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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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Vajda-Papír Group launches large-scale investment in Dunaföldvár
In the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó, the foundation stone of the new plant and automated warehouse in Dunaföldvár, which will be implemented in the...
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Modern ventilation could increase milk production, study finds
High-velocity ventilation systems not only improve the well-being of animals, but also demonstrably reduce heat stress and increase milk production – Hungarian researchers concluded in their study published in the...
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Green Cloud: energy storage boom is coming, but payback is not automatic in 2026
The spread of battery energy storage opens a new chapter in the Hungarian electricity system, but “hooray optimism” can be misleading – warns Green Cloud, a leading player in the...
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EP against EU medicine shortages: joint procurement, strategic support possible
The European Parliament said in a statement that the body adopted its position on Tuesday on proposals to improve access to essential medicines and strengthen the management of medicine shortages...
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Physical AI opens a new era in robotics, according to research
Physical artificial intelligence (physical AI) is opening a new era in robotics: pre-programmed, rigid machines are increasingly being replaced by adaptive, learning systems that are able to operate safely in...
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An “iron-deficient” yield enhancer was also found in the Supermint nutrition bar test
Nutrition bars were tested by the experts of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) in the product test of the Supermint program. This time, 20 products of the production...
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Compass for this year: cloud solutions, artificial intelligence, mega companies
The international market will continue to offer attractive investment destinations in 2026, but risks and uncertainties must still be taken into account. Fundamental processes are visible in several thematic areas...
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Winter frosts may reduce beet supply in the region
The Polish beetroot market remained sluggish until the end of 2025, and the recovery in demand typical of the winter months had not yet arrived in December. Despite this, the...
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–15–20 degrees Celsius night frost: fruit trees can mostly withstand it in winter, the risk increases with cooling after the weather has cooled down
According to the compilation of Agroinform, persistent cold, as low as -15-20 degrees Celsius at night, is expected in several regions, which raises the question for many garden owners: are...
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Water retention and ecological water replenishment: from now on, every idea goes into your pocket
The beginning of this year is particularly promising in terms of boosting water conservation farming. An agricultural subsidy has been launched that would pay farmers over 900 euros per hectare...
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Nicotine patches: is the post-cigarette era here?
Some countries see the use of nicotine pouches, also known as nicotine pads, as a means of reducing cigarette smoking, while others express concerns about the high nicotine content of...
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Wolt redesigns its app to focus on products instead of stores
Delivery platform Wolt has rolled out a major update to its app, shifting the focus from stores to individual products. According to the company, the redesigned interface is being introduced...
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Mars coy over Kazakhstan pet-food project
The proposed factory would involve investment of more than KZT88.8bn ($173.6m) and be designed to produce 100,000 tonnes of pet-food a year. Mars is lining up to develop a pet-food...
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Colruyt is the first to introduce meat trays made from recycled plastic
Since last fall, Colruyt has been packaging fresh meat in trays made partly from old yogurt pots and foam trays. This makes it the first retailer in Belgium to reuse...
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The IMF has marginally improved its global growth forecast for this year
The global economy is expected to grow by 3.3 percent this year, 0.2 percentage points faster than expected in October last year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast...
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MNB: customer calls reporting payment fraud must be answered within two minutes
According to the amendment to the Payment Services Act, banks’ live telephone customer service staff must receive customer reports regarding payment services 24 hours a day, every day of the...
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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...
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