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The Mol announcement was a major surprise – we haven't seen anything like it since 2022.
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The Mol announcement was a major surprise – we haven't seen anything like it since 2022.

Mol achieved significant performance in the second quarter of 2023, which was not seen since the 2022 energy crisis. The Downstream segment reached a record high, due to increased margins, normalized product supply, and the return of Russian oil. The Upstream segment also achieved strong results, making the third quarter the strongest in the period, with net profit exceeding analyst expectations by nearly 60 percent. The reasons and sustainability will also be examined.

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More night bus routes will be launched in the Budapest metropolitan area. uzlet-vallalkozas

More night bus routes will be launched in the Budapest metropolitan area.

As a continuation of the developments implemented on July 1, night regional bus transport in Budapest and the surrounding area will continue to expand from August 1, 2026. Thanks to the new and modified routes, access at night will improve in approximately ten areas, providing a more predictable and direct connection between the capital and the surrounding settlements, according to the MÁV group.

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Energy shortage: savings measures are also coming to the airport uzlet-vallalkozas

Energy shortage: savings measures are also coming to the airport

Budapest Airport will reduce its energy consumption over the next 10 days. The airport’s safe operation and the operation of critical infrastructure will still be ensured, but the temperature in Terminal 2 may temporarily differ from the usual level – they announced.

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You can now apply for the CFO of the Year award – Be the CFO of the year! uzlet-vallalkozas

You can now apply for the CFO of the Year award – Be the CFO of the year!

Soon, the best corporate financial and economic leader in Hungary will be revealed. The CFO of the year 2026 award applications can be submitted until September 15, and the award will be presented at the Portfolio Future of Finance 2026 conference on September 23.

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New alternatives in packaging - Can we say goodbye to traditional plastics? uzlet-vallalkozas

New alternatives in packaging - Can we say goodbye to traditional plastics?

The CircSyst European project has reached a new milestone, and the initial results of the developments supporting a circular economy are already visible in the Hungarian market. The initiative aims to develop solutions in the areas of water, bio-waste and plastics that can be widely applied across Europe. The topic will also be discussed at the Sustainable World conference on September 8.

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Significant rebound on global stock markets after a sharp decline uzlet-vallalkozas

Significant rebound on global stock markets after a sharp decline

On Friday, most of the Asian stock markets rose, due to the strengthening of technology stocks and increased confidence in investments related to artificial intelligence. In South Korea, chip manufacturers saw a particularly strong rally after a previous decline, while the semiconductor sector in Japan saw a significant increase following the central bank’s decision to maintain interest rates. European stock markets also started the day with a moderate increase.

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Decathlon is opening a new store in Buda. uzlet-vallalkozas

Decathlon is opening a new store in Buda.

After nearly ten years, Decathlon is opening a new store in Hungary again. The market leader, which sells sporting goods, will open a 2,500 square meter store in the Bécsi Point shopping park in Budapest in November 2026. Previously known as the Tesco on Bécsi út, the shopping park has been renovated and operates under a new name – Adventum announced.

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The Claude models were tested and deployed in real systems during testing. uzlet-vallalkozas

The Claude models were tested and deployed in real systems during testing.

Anthropic identified three instances of unauthorized access to real systems during the security testing of its Claude models, as a result of an extensive internal investigation. The tests were conducted in isolated, internet-free environments. The company launched the review after the July 21 announcement by its sister company, OpenAI, which analyzed 141,006 test runs.

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A new residential area is being built in the capital: hundreds of apartments will be built by WING. uzlet-vallalkozas

A new residential area is being built in the capital: hundreds of apartments will be built by WING.

WING has completed the purchase of the Olympia project from Atenor, acquiring approximately 74,000 square meters of property. The property consists of a functional office building, a construction-ready building, and additional development land, and has excellent transport links. WING plans to reposition the area for mixed-use development, which will include the existing office building, as well as over 500 apartments, as well as retail and service spaces.

Portfolio.hu - Ingatlan
Mol and Shell have signed a major deal. uzlet-vallalkozas

Mol and Shell have signed a major deal.

The MOL Group has signed a $720 million agreement with Shell, which allows it to acquire a 35 percent stake in the Aphrodite gas field in the 12th block in the Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone. The estimated value of the project is approximately 104 billion cubic meters of natural gas, and production is expected to begin in 2031. This transaction represents the largest growth opportunity for MOL’s Research and Production business since its entry into Azerbaijan in 2019.

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Extended application deadline: applicants can apply for the Green Awards for an additional week. uzlet-vallalkozas

Extended application deadline: applicants can apply for the Green Awards for an additional week.

The deadline to apply for the Green Awards is August 10th, and the winners will be announced on September 8th at the Sustainable World conference. The awards are open to companies, organizations, and their representatives who are proud of their sustainability efforts. Small and medium-sized enterprises, large companies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations can all apply, either for themselves or for their partners and colleagues.

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Stock markets closed higher overseas: chipmakers and Microsoft saw significant gains uzlet-vallalkozas

Stock markets closed higher overseas: chipmakers and Microsoft saw significant gains

The global market sentiment is still being determined by the recent decline on the US stock market and concerns about the returns of AI investments. In Europe, there was a slight rebound, but the overall picture remains mixed and uncertain. Significant price reactions followed the earnings reports, for example, Adidas fell by 17%. On the Hungarian stock exchange, there was a strong closing, mainly thanks to OTP’s performance, while in the US, chip manufacturers led the rise.

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