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SMEs applied for 3 percent business loans worth 140 billion forints in two weeks
The interest in the seven loan products available under the Széchenyi Card Program (SZKP) with a fixed interest rate of 3 percent from the beginning of October has exceeded expectations....
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Hand-made mini dessert wonders were served at Gundel’s table
Drum cake with bonbon peach pálinka, Eszterházy wrapped in white chocolate, poppy seed-peach macaron and a reimagined Rigó Jancsi – these were the mini desserts that Dávid Jakabfi presented at...
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Half of Hungarians travel within the country’s borders every quarter
More than half (57%) of the Hungarian population sets off on a domestic trip of more than 100 kilometers by car at least once a quarter, according to a recent,...
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Nébih suspends the activities of another bakery
Inspectors of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) identified hygiene conditions posing a serious food safety risk during an inspection of a bakery in Baracska. Due to the violations...
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Ukraine free trade agreement voted
The European Council has voted in favor of the Brussels proposal for a free trade agreement with Ukraine. The National Chamber of Agriculture and the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Circles...
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The hand luggage war has reached Brussels – the foundations of the low-cost model are in danger
The dispute between Ryanair and the Spanish government over the legality of hand luggage fees has reached EU level. The conflict gained new momentum after the Spanish Ministry of Consumer...
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Large companies and experts join forces for job seekers in Kőbánya
Recognized large companies and experienced trainers will come together in Kőbánya to help job seekers by sharing their experiences, advice and specific job offers on November 12. At the SzakmaFest,...
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The industrial real estate market is characterized by stabilizing demand and moderate expansion
According to the latest report of the Budapest Real Estate Advisors’ Negotiation Forum (BIEF/BRF) for the third quarter of 2025, the domestic industrial-logistics real estate market is showing moderate but...
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Salaries also increased significantly in the pharmaceutical and construction industries
The HR report prepared at the end of last year In the Korkép survey, employers expressed optimism about their recruitment plans for this year. However, in practice, this was manifested...
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The producers welcomed the visitors at their own spot
The Hajdú-Bihar County Directorate of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) organized an agrotourism open day in the Derecskei region. The Local Treasures Day was created by the collaboration of...
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László Perlusz: a maximum 10 percent minimum wage increase is possible by 2026
The reserves of businesses are running out, and financing daily operations is also becoming an increasingly challenging task – warned László Perlusz, Secretary General of the National Association of Entrepreneurs...
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Hungarian maritime container traffic continues to soar
After the disruptions in global supply chains, Hungarian sea routes have picked up again: in the third quarter of 2025, loaded container traffic increased by more than 14 percent, reaching...
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Recent survey: Companies can’t even reach out to their own employees
A recent survey on the effectiveness of internal corporate communication reveals a stark gap. While most businesses say effective internal communication is important in theory, the vast majority have little...
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Soybean prices down 13 percent
According to Stratégie Grains, the spot port price of soybeans in Argentina (FOB Up River) fell by $1 to $421/ton, the November price by $3 to $425/ton, and the December...
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Refreshing dreams, sour reality
In the past few years the fruit juice market has been on a downward path in terms of volume sales, but the category has grown in value because of the...
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Business lunches are popular again – but not essential in the city center
According to the latest research from the International Workplace Group (IWG), the business lunch is back on the agenda, with business leaders increasingly choosing this occasion to nurture professional relationships...
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Leaked document: EU would tighten while science argues for harm reduction
Stricter regulations may be coming to the tobacco industry: according to a recently leaked document, the European Union would group traditional cigarettes and new types of nicotine products, including nicotine...
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The cereal season is in full swing: farmers can expect a significant price increase, but a good harvest
This year has brought particularly great challenges to Hungarian agriculture: after the spring frost damage, the summer heat and drought also caused serious losses. Farmers are now focusing on sowing...
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More and more young people are using K&H’s workers’ loan
The interest among young people in the state-subsidized workers’ loan offered by K&H remains outstanding. So far, 5,210 contracts have been signed, worth a total of HUF 20.5 billion, with...
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Farmers marched with tractors in front of the European Parliament
European farmers protested in front of the European Parliament building against the reduction of agricultural subsidies. As is known, the European Commission’s plans would see more than 20 percent of...
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Tricks to turn your monitor into a productivity engine
Monitors can be a great help in everyday work, but few people really know how to take advantage of their potential. LG experts have now collected the settings, layouts and...
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Trade isn’t an obstacle – it can also be a tool for sustainability
According to the Trade4SD project (led by Corvinus University of Budapest), openness to trade doesn’t preclude sustainability – as a matter of fact it can strengthen it if decision-making also...
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A wave of bankruptcies has shaken the British Pizza Hut network – 68 restaurants are closing, growth is stable in Hungary
DC London Pie Ltd, the operator of Pizza Hut’s British restaurant chain, is in serious crisis after the British tax authorities initiated liquidation proceedings against the company. The company will...
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Knowledge transfer and agricultural digitalization: Széchenyi István University and Magro.hu sign cooperation agreement
The Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár of Széchenyi István University and Magro.hu, one of Hungary’s leading agricultural marketplaces and news portals, have recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at...
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Zalando launches in Portugal and introduces beauty in Spain
Zalando has taken new steps in Southern Europe. The German company has launched a dedicated website for Portugal. Additionally, Zalando has started selling beauty products in Spain, which have not...
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Unilever ice-cream spin-off delayed by US government shutdowns
The demerger into The Magnum Ice Cream Company was due to be completed in mid-November. Unilever has been forced to delay the demerger of its ice-cream business from the wider...
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During epidemics, animal health professionals are the defenders of the homeland
In trying circumstances, the community, the economy and the future were protected by the professionals involved in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease, for which we cannot be grateful enough, said...
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Frightfully delicious flavours from Mizo!
Spice up Halloween this October with limited edition Mizo Pumpkin Spice flavoured milk and Mizo Pumpkin Spice flavoured Túró Rudi. Mizo’s spookily delicious new products come in special Halloween packaging...
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Coop Jednota Slovensko – Slovakia’s local retail hero
Coop Jednota Slovensko is Slovakia’s undisputed local hero in retail. While remaining rooted in small-surface, rural Potraviny shops the retailer is steadily moving into the modern supermarket format focused on...
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Lidl launches integrated payment via app
Discount retailer Lidl is rolling out a new payment feature integrated directly into its rewards app, Lidl Plus. Lidl Pay is a digital wallet and mobile payment service built into...
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