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Together for consumers: foodora and NGM for strengthening consumer protection
A foodoránál az üzleti stratégia középpontjában mindig is a fogyasztók biztonsága és elégedettsége áll. Hisszük, hogy a fogyasztóvédelem alapérték, és hosszú távú stratégiai célunk, hogy a foodorán indított minden üzleti...
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Wolt Hungary, together with the Ministry of National Economy, has developed an action plan for the responsible and sustainable development of the local commerce industry
The rapid development of the local commerce industry creates new opportunities and new responsibilities. As a leader in the domestic sector, Wolt considers it a priority to continuously improve its...
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NGM: no agreement with Alibaba on “Hungary surcharge” – misleading consumers is unacceptable
There is no and has not been any agreement between the Hungarian state and Alibaba on charging a “Hungary Surcharge”, and any practice that misleads consumers is unacceptable – the...
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Sándor Czomba: The number of registered job seekers has decreased by 6 thousand people – a new program helps job seekers find employment
According to data from the National Employment Service, the number of registered job seekers was 224,130 in January 2026, which is a decrease of more than 6 thousand compared to...
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NGM: We are helping the hospitality sector with a 100 billion forint action plan
The government is giving priority to the situation of the hospitality sector, which is one of the most important driving forces of tourism, and is continuously working to make the...
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NGM: Domestic tourism closed another record year in 2025
In 2025, domestic tourism closed another record year: nearly 20 million guests spent about 47 million guest nights in Hungarian accommodations – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) highlighted in...
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NGM State Secretary: Interest in fixed 3 percent SME loans is greater than expected
The interest in the fixed 3 percent SME loans is greater than expected, with more than 19 thousand applications submitted by enterprises in an amount of more than 1,000 billion...
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NGM: the consumer protection authority blocked a fraudulent web store misusing the Hervis name
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), under the control of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), with the cooperation of the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office, has made a...
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NGM: Requests for fixed 3% SME loans above HUF 1,000 billion
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), since the introduction of SME loans with a fixed interest rate of 3 percent, businesses have submitted applications for more than 1,000...
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NGM: the new substructure of the Agricultural Széchenyi Card has been launched
The new sub-structure of the Agrár Széchenyi Card has been launched, an interest-free and cost-free loan will help domestic pig farmers – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced to...
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The Hungarian Catering Industry Association welcomes the new action plan of the National Tourism Administration (NGM).
The Hungarian Catering Industry Association (MVI) welcomes the announcement made today by Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy of a government action plan to support the catering industry, which includes...
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NGM: the SZÉP card is the engine of tourism, usage increased by 12 percent in November
The government is providing special support for families’ carefree vacations through the SZÉP card. The SZÉP card was one of the most important drivers of domestic tourism in November: the...
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Sovereignty Protection Office: According to the public, there is no place for foreign majority ownership in strategic sectors
According to the Hungarian population, there is no place for foreign majority ownership in strategic sectors – the Office for the Protection of Sovereignty (SZH) announced in a statement sent...
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NGM: The minimum wage will increase by 11 percent in 2026, and the guaranteed minimum wage by 7 percent
As of January 1, the minimum wage has increased by 11 percent, the guaranteed minimum wage by 7 percent, and the amount of numerous social benefits will also increase in...
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NGM and VOSZ cooperation agreement for the security of digital commerce
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) and the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) have signed a cooperation agreement that serves the development of the Hungarian digital economy. Within...
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NGM: conscious shopping for peaceful holidays, consumer protection advice for the Christmas period
The number of consumer protection risks also increases during the Christmas period. Therefore, it is important to make thoughtful and informed decisions while shopping, so that Christmas and the days...
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NGM: Fitch Ratings continues to recommend Hungary for investment
Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed Hungary’s sovereign debt rating and continues to recommend our country for investment – with a negative outlook. In 2025, a wave of downgrades was...
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21st European Commerce Day: the market and politics sitting at the same table
On the 21st European Commerce Day the representatives of the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ), the government and trade associations discussed issues of partnership, digitalisation and competitiveness. This article is...
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Extended margin squeeze begins – 13 more products will be subject to regulation
The government has extended the margin reduction until February 28, 2026, and has expanded it to 13 more product categories from Monday, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced. The...
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From Monday, the SZÉP card can be used again to purchase cold food
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), it will again be possible to purchase cold food with the SZÉP card between December 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. According...
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NGM: Moody’s continues to recommend Hungary for investment
Moody’s has once again confirmed Hungary’s Baa2 sovereign debt rating, so the credit rating agency, like Standard and Poor’s and Fitch Ratings, continues to recommend our country for investment –...
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NGM: another step to strengthen the Hungarian dairy sector
The government is taking another step to strengthen the Hungarian dairy sector: in addition to the 50 billion forint credit line previously allocated to the domestic dairy sector, it has...
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NGM: domestic tourism is booming in autumn – tourist traffic increased by 11 percent in October
Hungary’s popularity among both domestic and international travelers is growing steadily, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) stated on Thursday. Citing recent data from the Central Statistical Office, the NGM...
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NGM: safe and conscious shopping during Black Friday, this is what shoppers should pay attention to
As the holiday season approaches, and especially during the Black Friday sales at the end of November, online and in-person shopping increases significantly. At this time, retailers advertise their products...
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Financial Literacy Awards Presented
The Financial Awareness Development Awards were presented on Thursday at the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), this year three students, five teachers and one educational institution received the recognition. Anikó...
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NGM: ESG approach is increasingly dominant among investors
Competitiveness and sustainability are no longer two separate paths, but parts of the same modern economic policy logic that determine the future of Hungary; The ESG (environmental, social and governance)...
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The government is extending the margin reduction to additional products
The Ministry of National Economy, in response to the October inflation data of the Central Statistical Office, announced that it will extend the margin reduction for food products until February...
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Historical record: 5,000 businesses applied for the fixed 3 percent SME loan in the first month
An unprecedented rush has begun for the new, fixed 3 percent interest rate business loans: in the case of the seven products of the Széchenyi Card Program, more than 5,000...
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This year, the Night of Modern Factories will be held for the ninth time
On November 14, 2025, the Hungarian Economic Development Agency, under the ownership of the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), will organize the Night of Modern Factories, a national program series,...
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Ferenc Antal: with the repurchase of Budapest Airport, it has become timely to “channel the airport into the existing railway network”
The project for the airport’s fixed-track railway connection has been “on the table” for several years, and with the repurchase of Budapest Airport, it has become possible to channel Budapest...
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