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This year’s sour cherry harvest is much weaker than usual
This year, the weather was not favorable for the sour cherry harvest either, spring frost damage was significant in the plantations, and producers were only able to harvest significant quantities...
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This year, the Sziget Festival audience donated more tents to charity and left less behind
Sziget Festival participants left behind less abandoned camping equipment than ever before, and more tents, mattresses and blankets than ever before were handed in at the collection points. 120 volunteers...
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Beach snacks, bicycles and lung pumps – this is how young people survive the second week of the retirement challenge
The K&H retirement challenge continues: the contestants provided further proof that a tight budget doesn’t necessarily mean the end of fun. With creative solutions, conscious planning and a bit of...
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National strike could paralyze Ryanair flights to Spain
The strike announced by the Spanish General Workers’ Union (UGT) at the ground handling company Azul Handling, which is part of the Ryanair group, could last from August 15th until...
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First home for both two-legged and four-legged pets – young owners are the ones who choose puppies the most
In the second week of August, two international awareness days draw attention to important issues: International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the challenges faced by young people, while...
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Rossmann bids farewell to the season with a summer closing discount
Rossmann is ending the summer with a special discount: between August 11 and 17, 2025, a 10% off coupon awaits customers. The coupon can be cut out from the front...
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An icon was born with the collaboration between Lidl and Tisza Cipő
After weeks of speculation, Lidl has finally pulled the curtain back: it has created a truly exclusive sneaker for its fans in collaboration with the legendary Tisza Cipő. The first...
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Waberer’s Group’s profit increased significantly in the second quarter
Waberer’s Group’s sales revenue increased by 7.2 percent to 203 million euros in the second quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 18 million euros in the period...
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Diageo is also present on Sziget and encourages responsible drinking
One of the highlights of the summer festival season is the Sziget Festival, where awareness is increasingly emphasized in addition to musical experiences. Diageo, one of the world’s leading alcoholic...
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MOL survey: 83 percent of Hungarian drivers consider it important to use fuel from sustainable sources
For 83 percent of Hungarian drivers, it is important that the fuel used in their car comes from sustainable sources, especially for men and those over 50, Mol told MTI...
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Nestlé remains the world’s most valuable food brand, according to Brand Finance
Nestlé has been the world’s most valuable food brand for the tenth year in a row, despite its value falling 4 percent to $20 billion over the past year, according...
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Revolut: local branch and Hungarian leader on the horizon
Revolut plans to open a Hungarian branch and appoint a local manager “in the very near future,” Mariia Lukash, the fintech company’s head of growth for Central and Eastern Europe,...
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A self-made star’s favorite – This is what Dzsúdló McDonald’s menu will look like
In the latest domestic chapter of McDonald’s campaign featuring celebrity-favorite Mekis orders, Dzsúdló, aka Marci Juhász, is in the spotlight. The musician, who started out in a small village in...
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Iconic Hungarian brand entrusts Waberer’s Group: the company works with Törley
Waberer’s Group will handle all domestic transport tasks for Törley Pezsgőpincészet Kft. from August 2025. The assignment of the iconic Hungarian brand fits well with the regional growth strategy of...
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Joining quality systems helps to recognize domestic products
In addition to increasing consumer confidence, participation in quality schemes also brings market benefits. To support this, a call for proposals has been launched to help farmer groups establish EU...
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SPAR closes in Kisújszállás
SPAR in Kisújszállás will close permanently on August 24, Mayor Tamás Szűcs announced on his social media page. According to SPAR Hungary Ltd., the decision was based on economic reasons...
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Slight growth in the leasing market
The domestic leasing market showed a slight increase in the amount financed in the first half of 2025, while the number of contracts decreased. More than 90 percent of the...
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Hungary’s leading housing developer is building half a thousand luxury apartments on the Spanish Riviera
Hungary’s leading residential property developer, Cordia, is launching its next development in Spain, the multi-phased 500-unit 360° by Cordia project. The premium development offers a new quality of life on...
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Local government message or phishing scam? ‒ Public safety demands closed systems
Digital fraud has also reached smaller settlements: emails, text messages or phone calls that appear to come from or on behalf of the local government, but are actually aimed at...
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FAO food price index rose slightly in July
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday that the world food commodity price index averaged 130.1 points in July, up 1.6% from June. The...
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Deposit Return System: Major progress in beverage packaging recycling rates
Since the introduction of the deposit return system (DRS) in Hungary last year, significant progress has been made in the management of beverage packaging waste thanks to the joint efforts...
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Lidl shifts into higher gear: becomes official partner of Red Bull Showrun
Lidl Hungary and Red Bull have come up with another exciting collaboration and have joined one of the most spectacular urban events in motorsport, the Red Bull Showrun, as an...
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Szallas.hu: Siófok remains the most attractive summer destination
Siófok remains the most attractive summer destination among Hungarians, with Lake Balaton accounting for a third of bookings in the region, and apartments are the best-selling accommodation type, the Szallas.hu...
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American Airlines will restart its Budapest-Philadelphia flight next May
After more than a year of preparation, American Airlines has announced it will relaunch its direct Budapest–Philadelphia service in May 2026. The route, suspended during the pandemic, had been popular...
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OKSZ: Retail is not responsible for rising prices
The 3 percent annual increase in retail sales in June, according to the National Trade Association, shows that although sales increased slightly, by 0.5 percent, compared to the previous month,...
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We can also taste the most delicious Hungarian dishes of the Carpathian Basin on St. Stephen’s Day
The gastronomic center of this year’s St. Stephen’s Day promises the most delicious dishes, fragrant aromas and traditional programs of the Carpathian Basin: the Csárda Festival awaits visitors again between...
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Three SPAR stores across the country were renovated with a development worth nearly 2.3 billion forints
Despite the challenging economic environment, SPAR Hungary continues its investments, having renovated three of its supermarkets in Budapest and Ajka in recent weeks. As a result of the development series...
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A new chapter in MediaMarkt’s social communication – Deep Creative Collective has become the brand’s new agency
From the summer of 2025, MediaMarkt Hungary has entrusted the agency Deep Creative Collective with the strategic and creative management of its social communication. The change opens a new chapter...
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The weather is good, the 43rd Lidl Balaton swim will be held this Saturday, you can enter again
Based on the weather forecast of the HungaroMet Siófok Observatory, the organizer, Budapest Sports Office, with the agreement of the Balaton Water Police Chief, has decided to HOLD the 43rd...
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University majors that require high admissions scores don’t necessarily lead to the highest-paying positions
This year, students were able to get into the most popular university majors with exceptionally high scores, with business administration, law, finance and psychology attracting the most students. Meanwhile, engineers...
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