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NMHH: streaming services are more popular in households with children
Families with children spend significantly more on communications services than other households, according to a 2024 survey by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The authority’s communications directorate wrote...
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Prices of light and heavy lamb continue to rise
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s imports of sheep and goats (live animals and meat) amounted to 42.9 thousand tonnes in January-March 2025, a decrease of 1.7 percent...
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EM: Further Development of the Deposit Return System Continues
Thanks to the Deposit Return System (DRS) introduced at the beginning of last year, by summer 2025 Hungary has seen a significant increase in the proportion of returned beverage containers....
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Slowdown and price increase at the same time – this is how the milk market will develop in the summer
The dairy sector is experiencing both international price increases and subdued domestic purchasing volumes. Based on the June development of the producer price of raw milk, export market trends, and...
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Another problem could cause food prices to rise
Latin American agriculture could face serious consequences if the United States imposes new sanctions on Russian fertilizer exports. From Mexican avocados to Brazilian soybeans and corn to Colombian coffee, the...
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The SPAR franchise network is expanding dynamically – it now has more than 300 stores nationwide
The SPAR Hungary franchise network continues to grow dynamically. As of June 30, 2025, it already included 313 franchise units, which clearly demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to small businesses...
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Every sip is a new chapter – the BB wine and champagne family is completely renewed and takes the next level
By analyzing and rethinking every stage of winemaking, the Balatonboglár-based winery is offering wine lovers a range of BB wines and sparkling wines that reflect the latest trends. With their...
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NGM: decisions have already been made on the development plans of more than fifty companies in the Demján Sándor Capital Program
Despite pressure from Brussels, the government is doing everything it can to increase the productivity of domestic SMEs, facilitate their growth and support their investments, the Ministry of National Economy...
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Burberry’s quarterly revenue fell 5.5 percent
The British Burberry Group, one of the world’s leading luxury clothing and accessories companies, reported a 5.5 percent decline in revenue in the first quarter of the fiscal year ended...
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A new era at Lidl: iconic bags in a greener guise
Lidl Hungary has introduced a surprising yet welcome innovation: it has completely redesigned its iconic shopping bag range. The new bags are not only more environmentally friendly but remain affordable...
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A promotion launched on Sunday at Lake Balaton on the occasion of American Ice Cream Day
A thousand ice cream scoop coupons will be hidden around Lake Balaton starting Sunday on the occasion of American Ice Cream Day. The campaign aims to draw attention to the...
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Budapest among the world’s 50 most innovative cities
Budapest has been named one of the world’s 50 most innovative cities in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025 Mayors Challenge, the Mayor’s Office announced. According to their announcement, the 50 finalist...
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Investments supporting active tourism are starting in Csongrád-Csanád County
Investments supporting cycling and equestrian tourism are being launched with EU support in Csongrád-Csanád County – announced Béla Csáki, Vice President of the County Assembly, on Monday in Szeged. The...
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K&H Bank wins the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 “Best Digital Bank” award in Hungary
K&H Group has won this award from Euromoney for two consecutive years, in recognition of its comprehensive strategy for digital developments and their implementation that ensures an outstanding customer experience....
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Czechs would tighten alcohol regulations – more and more people support restrictions
A significant portion of the Czech population is calling for stricter action to curb alcohol consumption, according to a recent survey by the Behavio polling agency. 63 percent of those...
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Ryanair’s quarterly profit soars
Ryanair Holdings reported on Monday that its profit more than doubled in the first quarter of its financial year ended at the end of June. The Dublin-based airline said on...
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Croatian cattle are dying
In Croatia, anthrax has caused a sudden death in cattle in Split-Dalmatia and Sibenik-Knin counties, and authorities have established restriction zones and started vaccinating animals, the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture...
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Nébih: soup cubes recalled due to undeclared soy allergen
Several Hungarian companies have received the Vietnamese soup cubes that had to be recalled due to undeclared soy allergen content, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (Nébih) announced on...
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Oetker to acquire local baking peer Kathi
Oetker told Just Food Kathi had a strong presence in eastern Germany and the deal would help the company expand further into the region. German food manufacturer Oetker Group has...
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More than a million people have signed a petition against a law reintroducing a pesticide
A petition calling for the repeal of a law that would reintroduce pesticides in France surpassed 1.3 million signatures on Monday, paving the way for an unprecedented parliamentary debate on...
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DIA To Open Stores At BP Service Stations In Spain
Starting with a pilot programme in Madrid and Andalusia in September, ten DIA outlets will be launched within BP service stations. The partnership also includes a joint loyalty programme, allowing...
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The public procurement notice for the construction of the Debrecen Logistics and Truck Terminal has been published
The development of the logistics and truck terminal in the north-western economic zone of Debrecen has reached a significant milestone: the public procurement notice for the construction works was published...
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NRF: Back-to-school shopping kicked off early this year
Concerns about potential price hikes due to tariffs have jumpstarted back-to-school shopping this year. Two-thirds (67%) of back-to-school shoppers had already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as...
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The harvest is still ongoing, let’s be careful on the roads!
The harvest season is still ongoing, so increased traffic of large agricultural machinery should be expected on the roads across the country, which requires increased attention and patience from all...
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A thousand water experts are working to combat the drought
A thousand water experts are working nationwide to combat the drought and to help troubled pond farms, fish and fishing pond operators – said the State Secretary for Agriculture of...
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Hungary is free from highly pathogenic avian influenza again
Hungary is once again considered free from avian influenza according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) regulations. The favourable status covering the entire country allows for unhindered trade...
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Lidl Balaton swim is approaching
Next week, on July 26, the 43rd Lidl Balaton Swim, one of the most popular Hungarian leisure sports events, will be held. The event, which is also considered a curiosity...
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Non-food discounters target Central Europe
Non-food discounters are rapidly transforming European retail: Action, Woolworth and Tedi are expanding rapidly in Central and Southeast Europe. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. The...
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Conscious eating – smart choices matter, not strict rules
Consumers still do not feel that the pressure of high food prices is easing – and this also strongly affects the possibilities of healthy eating – according to research conducted...
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Rural romance in the heart of Budapest: the Puli and Juhász Pesti tavern has opened in the city center
Catfish with paprika, cottage cheese csusza and golden galuska – served with shepherd’s wisdom, spiced with Puli enthusiasm. Budapest’s newest inn, Puli és Juhász, has opened on the corner of...
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