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More than 5,000 students and teachers testified: the school mobile phone ban introduced a year ago had unexpected effects
The mobile phone ban introduced in September 2024 was feared by many: many students were disappointed and feared that they would not be able to reach their parents if necessary....
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How to prepare Christmas dinner on the kitchen stove?
In European households, the hob is a basic appliance in the kitchen, used regularly by 64 percent of users. However, even these can encounter difficulties. Research shows that for a...
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Hungarian expert named Data-Driven Marketing Leader of the Year in Europe
The CEO of Hungarian-owned MarketingLens Ltd. has won this year’s award in the Data-Driven Marketing CEO of the Year 2025 category from EU Business News, a magazine covering European business...
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The number of fire damage cases doubles during the holiday season – UNIQA urges increased caution
During the holiday season, twice as much fire damage occurs in homes as in an average month, according to data available at UNIQA. In December last year and January this...
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Hungarian companies are optimistic about their economic situation, but cautious about their staffing plans
Although the majority of companies expect stability or improvement in their own economic situation next year, their plans for their employee numbers are more cautious. The labor market situation this...
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Italian Food Firm Barilla Unveils Global Innovation Centre
Italian food multinational Barilla Group has opened its new Barilla Innovation & Technology Experience (BITE) centre in Parma, Italy, marking its largest investment in food innovation to date. The 14,000-square-metre...
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Time Out Market Budapest hosted 250 needy children for lunch
With the holiday season approaching, Time Out Market Budapest drew attention to the power of community and the importance of charity in a special way this year: in collaboration with...
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Albertsons launches agentic AI shopping assistant
The tool can generate meal plans, reorder frequent purchases and find recipes based on what customers have in their homes, among other features. Albertsons Companies launched an agentic AI shopping...
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Green public procurement workshop to spread good practices in green public procurement
The Public Procurement Authority, in cooperation with the National Association of Public Procurement Consultants, launched a new, practice-oriented workshop series on 9 December, which helps law enforcement agencies apply environmental...
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A new format for Slovakia: Biedronka blends food retail with drugstore assortment
Biedronka introduces a hybrid format to Slovakia that combines discount food retail with a sizeable health & beauty assortment. The concept targets rural gaps in drugstore supply while addressing Slovak...
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Nébih has suspended the operation of a confectionery factory in Vas County
Due to deficiencies posing a serious food safety risk, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has suspended a confectionery manufacturing plant in Vas County with immediate effect – Nébih...
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Amazon reduces seller fees in Europe
Amazon has announced a reduction in seller fees across a range of popular categories. Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) fees will also decrease in many European countries. The lower fees will...
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Netrisk.hu has launched a comparison of banking products
The online insurance broker Netrisk.hu is entering the banking products market. Personal loans and Otthon Start schemes can now be compared on the site, and the mortgage and bank account...
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Hungarian Product is 20 years old – a reliable compass in the domestic FMCG sector
In 2025 the awareness and role of Hungarian Product trademarks in consumer decisions continued to strengthen, according to the latest representative national survey by Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft.: 90.6% of...
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KPMG CEO Outlook 2025: replanned trust
CEOs are more cautious about the future of the global economy, but they are optimistic about the prospects for their own companies, according to KPMG’s latest survey. The study involved...
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Sunday lockdowns may return in Europe
The question has become more and more important in Europe: should stores be open on Sundays? Now Carrefour has found a way in Belgium and will open dozens of its...
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Qvik mobile payment: first available nationwide at Praktiker
Free, in seconds: Praktiker is introducing qvik mobile payment in its national network. Customers can now choose from even more options if they want to make purchases quickly, conveniently, and...
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The first phase of Nébih’s national winter food chain inspection has been completed
This year, increased official inspections of popular winter holiday foods and the facilities that produce them are taking place across the country. Nébih and regional food chain supervision authorities are...
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Time is running out…
“This race is happening now! Tomorrow will be tomorrow. This race can only be won today…” said the organiser of an international 800km ultra running race to Gábor Rakonczay, who...
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Demand for plant-based protein is the engine of the European nut market
In 2024 the European Union maintained its leading position on the global nut market, importing around EUR 6bn worth of nuts. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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The awards for the Excellent Hungarian Honey of the Year competition were presented
The results of the varietal honey competition and this year’s best Hungarian honey were announced on Saturday at the 16th Gyula Honey and Gingerbread Festival. In 2025, the excellent Hungarian...
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K&H: change of attitude in large companies: more experience, slightly less training
The majority of large domestic companies continue to consider the development and motivation of their employees important, but there is a noticeable trend change in the provision of training, fringe...
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Record traffic expected at MPL parcel machines, Christmas orders should be placed by December 12
According to the forecast of Magyar Posta, the highest parcel traffic is expected in the weeks leading up to Christmas, with the peak this week, therefore the company draws attention...
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Those who matter will be there at SIRHA Budapest!
Next spring Central Europe’s largest food industry and HoReCa trade fair, SIRHA Budapest will open its doors again. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 From 3...
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Wineries reloaded: the second generation is coming
Our magazine interviewed Pálma Koch, the president of Junibor – Young Winemakers’ Association. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. How does the professional attitude and vision...
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Munkácsy’s Ecce Homo painting is being built from LEGO bricks in Debrecen
One of the paintings from Mihály Munkács’ Christ trilogy, the work titled Ecce Homo, will be built from LEGO bricks in Debrecen – the press service of the Déri Museum...
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A green future at FoodTechShow
In mid-October companies, developers and decision-makers shaping the future of the Hungarian food industry gathered in the Terminal 1 Airport Event Centre, where the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) held...
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Chocolate Santas with Larvae in Schools – Investigation Launched in Several Towns
In Hajdúböszörmény, and then in Tápiószentmárton and Hajdúdorog, children were given chocolate figures contaminated with larvae – it was discovered after several parents complained. The desserts were distributed in kindergartens...
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Marodi Superfoodie Tagliatelle pastas
Marodi Superfoodie pastas take everyday cooking to the next level. They are characterised by natural colours, sophisticated flavours and high nutritional value. Contact: Manufacturer: Marodi d.o.o http://www.marodi.com Distributor: Import-Trade Hungary...
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MNB: artificial intelligence could be the new engine of the financial system
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be the new engine of the financial system – emphasized Norbert Izer, the central bank’s executive director responsible for financial markets and digitalization, in the Magyar...
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