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NGM: domestic economic processes are developing favorably, industrial performance is held back by weak external demand
Domestic economic processes are developing favorably, the performance of industry is being held back by weak external demand – this is how the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) commented on...
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Whiskeys and rums may become more expensive following EU response measures
Donald Trump’s latest trade policy move is once again making waves in the global market: as part of the “Liberation Day” program announced on April 2, the United States has...
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Consumer protection consultation begins
The government is counting on the opinion of the Hungarian people on another issue, the consumer protection consultation is starting – announced Zsolt Nyitrai, the Prime Minister’s chief advisor, in...
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The government establishes an Animal Health Operational Unit
The Hungarian government is working with all its might, providing all financial and human resources, to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease and prevent the spread of this terrible virus – the Minister...
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More than 250,000 Hungarian farmers stand in favor of preserving area-based subsidies
The NAK and MAGOSZ representatives personally took the petition to Brussels to preserve agricultural subsidies. The more than 250,000 Hungarian signatures also clearly indicate that the planned transformation of the...
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Green energy vs. green heritage: olive groves would be sacrificed in Spain for a renewable project
In the southern Spanish region of Jaén, the world’s center of olive oil production, renewable energy could play a major role – but at a high cost, according to local...
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Privát and Privát Max stores join CBA
A significant milestone in the history of CBA: Kerekes Kft. and its stores further strengthen our network and thus the competitiveness of Hungarian grocery retail. This article is available for...
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Heineken adds alcohol-free cider to the Inch’s range
Heineken is rolling out two new variants in its Inch’s cider product line, including the UK’s first completely alcohol-free cider, Inch’s 0.0. It took two years to develop Inch’s non-alcoholic...
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ATM usage is changing: you must be able to withdraw at least HUF 150,000 from every ATM
A bill was recently submitted, according to which every settlement must have an ATM. At the same time, the draft law also changes the maximum amount that can be withdrawn...
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Egg tax in America: another wave of price increases may come to the food market
Donald Trump’s new tariff measures could also hit one of the most sensitive areas of the US agricultural sector: egg imports. The move comes at a particularly sensitive time, as...
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Middle-aged Hungarians expect double-digit inflation
Middle-aged people still perceive a much higher price increase than the official figures show, according to the K&H Sure Future survey, which examined in the first quarter how much price...
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This year, domestic companies providing the best service were awarded again
This year, domestic businesses were once again challenged in the field of customer service within the framework of the “Excellent Service” program, which was held for the 16th time. The...
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Twenty-somethings for sustainability – they made history in the Hungarian startup sphere
Kristóf Hegedűs and Levente Farkas, the founders of Beeco, have successfully closed their first crowdfunding campaign on Brancs. This made history among Hungarian Kickstarter campaigns, as Beeco was successful as...
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The government office ordered a census of poultry in Csongrád-Csanád county
The government office has ordered a census of the entire poultry population in Csongrád-Csanád County, with the deadline for reporting being April 30, according to a statement sent to MTI...
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Czech Agriculture Minister: Trucks from Slovakia to be checked more strictly from Friday
Czech authorities will check trucks and lorries weighing more than 3.5 tonnes from Slovakia to the Czech Republic more strictly from Friday in order to reduce the spread of foot-and-mouth...
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Hefty raw material price hike for chocolates
Domestic chocolate tablet and bar producers continue to keep a watchful eye on world cocoa bean trends. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/4. The price hike...
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They wouldn’t dream of using ATMs for anything
ATMs are part of our everyday lives: we can quickly get cash, check our balance, or even pay bills through them – in the case of K&H, even contactless. However,...
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Decathlon Hungary recalled several protein bars
Decathlon Hungary has initiated a recall of four different Protein Bar products because the products contain an undeclared allergen, gluten – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced...
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GVH: supporting the SME sector is a good direction in the new artificial intelligence strategy
The renewal of the artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is in line with the proposals of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on several points, and supporting the SME sector is a...
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Serbia sets up disinfection points at Serbian-Hungarian border to prevent foot-and-mouth disease
In order to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, Serbia has set up disinfection points for trucks and passenger vehicles at the Röszke-Horgos border crossing, the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture...
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Lavazza Plans US Expansion Amid Brazil Coffee Tariff Concerns
Italian coffee maker Lavazza plans to press ahead with expansion in the US market, adding it would assess the potential impact of tariffs on its Brazilian beans before making a decision...
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Vegan Pet Food Market To Nearly Double In Value By 2034
Consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of plant-based diets for animal companions The growing vegan companion animal food market could nearly double its value over the next decade. The...
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The weekend’s cooling could cause significant crop losses in orchards
The cold air coming in behind the strong cold front over the weekend poses a serious challenge for Hungarian orchards: according to forecasts, the minimum temperature could reach minus 7...
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István Nagy: the government is establishing an animal health operational team
The government is establishing an animal health operational team that will coordinate the work of the authorities, defense and security organizations involved in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease, the Minister...
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Lidl trials Click, Reserve & Collect on middle aisle deals for loyalty members
Lidl is piloting a ‘Click, Reserve and Collect’ system, allowing its loyalty scheme users to have first dibs on its middle aisle goods. Shoppers using the Lidl Plus app will...
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You can apply for non-refundable support to protect domestic innovations
The National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDI Office) has announced its tender again this year, which provides non-refundable support of up to 7.5 million forints to domestic enterprises, research...
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The number of tourists and guest nights in Romania also decreased in February
The number of tourists and guest nights in Romania decreased in February compared to a year earlier, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Friday....
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The government office ordered a census of poultry in Csongrád-Csanád County
The government office ordered a census of the entire poultry population in Csongrád-Csanád County, with the deadline for reporting being April 30 – according to a statement sent to MTI...
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Italian Prime Minister Says Trade War Must Be Avoided
The tariff war between the United States and the European Union is not in the interest of either party, and an agreement must be reached to avoid a trade war,...
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Eurozone service industry performance growth accelerated in March
The growth rate of the eurozone’s services sector performance accelerated in March, according to a joint survey by S&P Global Market Intelligence and Hamburg Commercial Bank AG, released on Thursday....
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