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A distributor has recalled a kitchen appliance due to the risk of releasing a carcinogenic substance
Due to the risk of a carcinogenic substance leaching, TEDi Árukereskedelmi Kft. has initiated a recall of the product called Habkanál that it distributes, the National Trade and Consumer Protection...
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Huge rush in ALDI’s sale – stores open earlier on Sundays
ALDI Hungary’s one-week clothing sale exceeded all expectations: on the first day, customers purchased nearly 290,000 products. Due to the extraordinary interest, stores will open an hour earlier on Sundays,...
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Fidelity survey: Investors defy general uncertainty
With the restructuring of global systems, investors must navigate an environment where traditional assumptions – including those related to government policy, interest rates, and market stability – are becoming increasingly...
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New CFO and Supply Chain Director joins HEINEKEN Hungária team
New professionals have joined the management of HEINEKEN Hungária Zrt. in two key areas. Both Rozália Göcsejiné Kiss and Attila Frang Géza will play a decisive role in implementing the...
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Juvencio Maeztu is the new CEO and President of IKEA and Ingka Group
Juvencio Maeztu, current Deputy CEO, has been with IKEA for 25 years in various positions. He started his career as a store manager in Spain in the early 2000s and...
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Kifli.hu customers ordered a record amount of liquid this summer
Kifli.hu customers ordered a record amount of juice, water and other drinks this summer. During the heat wave and holidays, interest in alcoholic products increases. According to the online supermarket,...
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The Hungarian Competition Authority is investigating Aldi’s market leadership claims.
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer Kereskedelmi Bt. (Aldi), a retail company with nearly 200 stores in Hungary, for using market leadership...
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SPAR regarding the Kisújszállás store closure: there is no talk of a nationwide wave of store closures
On August 24, Spar’s store in Kisújszállás will open its doors for the last time – the company confirmed, stating that following this year’s profitability review, it has decided the...
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Management changes at Mol – a new leader at MOHU, too
MOL Plc. has announced several personnel changes affecting the company’s top management and its circular economy services division. In a stock exchange statement, the company informed shareholders that József Simola...
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McDonald’s in Japan halts Pokémon card sale, food waste follows
Unopened burgers and spilled fries were left behind after McDonald’s in Japan launched a promotion over the weekend, featuring limited-edition Pokémon cards hidden in its Happy Meal menu, sparking a...
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Waberer’s is building a logistics center of almost 22 thousand square meters in Debrecen
Waberer’s is building a logistics center of almost 22 thousand square meters in Debrecen. The construction of the facility started in November last year, the hall reached the structurally ready...
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Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Who Uses AI?
The GKI conducted a survey in July on a representative sample of 1,000 people in Hungary to examine the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI). Who uses AI and for what...
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This year’s sour cherry harvest is much weaker than usual
This year, the weather was not favorable for the sour cherry harvest either, spring frost damage was significant in the plantations, and producers were only able to harvest significant quantities...
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This year, the Sziget Festival audience donated more tents to charity and left less behind
Sziget Festival participants left behind less abandoned camping equipment than ever before, and more tents, mattresses and blankets than ever before were handed in at the collection points. 120 volunteers...
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Beach snacks, bicycles and lung pumps – this is how young people survive the second week of the retirement challenge
The K&H retirement challenge continues: the contestants provided further proof that a tight budget doesn’t necessarily mean the end of fun. With creative solutions, conscious planning and a bit of...
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National strike could paralyze Ryanair flights to Spain
The strike announced by the Spanish General Workers’ Union (UGT) at the ground handling company Azul Handling, which is part of the Ryanair group, could last from August 15th until...
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First home for both two-legged and four-legged pets – young owners are the ones who choose puppies the most
In the second week of August, two international awareness days draw attention to important issues: International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the challenges faced by young people, while...
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Rossmann bids farewell to the season with a summer closing discount
Rossmann is ending the summer with a special discount: between August 11 and 17, 2025, a 10% off coupon awaits customers. The coupon can be cut out from the front...
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An icon was born with the collaboration between Lidl and Tisza Cipő
After weeks of speculation, Lidl has finally pulled the curtain back: it has created a truly exclusive sneaker for its fans in collaboration with the legendary Tisza Cipő. The first...
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Waberer’s Group’s profit increased significantly in the second quarter
Waberer’s Group’s sales revenue increased by 7.2 percent to 203 million euros in the second quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 18 million euros in the period...
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Diageo is also present on Sziget and encourages responsible drinking
One of the highlights of the summer festival season is the Sziget Festival, where awareness is increasingly emphasized in addition to musical experiences. Diageo, one of the world’s leading alcoholic...
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MOL survey: 83 percent of Hungarian drivers consider it important to use fuel from sustainable sources
For 83 percent of Hungarian drivers, it is important that the fuel used in their car comes from sustainable sources, especially for men and those over 50, Mol told MTI...
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Nestlé remains the world’s most valuable food brand, according to Brand Finance
Nestlé has been the world’s most valuable food brand for the tenth year in a row, despite its value falling 4 percent to $20 billion over the past year, according...
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Revolut: local branch and Hungarian leader on the horizon
Revolut plans to open a Hungarian branch and appoint a local manager “in the very near future,” Mariia Lukash, the fintech company’s head of growth for Central and Eastern Europe,...
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A self-made star’s favorite – This is what Dzsúdló McDonald’s menu will look like
In the latest domestic chapter of McDonald’s campaign featuring celebrity-favorite Mekis orders, Dzsúdló, aka Marci Juhász, is in the spotlight. The musician, who started out in a small village in...
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Iconic Hungarian brand entrusts Waberer’s Group: the company works with Törley
Waberer’s Group will handle all domestic transport tasks for Törley Pezsgőpincészet Kft. from August 2025. The assignment of the iconic Hungarian brand fits well with the regional growth strategy of...
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Joining quality systems helps to recognize domestic products
In addition to increasing consumer confidence, participation in quality schemes also brings market benefits. To support this, a call for proposals has been launched to help farmer groups establish EU...
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SPAR closes in Kisújszállás
SPAR in Kisújszállás will close permanently on August 24, Mayor Tamás Szűcs announced on his social media page. According to SPAR Hungary Ltd., the decision was based on economic reasons...
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Slight growth in the leasing market
The domestic leasing market showed a slight increase in the amount financed in the first half of 2025, while the number of contracts decreased. More than 90 percent of the...
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Hungary’s leading housing developer is building half a thousand luxury apartments on the Spanish Riviera
Hungary’s leading residential property developer, Cordia, is launching its next development in Spain, the multi-phased 500-unit 360° by Cordia project. The premium development offers a new quality of life on...
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