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We are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector
We are committed to supporting the grape and wine sector – said József Viski, the State Secretary responsible for agricultural and rural development support at the Ministry of Agriculture (AM)...
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Equality on the price tag: feminine hygiene products are 27% cheaper on foodora on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Timed for International Women’s Day, foodora is reducing the price of 25 feminine hygiene products by 27% in foodora Market stores. The national initiative aims to draw attention to the...
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(HU) Új technológiával mérsékli az avokádó-pazarlást a Coop Norvégia
Coop Norway has implemented a ripening technology designed to reduce avocado waste. This method aims to provide more consistent fruit quality and extend shelf life, ultimately helping to cut down...
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Nébih: Bird flu confirmed again in Bács-Kiskun County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has identified the presence of the highly pathogenic bird flu virus in a mulard duck flock in Bács-Kiskun County; the...
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Technological response to the global environment: AI as a new pillar of growth
The long-term growth potential of the global economy is fundamentally determined by technological development, especially the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The related investments could become one of the most...
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The government continues to support the development of closed gardens by rural municipalities
The call for applications with a budget of 2 billion forints, which the Ministry of Agriculture will open for rural municipalities to develop closed garden areas from July, serves to...
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Breakfast goes pouch, premium and protein at Lidl Poland
Lidl Poland introduces a new breakfast shelf concept centered on portable formats. Branded pouches and private label snack bars target on-the-go consumption, while premium private label cereal tubes add a...
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By 2050, every second person could be nearsighted – spring especially intensifies hidden vision problems
The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2050, nearly half of the world’s population could be nearsighted. Modern lifestyles, prolonged close focus, and the increasing use of digital devices...
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The MNB imposed a fine of 12 million forints for unlicensed insurance activities
The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has imposed a total of 12 million forints in fines on QProtection Protect Zrt. and a private individual, and has banned the company from carrying...
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István Nagy: the amount of the compensation fund has been increased
The compensation fund for damages caused by weather has been increased, instead of 28.4 billion, 46.5 billion forints are available in the compensation fund – announced István Nagy, Minister of...
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KSH: retail turnover in January exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.5 percent and the previous month by 0.5 percent
2026. In January, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.0 percent, adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period of the previous year, the Central Statistical Office...
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A magyar csapat március 15-én lép színpadra a Bocuse d’Or Európai Válogatóján
The Bocuse d’Or European Selection will be held in Marseille on March 15–16, where the continent’s most ambitious chefs will compete. The Hungarian team brings together familiar faces, many years...
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REGIO Játék: 25.4 billion forints in sales and international opening
REGIO GAMES achieved net sales of HUF 25.4 billion in 2025, while launching its online store in several European markets. One third of the turnover was realized in the approximately...
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Brilliant health tips for Women’s Day
Winter often leaves its mark on us unnoticed: dull skin, brittle nails, dull hair. Due to heated spaces and cold air, our bodies lose their usual “glow”, but as spring...
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Polish wholesale onion market: prices at a permanent low, no quick turnaround expected due to import pressure
The price of red onions in the Polish wholesale did not move from the lowest point either markets: after a price decline since the beginning of the season, there was...
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Basmati jam in India: 400,000 tons of rice stuck in ports and on the road, Middle East deals halted
About 400,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice are being wasted in Indian ports and in transit after the risk and cost of shipping to the region rose sharply due to...
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Waberer’s Group: the first railway trains carrying finished cars from BMW’s Debrecen factory have departed
The first rail trains carrying finished cars have departed from BMW’s Debrecen factory, which is being handled by Waberer’s rail logistics subsidiary PSP Rail – the Waberer’s group told MTI...
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We have the Sports Marketing Ambassador of the Year for 2026
On March 4, at the Digital Forum, the Sportmarketing Diamond Awards, founded by the Sportmarketing Section of the Hungarian Marketing Association, were presented. The thematic marketing award honors the most...
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European Commission: cosmetics continue to top the list of dangerous non-food products
The EU Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products received the most notifications last year for cosmetic products and toys, and cosmetics also topped the list of Hungarian alerts, followed...
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Another international recognition: Liget Budapest received the award for the best creative and sustainable tourist district
At one of the world’s most prestigious tourism awards, the Creative Tourism Awards, the Liget Budapest Project won the “Best Creative and Sustainable Tourism District” award out of 223 applicants...
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Shape the future, in other words: build a brand!
Today one important element of conscious brand building can be the consistent communication of Hungarian origin, especially at a time when consumer decisions are both more rational and emotionally charged...
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Spring brought an increase in the price of business invoices
Erste will increase the fees for corporate bank accounts with effect from May 5, 2026, with the annual inflation rate of 4.4 percent last year published by the Central Statistical...
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Bratislava bans beer bikes from April 1, alcohol ban also expanded
Bratislava 2026. From April 1st, the use of so-called beer bikes will be banned in the entire city – the city council unanimously adopted the decree as part of a...
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Labor force: number of job seekers at historic low
According to data from the National Employment Service, the number of registered job seekers in February 2026 was 225,994, which is a decrease of more than 6,000 compared to the...
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No passenger flights from Brussels Airport on March 12 due to strike
Due to the nationwide trade union demonstration announced for March 12, no passenger flights will depart from Brussels Airport in a week, next Thursday, the airport operator announced. It also...
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MKIK seeks partnerships with businesses and government
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) strives for partnerships with both businesses and the government, because the country’s development can only be guided by cooperation, the organization’s president...
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MME calls attention to the protection of hedgehogs during spring gardening
The Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) is calling attention to the protection of hedgehogs hiding under piles of leaves during spring gardening. According to the MME’s announcement on...
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Rising oil and gas prices could increase inflationary pressures in energy-importing countries, including Hungary
The US and Israeli military operation against Iran began on February 28, 2026, and immediately increased risk aversion in global markets. Brent oil prices rose significantly in the first sessions...
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BKK’s website is among the best this year too
The website of the Budapest Transport Center was awarded in two categories in the Hungarian Marketing Association’s “Website of the Year” competition: bkk.hu won the quality award in the “service”...
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Mars To Allocate $85m For New Philanthropic Fund
Candy and snack giant Mars, Incorporated has introduced its Mars Impact Fund, committing an initial allocation of $85 million (€73.3 million) from 2025 to 2027. The enterprise level fund is...
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