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Targeting household cash registers: Tax authorities launch nationwide series of inspections

The tax authority is launching a nationwide, targeted audit program to examine the cash registers of small and medium-sized enterprises. The focus of the audits is expected to be on...

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Sano builds new ready-to-eat feed mixing plant in Csém

The Bavarian-owned Sano-Modern Takarmányozás Kft. is building a new feed mixing plant next to its existing factory in Csém with an investment of ten billion forints, thus tripling the amount...

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Amazon tests out big box retail

Amazon plans to open its first massive brick-and-mortar store, larger than a Walmart Supercenter, in suburban Chicago late next year.  The Orland Park Village Board approved the retail giant’s plan...

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Just Egg hits Germany through Rewe launch

The plant-based egg brand is being sold in more than 200 Rewe outlets. Eat Just has started selling plant-based egg alternative Just Egg in Germany. The brand is being sold...

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Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated

Support decisions worth more than 730 billion forints have already been made, the amount of which may exceed 1,000 billion forints in the near future in the case of investment-type...

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Morrisons launches new travel platform

Morrisons has launched a new travel partnership with Expedia Group that enables customers to book hotels, flights and car services while earning loyalty card points. The new service will be...

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Sano is building a new ready-to-eat feed mixing plant in Csém

The Bavarian-owned Sano-Modern Takarmányozás Kft. is building a new feed mixing plant next to its existing factory in Csémen with an investment of ten billion forints, thus tripling the amount...

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Agrometeorology: Winter weather favorable for agriculture

From an agricultural perspective, the weather in January has been favorable so far with persistent snow and severe cold across the country, but the soil remains dry in large areas,...

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New EU tariffs could arrive in 2026 – this is how they could transform the market

According to a Reuters report published in December, from July 2026 a €3 duty could be imposed on low-value parcels arriving in Europe, potentially ending the previous duty-free treatment for...

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NMHH warns of the risks of online marketplaces

Counterfeit or poor-quality products are appearing in online marketplaces at an increasing rate, according to a recent study commissioned by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The experts examined...

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Nébih’s 10-year-old Without a Trace program announces mascot design competition

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) No Leftovers program is announcing a national Mascot Design Competition for children and adults on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the...

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Lemons and tangerines have become more expensive on the domestic market

According to AKI PÁIR data, the wholesale price of lemons on the Budapest Wholesale Market (852 forints/kilogram) increased by 23 percent in 2025 compared to a year earlier. The wholesale...

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HIPA CEO: Investments worth seven billion euros arrived in Hungary last year

Last year, new investments worth 7 billion euros arrived in Hungary, and the National Investment Agency (HIPA) agreed on 108 projects, István Joó, the organization’s CEO and government commissioner, said...

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State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture: the Ministry of Agriculture plans to publish several new tenders this year

2026 will be the year of construction in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture plans to publish several new tenders, and if necessary, it will also help producers with extraordinary measures...

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Catering industry professional organizations welcome the 5+1 government package of measures

The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ), the National Association of Tourism and Catering Employers (VIMOSZ), and the Hungarian Hospitality Industry Association (MVI) welcomed the government’s 5+1 package of measures...

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Last year’s data must be recorded on the Nébih electronic spraying log by January 31

In accordance with the regulations on the registration and data provision of plant protection treatments, farmers are still legally obliged to complete their data provision tasks by the deadline. The...

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Simpler operation, scaled performance – the role of the corporate network is becoming more valuable in the age of AI

The importance of enterprise networks is increasing worldwide with the proliferation of AI-based applications and hybrid IT environments. The The biggest challenge for companies today is not the availability of...

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Animal protection is a common cause for all of us

The NAK and the Our Common Cause is Animal Protection Foundation have concluded a cooperation agreement. The partnership aims to strengthen the culture of conscious animal husbandry, share good practices,...

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This is how European marketing decision-makers see the industry’s most important challenges this year

According to Europe’s largest CMO survey to date, customer centricity remains the number one strategic priority, but implementation is significantly lagging behind the goals. As AI spreads, the focus shift...

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Raw milk prices decreased in December

The producer price of raw milk, expressed in national currency, decreased by 6 percent in the European Union, 10 percent in New Zealand, and 19 percent in the USA in...

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Urban discount: How Lidl discounters advance into inner Berlin

Lidl is advancing into the heart of Berlin. Struggling department stores are opening unexpected entry points for the discounter. What does it take for discount retail to work in inner-city...

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Antibiotic data collection to expand from 2026, reporting now mandatory for aquaculture

In Hungary, data collection on antibiotics used for veterinary purposes is also continuously expanding in accordance with EU legislation. Nébih informs those affected that in the case of newly included...

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István Nagy: more than 2,900 billion forints reached farmers in the new agricultural support cycle

Hungarian agriculture also proved its resilience last year: farmers have continuously stood firm despite all difficulties, and the predictable, well-planned agricultural support background also contributed to this. As a result,...

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Aldi Opens First Store Built Entirely From Timber

German discounter Aldi has reopened a supermarket in Germany that has been entirely constructed from wood. The pilot project, located on Karl-Heinz-Kipp-Straße in the Alzey Industrial Estate, aims to redefine...

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Domestic sunflower seed prices fell at the beginning of the year

According to Expana data, sunflower seeds for immediate delivery were traded in Argentina at a price level of $15 higher, at $440/ton (FOB Buenos Aires) between October 17 and November...

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Farmers demand veto of MERCOSUR agreement in front of European Parliament

Farmers are not backing down, thousands have taken to the streets again against the withdrawal of EU agricultural subsidies, misguided trade policy steps and lack of legal certainty. Hungarian farmers,...

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Economic expectations improved in both Germany and the euro area in January

In January, the ZEW economic research institute’s economic sentiment index for Germany and the euro area both improved compared to the previous month. The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European...

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VOSZ Barometer: SMEs are not organized for growth, but for survival – and meanwhile the “sharp” era of generational change is approaching

Based on the VOSZ Barometer 2025 Q4 report and the presentation by Ákos Kozák (VOSZ Co-Chair, Eyensúly Intézet), there has been a persistent caution in the SME sector since 2023,...

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OTP Bank: there is no recession in the world despite the US tariff war

The macroeconomic situation is favorable, there is no recession in the world, despite the American tariff war; and the European economy is “performing honestly in this huge headwind,” said Gergely...

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DS Smith wins two WorldStar awards

DS Smith has once again proven that it is at the forefront of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. Two designs developed by DS Smith’s Hungarian designers have won international recognition...

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