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6.7 million forints raised in Allee’s charity initiative
Allee’s holiday initiative raised 6.7 million forints, the amount will be used to implement an experience day for children living in orphanages organized by the Kuckó Voluntary Program Foundation. The...
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Anti-drug regulations for restaurants to be relaxed from 2026
As of January 1, 2026, the anti-drug legislation affecting catering establishments has been amended: the previous emergency regulations have been abolished, and the new regulations now take into account the...
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EU strictness is on its way: BNPL will also be affected by the regulations this year
The Consumer Credit Act (Fhtv.) will be amended from November 20, 2026, and the changes will also affect deferred payment (BNPL – Buy Now, Pay Later) solutions. According to the...
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KSH: the GDP-proportionate deficit was 4.2 percent in the third quarter of 2025, and 1.9 percent in the first three quarters in total
The government sector’s deficit in the third quarter was 909 billion forints, 4.2 percent of GDP. The balance is 95 billion forints, or 0.2 percentage points, worse than a year...
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Vegan January is coming after the holidays: Veganuár helps with the switch with free recipes
Veganuár awaits those interested with free recipes and sample meals, offering help from the end of December to those who would like to try a plant-based diet after the holidays....
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KSH: the foreign trade deficit in goods was 121 million euros in November
In November, the goods trade deficit was 121 million euros, the volume of exports was 8.6 percent lower, and that of imports was 3.8 percent higher than in the same...
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Fidelity: AI is starting to deliver tangible benefits for companies
According to a recent survey of Fidelity analysts, the perception of AI in terms of corporate profitability has changed significantly over the past year. While a year ago the majority...
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Tetra Pak unveils digital manufacturing platform
Tetra Pak has launched Factory OS, a modular and open smart factory platform that provides real-time, contextualised data to food and beverage manufacturers. The system aims to create an easy-to-implement,...
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Recent research: four out of ten Hungarians would try Veganuár
39 percent of Hungarians between the ages of 18 and 69 will definitely or very likely participate in the Veganuár 2026 challenge, according to a new, nationally representative survey. About...
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The 8% Rule: How to Stay Visible in AI-Driven Search Engines
Search engine optimization (SEO) has reached a critical point by 2026. We are no longer fighting to rank, but to be included in AI-generated answers. Mihály Tóth, the The founder...
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NKFH: Nestlé initiated the recall of 13 infant formulas due to microbiological non-compliance
Due to microbiological non-compliance, Nestlé Hungária Kft. recalled milk-based infant formula after a self-check revealed the presence of cereulide toxin from the bacterium Bacillus cereus – the National Trade and...
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What is the use of eggshells, which our grandparents held in even greater esteem?
Eggshells make up about 10% of the total weight of a chicken egg. Many people think that they are just waste generated every day, even though they contain many useful...
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Cartelling using algorithms? The competition authorities are watching
Action against cartels remains a priority for Hungarian and EU competition authorities. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/12-2026.01 Companies would be well advised to pay attention...
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Carrefour Forges E-commerce Alliances In Romania And Argentina
Carrefour has partnered with courier service Cargus in Romania and e-commerce company Mercado Libre in Argentina to expand its digital and logistical footprint. In Romania, the partnership with Cargus will integrate nearly 450 Carrefour stores...
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Amazon reportedly reverses course on drone delivery in Italy
Amazon is reportedly scaling back its plans for global expansion of its drone delivery program. In a statement to Reuters, the online giant cited regulatory issues as a key factor in its...
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French dairy major Savencia buys Brazil’s Quatá Alimentos
“This is an important step in our growth journey in Brazil,” Savencia CEO Olivier Delaméa said. French dairy group Savencia Fromage & Dairy has agreed to acquire Brazilian peer Quatá Alimentos for...
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The GVH imposed a total fine of 22 million forints on the Czech company operating the Rondogo website
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has imposed a total of 22 million forints fine on the Czech company operating the Rondogo website – the authority told MTI on Tuesday. According...
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K&H: What do young people spend their worker’s loan on and where are their personal loans?
The average amount of personal loans taken out at K&H increased to 2.4 million forints by 2025 from 1.6 million forints last year, meaning the average loan amount increased by...
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NKFH: anchovy paste recalled due to histamine content above the limit
Olaszbolt Kft. has recalled its 60-gram Anchovy Paste (Pasta di acciughe) product from the market due to a histamine content above the limit value – the National Trade and Consumer...
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Akcenta: The Hungarian economy returned to growth in 2025, risk management will come to the fore in 2026
In 2025, the Hungarian economy gradually recovered from the previous slowdown: the GDP growth rate approached 2 percent, while inflation decreased to a range of 3.5–4.5 percent, according to a...
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At profit temperature – 3 climate trends reshaping the economy
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 climate trend analysis, sustainability is no longer a separate project, but an integral part of corporate decision-making. This article is available for reading...
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BMI: The manufacturing industry ended the year with sustained expansion
The performance of the domestic manufacturing industry continued to strengthen in December 2025: the seasonally adjusted value of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.7 points, indicating expansion –...
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Aldi to kick off 2026 with a comprehensive pay raise
Aldi Hungary will start 2026 with a comprehensive wage increase: according to the company, all its employees in Hungary can expect higher wages, to varying degrees depending on the region...
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Qvik is spreading at an incredible pace and is available at more and more merchants.
Not only since its launch, but also on a quarterly basis, qvik turnover has shown a significant jump: in the third quarter of 2025, the amount that people paid at...
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Kaufland will not enter the Hungarian market
Kaufland has officially denied reports of expansion in Hungary. The German retail chain, which is considered Lidl’s main rival and belongs to the Schwarz Group, announced: it is currently not...
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Domestic tourism headed towards another record year in 2025
Although final annual data is not yet available, based on the numbers published so far, domestic tourism could close another record year in 2025. The sector exceeded the peak values...
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AI-based automation: labor market restructuring accelerated
The effects of AI on the labor market are no longer theoretical scenarios: tens of thousands of observable jobs have been lost worldwide in recent months, while companies are increasingly...
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Penny tests hybrid cash registers in Germany
Penny is testing a new checkout solution on the German market: the discount chain was the first to introduce the so-called hybrid checkouts in Offenbach an der Queich, which combine...
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Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history
EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone on Thursday with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a...
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Kaufland Rolls Out ‘XS’ Format In Czechia
Kaufland has rolled out its first-ever ‘Kaufland XS’ format store, located in Veselí nad Lužnicí, Czechia. The store’s 2,245-square-metre sales area offers over 13,000 SKUs, including food, toiletries, and household goods, ESM Magazine...
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