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NKFH: 362 million forint fine imposed for serving alcoholic beverages to young people
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), with the cooperation of the government agencies under its professional supervision, continuously examined compliance with consumer protection rules regarding the protection of...
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Blue Planet: Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, and einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects compared to traditional, large-scale wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers...
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Why is Amsterdam banning meat advertising? The goal is social self-reflection
The city of Amsterdam has decided that advertisements promoting meat products cannot appear in its public spaces. The regulation will come into force on May 1, 2026. The decision is...
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K&H: What do young people save for and how much savings do they have?
The young generation is characterized by a dual saving attitude: while 55 percent have some kind of reserve, the remaining 45 percent currently have no money set aside. The attitude...
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IKEA now offers electricity rates for IKEA Family members in Germany
IKEA has made a dynamic electricity tariff available to IKEA Family members in Germany – as an intermediary, with Cologne-based partner Svea Solar Deutschland GmbH. The essence of the scheme...
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Blue Planet – Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than traditional, industrially grown wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers or...
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Aldi Süd To Eliminate Hundreds Of Jobs At Its German Headquarters
German discounter Aldi Süd is planning to eliminate hundreds of jobs at its headquarters in Mülheim, according to media reports. Aldi Süd has reportedly confirmed the news to the German...
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Nestlé is working on selling its water division
Food giant Nestlé has initiated the sale process for its water division, which includes brands such as Vittel, Perrier, and San Pellegrino. That division is estimated to be worth around...
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The European dairy crisis has worsened, immediate treatment is needed
The dairy crisis in Europe has worsened, immediate and effective EU intervention is needed – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on Monday in Brussels, arriving at the meeting of...
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Knowledge-based responses to challenges: Syngenta supports farmers with complex solutions
Farmers are working under constantly changing economic and environmental conditions. The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, while previously proven solutions are often no longer providing adequate answers....
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PALKÓ is the name of the new digital assistant at Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
The naming of the avatar project of the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute has been completed: the name PALKÓ received the most votes among the proposals received. According to the...
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Amazon to eliminate 16,000 corporate jobs
Media reports indicate Amazon will continue an effort to lay off corporate employees which began in October 2025. According to Reuters, the online giant plans to initiate workforce reductions across...
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AM: Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated
Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated. Support decisions worth more than 730 billion forints have already been made, the amount of which may exceed 1,000 billion forints in the near...
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Manufacturer recalls popular toy due to choking hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ordered a recall of the Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toy because the product does not meet mandatory safety standards for toys. According...
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CEOs’ revenue expectations at five-year low
CEOs’ revenue growth expectations have fallen to their lowest level in five years, as most companies struggle to turn their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) into tangible returns. 42% of...
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Tesco reaches agreement with unions on this year’s wages
In the 2026/2027 financial year, Tesco will invest 3.6 billion forints in the salaries of its employees working in stores and logistics centers, in addition to which it will spend...
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PENNY will spend an additional 3.4 billion forints on wage development
PENNY Hungary is committed to providing a stable, predictable livelihood and secure jobs for its more than 5,400 employees nationwide in 2026. As a result of wage negotiations conducted in...
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Advent inspections: one in ten businesses made a mistake
In December last year, auditors of the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) carried out around 6,000 special inspections at Advent fairs, markets, pine tree vendors, larger shopping malls and...
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Lego x Crocs: the nearly 200 euro “Lego” slippers will be available from mid-February
Lego and Crocs have announced a global collaboration: the first spectacular piece is a Lego-shaped foam flip-flop, which will be available from February 16, 2026 for 199.99 euros (more than...
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MOHU Raises Donations for Three New Organisations
As part of MOHU’s “Turn It Into a Smile” programme, consumers can support three new organisations for six months: the Peter Cerny Foundation, the Child Feeding Foundation, and SOS Children’s...
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Amsterdam bans meat and fossil fuel advertising as part of fight against climate change
Amsterdam has become the latest major Dutch city to ban outdoor advertising of meat products and fossil fuels as “products that contribute to the climate crisis,” Dutch News, an English-language...
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The GVH launched an accelerated sector investigation into the cooking oil market
Eating oil has become more expensive in Hungary than in neighboring countries, which is why the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an accelerated sector investigation. It is suspected that...
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Applications for frost damage crisis support can be submitted from today
Vine and fruit producers who suffered frost damage last spring may receive extraordinary support, as the Ministry of Agriculture has reached an agreement with the European Commission that a total...
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KSH: the number of employed people was 4 million 624 thousand in December, the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent
In December 2025, the average number of employed people aged 15-74 was 4 million 624 thousand. The number of unemployed people was 211 thousand, the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent,...
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STIHL, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, has chosen Noguchi as its PR partner
STIHL has reached a special milestone this year: the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary, while it has been present in Hungary for 35 years. The double anniversary in 2026...
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Authenticity is the new currency: In 2026, search engine optimization will no longer be about technical tricks
It’s getting harder to stand out in the noise of the digital space, but it’s even harder to stay in the minds of consumers. While a few well-placed keywords used...
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Secret “24-hour factories” and online channels: the illegal tobacco market is moving into new territory
According to a three-part article series by Economx, the illegal tobacco trade is adapting quickly in Europe and Hungary: in addition to traditional cigarettes, flavored electronic cigarettes (vapes) have also...
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K&H: Living off savings: there is a wide variation among young people in how long the money they have saved will last
The average net income of young people is 252 thousand forints per month and 55 percent of them have some kind of savings, according to the K&H youth index. However,...
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Amsterdam bans meat and fossil fuel advertising as part of fight against climate change
Amsterdam has become the latest major Dutch city to ban outdoor advertising of meat products and fossil fuels as “products that contribute to the climate crisis”, the Dutch News, an...
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Good grape harvest predicted in Ópusztaszer
A good grape harvest was predicted by farmers from the surrounding mountain communities and representatives of wine orders at the celebration of St. Vincent’s Day in the Ópusztaszer National Historical...
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