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Many small businesses could miss out on the individual exemption if they don’t act on time
The threshold for individual VAT exemption increased to HUF 18 million from January 1, but entrepreneurs must declare by February 28 if they want to take advantage of the opportunity....
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Austria’s exports fell significantly in November
Last November, Austrian exports fell much more than imports due to weak foreign demand. The country’s exports and imports also fell significantly in the first 11 months of the year,...
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What is the value of a diploma in the job market now?
As the deadline for university applications approaches, Profession.hu has once again prepared its analysis of the trends affecting job seekers with higher education in the labor market. Although in certain...
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A Hungarian company can enter the international market with food raw material testing development
Novo-Lab Kft. can enter the international market with its own food raw material testing equipment, after receiving almost 794 million forints in support for the development of the device, the...
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We spend an average of HUF 105,000 per person on domestic travel
60 percent of Hungarians of economically active age have been able to travel domestically or abroad at least once in the past two years, the Aldi Travel platform announced on...
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Aldi Ireland Launches Bespoke DRS Savings Card
Aldi Ireland has announced the introduction of a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) savings card, as it expects to hit the target of 200 million bottles and cans returned this...
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PLMA Announces Winners Of International Salute To Excellence Packaging Awards 2025
PLMA has announced the winners of its first International Private Label Packaging Awards at its Packaging Conference, which took place on 30 January in The Hague. Conducted as part of...
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KSH: retail turnover in December exceeded the same period of the previous year by 0.1 percent, falling 1.2 percent from the previous month
The volume of retail trade turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year in December 2024 by 0.4 percent, adjusted for calendar effects, according to raw data, and by...
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In December, the strong consumption of the Hungarian population was realized more abroad than in the turnover of domestic stores
In December, the strong consumption of the Hungarian population was realized abroad rather than in the turnover of domestic stores, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) told MTI on Thursday,...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 5.3 percent in December 2024
The volume of industrial production in December 2024 was 5.3 percent lower than a year earlier, or 6.4 percent lower than a year earlier, adjusted for working days. Based on...
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NGM: German economic recession drags down Hungarian industry’s performance
The German economic recession is dragging down the performance of Hungarian industry, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) told MTI on Thursday, commenting on the latest data from the Central...
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Crisis of businesses or age of empires?
In 2024, only 24 thousand new partnerships were started in Hungary, which is the weakest result in the past eight years. While the entrepreneurial spirit has decreased, more than 6...
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Retail turnover in Romania increased by 8.6 percent in 2024
Romania’s retail trade turnover increased by 8.6 percent in 2024, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Thursday. Revenue from the distribution of food, beverages and tobacco products exceeded...
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The functionality of the eVAT system is further expanded
The number of users of the eVAT system is constantly increasing and the system is being expanded with more and more functions in order to provide an effective alternative to...
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Kifli.hu significantly reduces the prices of special diet products
Kifli.hu significantly reduces the prices of products required for special diets. The discount of up to 50 percent affects more than 25 gluten-free, lactose-free and reduced-sugar products, the prices of...
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Improving trend in domestic potato production: prices have fallen exceptionally in the past year
Potatoes are a well-known and popular crop, not only in agriculture, but also among hobby gardeners and in the kitchen. In Hungary, their price has increased a hundredfold in 50...
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K&H: young workers feel safe
The majority of young workers still consider their jobs to be sufficiently stable: according to the latest results of the K&H Youth Index, at the end of 2024, their proportion...
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The Milk Products Council has been educating children for 20 years
We are proud that our organization, the Milk Product Council, has been conducting nationwide educational and educational activities for primary school children and their teachers about the positive physiological effects...
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A new playhouse and trampoline park opens in Auchan
Debrecen will soon be enriched with a missing entertainment facility, which could become a favorite spot for families. A new playhouse and trampoline park will open in the Auchan area,...
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PepsiCo stands fast to long-term growth target with push behind better-for-you
Protein features in PepsiCo’s portfolio push in both snacks and beverages to embrace consumer interest in health. PepsiCo is steadfast on its long-term organic growth target despite falling short in...
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Sustainability index at a record low in Germany
The NIQ Sustainability Index 2025 fell to a record low of 91.3 points in January 2025, down from 92.9 points in October. In particular, consumers’ willingness to make sustainable large-scale...
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Head Cheese: A Traditional Yet Divisive Hungarian Delicacy
Although home pig slaughtering is becoming less common, the demand for traditional pork delicacies remains high during the colder months. This is particularly true at the Rácz Major in Vas...
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Lidl GB To Remove Design Elements Targeted At Kids From Own-Brand Products
Lidl GB has pledged to phase out all packaging designs deemed attractive to children from its ‘least healthy’ own-brand products by mid-2025. The design elements include 3D or animated shapes,...
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Colliers: investor activity expected to increase in the Hungarian commercial real estate market this year
According to market expectations, investor activity may increase in the Hungarian commercial real estate market this year, primarily due to the improvement in investor sentiment, the decrease in the European...
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Kaufland Poland in Need of Transformation
Kaufland Poland has become the problem child of Kaufland’s international business. The Wroclaw-based subsidiary of the German superstore operator plunged into the red in the past fiscal year, posting a...
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Promotion of the Year 2025 – Competition, Call for Entries & Registration
Trade Magazine is once again launching a competition for participants in the FMCG sector for the prestigious “Promotion of the Year 2025” award. Who Can Apply? Applications can be submitted...
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(HU) Működne Magyarországon a boltok elleni bojkott?
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All about EUDR – a thematic page on the supervision of deforestation-free products has been launched on the Nébih website
The EU rules on the marketing of deforestation-free products (EUDR) will enter into force at the end of 2025. However, preparations for their application need to start now. To this...
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Croatia introduces another price freeze: prices of seventy products are being restricted
The Croatian government will introduce a new price freeze on 9 February, which will now cover seventy products, including basic foodstuffs, hygiene products and beverages. The measure aims to curb...
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Fad diets are more dangerous than we think
Fad diets that promise quick weight loss may be a tempting solution for many, but the Hungarian Dietitians’ Association warns: these methods can carry serious health risks in the long...
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