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KSH: The gross average salary was HUF 564,400 in October 2023, 14.0 percent higher than a year ago
In October 2023, the gross average earnings of those employed full-time was HUF 564,400, and the net average earnings calculated with allowances in mind was HUF 389,300, the Central Statistical...
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The competitiveness of Hungarian enterprises may depend on ESG compliance
Today, sustainability is not only a fashionable topic, but also a decisive issue for the future of business organizations in the 21st century. The worsening global climate reports already affect...
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Christmas fish sale at ALDI: up to 30% discount on fresh fish
With its new initiative, ALDI Hungary wants to ensure that Hungarian families have meals made from fresh fish on their holiday tables. The supermarket chain is now giving even more...
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The last flame of this year’s Advent has arrived
The light-filled Christmas fair of Debrecen Advent offers an unforgettable experience to all those who want a festive atmosphere and relaxation this weekend only. The toboggan track, the baroque carousel,...
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These are the gifts Hungarian kids long for
Children want a pet, a mobile phone and a joint family holiday this Christmas – according to the responses of kindergarten and primary school students interviewed in the Etele Plaza...
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This was one of the record-breaking dishes of 2023
There are many Hungarian records that we can proudly claim as our own, or that are special to us in some way. For example, we have the world’s largest postcard...
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Szallas.hu: last year’s Christmas traffic may fall this year
According to the domestic pre-booking data of Szallas.hu, the occupancy level for the Christmas period is almost the same as last year, so last-minute bookings can topple the previous year’s...
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British Chambers of Commerce: according to almost two-thirds of British companies, trade with the EU is more difficult
Almost two-thirds of British companies still have difficulty adapting to the terms of the trade and cooperation agreement (TCA) signed with the European Union just three years ago, according to...
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Hungarian Product trademarks: the “Hungarian gives you more” campaign continues next year
Our magazine interviewed Eszter Benedek, managing director of Hungarian Product Nonprofit Kft. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2023/12-01 – What are the most important achievements of 2023...
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As part of the Csillagszóró campaign, 1,720 disadvantaged children will receive a personalized Christmas surprise
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service brings personalized Christmas gifts to 1,720 underprivileged children. The employees of the charitable organization collected the wishes of the children of families living in difficult...
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The Food of Hungary – Mátyás Szamos Plate Dessert competition has been announced
The Food of Hungary – Szamos Mátyás Plate Dessert competition was announced on Thursday in Budapest. Entries are accepted until January 30. Sölch Gellért, the Deputy State Secretary responsible for...
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Information sheet on the support of production-related dairy cows
One of the most important pillars of the domestic agricultural support system is the title group of subsidies linked to production. This is one of the most targeted types of intervention...
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Non-state laboratories will soon have to report on their annual activities
Non-state laboratories are obliged to prepare a summary report of all their tests – authorized by Nébih – carried out during the given calendar year. Laboratories must submit the report to...
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Agrometeorology: the size of inland water areas has barely decreased and rainy weather is expected again
In the rain-free weather of the past few days, the size of the inland areas has barely decreased, and rain and snow may arrive again in several waves by Sunday,...
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Payments for rural development measures doubled
HUF 895.6 billion were paid for agricultural and rural development subsidies until September 30. 58.2 percent (HUF 521.3 billion) of the disbursed support came from European Union funds, 41.8 percent (HUF...
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LG to present transparent car antenna at CES 2024 together with Saint-Gobain Sekurit
At CES 2024, LG Electronics (LG) will present its transparent film-type antenna for cars, which can be placed directly on the vehicle’s windshield, created in collaboration with the renowned French...
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K&H: how much do young people spend on gifts?
The majority of young people, 84 percent, plan to give gifts to their loved ones at Christmas. They spend an average of HUF 40,000 on gifts this year, compared to...
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Whole Foods unveils new pollinator policy
Whole Foods’ new pollinator policy aims to support honeybees as well as native pollinators like bumble bees, wasps and butterflies that are essential to the food system and biodiversity, according...
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The export price of raw milk decreased by 20 percent in one year
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 159.56/kilogram in November 2023. In addition to a 0.07 percentage point improvement in...
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How can we detect the signs of burnout caused by work in ourselves and our colleagues?
For many workers, December is less about the beauty of preparing for the holidays: in certain industries, instead of slowing down, acceleration is typical, which often causes significant additional workload...
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Mikulásgyár is closed today
Today, one of the biggest charity events in the country, the Santa Factory, will be closed, and the last donations will be brought in at six in the evening. Today,...
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Oatly wins High Court battle to use word ‘milk’ on packaging
Plant-based brand Oatly has won a High Court battle against the UK dairy industry, allowing it to continue using the word ‘milk’ on its packaging. The important legal milestone for...
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Finnish Scientists Unveil Process For Producing Lab-Grown Coffee
The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has released detailed information on producing lab-grown coffee in its recently published article. The scientific paper, published in the Journal of Agriculture and...
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The asset of agricultural foreign trade decreased
The value of exports of agricultural and food industry products was 9,904 million euros, and the value of imports was 7,379 million euros in the first three quarters of 2023. The...
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Twenty-five thousand liters of counterfeit pálinka were seized in Szabolcs by the NAV
The financial inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) found more than twenty-five thousand liters of illegally produced brandy on the property of a family business in the...
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Nagy Miklós: „A jelenleg hatályos EPR-díjak számos ellentmondást hordoznak”
Forró hangulatot teremtett a hazai csomagolóiparban a nyár közepén bevezetett EPR-rendszer, az érintettek a mai napig nem ocsúdtak fel abból a sokkból, amit a változások, azokon belül is leginkább a...
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GVH: the online price monitor also reduces prices in the last days before Christmas
Prices have decreased in more than 80 percent of the 62 product categories in the online price monitor, and the system operated by the Economic Competition Office (GVH) will soon...
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The Ministry of Agriculture draws attention to conscious shopping and food safety
The Deputy Secretary of State responsible for food chain supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) called attention to conscious shopping during the holidays and the observance of food safety...
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End of the century: after this year’s slight decline, the economy may expand next year
The Hungarian economy may shrink by 0.7 percent this year, according to the forecast of Századvég Konjunktúrakutató Zrt., followed by 2.7 percent growth in 2024 and 3.1 percent growth in...
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K&H: Can the optimism of SMEs return in 2024?
After falling a year ago, the K&H SME confidence index, which indicates the expectations of businesses for the next year, stabilized this year. Behind the rise of the indicator, which...
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