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KSH: the number of guests (1.4 million) in tourist accommodation establishments increased by 17 percent and the number of guest nights (3.4 million) by 16 percent compared to a year earlier in April
In April 2025, 1.4 million guests spent 3.4 million guest nights in tourist accommodation (commercial, private and other). The number of guests was 17 percent higher and the number of...
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MBH quick analysis: The tourism sector excelled in another month
After a strong March, tourism in Hungary continued to thrive in April: the number of guests at tourist accommodations rose by 17%, and guest nights by 16% – despite the...
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Stylers: two out of three companies plan AI automation projects in 2025
AI, business intelligence and automation will be the most import focus areas in technology this year, with cost and human resource constraints posing the biggest challenges, according to a Protechtor...
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Millions of wage demands and panoramic accommodation on Lake Balaton: a new reality in summer hospitality
The summer season at Lake Balaton hasn’t even fully begun, yet hospitality business owners are already facing exceptional challenges. As skilled workers become increasingly difficult to find, seasonal job applicants...
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Good cakes are not a luxury – what makes the pastry profession viable today?
Rising ingredient prices, labour shortages, burdensome regulations – yet customers still expect to find fresh, high-quality cakes at reasonable prices in Hungarian confectioneries. According to Balázs Erdélyi, President of the...
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K&H: vacation is knocking, let’s go to the big world!
Summer trips abroad are the first real independent adventure for many high school students – which is why it doesn’t hurt to take some important financial and safety advice. A...
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MOHU: more than two billion PET bottles, cans and glass have been returned through the REpont system since launch
More than two billion PET bottles, cans and glass have been returned through the MOHU REpont system since its launch last July, a good example of Hungary’s commitment to environmental...
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IPOSZ supports micro-enterprises by strengthening industrial associations
The National Association of Industrial Associations (IPOSZ) is focusing this year on strengthening the infrastructure of industrial associations so that they can help micro-enterprises that turn to them locally with...
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Nébih provided an overview of the economically most important pathogens of sunflower
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) held a pathology presentation in Tordas at the beginning of May, which focused on disease resistance tests against the economically most important pathogens...
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Hungarian-American agricultural diplomacy is experiencing a golden age
Hungarian-American bilateral relations are growing stronger, whether it is politics, agriculture, education or trade – informed Deputy Secretary of State Oszkár Ökrös during a meeting with Secretary of State Diego...
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New rules may come to baths: social consultation on the amendment to the regulation has begun
The government is preparing a comprehensive amendment to the regulation regulating public baths, the Ministry of National Economy announced. The public consultation has already started, and comments are expected by...
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Higher coffee bean prices than ever because of the bad weather
World coffee prices hit a multiyear high in 2024, after exceeding the previous year’s average by 38.8%, mainly due to adverse weather in major producing countries, informed the UN Food...
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NAK makes its free application writing service available to young farmers
The National Chamber of Agriculture is helping its members with a new service. Similar to the small farm call held in the spring, NAK rural economic advisors will prepare and...
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Another milestone towards a smoke-free world – the development of BAT’s new production hall in Pécs has reached an important stage
BAT Hungary celebrated the second half of the construction of its new, high-tech production hall in Pécs with a groundbreaking ceremony. The nearly 60 billion forint investment is not only...
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This year’s strawberry harvest is delayed due to the cool May
Farmers involved in domestic strawberry production were hoping for a good season this year, but so far the season has proven to be “unbearable”. According to the joint market overview...
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Chefs march to Parliament
Chefs will dress the city center in white on June 4, the National Unity Day, during the 8th Chefs’ Parade in Budapest. The procession, which will start from Fővám Square...
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Häagen-Dazs „The Essence of the City” ice cream collection
The only ice cream selection that immerses you in the depth of the world’s iconic cities, evoking the experience of travelling through the flavours of local cultures. Join Dulce De...
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Rome International Airport’s traffic increased by 21 percent in one year
Rome’s international airport’s passenger traffic grew by 21 percent last year and is expected to grow further this year, CEO Marco Troncone told MTI. The airport, named after Leonardo Da...
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Interest in Nordic holidays has doubled
More and more people are choosing to escape the summer heat to the cool destinations of Northern Europe, where quiet surroundings and special experiences await travelers. The “coolcation” trend, or...
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5 thoughts on Solutions for Tomorrow 5th Anniversary
This year, the Solutions for Tomorrow Challenge, organized by Samsung and EdisonKids, celebrates its fifth anniversary in Hungary, and has since become one of the most important future-building initiatives for...
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Slovak restaurants can serve bear meat
The consumption of bear meat has been allowed in Slovakia, Slovak Hungarian-language news portals reported. According to Felvidék.ma, organizations under the Slovak Ministry of Environment will be entitled to sell...
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Mondelēz To Launch Limited-Edition Selena Gomez Oreo Cookies
Mondelēz International is launching limited-edition Selena Gomez Oreo cookies, which it describes as ‘bringing Selena’s passions and fandom into one deliciously dunkable bite’. The iconic American actor and singer worked...
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Egg prices are 26 percent higher than last year
According to AKI PÁIR data, the packing house price of caged table eggs (M+L) in Hungary was 67.02 forints/piece in the first twenty weeks of 2025, which exceeded the average...
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Italy’s Artisan Gelato Sales Set To Rise 4% This Summer, Study Finds
Artisan gelato sales are expected to see a 4% growth in Italy in the summer of 2025 as the sector experiences recovery, according to SIGEP World’s Observatory. The findings are...
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Aldi launches virtual work experience for teens
Aldi has launched a virtual work experience programme designed to support young people who are considering a career in retail. The free online course is open to all UK students...
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Hungarian-American agricultural diplomatic relations are experiencing a golden age
Hungarian-American bilateral relations are getting stronger, whether it is politics, agriculture, education or trade – informed Deputy Secretary of State Oszkár Ökrös during a meeting with Indiana Secretary of State...
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The 65 million HUF fine was delivered to NAV in shoeboxes
A recent tax raid by Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) took an unexpected turn when a company under investigation paid its entire fine—amounting to over 65 million forints—in...
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Hungary urges EU-wide vaccination program due to spread of animal diseases
At the initiative of Hungary, the possibility of introducing EU-wide active vaccination was also discussed in the European Union, which could be a solution to the animal diseases spreading across...
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Saving money, searching online, hunting for deals – this is how Europe will shop in 2025
58% of European shoppers still don’t expect their purchasing power to improve – reveals a recent study by Shopfully conducted across eight European countries. The economic sentiment remains cautious, with...
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Hamburger picture 2025 – this is how Hungarians eat hamburgers
Hungary’s undisputed favourite is the beef burger – preferably loaded with cheese, bacon, fresh vegetables and a generous selection of sauces – according to a survey by TV Paprika conducted...
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