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OKSZ on the extension of the margin stop decree
The government – without any professional consultation – extended the margin reduction, i.e. the margin stop decree, until the end of May, which clearly indicates the unpredictability of the regulatory...
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PwC Consumer Loyalty Survey now available for pre-order
Loyalty has become one of the most stable sources of growth, but most companies do not exploit the full potential of loyal customers. PwC Hungary is conducting extensive research on...
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KSH: in January, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 2.1 percent
In January 2026, consumer prices were 2.1 percent higher on average than a year earlier. Consumer prices rose by an average of 0.3 percent in one month, the Central Statistical...
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Oversized packaging not only deceives the customer, but also violates the principles of the circular economy
It often happens that a half-kilo meat product almost getting lost in a disproportionately large plastic tray. Although the indicated weight is correct, the visual appearance is deceptive: the product...
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Hungary also fits into the global commercial impact of Valentine’s Day
Many people associate Valentine’s Day with emotions, gifts and romantic dinners, but in practice it has now become one of the most important seasonal shopping impulses of the year. A...
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Return comes first: this is how Hungarian households renovate today
Half of Hungarian households are currently thinking about some kind of housing project: moving, renovating or modernizing. Today, a home is not only a living space, but also a series...
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January inflation data paves the way for February interest rate cut
Consumer prices in January exceeded the level of a year earlier by 2.1% in Hungary, which is 0.1 percentage point lower than our expectation and 0.3 percentage point lower than...
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Hays Hungary: Hungarian companies expect a much more cautious increase in staff numbers this year
Hungarian companies are expecting a much more cautious increase in staff numbers this year compared to previous years: while in 2025 47 percent of the companies surveyed planned expansion, by...
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SMEs expect a profitable year in 2026
Businesses are expecting financial performance to exceed inflation this year. According to the latest data from the K&H SME Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of 2025, companies are forecasting...
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European Court of Auditors: EU Commission proposals affecting the common agricultural policy may cause uncertainty
In the European Union’s 2028-2034 budget, the European Commission’s proposals concerning the financing of the common agricultural policy (CAP) may cause uncertainty and unpredictability and delay the disbursement of funds...
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Walnuts are available at incredible prices
The price of walnuts has increased significantly in Hungary, while the sector is facing increasingly serious challenges. The poor harvest, extreme weather and increasing import pressure are simultaneously worsening the...
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The Ministry of Agriculture pays special attention to supporting the horticultural sector
The Ministry of Agriculture is supporting farmers who suffered frost damage last spring with several tools and new tenders, said Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture at the...
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V4+ agricultural chambers protest European Commission plans
The Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Slovak, Latvian and Lithuanian agricultural chambers demand a decisive change of direction from the European Commission. Do not make it impossible for producers, do not risk...
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Society identifies with the krőzus tax for a reason, but reality demands a more sensible implementation
Will residents of the inner districts of Buda really be targeted by the new wealth tax? According to Blochamps’ analysis, the one-billion-forty-dollar “rich threshold” no longer represents exceptional wealth, but...
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NAK: farmer needs assessment can help the development of irrigation training
A farmer demand survey can help improve the educational offer of the Szarvas Irrigation Development Demonstration and Training Center – the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy (NAK) told MTI on...
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EU Commissioner: new regulation strengthens protection for farmers and smaller suppliers in the food chain
The European Union’s directive against unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain (UTP) is a key step in protecting farmers and smaller suppliers, EU Commissioner Marta Kos...
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The butterfly of the year in 2026 is the large firefly
Based on the public’s online vote, the butterfly of the year in 2026 was the large firefly – the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) announced to MTI on...
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How to filter out superficial marketers
It’s not enough to just act nice when your company’s money is at stake: here are 15 cutting-edge questions that will help you filter out superficial marketers in no time...
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István Nagy: precision farming makes the world more livable and better
Precision farming makes the world more livable, better and safer, said the greyhound minister on Tuesday in Kecskemét. At the professional forum dealing with precision farming and agricultural informatics, at...
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Secret zoo busted in Keszthely
The police, together with representatives of the government office and the national park, busted a secret zoo in a family house in Keszthely, where dangerous and endangered animals were kept....
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Dietary supplement recalled due to unauthorized ingredient
An unauthorized ingredient was identified in the Now Foods Candida Support dietary supplement, which is why it was recalled from the market – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority...
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Mineral waters recalled
AVE Mineral Water Producer and Distributor Ltd. and Magyarvíz Ltd. have recalled one of their mineral waters – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) informed MTI on Friday due...
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EU Commissioner: New regulation strengthens protection for farmers and smaller suppliers in the food chain
The European Union’s directive against unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain (UTP) is a key step in protecting farmers and smaller suppliers, EU Commissioner Marta Kos...
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How Coca-Cola plans to build more billion-dollar brands
The soda giant is focused on scaling regional offerings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun. Coca-Cola’s incoming CEO is looking locally for its next $1 billion brand. Henrique Braun, chief operating...
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AM: targeted national support is coming to producers in a difficult situation due to the milk market crisis
The government continues to pay special attention to preserving the stability of the domestic milk production sector and ensuring the liquidity of farmers. In addition to the December package of...
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Tesco sets out store expansion plans in 2026 including five former Amazon Fresh sites
One of the UK’s leading retailers, Tesco, outlined its store growth ambitions for 2026 as it plans to bring great quality products, at exceptional value, to even more communities across...
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Hungary is officially free from bovine brucellosis
The European Commission and the other Member States officially approved Hungary’s application for recognition of its freedom from bovine brucellosis in February 2026. This recognition is the result of the...
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Sustainable water use in agriculture with EU support
More than 31.87 million forints of EU support was used to develop a mindset for sustainable agricultural water use. Within the framework of the call for proposals RRF-4.2.1-23 – “Building...
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Brits Embrace At‑Home Celebrations While Germans Cut Back on Valentine’s Day Spending
In the United Kingdom, consumers are leaning into cosy, cost‑effective Valentine’s Day celebrations at home, while in Germany the romantic holiday is overshadowed by the carnival season, leading to noticeably...
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There is a call in the Netherlands to ban play sand due to asbestos contamination
Dutch laboratories have discovered traces of asbestos in playgrounds of kindergartens and nurseries, as well as in sand used in playhouses, and as a precaution, they are calling for a...
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