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The economic mood in the EU and the Eurozone deteriorated in February
The economic sentiment index deteriorated in the euro area and the European Union in February, according to a survey presented on Wednesday by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Economic...
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The number of smartphone payments increased by 49 percent in January
The number of smartphone payments increased by 49 percent in January compared to a year earlier. This was coupled with a 58 percent increase in traffic, K&H said. Among the...
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Hungexpo: almost 30,000 visitors visited the Travel+ Exhibition and the Budapest Boat Show
Almost 30,000 visitors visited the Travel+ Exhibition, as well as the Budapest Boat Show organized at the same time, February 22-25. between – Hungexpo informed MTI. During the four days,...
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Easter dynamism
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/2-3 Ágnes Szűts, marketing manager of KOTÁNYI Hungária Kft. told us that retail sales in the Hungarian spice market grew dynamically...
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First-hand info on trends
We asked Ákos Bősze, HoReCa business development executive of METRO, to talk to us about the changes he expects in the Hungarian hospitality industry in 2024. This article is available...
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With a new face routine test, Rossmann helps you find out which products suit you
Products suitable for skin type and skin problems, which we can fit into our morning and evening routine. Rossmann’s new face routine test, which is available at https://shop.rossmann.hu/arrutin and on...
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According to experts, the labor market is transforming with unprecedented speed
The labor market is transforming with unprecedented speed, the processes are forcing both company managers and employees to constantly adapt – said the experts of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB)...
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People all over the world fear rising energy prices
Two-thirds of consumers know how to switch to green energy, but they just don’t want to spend more money or time on it, according to EY’s research involving nearly 100,000...
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Wizz Air launches 6 new flights from Budapest
Wizz Air launches direct flights from Budapest to Brasov, Brussels, Bucharest, Yerevan, Stuttgart and Valencia. On Wednesday, the airline informed MTI that flights to the new destinations will start in...
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Food Truck Show: 10 years, 6 million guests
The Food Truck Show has turned 10 years old and has become an essential part of Hungarian gastronomy and outdoor hospitality. Since 2014, rolling restaurants have traveled 1 million kilometers...
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Aldi’s store number reaches 177 in Italy
Aldi closed 2023 with 177 stores in the Italian provinces of Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino and Emilia Romagna. The German discounter opened its biggest store in the country...
Read moreThis year’s World Tour Guides Day ended with record attendance
This year’s World Tour Guides Day ended with a record number of participants. The Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BKIK) has been bringing visitors closer to the capital’s values...
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Beyond Meat is planning a price increase
Beyond Meat, the company known for its plant-based meat substitute products, plans to introduce new strategic steps. The company’s sales numbers are down, so Beyond Meat has decided to take...
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Financial help for companies to operate sustainably
On 1 January 2024, the ESG law came into force, regulating the environmentally and socially responsible operation of companies – and firms also receive financial support to achieve this. This...
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Costa Coffee Crema Velvet and Intense
Costa Coffee’s Crema coffee range rolled out two new products in November: Velvet and Intense were introduced to the Hungarian market, joining the already well-known Original variant. Contact: Coca-Cola HBC Magyarország...
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Albert Heijn Offers Business Customers Discount On Organic, Plant-Based Products
Dutch retailer Albert Heijn is offering business customers a 10% discount on all organic products. The discount also applies to its AH Terra range – a fully plant-based own-brand assortment...
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A condition for a successful green energy transition is competitiveness
In a joint statement, the leaders of European industry warn that competitiveness is a condition for a successful green energy transition – the Hungarian Chemical Industry Association (MAVESZ) and the...
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It is worth protecting yourself against field voles now
In several counties, field warblers multiplied strongly by the end of winter. The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) draws the attention of land users: it is extremely important to...
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AI Adopted By Over A Third Of EU Firms, Bringing Digital Goals In Reach
More than one third (38%) of European businesses adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023, according to a report commissioned by Amazon Web Services. The change came as the use of generative...
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Coca-Cola HBC Italia Invests €42m In Abruzzo Plant
Coca-Cola HBC Italia has announced it plans to invest over €42 million in its Oricola (L’Aquila) factory in Abruzzo, Italy. This investment by the main beverage bottler of The Coca-Cola...
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Subsidies for Hungarian farmers are also guaranteed in 2024
Subsidies for Hungarian farmers are also guaranteed in 2024; the government is contributing to the development of the agricultural economy with complex agrarian policy measures that strengthen financial and income...
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The Debrecziner Gourmet Festival is coming
In the summer of 2024, we will organize the Debrecziner Gourmet Festival for the 8th time in Nagyerdő. Between June 14 and 16, the country’s finest restaurants and chefs will...
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The logistics and industrial real estate service provider VGP had a successful year last year
VGP closed a successful year, the company’s net rental income rose to 159.1 million euros last year, and its profit increased to 87.3 million euros, the European provider of logistics...
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Hungary has been in the EU for 20 years: how have prices changed?
On May 1, 2004, ten new states joined the European Union, including Hungary. In our series of articles, we use one indicator to explore how the situation of our country...
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The Jövő Store is opening again at the SIRHA Budapest exhibition! (Part 2)
March 5-7. at the SIRHA Budapest exhibition, the Future Store Innovations stand, organized by Trademagazin, is waiting for its visitors, covering nearly 800 square meters. Visit us, as we would...
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Ham could perform well again this year
A rather big double-digit decline in volume sales of Easter ham was caused by dropping real incomes and a significant rise in prices: over 40% (mainly due to a sharp...
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About 50,000 tons of dry pasta are bought in Hungary every year
About 50,000 tons of dry pasta are placed in the baskets of customers in Hungary every year. In contrast to the foreign trend, 4- and 8-egg pastas are the best-sellers...
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Heineken toasts passionate fans
Heineken® is launching its new campaign based on the “Fresher Football” platform to coincide with the UEFA Champions League knockout stages. The aim of the campaign is to help the...
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JYSK lowers its prices to stay competitive
Danish retail chain JYSK has started a significant price cut in order to remain affordable and competitive in the home furnishing market. In a statement, the company explained that their...
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The sales revenue of the REGIO Game increased by six percent in 2023
REGIO Játékkereskedelmi Kft. had a turnover of HUF 21.421 billion last year on the total HUF 110 billion toy market. The company closed the year with a 6 percent increase,...
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