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MKIK GVI: the year-end bonus payment is determined by the number of employees and the ownership structure of the companies
About a quarter of companies in the private sector give Christmas bonuses to their employees (26 percent), but this proportion reaches 72 percent in companies with more than 250 employees,...
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The payment of the bee animal welfare subsidy has begun
Hungary was the first in the European Union to introduce animal welfare support for beekeepers, which farmers requested after 890,000 bee colonies – said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy. István...
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We are longing for a sweet life
Gábor Intődy, secretary general of the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers told us that the confectionery category is clearly becoming more expensive, mainly due to the inflationary environment, higher raw...
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Only 4 out of 10 Hungarians donate to charity at Christmas, but who are the most popular beneficiaries?
Four out of ten plan to donate and/or volunteer this Christmas; the most would help animal shelters, children living in state care and people living in deep poverty, Yettel’s research...
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LG was once again included in the DJSI World index
LG Electronics (LG) has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World) for the 12th time. DJSI World ranks the top 10 percent of the world’s largest 2,500...
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The Budapest markets will be open every day from December 18 to 24
he markets in Budapest are prepared with a festive offer and will be open every day from December 18 to December 24, on the latter day usually from 12 to...
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The bird flu has also reached the county of Győr-Moson-Sopron
The presence of bird flu virus was detected in the county of Győr-Moson-Sopron by the laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih). The liquidation of the affected stock and...
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Valio expands Finland production facility with €10m investment
The capex project boosts the cooperative’s capabilities to process frozen fruit and vegetables. Valio is investing €10m ($10.9m) to renovate a cold storage area at a factory in its home...
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The MÁV-Volán group collected more than eight hundred kilograms of durable food
The MÁV-Volán group collected more than eight hundred kilograms of durable food, and the donation was handed over to the Ecumenical Aid Organization. The Communications Directorate of MÁV Zrt. wrote...
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The Mészáros Group further increased its arable land
Talentis Agro Holding, which belongs to the Mészáros Group, increased its areas suitable for arable crop cultivation with the acquisition of two more agricultural companies; The corporate group with the largest...
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The manufacturing industry is struggling with the biggest labor shortage
Although the situation has improved compared to a year earlier, according to the data of the Central Statistical Office, at the end of the second quarter of this year, there...
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Lidl introduces double paid maternity and adoption leave in industry first
Lidl has become the first supermarket to introduce 28 weeks full pay for colleagues on maternity or adoption leave. Due to come into effect in January, the new allowance doubles...
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Vertical-Farming Sector To Be Worth Close To $100bn By 2035
The increased focus on growing food crops without compromising the environment is set to be the major factor driving the growth of the global vertical-farming market between 2023 and 2035,...
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The producer price of Golden apples increased by 24 percent
According to the publication of the Agrárközgazdasági Intézet Informative report on autumn agricultural works, in 2023 the planned area for apples was 20.5 thousand hectares, of which 96.8 percent, 19.9...
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GKI: How does the residential energy price calculation affect the entire consumer price index?
In September 2022, KSH found an “innovative” solution for measuring the changed residential energy expenditure. While in the case of the other representatives (986 products and services), the price index...
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Gránit Pólus: this is expected in 2024 on the commercial real estate market
This time, the giants of the commercial real estate market, rather than the film industry, met in Cannes to present the main trends of the sector. According to expectations, the...
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Csaba Bubenko: the trade union supports the December 24 shop closure
The trade union consistently stands for the closing of shops on December 24 and the closing of shops on Sundays – said Csaba Bubenkokó, the president of the Independent Trade...
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From January 1, you cannot pay with a SZÉP card in shops
As of January 1, 2024, it is no longer possible to buy cold food in stores with a SZÉP card. Payment with SZÉP cards was introduced in stores at the...
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This is how Rossmann Hungary celebrated its birthday
This year, Rossmann celebrated the 30th anniversary of its presence in Hungary. This significant milestone in the chain’s life was followed by a series of events affecting employees and customers....
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Thousands of children living in extreme poverty got clean clothes
With a national campaign, Persil drew attention to a special type of deprivation, the hygienic poverty affecting young children. The brand – like last year – not only presented the...
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Lidl helps more than 2,000 families at Christmas
Lidl Hungary considers social responsibility to be a matter of its heart, in the spirit of which it has been organizing a fundraising program for many years, including on the...
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A donation instead of a corporate gift: foodora put a twist on the Christmas tradition
More than 1,300 families in need will receive food, and the patients of Ronald Házak will receive toys and books as part of foodora’s charity campaign. This year, the company...
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Costa Coffee’s holiday message: a good Christmas is not just a perfect Christmas
Shopping, crowds and the pursuit of perfection – we Hungarians would let these things go from Christmas. This Christmas, Costa Coffee encourages us to do just that: don’t insist on...
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Inflation moderated in the euro zone and the EU in November
Inflation decreased in the Eurozone and the European Union in November, according to the final data published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, on Tuesday. In the...
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The National Trade Association is looking for a general secretary
The National Trade Association, one of Hungary’s leading advocacy organizations, is looking for a general secretary. OKSZ’s membership is diverse, its members are various Hungarian and international market-leading retail, online...
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A technical department was opened in the Auchan department store in Törökbálint
In the Auchan department store in Törökbálint, own-brand technical goods and electronic products, which are available under the Qilive brand, are now available in a separate store. The online counter...
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Fidelity’s big outlook for 2024: China is the big question mark in the Asian region
The performance of the U.S. dollar and the wavering of investor optimism about China’s recovery have broken the strong growth story of many Asian economies over the past year. According...
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Kifli also delivers on the 24th, most customers shop during the holiday week
Kifli.hu asked its customers again this year what their plans are as the holidays approach and how they are preparing for Christmas. The results collected from nearly 1,000 responses are...
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Job change motivations and job search habits in the domestic labor market
Many people are afraid of changing jobs, in which even making the decision can be a significant challenge, as the fear of the unknown instinctively awakens in employees. Employees often...
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Shell Mobility, which made its debut in Slovenia, entrusted the support of its IT system to a Hungarian company
Shell Mobility recently appeared in Slovenia, and the background support of their fuel stations in the destination country was entrusted to one of the leading Hungarian companies in the retail...
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