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KSH: the foreign trade surplus in goods was 713 million euros in October; the volume of exports was 3.1 percent lower, and that of imports was 1.1 percent higher than in the same period of the previous year

In October, the surplus in foreign trade was 713 million euros, the balance deteriorated by 178 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports was 3.1 percent...

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Manufacturing recovery: November’s BMI rose to 53.4 points

The Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT) reported a marked expansion in the manufacturing industry: the seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.4...

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Christmas tree prices will increase by 10-15 percent this year

According to a survey conducted by Agroinform.hu among market traders, pine prices may be 10-15 percent higher than last year’s level on average: spruce is offered at around 5,000 forints...

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European meat imports: external dependence is becoming stronger – Hungary remains a stable exporter

According to recent data from AKI and FAO, global poultry meat production is expected to reach 154.4 million tonnes (+3%) in 2025. The world market continues to be based on...

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Festive menu planning made easy with Nébih’s No Leftovers portion calculator

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih)’s Maradék felül program, with the professional support of the Hungarian Dietitians’ National Association (MDOSZ), is helping with Christmas menu planning this year with...

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Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor 2025

The eighth edition of the Ipsos Cost of Living Monitor is a 30-country survey which tracks how people around the world feel about their finances during the “Uneasy Decade”. Five...

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A new surprise every day with the Rossmann Advent calendar

Rossmann is bringing one of the most popular digital games of the holiday season this year: the Advent Calendar is available on the Rossmann mobile app between December 1 and...

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This year, Eisberg supported the mission of the Breast Cancer Awareness Association with half a million forints.

In October, brands around the world turn pink to draw attention to the life-saving importance of early detection of breast cancer. Eisberg took an active role in the campaign this...

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Márton Nagy: fiscal policy will play a greater role in economic recovery

Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy spoke at his annual hearing on Monday in the Budget Committee of the Parliament: the war environment and the weakness of the German economy...

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Seed Alliance: Organic farming on a growth trajectory

The areas included in domestic organic farming have continued to grow, now stably exceeding 300 thousand hectares. By the end of the decade, the share of organic areas could double,...

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Bottle returns or not: Hungary is a laggard in plastic recycling

While public debate in Hungary has for months been dominated by the teething problems of the new bottle return system, EU statistics paint a sobering picture: Hungary ranks last in...

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Supermint grilled cheese test: some quality and labeling errors – official measures have been initiated

The latest Supermint product test by the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) examined 33 Hungarian-made grilled cheeses, including 9 small-scale producer products for the first time. Of the 24...

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Danish example in Hungary: sustainable food requires a common strategy

NÉGYOSZ’s policy conference “The Place of the Plant Category in the Food Economy” concluded successfully on November 26th at the Europa Pont. The aim of the all-day professional dialogue was...

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Record incomes and improved sense of security among middle-aged people, according to K&H survey

The average net household income of 30-59 year-olds rose to a record high of HUF 625,000 in the third quarter, the highest value so far in the K&H Secure Future...

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Onions have become much more expensive

According to data from AKI PÁIR, the producer price of brown-skinned onions (harvested this year) at the Budapest Wholesale Market was HUF 276/kg, exceeding the average price in the same...

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Ryanair is ending its subscription service

Eight months after its launch, the airline is ending its Ryanair Prime subscription program, 24.hu reports, citing Bloomberg. The service offered discounted ticket prices, travel insurance and free pre-booked seats...

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National gyro inspection: 350 buffets and restaurants inspected, 85 procedures, 25 units closed, 1,300 kg of food withdrawn from circulation

The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) conducted a nationwide raid on buffets and restaurants selling gyros. The inspection series, which lasted several weeks, affected 350 catering establishments, of...

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AI agents are coming to the checkout – a new era in online commerce

Artificial intelligence has added a new player to digital commerce: so-called AI-based purchasing agents have appeared, which research, recommend and even place orders on behalf of users. According to a...

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NIQ – a new office with a variety of views

A family atmosphere and a “housewarming” vibe welcomed POPAI members to NIQ’s (NielsenIQ) new office on Deák Square. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Customer relations...

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Most Hungarian companies don’t see a return on AI developments yet

Although the market for AI solutions continues to grow dynamically and 72% of companies use at least one AI solution in their daily operations, 95% of Hungarian companies are currently...

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Made by Indira encourages ethical consumption

The volume that has just been published in Hungary, which deals with the serious social dilemmas of the global fashion industry – Made by Indira – carries an important message...

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The basics of heart-friendly eating – with a focus on blood pressure

Nearly half of Hungarian adults live with high blood pressure – many of them with they don’t even know about it. Hypertension is the number one risk factor for stroke...

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Blue Planet – Botanical gardens are becoming more valuable in urban environments due to climate change

Botanical gardens and natural environments are increasingly needed in cities because green spaces are becoming more valuable in urban environments due to climate change, said botanist, plant breeder, and plant...

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Bol lets AI chatbot pick your Christmas gifts

Will a bot soon be choosing your end-of-year gifts? This week, Bol is introducing Gift Assistant, a new AI feature in the app that guides customers to the right gift...

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Bel to invest in The Laughing Cow production in Spain

The expansion will boost annual output by 15%, lifting capacity to nearly 7,000 tonnes of The Laughing Cow.   Bel Group is expanding the production of cheese brand The Laughing...

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K&H: K&H’s retirement challenge wins another award

K&H’s pension challenge won a silver award in the Influencer PR Campaigns category at the Kreatív Prizma competition, after bringing the topics of self-care, savings and pension insurance closer to...

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Az ünnepek alatti kibercsalások elleni kampányt indított az MNB

The reduction of cyber fraud risks during the holidays is supported by the Hungarian National Bank’s (MNB) Financial Navigator’s “Christmas without cyber criminals” public awareness campaign, the central bank told...

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Tesco Slovakia leans on non food and UK-style value pricing

Tesco is reassigning sales areas inside its large hypermarkets to strengthen big box relevance. Seasonal non food plays a central role in driving traffic and impulse buying. The retailer is...

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Public bird count starts again with the involvement of the public

For the third time, the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) is inviting interested parties to count the birds at their feeders. The campaign will run from December 6...

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Budapest’s historic restaurant reopens

After a long time, one of the most iconic restaurants in downtown Budapest has reopened its doors. For over 120 years, the Apostolok Restaurant has been a defining figure in...

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