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Qatari-Hungarian business forum organized for the first time in Doha

The Hungarian Food Business Program, the food export development branch of the Agrármarketing Centrum, organized its first business meeting in Doha. Although Qatar is one of the richest countries in...

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The Chairman and CEO of Szerencsejáték Zrt. is leaving

The Chairman and CEO of Szerencsejáték Zrt. will leave his position on March 5, the company announced to MTI on Monday. Andrea Mager is leaving by mutual agreement, according to...

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Tourism results reach new heights

Among the results, he listed the low level of the unemployment rate and the development of employment, adding that 4.7 million people are currently working. The minimum wage is under...

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NGM: pensioners will be able to use VAT refunds extremely easily

Malicious comments and criticisms regarding the VAT refund of pensioners, without information on the exact regulations, are nothing more than simple, old-fashioned political sentiment-raising – this is how the Ministry...

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The Hungarian Pavilion is already being prepared for the Osaka World Expo

The Osaka World Expo is one of the world’s most significant cultural, touristic and economically influential events, therefore Hungary’s participation in the Expo is in the national economic interest –...

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Hungexpo: more than 23 thousand visitors visited the Travel+ Exhibition and the Budapest Boat Show

More than 23 thousand visitors visited the 47th Travel+ International Tourism Exhibition and Experience Festival, as well as the Budapest Boat Show organized at the same time between February 20-23,...

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A Hungarian research group has developed a gene editing process for producing new grain varieties

The cereal grain research working group of the National Laboratory for Agricultural Biotechnology and Precision Breeding for Food Security has developed a gene editing process for producing economically useful grain...

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Moderate optimism and improving prospects in the Central European real estate sector

The majority of Central European real estate market players expect that the economic, investment and financing environment will be more favorable this year than it was in 2024. Deloitte’s seventh...

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Italy’s Esselunga initiates coffee capsule recycling programme

Esselunga has started a new environmental initiative in Milan for recycling used coffee capsules. The goal is to collect and process all types of capsules, regardless of material (plastic or...

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EU agreement reached to reduce food and textile waste

EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce food and textile waste. These would reduce waste from food processing and manufacturing...

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Business sentiment in Germany did not improve in February

Business sentiment in Germany in February proved weaker than expected, according to a survey by the ifo Institute for Economic Research, primarily due to a worsening perception of the current...

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Alibaba invests 50 billion euros in artificial intelligence and cloud technology

Chinese technology giant Alibaba has announced a major investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. The company will invest around 380 billion yuan (49.8 billion euros) in these areas...

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Apenta 0% sugar, 0% sweetener

Apenta’s new, lightly carbonated drink is made with natural mineral water, in 2 flavours: raspberry and lemon-lime. It is an ideal choice for hydrating your body when you find plain...

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Nearly half of companies will increase cafeteria allowances for manual workers this year

In 2025, significant changes took place in the field of fringe benefits in Hungary: the range of available subsidies was expanded and new elements were added to the system. “According...

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27 EU agriculture ministers: a separate agricultural budget is needed, with regionally based subsidies!

European farmers, the daily bread of European citizens, must be protected – the Minister of Agriculture emphasized on Monday on the M1 current affairs channel. According to István Nagy, this...

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Europe’s largest private-label crisp producer further increases production

Belgian Roger & Roger is investing sixty million euros in the renovation and expansion of its plant in Mouscron, near Lille (France). The Croky crisps producer hopes this will help...

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The goal is to double the domestic use of geothermal energy by 2030

The government wants to double the use of geothermal energy by 2030, based on the National Geothermal Utilization Concept adopted last year, said the Deputy State Secretary for Energy Policy...

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Coca-Cola enters trendy prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop

The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi. Coca-Cola is making its...

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Dutch Retailer Jumbo Launches Plant-Based Yoghurt From Local Soy

Dutch retailer Jumbo has launched three plant‐based yoghurt SKUs made from locally grown soybeans in more than 300 stores across the Netherlands. The products are part of the retailer’s Direct...

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LG’s latest HVAC solutions debut at AHR Expo

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at the world-renowned AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida. In line with the industry’s global decarbonization efforts and...

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A wedding between thrifty, still going and no no! – Picture of the day

Because not all weddings in America are like in the movies!  ...

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The Joint Venture Association corporate awards were presented

The Joint Venture Association (JVSZ), with nearly 40 years of history, held its fourth grand-scale “Companies for the Future Award” Gala Event. On Saturday, February 22, at the impressive Lovarda,...

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Is commercial profits going to be reduced? Viktor Orbán criticized both retailers and department store chains in his annual review

Traders and supermarket chains have significantly increased the prices of some basic foodstuffs, and with it, of course, their profits. In January this year, milk was sold 39 percent more...

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VAT refunds on vegetables, fruit, and dairy products for pensioners: will it work?

In his annual review speech on Saturday, the Prime Minister announced that in the second half of the year, pensioners will receive a partial VAT refund for purchases of vegetables,...

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Márton Nagy negotiated with OKSZ about food prices

We are working to reduce food prices! – the Minister of National Economy announced on his social media page, adding that he consulted with representatives of the National Trade Federation...

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Zsolt Fülep became the Agricultural Man of the Year in 2024

On February 21, 2025, the most prestigious recognition in the agricultural profession, the “Agriculturist of the Year” award, was granted to Zsolt Fülep. The award was presented for the 11th...

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Online price monitoring may expand

In order to protect families, keep inflation low and strengthen retail competition, a social consultation will start on Friday on the expansion of the online price monitoring system to 100...

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This is how Kinley treated its consumers on Valentine’s Day

This year, Kinley surprised its consumers with special programs. The brand thought not only of lovers, but also of those who celebrated this day as singles, in a group of...

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The economy is turning around, 2025 will be the year of breakthrough

This year will be a breakthrough year; there are at least eight factors, including employment, that they see the economy turning around, the Minister of National Economy said at the...

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Are we buying more consciously? Demand for Hungarian flavors is unabated

Kifli.hu works with hundreds of Hungarian producers to offer a wider range of quality and sustainable Hungarian food. The demand for products from small Hungarian producers is constantly growing in...

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