Events
Tradition and health on the holiday table – at least let’s eat fish at Christmas!
Christmas is an excellent opportunity to rediscover the tradition of fish consumption and its health-preserving role. Although the beneficial effects of fish are well known, fish consumption in Hungary remains...
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EU Council approves changes to agricultural rules to boost competitiveness
The EU’s agricultural council approved a package of measures on Thursday to simplify the common agricultural policy (CAP) in order to support farmers and boost competitiveness by cutting red tape,...
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Perceived price increase index remains high
The consumer price index fell from its very high level in 2022-23 to below 5% by the beginning of 2024. Since then it has risen temporarily above this level for...
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Large companies expect easing inflationary pressures and decreasing public burdens
According to the third quarter research data of the K&H Large Company Growth Index, large companies are feeling easing inflationary pressure, and the number of companies for which the change...
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Food industry loan portfolio increased by 3.9 percent in the third quarter of 2025
The food industry loan portfolio increased by 3.9 percent to HUF 749.2 billion by the end of the third quarter of 2025. The share of preferential loans in the sector’s...
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Large corporate operations can be both economical and sustainable
Half-halved unit energy consumption, saving enough electricity for 4,500 households – CETIN Hungary’s program, which was also awarded a sustainability award, is an example of how innovative solutions can make...
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Asda expands rapid delivery service with Uber Direct partnership
Asda is expanding its partnership with Uber Direct, making one-hour delivery available in even more British towns and cities next year. Uber Direct and Asda have been working together since...
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Thousands of farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur agreement
At least eight thousand tractors are being used by farmers from EU member states to protest against the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the European Union and the...
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Lululemon to expand into five additional markets in Central and Eastern Europe
Lululemon will expand into five new countries in Europe in 2026, using franchising. The sports brand will also launch in India. The announcement follows a turbulent week for the American...
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M&S sells food products via Coles stores in Australia
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has begun the distribution of M&S Food products in Australia, in partnership with the supermarket chain Coles, starting on 19 November. The move is...
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Self-driving cars in Hungary – domestic developers are working to make this a reality
In Hungary, testing of self-driving cars on country roads has been permitted since 2016, for now only with the assistance of a safety driver. The domestic development centers of several...
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Carlsberg Hong Kong expands no and low alcohol portfolio
Danish multinational brewer Carlsberg has announced its first portfolio extension following a deal with Hong Kong craft brewery Young Master earlier this year. Carlsberg Hong Kong has extended its no...
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Lidl Austria Expands Electric Supply Fleet
Lidl Austria has announced the expansion of its electric supply fleet, which will comprise 20 trucks by the end of the year. A new charging park at Lidl’s logistics centre...
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The government is giving special support to irrigation development
The first decisions have already been made within the framework of the irrigation development call announced in the new agricultural support cycle of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), so 57...
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There will be no shortage of high-quality Hungarian fish, according to professional organizations
Although the drought caused serious damage to domestic fish farms this year, there will still be plenty of fresh, Hungarian freshwater fish on the Christmas table. According to the overview...
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The GKI business climate index closed 2025 at a one and a half year high
According to a survey by GKI Economic Research Ltd. – conducted with the support of the EU – the business sector and consumer outlook improved significantly in December compared to...
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New results of the winter seasonal food chain inspection have arrived
Live fish traders, mulled wine sellers, primary producers, game and fish processors, as well as large-scale and craft beers have also been inspected by food chain safety inspectors in recent...
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This is how humans and AI work together – the artificial intelligence revolution in the workplace
According to GKI research, nearly 80 percent of the Hungarian population is not yet actively using the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, while employers are increasingly recognizing the benefits of...
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Profession.hu: Less than half of employees received bonuses last year
Employees are particularly active in the job market, their decisions are still mostly determined by the level of salaries and benefits, so the wage pressure on companies is increased. Currently,...
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Business Days elective course: a weekend programme establishing a new tradition
For the first time this year, the programme of the Business Days conference continued over the weekend after the professional presentations: conference participants could enjoy an optional culinary and social...
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Henkel: 3,000 accident-free days
Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ multi-technology adhesive factory in Kornyei has provided further evidence of its outstanding safety culture: 3,000 days have passed without a lost-time accident. This result is not only...
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The Ministry of Transport invites transport organizations to the negotiating table
As a result of the expressway network developments of the past 15 years, a 2×2 lane road network of more than 2,400 kilometers will have been built by the end...
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The value of agricultural output is expected to increase by around 6 percent in 2025
According to the results of the MSZR’s first forecast, the value of the total output of agriculture in 2025 at current basic prices exceeded the 2024 level by 6.2 percent....
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The Bicycle-Friendly Settlement and Bicycle-Friendly Workplace Awards were presented
The Bicycle-Friendly Settlement and Bicycle-Friendly Workplace awards were presented on Wednesday in Budapest; the titles were awarded to ten settlements and ten companies and public institutions. Kornél Kovács, Head of...
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MKIK: SMEs can also turn to conciliation bodies from January
From January, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises can also turn to the conciliation body as end users – the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) drew attention in a...
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Ministry of Agriculture: further help for the dairy sector, educational institutions can join the school milk program even during the school year
The Ministry of Agriculture intends to provide further help to dairy sector players in response to the milk market processes. In this way, it expands the sector’s sales opportunities by...
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Patterned glass mug recalled due to heavy metal leaching
Based on a notification received through the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Safety (RASFF), lead and cadmium were measured in a glass mug originating from China....
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Opportunity to purchase new land
In the next phase of the land sales program, it will be possible to purchase state-owned land plots of less than 10 hectares in more than a thousand settlements. Purchase...
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The payment of bee animal welfare subsidies has begun
The Hungarian State Treasury has started paying the bee animal welfare subsidy, so almost 2,500 farmers will receive a HUF 1.5 billion subsidy in the next few days, announced Minister...
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István Nagy, the government stands by the farmers at this week’s demonstration against Brussels
On behalf of the government, I would like to make it clear: we stand by the Hungarian farmers and support their demonstration in Brussels this week – said István Nagy...
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