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Sándor Czomba: domestic employment remains high

Based on the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), the number of employed people reached around 4,699,000 in September 2024, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (NGM) pointed out...

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KSH: in September, the number of employed people was 4,699,000, the unemployment rate was 4.5 percent

In September 2024, the average number of employed persons aged 15-74 decreased by 32,000 compared to the same period of the previous year, to 4,699,000, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...

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Vocational training in the paper industry was promoted by Vajda-Papír on the day of vocational training in Dunaújváros

Vocational training in the paper industry was promoted by Vajda-Papír Kft. on Vocational Training Day in Dunaújváros, a factory visit was organized for young people in the company’s factory in...

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BAHART closed a record season

After more successful summer traffic than ever before, Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. (BAHART) will close the 178th passenger cruise season, which will last until October 23, with an increase of about...

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Zara Pre-owned: Another step towards sustainability

Zara’s Pre-owned service has been launched, which offers the opportunity to donate, repair, sell and buy used clothing. The aim of the Spanish fashion brand is to use the program...

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Magyar Posta: Postal services will continue to be available in all settlements

Magyar Posta assured the population in a statement that postal services will remain available in all settlements of the country, even if thousands of post offices have been closed in...

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You can apply for the European Waste Reduction Week until November 6

You can apply for promotions for the European Waste Reduction Week, which will be held between November 16 and 24, the main theme of which will be food waste, the...

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The heart of Viennese coffee culture: Julius Meinl and the heritage of coffee

Vienna, the home of the famous coffeehouse culture, also temporarily hosted the world’s largest coffeehouse in 2008, which was realized by Julius Meinl, the world-famous Viennese coffee merchant and roaster....

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Domestic carbon emissions are lower than in Western Europe

The first results of the K&H CO2 calculator for agriculture – developed by K&H Group and the Institute of Agricultural Economics (AKI) – show that the carbon emissions of Hungarian...

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In 2023, the number of pesticide residue notifications decreased in the European Union

In 2023, the Member States recorded 8,700 notifications in the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN). As in previous years, the number of notifications of the Rapid Alert System for Food...

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Vocational training in the paper industry is promoted by Vajda-Papír for young people choosing a career

More than two thousand interested parents and students participated in the Dunaújváros Vocational Training Day in October, at which Vajda-Papír, the largest employer in the region, also offered a training...

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“Drink inflation” in Great Britain: they would tempt beer consumers with a lower alcohol content

In Great Britain, the radical reduction of the alcohol content of Grolsch beer is another step in the cost-cutting measures of beer producers. The brand with Dutch roots, owned by...

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India abolishes export tax on parboiled rice: a significant impact is expected on international markets

The Indian government recently announced that it will abolish the export tax on parboiled rice. The decision is justified by growing rice stocks and the expected record harvest after this...

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The call for tenders for the new agri-environmental management grant has been published

In 2025, a new five-year AKG subsidy program will be launched, for which farmers can submit their subsidy applications between November 25, 2024 and December 23, 2024. The program, launched...

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Sustainability challenges in the technology industry: towards longer-life devices and green software

The technology industry is increasingly facing sustainability challenges. The production of new devices involves a significant environmental burden, as around 80% of carbon dioxide emissions are generated during production. The...

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Ideation conference

This year’s Shop! Ideation Conference & Retail Challenge event is the biggest annual conference of POPAI Hungary’s parent organisation, which will be held in Kansas City, USA on 7-8 October...

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Standard and Poor’s: Hungary is still recommended for investment

In today’s rating, Standard and Poor’s confirmed that it continues to recommend Hungary for investment, so the reports of the three most important credit rating agencies all reflect a high...

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World market outlook: grain market forecast 2024 October

Based on the latest October forecast of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), global grain production in 2024 rose to 2,853 million tons. The reason behind the increase is the...

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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy energy-drinks business Ghost

The 7Up maker will initially purchase a 60% shareholding in the brand for roughly $990m. US soft drinks major Keurig Dr Pepper has struck a deal to acquire the Ghost...

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Probiotics, botanicals to drive APAC’s health and wellness packaged food in 2024

They were dubbed as rising super ingredients. Probiotics and botanicals are set to drive growth in health and wellness packaged foods in Asia, with nearly 70% of probiotic culture ingredients...

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Climate change is also a serious challenge for chrysanthemum growers

This year, around 15 million chrysanthemums were produced in Hungarian gardens, less than the average, according to the overview of the National Chamber of Agrarian Economy. At the end of...

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Penny Italia Launches New Private-Label Line For Customers Aged 50 And Above

Penny Italia has launched Foreveryou, a new own-brand product range designed for consumers between the age of 50-70 years. In stores from 7 November, Foreveryou will initially offer 15 functional...

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(HU) Élelmiszerlánc-biztonság: kedvezőek az idei nyári tapasztalatok

Food chain safety: positive experiences this summer The summer seasonal food chain inspections were a success. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/10 During the two-month series...

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Nébih: a refreshing lemon drink was recalled from the market

Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. has recalled a citrusy refreshing drink from the market because it may contain metal shavings – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) informed MTI in...

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These are new opportunities for domestic wool utilization

The Ministry of Agriculture held a professional consultation on expanding the utilization possibilities of domestic wool under the leadership of State Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development Zsolt Feldman. During...

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KSH: in August, gross average earnings were HUF 628,800, 13.1 percent higher than a year earlier

In August 2024, the gross average salary of those employed full-time was HUF 628,800, and the net average salary calculated with allowances in mind was HUF 433,100. The gross average...

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Eurostat: packaging waste produced by EU residents decreased in 2022

In the European Union, 83.4 million tons of packaging waste were generated in 2022, 186.5 kilograms per inhabitant, which is 3.6 kilograms less than the 2021 figures, but an increase...

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On the way to “economic neutrality”: wage catch-up

It seems that the Government has decided to carry out a forced wage catch-up in the coming years. Within this framework, he expects the minimum wage to be 1,000 euros...

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dm’s turnover increased by 17 percent in the last economic year

dm invested a lot in its prices in the last economic year: in addition to national inflation of 4.7 percent, the price increase of dm-branded products was only 0.58 percent,...

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NGM promises an average salary of HUF 1 million

According to Márton Nagy, the minimum wage of 1,000 euros and the average salary of 1 million forints are achievable, the Minister of National Economy held a meeting on Tuesday...

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