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BEM Center is operating at full capacity: the Bem Square office building has reached 100 percent occupancy
The BEM Center Office Building, owned by Market Asset Management Zrt., has reached a milestone, officially reaching 100 percent occupancy. Wolt and an American multinational company signed a contract for...
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GVH: Douglas perfumery may have misled consumers
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against “Parfümerie Douglas” Illatszer Kereskedelmi Kft. (Douglas), as the competition authority suspects that the company’s promotional practices and communication, as...
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NKFH: Spar withdrew quick-frozen strawberries from sale due to pesticide residue content
Spar Hungary Ltd. has withdrawn S-BUDGET quick-frozen strawberries from circulation due to pesticide residue content – the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) announced to MTI on Monday. According...
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Not from the couch, but from the office: We upload our resume after lunch, and resign mentally during snack time
While many people are looking forward to their holidays in the end-of-year rush, the desire to search for jobs online is at its peak right now. But when do Hungarians...
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You can still use bubi in the capital after December 23rd
Although the second generation of Bubi, which has been in operation since 2021, will end before the holidays, the public bike service will still be available as part of a...
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Vajda-Papír celebrates Ooops!’s 15th anniversary with a hybrid AI campaign
Vajda-Papír is launching a campaign that is unique in the industry: for the 15th anniversary of the Ooops! brand, the market-leading sanitary paper manufacturer is pioneering a hybrid advertisement combining...
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Pre-holiday shopping at up to half price
ALDI Hungary supports Hungarian customers in their holiday preparations and year-end shopping with significant discounts in the last days of the year. The discount chain launches 50% discounts on certain...
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Samsung washing machines receive carbon footprint reduction certification under the DUCD regulation
Samsung announces that Carbon Trust Assurance, an independent certification body, has certified some of the company’s AI Energy Mode washing machines against the DUCD. This marks the first time that...
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Extended holiday opening hours at MediaMarkt
MediaMarkt is trying to make Christmas preparations easier this year too: most stores are offering extended opening hours so that even last-minute shoppers can be sure to get the right...
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You can save a lot with Árfigyelő in the last days before Christmas
Families can save money and time in the last days before Christmas by using the online Price Watch – this is what the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) is drawing attention...
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Rome’s Trevi Fountain to be charged from February 1st
A two-euro ticket will be charged to Italian and foreign tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain from February 1, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri announced on Friday. Those who want to admire...
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MDR 2000 Ltd. has recalled the 50 gram Mama Medicinal Plants Hibiscus Flower product.
Due to the presence of foreign inorganic matter, MDR 2000 Kft. has recalled the 50-gram Mama Medicinal Plants Hibiscus Flower product from circulation – the National Food Chain Safety Office...
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25,000 packages of donations will reach people in need as a result of the 2025 Joy of Giving! fundraising campaign
The joint donation campaign Adni Öröm! of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary has concluded, making Christmas more complete for tens of thousands of people in difficult circumstances....
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Kifli.hu customers spend more than 60,000 baskets on szaloncukor
During the holiday season, every fifth order contains candy, which amounts to about 62 thousand baskets. The Christmas offer includes a total of 40 different types of candy, including sweets...
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Foodora expands: it brought fast delivery to 21 new cities this year
Foodora, the food and grocery ordering platform, launched its service in 21 new cities in 2025 with the opening of the Cegléd delivery zone in December. This significant expansion confirms...
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New Visa data shows Europe’s Christmas markets have a major economic impact
Fairies of lights, the smell of mulled wine in the winter air, and the well-known Christmas tunes – however, Europe’s Christmas markets are not only important for the festive atmosphere,...
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Awards at Lidl: The company’s activities have been recognized in several areas
Lidl Hungary has received several prestigious professional awards in recent months, which have rewarded the company’s quality products, responsible employer operations and innovative marketing communications. These clearly confirm the company’s...
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One hundred thousand smiles in ten years – The 10th Christmas SmileElves campaign has ended
The PontVelem Smart Program, the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and the GLS Hungary Parcel Logistics Service collected more than 12 thousand gift packages and 1.3 million forints in the fundraising...
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Premium Gin Hungary introduced the LE Tribute brand at Time Out Market Budapest
Premium Gin Hungary presented LE Tribute gin, mezcal and award-winning premium mixers to the guests of Time Out Market Budapest at an exclusive professional event. The newly opened gastronomic meeting...
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How will AI continue to shape our lives? Seven areas to watch in 2026
AI will enter a new era next year: from a practical tool to a real digital assistant. According to a recent study by Microsoft, Hungary is keeping up with the...
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Millions of items sold out in a single day, but free stuff is the most popular – here are the second-hand market trends for 2025
Jófogás makes a huge contribution to the circular economy: an average of 400 thousand ads are posted on the classifieds platform every month. A lot of goods that have become...
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NKFH: Auchan recalled crumbled tarragon due to PAH content above the limit value
Auchan Kedvenc brand crumbled tarragon has been recalled and withdrawn from circulation by Auchan Hungary Trading Ltd. because self-checks found PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content above the limit value in...
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They don’t wait for tomorrow: 50 student teams shaping the future today with Samsung and EdisonKids
The Samsung and EdisonKids professional jury has selected the top 50 student teams for the 2026 Solutions for Tomorrow Challenge. Hundreds of students in grades 7-12 applied to the program...
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Bread and wine for 399 forints, mulled wine for 450 forints: ALDI opens its own downtown Christmas market
ALDI Hungary is opening its own Christmas market in the city center of Budapest to make the festive atmosphere truly accessible to everyone. The discount chain is waiting for everyone...
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MBH Analysis Center: Hungarian tourism is soaring – further growth is expected in the hotel market
Tourism is not only a driving force in the service sector, but also a stable growth pillar of the Hungarian economy: its contribution to GDP directly and indirectly reaches 13%...
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It’s really worth coming together: Lidl and its customers make Christmas more beautiful for 2,000 disadvantaged children
Lidl Hungary’s festive collaboration this year proved that the power of joint assistance can bring tangible miracles even in the midst of the Christmas season. With the help of its...
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More than 30 tons of donations were collected in the Hungarian Red Cross and Auchan fundraising campaign
Almost 31 tons of donations were collected in the Christmas fundraising campaign of the Hungarian Red Cross and Auchan – the aid organization informed MTI on Wednesday. The Hungarian Red...
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Ipsos research: 37 percent of Hungarians would like to taste organic wine
80 percent of Hungarians would be happy to receive a bottle of wine hidden under the Christmas tree – especially if it comes from a Hungarian producer and is red...
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5 million servings of food prepared at Óbuda’s favorite restaurant
Although gastronomic trends come and go, ingredients change, and fine dining and top quality are now available here, most people are actually always looking for the flavors of their childhood....
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