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A new era in mobile banking: free QR code payments from September 1
From September 1, the range of mobile banking services for Hungarian bank customers will be expanded with a significant innovation: from now on, they can also initiate payments by scanning...
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KSH and METU prepared a new analysis of the industry
In cooperation with the Central Statistical Office (KSH) and Budapest Metropolitan University (METU), experimental statistics on industrial production based on new data sources and methods were prepared – the KSH...
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The new production plant of Sipospack Kft. was ceremoniously handed over
Sipospack Kft. is one of the most significant packaging technology companies in Hungary. Thanks to the investment, the company has doubled the current size of the production hall, and thanks...
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K&H: Investments by large companies may increase in the second half of the year
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Fair director: this year’s Farmer Expo in Debrecen was a success
This year’s Farmer Expo in Debrecen was a success: 207 exhibitors presented themselves on five thousand square meters in three days, farmers from all over the country, from Zala to...
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The Serbian government reduced the prices of about 700 products
In order to improve the living conditions of those in a worse financial situation, the Serbian government has significantly reduced the prices of about 700 products, according to reports, the...
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Many people do not receive their mandatory occupational health and safety education, yet they do not want stricter regulations on the subject
In the first half of the year, the regulations regarding workplace safety changed in several aspects. Profession.hu asked domestic workers about their practical experiences. Despite the clear regulations, more than...
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MTÜ: Almost 8 million guest nights were registered by rural hotels in June-July
More guests stayed at rural accommodations in June-July than in last year’s record year. In the first two months of summer, according to data from the National Tourist Information Center...
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We spend HUF 100,000 on LEGO every year
The world of LEGO is also very popular in Hungary, and not only among children. According to a recent survey, the average Lego buyer spends more than HUF 100,000 on...
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RaktárAD’s industrial condominiums in Alsónémed will soon be home to 25 SMEs
In 2024, RaktárAD, which has a Belgian-Hungarian ownership background, will start the construction of a logistics property with a floor area of more than 15,000 m2 in Alsónémedi, Vecsés and...
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This is why fine dining food is so expensive
The world of fine dining restaurants is often associated with luxury and high prices, but is it really only the privilege of the wealthy, or is it more than that?...
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Nébih: Müller recalled cheese crackers
Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. is recalling Alnatura Gouda cheese crackers due to the possible presence of metal pieces, the National Food Chain Security Office (Nébih) told MTI on Friday. The...
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Heinz carbonara comes canned, Italian chefs are scandalized
The American Heinz caused a public outcry in Italy when it announced that it would launch canned carbonara in Great Britain in the fall, Vice reported. According to the company,...
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This coffee machine can take the place of baristas
Hungarians’ coffee-making habits at home are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and it is not uncommon to find professional-level coffee machines in households as well. The Philips LatteGo 5500, a compact yet...
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Balaton settlements and the wine regions of the North Central Mountains dominate tourism tax revenues
The Balaton settlements and the wine regions of the Northern Central Mountains lead the list of tourist tax (ifa) revenues in Hungary, according to the Pénzcentrum’s analysis based on 2022...
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A coffee crisis is raging in Rome
Romans are increasingly complaining about the high coffee prices in the city, as in some places they are already asking for two euros (approx. 800 forints) for a cup of...
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The anti-shoplifting law has led to lynchings in Slovakia
Slovak Justice Minister Boris Susko has strongly denied opposition claims that shoplifting has increased in Slovakia since the Fico government reformed the penal code. According to the law, which came...
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Information on the requirements for the minimum number of plants and the number of plants in the plantations
During the analysis of the applications for 2023, the Hungarian State Treasury found that when applying for agricultural and rural development subsidies, it was often a problem for agricultural producers...
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Nébih: several frozen products were recalled by an Aldi store in Vecsés
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Saturday that several frozen products were recalled at Aldi’s store at Széchenyi utca 2 in Vecsés due to a break...
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Overtourism awaits Budapest, while the number of guests from rural areas is stagnating
In July, the number of domestic guests and the number of nights they spent in Hungary continued to decrease, while the presence of foreign guests showed a dynamic increase, especially...
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The protection of producers will be renewed, and farmers will receive more serious help
Farmers will be able to receive the value of their goods faster than before thanks to the package of producer protection laws that will enter into force next year –...
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Environmental disaster in Volos: hundreds of thousands of fish carcasses in the port
A major environmental disaster unfolded in the city of Volos, Greece, after hundreds of thousands of dead fish littered the harbor. The authorities immediately began collecting the bodies to avoid...
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Bonduelle plans France, Germany salad business disposals
The group is in talks with two potential buyers over its respective businesses. Fruit-and-veg major Bonduelle plans to offload its packaged salads businesses in France and Germany. Bonduelle said today...
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Italy Leverages AI To Combat Counterfeiting Of Prosecco
Italian Mint (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato) has joined forces with Microsoft Italia to combat the counterfeiting of renowned Italian sparkling wines, starting with Prosecco. The partnership will leverage...
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Organic sales increase at Penny in Germany
Discount supermarket Penny has increased its organic sales by nearly 20% in 2023. The retailer plans to further expand its organic range by 2025. The discounter is launching a promotion...
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We regard Hungarian gray cattle with respect and esteem
A priority goal is to improve and develop the competitiveness of livestock farms, as well as to support the survival of protected native and endangered animal breeds – stated Minister...
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Mixed results in the market for cherries, apricots and peaches
The national average of the cherry harvest was 22.8 percent lower than last year, amounting to 5.4 tons per hectare. While only 1.9 tons of cherries were grown per hectare...
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Lidl Sverige sells fruit and vegetables grown to classical music
Lidl aims to gain the favor of Swedish consumers through an unusual cooperation with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. In the next two months the discounter will sell produce grown...
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Practical training at the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences is renewed
The integration of university companies and organizational units serving practical education and research has been completed, and MATE Tanggazdaság Nonprofit Kft. was established as of August 1, 2024. The newly...
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Waterdrop products that help with daily fluid intake are part of SPAR’s new loyalty campaign
The innovative glass bottles, stainless steel water bottles and special microdrinks of the innovative waterdrop® brand are available at a discount of more than 50 percent in SPAR’s latest loyalty...
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