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Pepco’s German subsidiary placed under bankruptcy protection
Pepco’s German division has filed for insolvency, despite the retail group reporting a 7.7% year-on-year increase in third-quarter revenue. The company plans to restructure its 64-store network in Germany, potentially...
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Sweet Anna, who turns thirty this year, celebrates at the Anna Ball
The world-famous Hungarian event organizer and Univer Product Zrt. are celebrating the two-hundred-year history of the Anna Balls and the three-decade anniversary of Édes Anna together. The cooperation established on...
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Significant pharmaceutical investment in Hungary – Egis develops in Körmend with state support
Egis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is further developing its Körmend site with a new investment worth more than 14 billion forints, which the company will implement from its own resources and 3.5...
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A large-scale Spanish study is looking for volunteers for free wine
Researchers at the University of Navarra in Spain have launched the world’s largest clinical trial on alcohol consumption to date, with the aim of scientifically determining whether moderate alcohol consumption...
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Intimate hygiene revolution: how water jets replace toilet paper
The spread of water-based hygiene can revolutionize everyday hygiene – says Ákos Németh, head of Laufen’s Hungarian representation. Toilets with a bidet function are not only space-saving, but also more...
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More than half a billion bottles were returned in Lidl stores
Lidl has achieved significant results in the return of plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass. By mid-July, customers had returned more than 500 million beverage packaging to Lidl’s REpoints. With...
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Wendy’s is back: the legendary fast food chain would re-enter the Hungarian market
After more than two decades, one of the world’s most well-known fast food chains is trying again in Hungary: Wendy’s is currently looking for a Hungarian franchise partner, franchise.hu reported....
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Mastercard and McLaren Formula 1 Team turn Budapest into a pit lane
Mastercard is returning to the world of motorsport with renewed vigor: as part of its multi-year partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 team, it is launching a national simulator championship...
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Record year at Müller: one million customers per day, expansion and digital developments on all fronts
The Müller drugstore and retail group has closed one of the most successful years in its history: in the 2023/24 financial year, net sales increased by 8.3%, reaching EUR 5...
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Travelers to the Adriatic asked for: iced coffee and mozzarella-tomato hot dogs are available
The iced coffee segment and a new giant hot dog are the summer hits at MOL Fresh Corners during trips to the Adriatic. According to data collected in our country...
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Media Markt and Saturn may fall into Chinese hands
One of Europe’s best-known electronics store chains could have a new owner: Chinese JD.com is in advanced negotiations with German Ceconomy Holding to acquire Media Markt and Saturn. Although the...
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You have to pay for advice: a new era begins for travel agencies
A growing number of travel agencies around the world are introducing advisory fees for their services, according to a recent international study by the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance. The...
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LVMH’s six-month profit falls 22 percent, revenue falls 4 percent
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, the world’s largest luxury goods company, reported a year-on-year decline in after-tax profit and revenue in the first six months of this year. The...
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Consumer Protection Authority: Family Frost recalled quick-frozen potato croquettes
Family Frost Ltd. has recalled pre-baked, quick-frozen potato croquettes due to mineral oil contamination, and consumption of the product may pose a health risk, the National Trade and Consumer Protection...
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Record number of returns: Kifli.hu customers return half a million bottles per month
More than 2.6 million bottles returned in a few months – Kifli.hu customers are becoming more and more aware of sustainability. In May and June, over 500 thousand beverage packaging...
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The newest SPAR store in Szombathely opened with an investment of more than one billion
SPAR Hungary has opened its newest supermarket in Szombathely, on Kiskar Street, as a result of an investment of more than 1 billion forints. The store, with a sales area...
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Momentán Udvar and Rossmann together again in the Valley of the Arts
Rossmann joined the Momentán Udvar programs at the 34th Valley of Arts this year, where the conversation and improvisational performance titled “Radar with Lilu” drew attention to the importance of...
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Coca-Cola introduces a new cola
Coca-Cola announced that it will be adding a new product to its U.S. lineup this fall that will use U.S. cane sugar as a sweetener instead of traditional high-fructose corn...
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Therefore, we should not believe in tempting diets – an ill-considered diet can do more harm than good.
Ice cream, chips, fast food: many people swear that they will now pay more attention to their diet. At such times, it is easy to be tempted by diets found...
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Ragweed season is in full swing – it’s worth paying attention to your textiles too
This year, the ragweed season may start in the last week of July, and in our country, more and more people are affected by allergy symptoms: according to some data,...
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Pork, wet towel, tricks – this is how Hungarians grill!
Summer is in full swing, grills are constantly working, and Hungarian gardens, terraces, and summer houses are filled with smoke, aromas, and good cheer. According to a current, representative survey...
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Máté Préda is the new head of DODO in Hungary
DODO, a provider of last-mile smart logistics services, has appointed Máté Préda to lead its Hungarian subsidiary. The new leader has extensive leadership experience in many countries around the world,...
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Order food instead of room service – lángos is delivered to your home
More and more tourists are ordering food to their accommodation, according to an international survey by foodora: the number of orders in Budapest, Vienna and Prague also increased by 10...
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Small breweries are the engines of beer culture renewal
Small-scale breweries offer a value-oriented alternative to large-scale production and have significantly expanded the beer range. They produce dozens of beer types and are constantly developing them, but their position...
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The Lidl collection is back: logoed clothes, slippers and accessories in stores
Lidl will once again bring its own branded clothing collection to Hungarian stores from July 24, 2025. This time, customers can also choose from limited-time, logoed pieces: leisurewear, sports shoes,...
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A new approach is needed in the cultivation of berries
Although climate change has a serious impact on the domestic production of berries, changes could be achieved in this area with the appropriate production technology and variety selection. The professional...
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Longevity – fashion or awareness?
People have always been interested in how to live a healthy life for as long as possible, and many have even dedicated their lives to finding the secret to eternal...
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Henkel and three of its brands are among Hungary’s leading Superbrands
Henkel Hungary has once again won the Business Superbrands title. In addition, the company’s brands Persil, Perwoll and Somat have also received the Superbrands award. The Superbrands award has been...
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This is how artificial intelligence became part of everyday life
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an almost invisible part of everyday life, according to the Ipsos AI Monitor 2025 global survey and international research by EY. While the majority of...
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Many customers trust Revolut to place orders
Revolut’s decision in July to temporarily suspend cryptocurrency trading for Hungarian users caused a significant response. The move was due to a change in domestic legislation, but the measure caught...
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