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The GVH is investigating possible phishing ads on the Google platform
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against Google. Fraudulent sites misusing the name of MBH Bank may have appeared as paid advertisements in Google’s search engine,...
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Young people expect to spend 43 million forints on their first home
26 percent of young people plan to buy a home within three years, and they would like to buy a property worth more than 43 million forints on average, compared...
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Weerts Logistics Park’s investment in eastern Hungary receives BREEAM Excellent rating
The Weerts Logistics Park (WLP) development in Ebeş has been awarded the BREEAM Excellent rating, one of the highest international recognitions for sustainable buildings. The nearly 55,000 square meter logistics...
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Soil sales program continues
Farmers will be able to purchase more than 3,100 pieces of state-owned land with an area of less than 10 hectares from Monday. Bids can be made for the lands...
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The annual conference of the Neumann Society and HUN-REN SZTAKI focuses on AI, holography and this year’s Neumann Prize winners
The Neumann Society and HUN-REN SZTAKI will hold their annual conference on November 19, 2025. At the event, Professor László Palkovics, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence, will present the specific...
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Children’s dinnerware from China recalled due to presence of bamboo fiber
The UOUOROSE brand children’s dinnerware from China has been recalled due to the presence of bamboo fiber – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced to MTI on...
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E.Leclerc moves into c-retail with bold expansion plan
French retail giant E.Leclerc is set to accelerate its expansion into the convenience store sector, marking a major shift from its traditional hypermarket model. Long associated with vast suburban outlets,...
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Hungary does not want to eat meat from lab-grown meat
Food production cannot be separated from the land, because then we would lose our culture, which is why our country bans the production and distribution of lab-grown meat in Hungary...
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Mars to close factory in Belgium
Mars, present in Belgium since 1962, attributed the decision to economic reasons, citing a “sharp decline in production volumes” and a “sharp rise in costs”. Mars is looking to shut...
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Walmart Announces John Furner as President and Chief Executive Officer
Walmart Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Furner, 51, to succeed Doug McMillon, 59, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc., effective February...
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KSH: National agricultural census begins
This year’s agricultural census of individual farms has begun, with more than 21,000 farms nationwide participating; data provision is required by government decree, and responding is mandatory – the Central...
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EU tax on ultra-processed foods and alcoholic beverages could come – EU’s first cardiovascular action plan is being prepared
Az Európai Bizottság 2026-tól új uniós szintű adókat vezetne be az ultrafeldolgozott élelmiszerekre és az alkoholos üdítőitalokra – értesült az Euractiv. A cél a szív- és érrendszeri betegségek visszaszorítása, amelyek...
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We spend record amounts during Black Friday sales, wage transparency is more than compliance
Unlike previous years, Black Friday no longer consists of just one day in November, but consumers are bombarded with a series of promotions lasting several days or weeks. However, only...
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Hungarian food exports open up to the Baltics
The next business development meetings of the Agrármarketing Centrum food export development business unit were held in the Baltics, Lithuania and Latvia between November 10-13, 2025. The aim of the...
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Lidl employees received the Grand Prize for Hungarian Commerce
Two Lidl Magyarország employees who have been working for the company for over 20 years have received prestigious professional recognition. Beáta Lampertné Pisch, a store employee at the Lidl store...
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Retail trade in turbulence
At this year’s Business Days conference Dr Tamás Kozák, secretary general of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) gave a presentation in which he emphasised: if trade is doing well, the...
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Survey: 98 percent of Hungarians use the cashback system
Hungary is leading the way in the use of the mandatory return system (DRS), according to a recent international study covering 16 countries. The “Global Recycling Habits and Attitudes 2025”...
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Auchan stores will remain open on December 24th, preparing for the holiday season with an extremely wide range of toys and decorations
The Christmas spirit has already arrived in Auchan stores: customers can find the festive offer nationwide, in which the decoration, gifting and toy categories play a prominent role. The end...
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Industrial alcohol production: it’s in a lot more than we think
Industrial ethyl alcohol is now not only a raw material for beverage production: it is a key product for agriculture, the chemical industry, the pharmaceutical industry and energy. Due to...
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Coca-Cola’s retro favorite is back – Mr. Pibb is back on sale
After a twenty-five-year hiatus, the Coca-Cola Company is relaunching one of its most unique soft drinks, Mr. Pibb, as reported by vince.hu. Originally introduced in 1972, the caramel-spice-cherry-flavored drink was...
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Trump’s tariff cuts could reshape the global food market
New trade policy steps aimed at reducing US food prices could even affect global agricultural and FMCG markets. US President Donald Trump announced that he is preparing broad tariff reductions...
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The Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market has opened – premium prices, stable selection, thematic weekends
One of Budapest’s most important Advent events has started: the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market awaits visitors from the beginning of November until the holidays. According to the Pénzcentrum‘s on-site report,...
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Creates a safer and consumer-friendly market for SMEs Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) helps businesses operate in a fair, trust-based market by developing the conciliation board system and supporting the expansion of consumer rights. This...
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Winners of the 2025 Hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition
The Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) announced the 42nd Hungaropack Hungarian Packaging Competition in 2025. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. This year...
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73 inspection areas and many new features in the NKFH’s 2026 inspection program
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) and the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) presented the NKFH’s 2026 Inspection and Inspection Program (EVP) at a press conference. The announced...
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Beauty treatments at the filling station – even at Christmas
From October 20, OMV filling stations will offer innovative beauty products that bring the quality of beauty salons to our own homes, and also make practical Christmas gifts. The Remington...
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Most seniors are unsure if they are consuming enough protein
The majority of Hungarians over the age of 60 consider regular meals and physical activity important, but many are not aware of whether they are actually getting enough protein. According...
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This is how Hungarian companies can prepare for the new global trade order
More and more Hungarian exporters and importers are affected by the strengthening and accelerating protectionism in the global economy. Additional tariffs, trade policy measures (such as anti-dumping measures) and other...
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The government remains committed to supporting wine producers
It is our common interest that our historic wine regions produce quality wines, providing a livelihood for farmers, which is why the Ministry of Agriculture supports market players in the...
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MaReSz’s Sustainable Event Planning Guide has been published
The aim of the MaReSz Sustainable Event Management Guide is to provide players operating in any area of the event industry with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to learn the...
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