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NGM-VOSZ cooperation agreement for digital commerce security
The Ministry for National Economy (NGM) and the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote the development of the Hungarian digital economy. This...
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Trenkwalder: wages of manual workers increased by an average of about 6 percent in January
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor increased by an average of 5.9 percent in January this year compared to December last year, Trenkwalder...
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Art is no longer just a pleasure, it is also a business
Art is Business welcomes interested parties with a forward-looking art&finance training in the spring of 2026: it explores the topic of art-backed financial transactions and their insurance with a recognized...
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Public Procurement Authority: Silver level qualified bidder status can now be obtained in the civil engineering category
The Public Procurement Authority started the renewal of the bidder qualification system last year, which aims to make participation in public procurement procedures simpler, more efficient and faster for domestic...
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New era: a milestone in the fight against smoking
The modern, tobacco-free nicotine pouch is an improved version of the traditional Swedish snus. One year after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first authorized a line of nicotine...
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Young people want an apartment like this
Young people planning to buy real estate are thinking about a home with an average floor area of 79 square meters, with an average value of 43 million forints nationwide....
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The future doesn’t wait: Bosch and Richter are looking for a new generation of innovators
Two of Hungary’s leading innovative large companies are looking for future-shaping ideas from talented young people: this year they are announcing the BoschxRichter Industrial Innovation Award for Hungarian university and...
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Hungarians are taking on more and more debt
The average contract amount per contract for home loans increased by nearly 23 percent and for personal loans by more than 18 percent in 2025 – points out Péter Gergely,...
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We will protect the safety of Hungarian food by all means.
Hungary is doing everything it can to ensure that only agricultural products that fully comply with EU regulations and strict traceability rules can enter the European Union market, emphasized István...
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Wired connections in Eastern Europe in 2025: Hungary tops the nPerf rankings
nPerf, an independent expert in telecommunications performance, has published its analysis of wired internet connections in Eastern European countries for 2025. The results highlight the race towards optical networks and...
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Tesco Sees Revival In Demand For Plant-Based Food Items
Plant-based food products are rising in popularity in the UK for the first time in years as shoppers focus on ingredients rather than ready-made options, according to Tesco. Increased focus...
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Ready meals for those on weight-loss drugs shouldn’t be treated as niche trend, says GlobalData
UK grocers’ rapid rollout of GLP-1 ready meal formats (products for those taking weight-loss drugs) in January has all the hallmarks of a trend-chasing moment. However, the real opportunity lies...
Read morePepsi® Prebiotic Cola now available nationwide in store and online
Following its sold-out limited release last year, Pepsi Prebiotic Cola is now available nationwide – delivering the great “Unbelievably Pepsi” taste with no artificial sweeteners, just 30 calories, only 5g...
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The Hungarian Food Book is 50 years old
The Hungarian Food Code (Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus) is one of the most important pillars of food safety and quality food production in Hungary, the foundations of which were laid in...
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ZEW: Economic expectations worsened in Germany and the euro area in February
Economic expectations deteriorated in Germany and the eurozone in February, according to a report by the ZEW economic research institute on Tuesday. The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic...
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NKFH: inspections focus on discount prices and customer deception
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management will continue to inspect traditional retail units nationwide in 2026. The aim of the...
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0.5 percent of Hungarian GDP is related to Nestlé’s domestic operations
Nestlé is present on the Hungarian market with three factories, 42 brands and more than 1,000 products, but the company’s impact on the economy is much greater than what would...
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Ham seasons: the bad, the better and the good (?)
Two years ago the Easter season was still affected by rising prices, resulting in a significant decline on the ham market. Last year the mood was different, with this season...
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Wolt’s financing program offered 1 million euros in loans domestically in six months
Since its launch in August last year, Wolt’s merchant partners have received a total of 1 million euros in loans from the company’s financing program – the company operating the...
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PwC Global CEO Survey: CEO confidence at a five-year low
One of the strongest indicators in this year’s PwC Global CEO Survey is that the revenue expectations of CEOs have dropped to a five-year low: only 30% of respondents say...
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Dubai Mochi rice cake recalled
Dubai Mochi rice cake labeled gluten-free has been withdrawn from circulation due to gluten content – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) drew attention to this in a...
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Rapeseed prices fell worldwide and domestically
According to Expana, the spot export price of canola in Australia fell by $22 to $526/tonne between November 14, 2025 and January 16, 2026. In Ukraine, the spot market price...
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Cybersecurity, digital payment – new episodes added to the K&H Vigyázz, KáPé! vlog
New chapters have been added to the K&H Vigyázz, széll, pénz! vlog for students, starring KáPé, the animated vlogger who makes the world of modernity, including digital banking and conscious...
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Vision Express launches eyeglass subscription in Hungary
Vision Express is introducing a glasses subscription scheme in Hungary, which offers a monthly fee, predictable cost solution instead of the classic, one-time larger purchase of glasses, and pushes the...
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Stagflation and structural erosion in transportation: the profit recession of the Hungarian SME transportation sector has been going on for nine quarters
NiT Hungary draws attention to the latest sector analysis, the DigiLog Consulting KFX report, that the domestic road freight transport sector, which provides a significant share of GDP, has reached...
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ENAR data reconciliation for cattle, sheep and goat, pig and poultry farmers is underway until the end of March
According to the relevant regulation*, livestock farmers have the opportunity to reconcile ENAR data until March 31 this year. What is new is that in addition to cattle, sheep and...
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EFO changes 2026: the 120-day ceiling could cause serious headaches for casual workers
Since March, the number of casual work opportunities has increased dramatically in many sectors, and employers often choose simplified employment (EFO) to fill them. However, few people expect that from...
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It isn’t about Rossmann this time
This year Rossmann’s image campaign is based on a simple, relatable truth: it shows how the drugstore chain can be present and add value to its customers’ lives in everyday...
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When can the boss call outside of working hours?
Communication outside of working hours is one of the most sensitive issues between the company and the employee everywhere. Corporate cultures differ, and although there are clear regulations for this,...
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AM: Ministry of Agriculture pays special attention to supporting the horticultural sector
The Ministry of Agriculture is supporting farmers who suffered frost damage last spring with several tools and new tenders, the State Secretary responsible for agriculture said in a statement from...
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