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BGYH: the renovation of the Gellért Baths will begin in October
The complete renovation of the Gellért Bath will begin in October, with the planned cost of the investment being 20 billion forints, announced the Budapest Spa and Thermal Waters Co....
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Plant-based dog food cuts environmental “pawprint,” UK study reveals
Plant-based dog food production has a lower impact on the environment compared to red meat options, a study by the University of Nottingham, UK reveals. The findings can provide sustainability-conscious...
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A new Hungarian development utilizes mushroom production waste
A new development by Bio-Fungi Kft. and the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences (MATE) utilizes mushroom production waste – Bio-Fungi told MTI. The consortium’s project, which began in...
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The 2025 Symbol of Sustainability Awards have been presented
Trade magazin announced the Symbol of Sustainability competition for the sixth time and it is now traditional that the awards are presented at the five-day Business Days conference – this...
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MNB Director: The rate of price increases may decrease permanently to the central bank’s tolerance band at the beginning of 2026
The rate of price increases may permanently decrease to the central bank’s tolerance band in early 2026 and reach the 3 percent inflation target in early 2027, said András Balatoni,...
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Nestlé and Tesco again support the work of the Food Bank
From September 25 to October 8, 2025, Nestlé and Tesco are once again announcing a joint campaign to support the work of the Hungarian Food Bank Association, in which Nestlé...
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There was also great interest in the Marketing Summit at an international level – Rossmann participated in the event as the main sponsor
On September 18, MÜPA once again hosted the Marketing Summit Budapest, which this year brought together more than 2,000 domestic and international marketing and communication professionals, as well as professional...
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The Chamber of Agriculture expects the domestic mushroom market to stabilize in the coming months
This summer, the demand for fresh mushrooms fell more than in previous years, while at the same time there was a strong oversupply not only in the domestic market, but...
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KSH: the number of employed people in August was 4 million 676 thousand, the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent
In August 2025, the average number of employed persons aged 15-74 was 4 million 676 thousand. The number of unemployed persons was 215 thousand, and the unemployment rate was 4.4...
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More vegan options available at Sziget festival
This year’s Sziget Festival has reached new heights in hospitality: in addition to traditional and international dishes, visitors were treated to more vegan, vegetarian and free-from options than ever before....
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Better in moderation – conscious alcohol consumption is especially important in the summer
The summer awareness-raising campaign of the Hungarian Spirits Association and Product Council (MSZSZT) drew attention to the importance of moderate alcohol consumption among 18-49 year olds. The impact of the...
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WHC management splits: Viktor Göltl becomes Hungarian managing director from October
From October 1, 2025, Viktor Göltl will manage the Hungarian operation of the WHC Group, in the position of sole managing director. In the structure that replaces the previous co-managing...
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Salary transparency does not mean that anyone can freely browse their colleague’s salary
The EU Pay Transparency Directive will enter into force next summer: although the domestic transposition legislation is still pending, it is important to know that the principle of “equal pay...
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Barion acquires ownership of the company operating OkosKassza
Barion has been present mainly in online purchases, but now a new chapter in the company’s life begins: the Hungarian payment service provider is entering the offline world as well....
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Developments in the mushroom sector are coming to fruition
Hungary plays a key role in EU mushroom production, and alongside the Netherlands and Poland, Hungary supplies the EU mushroom market. The domestic mushroom market can be said to be...
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National Innovation Agency: 50 out of 115 PhD students receive scholarships in the Pathway to Business program
One hundred and fifteen PhD students have applied for the National Innovation Agency’s (NIÜ) Pathway to Business program, fifty of whom will be able to build successful Hungarian Deep Tech...
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Wizz Air: with record passenger and flight numbers, the company operated more punctually in the summer
Wizz Air improved all key punctuality metrics this summer, while operating more flights than ever before, with a record number of passengers. In addition to Wizz Air’s own extraordinary measures,...
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Profession.hu connects employees with domestic civil society organizations through free job advertisements
Hungarian employees find companies that offer the opportunity to support civic foundations with voluntary work during working hours particularly attractive – according to a national, online survey representative of the...
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Registration opens for the European Week for Waste Reduction 2025 campaign
Registration for the European Week for Waste Reduction 2025 campaign will start on Thursday, announced State Secretary Anikó Raisz at a press conference in Budapest on Thursday. The State Secretary...
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K&H: credit card in just a minute – a new era in banking
K&H Bank’s AI-powered developments are taking the customer experience to a new level: personal loans, credit cards and overdraft loans can now be applied for and obtained in just one...
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AM: We are also strengthening Hungarian villages with developments that support rural tourism
The countryside is a strength, the land is a value and a responsibility, and the homeland is full of opportunities that become a value with persistent work. This is also...
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National, joint action to curb golden yellow disease
A multi-element national action is being launched to curb the golden yellow disease of grapes. The national action plan is being implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, the...
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AI, unfair trade practices, public signals and HR cartels in the focus of competition authorities
In the case of unfair commercial practices, the size of the fines can rival those imposed in cartel cases, according to a joint conference of the international law firm Baker...
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István Nagy: We are taking Hungarian agriculture into the 21st century
We are taking Hungarian agriculture into the 21st century, but on this path we cannot be successful without schools and the future generation, we must now lay the foundation for...
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GfK German consumer sentiment index improved in September
GfK’s German consumer sentiment index for October improved more strongly than analysts had expected, partly due to a more favorable income outlook. According to data published on the institute’s website...
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The sugar beet processing campaign has begun at Magyar Cukor Zrt.
The 132nd beet processing campaign has begun at the Magyar Cukor Zrt. sugar factory in Kaposvár with the lighting of the lime kiln – the company informed MTI in a...
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Lipton entering new era
Lipton Teas and Infusions is making changes. The tea company, recognizable by its iconic red label, revitalized the brand with modernized packaging as part of a global rebrand. The rebrand...
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Asda signs landmark AI and cloud deal with Microsoft
Asda has unveiled a major new technology collaboration with Microsoft, marking one of the largest cloud and AI agreements in the UK retail sector. The deal, announced today (22 September),...
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Drought-hit corn farmers receive extraordinary support
Financial assistance has arrived for smaller, economically more vulnerable corn farmers who were in a difficult situation due to last year’s severe drought. Based on applications submitted in July, the...
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Car comfort features are changing rapidly
Comfort features previously only available in premium cars are now also available in entry-level models, according to Ayvens’ analysis. These include a high-resolution central display, smartphone mirroring or LED headlights,...
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