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Extreme summer, record heat: this is how chain stores are reacting to the heat
Budapest has never experienced such a high temperature as this summer: a new heat record of 36.2 degrees Celsius was set, and heat alerts followed one another across the country....
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Draft decree on food vouchers for pensioners completed
The draft government decree on a 30,000-forint food voucher for pensioners has been completed, the parliamentary state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation (KIM) announced on his Facebook...
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K&H: Middle-aged people perceive inflation to be much more severe than the actual data shows
The inflation perception of middle-aged Hungarians continues to far exceed the value in official statistics, according to the K&H Sure Future survey. According to the latest data, in May 2025,...
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Inflation rose again in June – rising fruit prices are pushing up prices
Annual inflation rose to 4.6 percent in June, compared to 4.4 percent in May, according to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office. The monthly price increase was 0.1...
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Why is private label milk selling out so quickly? The irrationalities of margin caps in the dairy market
The situation of private label dairy products on the shelves of Hungarian stores has never been so uncertain: cheaper products are increasingly disappearing from the refrigerators, even if there is...
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The EU has proposed stockpiling essential goods and medical equipment in case of crises
The European Commission has presented proposals for the stockpiling of essential goods, medical and healthcare supplies, with the aim of ensuring access to goods and medical equipment at all times,...
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This was the year 2024 in the world of fishing and fish farming
The sixth time, the unified annual statistics on the presence, catch and deployment of anglers in fishing waters, as well as the evaluation related to the data, have been prepared....
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1,600 storm damage reports received in almost one day
K&H received a large number of home insurance claims by Tuesday evening due to the chain of thunderstorms that swept across the country in the previous days, the financial institution...
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Only Hungarian watermelons at PENNY this year
From July 7, fresh, free-range watermelons exclusively from Hungarian producers will once again be available in PENNY stores, the chain announced, further strengthening its commitment to Hungarian producers and domestic...
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UniTravel went bankrupt: what will happen to the passengers?
After forty years of operation, UniTravel Kft., one of the oldest domestic travel agencies, has filed for insolvency. The company has stopped its operations and is asking customers who have...
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Zséda filmed with Hélia-D
Girlfriends, laughter, a summer afternoon – Zséda presents herself from a side she has never seen before: this time she not only showed her voice, but also her loved ones...
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Those receiving pension-like benefits would also receive food vouchers
The pensioner food voucher would be available not only to pensioners, but also to those receiving other pension-like benefits, including people with disabilities, Ádám Kósa, the State Secretary for Disability...
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Hungarian university collaboration can help grow berries
The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) and the University of Sopron are working on a solution with the support of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) that...
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Waiting strategy – and no real confidence
In a quarterly online presentation by PwC Magyarország partner Gábor Farkas and Ákos Kozák, a economic research director expert of the Equilibrium Institute has revealed: at the beginning of 2025...
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László Krisán: Stabilisation is the first step, but new answers are needed to be competitive
László Krisán, the CEO of KAVOSZ Zrt. has assessed the current situation of businesses, the adaptation strategies of the FMCG sector and the new developments of the Széchenyi SME Card...
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In search of the most attractive employers: here is Randstad’s global employer branding top list
The new generation is not only looking for a good salary, but also for a sense of identity at work – and companies need to take this more and more...
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New architectural laws and regulations would drive investors towards brownfield investments
The new architectural laws and regulations introduced since 2023 would drive investors towards brownfield investments, said the State Secretary for Architecture of the Ministry of Construction and Transport (ÉKM) in...
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DK calls for reducing VAT on basic foodstuffs to five percent
During the last month’s official inspections, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) identified several potency-enhancing preparations that were marketed as dietary supplements, food or natural libido enhancers, but...
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Consumer protection found potency enhancers on the market that are dangerous to health
During the last month’s official inspections, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) identified several potency-enhancing preparations that were marketed as dietary supplements, food or natural libido enhancers, but...
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A new era in personal hygiene
Nowadays, with the strengthening of health awareness, the field of personal hygiene and incontinence management is receiving increasing attention. Those concerned are looking for discreet, comfortable and sustainable solutions. For...
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NAV: selling self-produced fruit may be tax-free up to an annual income of six hundred thousand forints
The sale of self-produced vegetables and fruit may be tax-free up to an annual income of six hundred thousand forints, but if someone sells their produce on a commercial basis,...
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The storm hit the favorite resort of Hungarians – shocking video!
An extraordinary storm hit Split, Croatia, on Tuesday morning, turning the city’s streets into floods in minutes, MTI reported, citing local media reports. The storm, which came with wind gusts...
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The closed bathhouse of the Hévíz Lake Spa can reopen with government support
The government has taken a significant step for the future of the Hévíz Lake Spa: they are providing 381 million forints in support for the temporary restoration of the bathhouse...
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The Dutch can cook using a virtual chef in the Albert Heijn app
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn has added a new AI kitchen assistant feature to its app. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. In the Mijn AH...
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Wizz Air resumes flights to Israel
Wizz Air will resume its flights between Tel Aviv and Budapest on August 8, a month earlier than planned, the airline announced. The reason for the restart is its commitment...
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Tourist invasion in Europe: the summer of Mediterranean overtourism
School is out, vacation is coming: Europe’s most popular holiday destinations are already suffering from the pressure of tourism. Residents of Rome, Barcelona, Venice and Tenerife are increasingly taking action...
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Prison for crypto? The Hungarian market is in complete chaos
On July 2, Hungary effectively criminalized cryptocurrency trading – or so it seems based on recent amendments to the Criminal Code. These changes make both service providers and individual users...
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Annual inflation in Ukraine eased in June after more than two-year high
In Ukraine, the annual rate of consumer price inflation slowed in June after reaching a more than two-year high in the previous month. According to the Ukrainian Statistics Office, the...
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Hungarian university cooperation can help the cultivation of berries
The Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) and the University of Sopron are working on a solution with the support of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) that...
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How can we effectively search for a job in 2025?
The number of applications received for job advertisements is currently outstanding in several areas on the labor market. A large number of applications are received for each position within a...
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