengthen Hungarian farmers
The government’s goal is for the amount of commitments related to investment measures to reach 1,000 billion forints by March, András Tállai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture,...
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K&H: style, comfort, speed – this is how women pay today
On the occasion of Women’s Day, K&H examined the payment habits of women in March. The data shows that the financial institution’s female customers follow technological trends and choose mobile...
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Cleaner than clean
Hungary’s cleaning products market achieved minimal growth in value in 2025, while remaining stable in terms of volume. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03 However, the...
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Farmers switching to a too frugal mode can lead to crop failure
In February, Nyír-Chem Kft. organized a two-day spring waiting customer conference in Nyírség, which was attended by farmers from many parts of the country. The aim of the event, which...
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ESET: Even the arrival of an unexpected package can be an internet scam
Cybercriminals are increasingly using unexpected packages to scam people, and while the arrival of an unsolicited package may seem like a lucky coincidence at first, the background is often a...
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It used to be like this: more than a hundred thousand people joined health funds in 2025
The number of new members joining health funds increased by over 100,000 last year, bringing the total number of members to almost 1.26 million – points out Mihály Barát, financial...
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New €2.6 billion financing facility opens for SMEs in Central and Eastern Europe
UniCredit has launched the next phase of the “UniCredit for CEE” initiative, which will strengthen the long-term support of small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-enterprises in the Eastern and Central...
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National Innovation Agency: 1.6 billion forint program strengthens scientific career orientation of young people in Hungary
A project to strengthen the scientific career orientation of young people is being launched. The development will be implemented by a consortium of the National Innovation Agency and the Association...
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Useful information on filling in the new data fields of the spraying log
In accordance with the requirements of the EU regulation, the data content of the spraying log has been modified: two new data fields have been added. Several questions have arisen...
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NAK-MAGOSZ: provisional application of the Mercosur agreement unacceptable
The European Commission has betrayed farmers again, the provisional application of the Mercosur agreement is unacceptable – the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Associations...
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Dramatic contradictions in transportation: 15 thousand trucks forced back on the roads
The Tata Regional Supply Chain Platform (TRELP), initiated by Trans-Sped, in partnership with the Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Company, the Association of Hungarian Logistics Service Centers and Edutus University,...
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Minister of Agriculture: the government provides new resources for the development of small agricultural enterprises
Given the previous outstanding interest, the Ministry of Agriculture is re-announcing its tender for the development of enterprises classified as agricultural producers with a small farm size, the budget of...
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Nestlé, Planet A Foods team up for cocoa-free brand launch in Germany
Nestlé Choco Crossies incorporate Planet A Foods cocoa-free ingredient ChoViva. Nestlé is to launch a product in Germany containing cocoa-free chocolate through a tie-up with ingredient supplier Planet A Foods....
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We are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector
We are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector – said József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (AM)...
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(HU) Új technológiával mérsékli az avokádó-pazarlást a Coop Norvégia
Coop Norway has implemented a ripening technology designed to reduce avocado waste. This method aims to provide more consistent fruit quality and extend shelf life, ultimately helping to cut down...
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Nébih: Bird flu confirmed again in Bács-Kiskun County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has identified the presence of the highly pathogenic bird flu virus in a mulard duck flock in Bács-Kiskun County; the...
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Technological response to the global environment: AI as a new pillar of growth
The long-term growth potential of the global economy is fundamentally determined by technological development, especially the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The related investments could become one of the most...
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The government continues to support the development of closed gardens by rural municipalities
The call for applications with a budget of 2 billion forints, which the Ministry of Agriculture will open for rural municipalities to develop closed garden areas from July, serves to...
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By 2050, every second person could be nearsighted – spring especially intensifies hidden vision problems
The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population could be nearsighted. Modern lifestyles, prolonged close focus, and the increasing use of digital devices...
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The MNB imposed a fine of 12 million forints for unlicensed insurance activities
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has imposed a total of 12 million forints in fines on QProtection Protect Zrt. and a private individual, and has banned the company from carrying...
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István Nagy: the amount of the compensation fund has been increased
The compensation fund for damages caused by weather has been increased, instead of 28.4 billion, 46.5 billion forints are available in the compensation fund – announced István Nagy, Minister of...
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KSH: retail turnover in January exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.5 percent and the previous month by 0.5 percent
2026. In January, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.0 percent, adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of the previous year, the Central Statistical Office...
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Polish wholesale onion market: prices at a permanent low, no quick turnaround expected due to import pressure
The price of red onions in the Polish wholesale did not move from the lowest point either markets: after a price decline since the beginning of the season, there was...
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Basmati jam in India: 400,000 tons of rice stuck in ports and on the road, Middle East deals halted
About 400,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice are being wasted in Indian ports and in transit after the risk and cost of shipping to the region rose sharply due to...
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We have the Sports Marketing Ambassador of the Year for 2026
On March 4, at the Digital Forum, the Sportmarketing Diamond Awards, founded by the Sportmarketing Section of the Hungarian Marketing Association, were presented. The thematic marketing award honors the most...
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European Commission: cosmetics continue to top the list of dangerous non-food products
The EU Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products received the most notifications last year for cosmetic products and toys, and cosmetics also topped the list of Hungarian alerts, followed...
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Shape the future, in other words: build a brand!
Today one important element of conscious brand building can be the consistent communication of Hungarian origin, especially at a time when consumer decisions are both more rational and emotionally charged...
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Spring brought an increase in the price of business invoices
Erste will increase the fees for corporate bank accounts with effect from May 5, 2026, with the annual inflation rate of 4.4 percent last year published by the Central Statistical...
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Labor force: number of job seekers at historic low
According to data from the National Employment Service, the number of registered job seekers in February 2026 was 225,994, which is a decrease of more than 6,000 compared to the...
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MKIK seeks partnerships with businesses and government
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) strives for partnerships with both businesses and the government, because the country’s development can only be guided by cooperation, the organization’s president...
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