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NKFH: distributor withdraws Golden Lion sesame oil from circulation
The distributor has withdrawn Golden Lion sesame oil from circulation due to the presence of a carcinogen, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI on Friday. According...
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Budapest Airport pays summer bonus to its employees after record traffic
Budapest Airport is giving a gross bonus of 200,000 forints to all shift and office employees in recognition of their outstanding performance during the summer season, the company confirmed to...
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Italian pharmaceutical company Fidia acquires Romanian company
The Romanian Meditrina Pharmaceuticals SRL has been acquired by the Italian pharmaceutical company Fidia Farmaceutici, economedia.ro reports, citing a company statement. The acquisition is part of Fidia Farmaceutici’s 2025-2026 investment...
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OKSZ: retail burdens are hindering the recovery of consumer confidence
According to the Central Statistical Office, retail turnover increased by 1.7 percent in July compared to the previous year, but this is lagging behind the rate of growth in real...
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Coupon war over pensioner vouchers: Lidl and Aldi both offer extra discounts
The mailing of food vouchers for pensioners has started, and the two large discount chains responded quickly: Lidl and Aldi are also supporting the elderly with a special promotion. According...
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The 82nd OMÉK is opening soon
The National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) will open its doors again between September 18-21, where representatives of the domestic agricultural profession, the food industry and the general...
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The National Association of Packaging and Material Handling celebrates its 35th anniversary
CSAOSZ is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its founding among representatives of its member companies, as well as invited guests from government, authorities and business life. Attila Bencs, the president...
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Persil’s September campaign supports assistance dogs
Persil’s CSR campaign in September supports the training of assistance dogs and animal-assisted therapies with 25 forints for every Persil product purchased. Customers can thus contribute with a simple decision...
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Nutella Plant-Based: the world-famous spread is now available in a vegan version
Ferrero has launched Nutella Plant-Based, a vegan version of one of the world’s most famous peanut spreads. The product is completely plant-based, making the classic Nutella experience accessible to vegans....
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The winning projects of Tesco’s competition supporting children, young people and local communities can start with the start of school – nearly 2 million people voted for them
After the first bell rang on September 1, children once again took center stage in schools. Just as part of the summer break was spent preparing for the autumn period...
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A new PENNY store has opened in the 15th district
Budapest’s newest PENNY store awaits customers on Nyírpalota Street, where in addition to the usual budget-friendly prices and attractive product range, the discount chain also prepared a prize game, opening...
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World-leading white wine from Somló at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine competition
Kancellár SomlAI Cuvée 2021, blended by Artificial Intelligence /AI/, won the International White Wine Revelation (highest scoring white wine of the competition) award as the absolute winner. The 32nd Concours...
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Pepco celebrates 10 years in Hungary – dynamic expansion continues
Pepco is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Hungary this year, and the company is not slowing down: it plans to open more stores – it was revealed at the company’s...
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Danubius Hotels launches special support
On the occasion of World Charity Day, Danubius Hotels has prepared a special cake to support the work of Bátor Tábor, with which it also invites its guests to do...
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4 guilt-free tips for kitchen decisions
What’s for dinner? This seemingly harmless question is asked a million times a day in Hungarian households – yet it often becomes the biggest mental burden for women. POLCZ’s expert...
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Giorgio Armani, an iconic figure in the fashion world, has died
Kilencvenegy éves korában elhunyt csütörtökön Giorgio Armani olasz divattervező – nincs az Armani divatház. A közlemény szerint a legendás divattervező békésen hunyt el milánói otthonában, szerettei körében. A gyászolók szombaton...
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LG to unveil new space-saving and energy-efficient refrigerator series at IFA 2025
LG Electronics (LG) will introduce its latest refrigerator collection for the European market at IFA 2025. The new French-door and bottom-freezer models were developed specifically for European homes and consumer...
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NKFH: TRS brand Indian curry powder recalled due to unauthorized coloring
Based on a notification received through the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed Safety (RASFF), an unauthorized dye, Rhodamine B, was detected in TRS brand Indian curry...
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Eurozone economic activity strengthened minimally in August
The eurozone private sector’s economic activity improved marginally in August, according to the composite purchasing managers’ index (BMI) released by Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) and S&P Global Market Intelligence....
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Aldi opens earlier from Sunday – this is how they are transforming their stores
It is a rare occasion for the head of Aldi Hungary to give a public interview – but this time Bernhard Haider, Country Managing Director of Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt.,...
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New lipstick collection within the Nora Beauty range
Nora Beauty’s new Stiletto lipstick collection is released. On the occasion of the brand’s 3rd birthday, to introduce the new product available in six stunning shades, Rossmann and Nora Beauty...
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Adni Öröm! – 1800 children can start the school year in a dignified way
The joint school supply donation campaign of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta and SPAR Hungary, “Adni Öröm!” (“Giving is Joy!”), has successfully concluded once again, with...
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Cash withdrawal at the checkout: the market is waiting for Qvik to spread
Although for two years it has theoretically been possible to withdraw cash free of charge at store checkouts, in practice very few shops actually offer this service. The regulation does...
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This is what will entice Hungarian buyers to buy in September
The daily routine, a new outfit or a good movie are the most helpful in getting back into the swing of things after the summer – shows the online research...
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The classic RÓNA soft drink is back in stores
Another retro soft drink brand has returned to the domestic market: Márka Üdítőgyártó Kft. restarted the distribution of RÓNA soft drinks in August 2025. RÓNA was one of the most...
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New Managing Director Appointed at SAP Hungary
From October 1, 2025, Péter Hidvégi will assume the role of Managing Director at SAP Hungary, reporting directly to the head of the Central Europe Cluster. Péter Hidvégi brings over twenty years of...
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Shell’s third truck-mounted pump station opened in Vép
Shell is further expanding its Hungarian filling station network: the company’s third unmanned truck-powered fast filling station has opened in Vép, at the M86 motorway exit, at the site of...
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Revolut: full crypto service still to be returned to Hungary
Although Revolut says it is well on its way to fully restoring crypto services in Hungary, the responses to Pénzcentrum’s inquiries suggest that there is no specific deadline or firm...
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LG introduces eco-conscious manufacturing innovations for its four-way commercial air conditioners
LG Electronics (LG) is reducing plastic usage and carbon emissions in the production of its commercial 4-way cassette air conditioners by switching to a different type of plastic and adopting...
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K&H: where past and future meet: K&H’s octagonal branch has been renovated
The K&H Bank branch on Oktogon has undergone a complete renovation. During the renovation of the building, located at the intersection of Andrássy Avenue and Nagykörút, the designers aimed to...
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