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Yettel is once again among the best domestic employers
Yettel was named one of the best employers in Hungary for the third time in 2026, which is also an outstanding result on an international level. The TOP Employers Institute,...
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February will bring in an extra hundred billion again, but it is almost certain that only a fraction of the money will earn interest
The month of February will once again bring particularly high household incomes due to one-off government benefits: just the gun money and these extra pension payments can bring around 1,200...
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Ginger has become the herb of the year 2026
According to the Öko-Test report, ginger was chosen as the medicinal plant of the year 2026: the decision was made jointly by the Study Group of the History of Medicinal...
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NAK-Magosz: online petition launched to protect food safety and Hungarian farmers
An online petition has been launched to protect food safety, Hungarian land and Hungarian farmers – the leaders of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the National Federation of...
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Nébih identifies ASP virus in new wild boars
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has confirmed new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Baranya County. Laboratory tests detected the virus in samples taken from dead wild...
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No Buy 2026: the “no-buy” trend comes from Generation Z
The “no buy” and “low buy” challenges, which gained momentum on TikTok, are spreading spectacularly in early 2026: some of Generation Z consciously curb impulse purchases and tie them to...
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More than 2,900 billion forints reached farmers in the new agricultural support cycle
Hungarian agriculture proved its resilience last year: farmers have continuously stood firm despite all difficulties, and the predictable, well-planned agricultural support background has also contributed to this, announced Minister of...
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Chamber of Agriculture: Hungarian government and NAK save farmers in trouble due to Bászna Gabona Zrt.
The Hungarian government and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) will save farmers in trouble, producers who have been rendered insolvent due to the bankrupt Bászna Gabona Zrt. can expect...
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Austria to halve VAT on select food prices funded by plastics tax
A non-recyclable plastics tax is planned to fund the VAT cut to 5%, although details have yet to be ironed out. Austria plans to halve the VAT on certain food...
Read moreEl Corte Inglés to invest €650 million in the coming fiscal year
For the 2026-2027 financial year, which begins on March 1, the Spanish group El Corte Inglés is setting aside €650 million for store renovations, the development of technological and logistical...
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Protecting farmers’ interests is a guarantee of food security
Hungary pays special attention to protecting farmers’ interests and water conservation. The central theme of the 18th World Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA) was water management. More than seventy...
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KitKat secures F1 partnership
KitKat has been selected as the official chocolate bar of Formula 1 and will feature at key races during the 2026 season. To mark the global collaboration, Nestlé launched a...
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István Nagy: tax breaks for primary producers will continue to increase this year
This year, tax breaks for primary producers will continue to increase, farmers can count on us – announced István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, in a video posted on his Facebook...
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Shrinkage inflation: several products became smaller in December and January – baked goods, sweets, razor blades, and dishwashing detergent were also affected
In December 2025 and January 2026, the packaging of several pre-packaged products was reduced in domestic stores – according to consumer protection reports, changes also occurred in baked goods, cocoa...
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Research: There was no “alcohol wave” during Covid, but consumption increased among a narrow group
There was no general wave of alcohol consumption in Hungary during the Covid–19 epidemic – this is revealed by a recently presented, representative survey, which was conducted by the InfoRádió...
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The mood of Hungarian SMEs has improved dramatically
Expectations of the domestic SME sector have improved significantly by the end of the year – this is revealed by the research conducted by K&H’s SME Confidence Index in the...
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Transition to a plant-based diet could transform the labour market in agriculture
According to research by the University of Oxford, the global transition to a plant-based diet could reduce demand for agricultural labour demand by 5-28% by 2030, mainly due to the...
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Milk vs. plant-based drinks: big differences in carbon footprint and water requirements
The production of a cup (240 ml) of cow’s milk results in an average of nearly three times the greenhouse gas emissions of most plant-based alternatives – according to a...
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Forvis Mazars: the new transfer pricing regulation will enter into force on January 23
The new transfer pricing regulation modifies the documentation and data provision obligations of affiliated companies in several respects – the audit and tax advisory firm Forvis Mazars draws attention to...
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Research: Kis-Balaton filters some of the pharmaceutical residues in front of Lake Balaton
Four domestic research institutes (HUN-REN Balaton Limnological Research Institute, University of Pannonia – Ernő Soós KFK, MATE, NKE) analyzed in a one-year study the ability of the Kis-Balaton Water Protection...
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K&H: when finances become an experience at school
For more than a decade, K&H’s Vigyázz, szész, pénz! financial competition has been helping schoolchildren gain knowledge about money in a playful way that can still be used in everyday...
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Baby loans had their weakest year yet
While 2025 saw a series of records broken in the retail loan market, last year was very weak in terms of baby loans: the first eleven months brought only a...
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NKFH: Paleolithic product recalled by distributor
The distributor Paleo Centrum Kft. has recalled the paleolit crushed oregano – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) can be read in the notice published on the website...
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MATE receives more than 352 million forints in development support
The Aquaculture and Environmental Safety Institute (AKI) of the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) has received more than 352 million forints in development support, the institution told...
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Coca-Cola scraps Costa Coffee sale after bids fall short
Coke had been seeking about £2bn after paying £3.9bn for UK chain in 2018 Coca-Cola has ditched plans to sell Costa Coffee after bids from private equity suitors fell short...
Read moreMüller UK production plan puts jobs at risk
The group plans to relocate fresh milk and cream production from Skelmersdale to “alternative locations within its existing UK network” Müller has warned up to 90 roles are at risk...
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Nébih identifies ASP virus in new wild boars
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has confirmed new cases of African swine fever (ASP) in Baranya County. Laboratory tests detected the virus in samples taken from dead wild...
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Cutting-Edge Plant-Based Plastic Bag Dissolves In Seawater Leaving No Microplastics
A team of researchers has demonstrated a cutting-edge plant-based plastic bag that can dissolve in water without producing microplastics. The “plastic” bag is made with cellulose, which is the most...
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NAK: new variety trial data helps corn producers
The latest results of the post-registration variety trials of the National Grain Growers’ Association (GOSZ), the Seed Association Interprofessional Organization and Product Council (VSZT), and the National Chamber of Agriculture...
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KSH: industrial production fell by 5.4 percent in November compared to the same period of the previous year and by 2.0 percent compared to the previous month
In November 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 5.4 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working day effects is the same as the unadjusted...
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