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ZEW: Economic sentiment in Germany improved in September
Instead of the deterioration expected by analysts, the German economic sentiment index of the ZEW economic research institute improved in September, according to data published on the institute’s website on...
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The 3rd Open Markets Day will be held at 22 locations across the country
The Open Markets Day will be held again this year, for the third time, and 22 markets and market halls across the country will welcome visitors on September 19-20, the...
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Companies are waiting, calculating and delivering – new room for manoeuvre on the fleet market
A cikk a Trade magazin 2025/8-9. lapszámában olvasható. “Nowadays, it is increasingly difficult for both large companies and SMEs to plan for the long term, so they are making even...
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National business development roadshow launches in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce
The Ministry of Culture and Innovation (KIM) will launch a national entrepreneurship development roadshow between September and December, jointly with the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK), with the...
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Innovation and growth with the support of the Demján Sándor Program at Sz.Variáns Kft. in Debrecen
With the support of the Demján Sándor Program, Sz. Variáns Kft. from Debrecen has reached another milestone. Since 1994, the family-owned company has been producing premium boxes, printed products, and...
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Duplicity in Hungarian corporate AI applications – island-like solutions can cause more harm than good
Despite the fact that the market for artificial intelligence solutions continues to grow at a high rate, more and more people are sounding the alarm in the corporate sector worldwide....
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Simple Classic is being discontinued – the renewed application arrives with new features
The older version of the Simple application, Simple Classic, will be permanently phased out at the end of 2025, HVG announced. Users should switch to the new generation version in...
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Hungarian salaries keep up the pace
According to current prospects, this year’s pace may remain next year, although the change in minimum wages poses uncertainty. In addition, there is an interesting fact to be seen in...
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A third of Hungarians are still looking for ways to eat more healthily and only a quarter of them eat consciously
The representative éTREND 2025 survey by Impetus Research identifies five segments of the Hungarian population, from which only two include people who eat healthily. This article is available for reading...
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Consumer protection agency recalls peanut butter due to allergen alert
Based on the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Safety (RASFF), the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFVH) has recalled the Turkish Gourmet Celebi Erdnuss Creme...
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Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay
The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S. Red Bull broke ground on a new $1.7 billion facility in Concord, North Carolina,...
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Aldi unveils record expansion plan to meet UK’s ‘demand for discount’
Aldi has revealed plans to invest a record £1.6bn over the next two years into its expansion, opening 80 stores, as its sales continue to rise. The German discounter said...
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Coffee prices are falling, can it be cheaper here too?
The U.S.–Brazil trade war has shaken the global coffee market: in August, Brazilian exports to the United States nearly halved, while prices worldwide hit record highs. The situation affects everyone...
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MMSZ Green Club meeting at Danone: sustainable operations in practice
Once again the joint event organised by the Green, HoReCa and Event Chapters of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) focused on the practical aspects of sustainability. This article is available...
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Faster, greener, smarter – today’s minimum requirements in FMCG transport
Inflation, driver shortage, stricter regulations and sustainability expectations are all shaping the domestic transport market. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Digital, green and flexible “The...
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MNB: qualified corporate loans can now be applied for at four banks
K&H Bank is now offering new, preferential corporate loans, following those of OTP Bank, Erste Bank and MBH Bank, the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) told MTI on Monday. The central...
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There is development potential in domestic table grape production
It tolerates weather conditions somewhat better than other horticultural crops, and its consumption is also increasing. According to the overview of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit...
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Couriers protest over deteriorating working conditions
Food delivery workers are preparing to protest again in Budapest on September 18. According to the League of Couriers (FL), delivery work has become a “fight for the hungry” in...
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Experts say phytoplasma and market changes are the most urgent challenges in winemaking
The spread of phytoplasma plant disease and changes in market demands are the most urgent challenges facing winemaking in Hungary, experts said on Monday at a press conference held in...
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Mol Petrochemicals tested a circular raw material in Tiszaújváros
Circular feedstock was used at Mol Petrolkémia’s Tiszaújváros site, and the first trial production was successfully completed, the company told MTI on Monday. The trial production proves that Mol is...
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Hungarian SMEs can now apply for the purchase of occupational safety equipment in all regions
From September 15, SMEs in all regions can apply for tools to strengthen occupational safety, announced Sándor Czomba, State Secretary for Employment Policy at the Ministry of National Economy, in...
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Hungarian SMEs calculate with a deteriorating financial situation
The K&H SME confidence index, which gives an overview of the mood and economic expectations of the Hungarian SME sector, has fallen again, according to data from the second quarter...
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FECSO: industry dialogue for sustainable packaging
Held on 4 June 2025 in the Community House in Pasarét, the first Sustainable Packaging Forum launched a professional dialogue on the future of sustainable packaging and opportunities for industry...
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Phytoplasma and market changes are the most pressing challenges in winemaking, according to experts
In Hungary, too, the spread of phytoplasma plant disease and changing market demands are the most urgent challenges facing the wine industry – experts stressed at a press conference held...
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The Hungarian M&A market remains buoyant
The Hungarian M&A market remains buoyant, with the IT sector and the manufacturing industry being the most attractive investment targets in the first half of the year, according to a...
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A third of Hungarians cannot call a reliable professional in case of a home emergency
A third of Hungarians cannot turn to an established, reliable professional in the event of a technical problem at home or other unexpected repair or installation situation. While almost half...
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Race against time
Besides inflation, rising costs and labour shortage, changing consumer habits also pose a challenge to the Hungarian logistics sector. Due to the growth of online orders, the demand for express...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungary regains freedom from foot-and-mouth disease
Hungary has successfully curbed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) thanks to the government’s measures, as a result of which the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has restored Hungary’s official free status...
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Serious product shortages can be expected
Europe is facing a serious shortage of medicines in the autumn-winter season. Antibiotics for children, asthma drugs and drugs for treating mental illnesses are particularly affected, experts warn. The shelves...
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The future is already the present – employer branding in the spirit of sustainability
Employer branding is no longer just an HR tool, but a strategic factor, according to the third Employer Branding Conference, held on 3 June 2025. This article is available for...
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