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János Áder: Planet expo opens on Wednesday
The Planet Budapest 2023 sustainability expo and experience program opens on Wednesday, which awaits interested parties in the Hungexpo area until October 1; the event, which can be visited free...
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Smart device payments are booming, with more than 5,500 transactions per hour
Payments with smart devices continue to show very vigorous growth at K&H. In the first eight months of this year, the financial institution’s customers processed an average of more than...
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Food preservation in the depths of the Mariana Trench?
The high hydrostatic pressure treatment (High Hydrostatic Pressure: HHP), as the process is called, is classified as a non-thermal preservation process, which attracted the interest of some researchers at the...
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We can expect a steep price increase for oranges and orange juice
A drastic increase in the price of oranges and orange juice should be expected, as severe hurricanes and diseases have damaged plantations in the world’s two largest orange producers, the...
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A significant number of employees support the home office, yet their opportunities for this are narrowing
In Hungary, six out of ten employees do not have the opportunity to work from home at all – some of them do not have the opportunity to do so...
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That’s how much Wolt food couriers earn in big rural cities
The Wolt partner couriers went on strike on September 18, protesting against the company’s unethical treatment. While couriers used to see Wolt as a high-paying dream job, now employees are...
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Hungarian pears are already ripening, they are harvested by the end of October
The pear season is in full swing, one of autumn’s favorite fruits is picked on domestic plantations until the end of October. In our country, pears are grown on nearly 2,000...
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More guests and less crime at Oktoberfest
The number of visitors to Munich’s Oktoberfest has increased compared to the times before the coronavirus epidemic, and the number of crimes has decreased, according to the mid-term balance of...
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Norbert Nádházi became this year’s Hungarian sommelier champion
Norbert Nádházi, an employee of the Babel Budapest restaurant, won the title of Hungary’s sommelier champion 2023 at the 26th National Sommelier Championship in Veszprém on Sunday, the Hungarian Sommelier...
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Hungarian agricultural professional organizations are asking the EU to limit grain imports from Ukraine again
At the farmers’ demonstration in Záhony organized by the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Unions and Farmers’ Cooperatives (Magosz) and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), it was announced that Magosz...
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It is important to strengthen Italian-Hungarian agricultural relations
Italy plays an important role in the Hungarian food industry in many areas, both in the field of food import and export, and in the field of hospitality, said Dr. Márton...
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EU Court of Auditors: the wine sector’s EU policy falls short of environmental protection and competitiveness objectives
The impact of the planned EU measures on grape growers is worrisome, the EU policy of the wine sector not only falls short of environmental protection objectives, but its measures...
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France’s Carrefour to buy 47 stores in Spain
Carrefour has reached an agreement with El Corte Inglés to buy 47 stores under the SuperCor banner in Spain, for an enterprise value of 60 million euros ($64.4 million), the...
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EU Commissioner: the EU is increasing the capacity of solidarity routes enabling the transport of Ukrainian grain
Through the cooperation established between Ukraine, Moldova and Romania, the European Union increases the capacity of the solidarity corridors enabling the transport of Ukrainian grain and encourages investments in the...
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Unilever Revives Attempt To Sell Some Non-Core Brands
Consumer goods giant Unilever is reviving efforts to sell some of its non-core beauty and personal care brands, including Q-Tips and Impulse. Unilever has hired investment banks Morgan Stanley and...
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Shopping on Saturday loses momentum in Germany
Saturday remains the number one shopping day for German consumers, but this is declining. Only 18 percent still prefer to go shopping on this day (2022: 24 percent). This is...
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Current and frequent questions are answered in eGN’s new, modified filling guide
Taking farmers’ needs into account, Nébih has updated the instructions for filling out the electronic farming diary based on the most common questions, and also expanded the collection of frequently...
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Horváth Rozi XXL
A hagyományos ízek kedvelőinek kedvezve a Horváth Rozi legnépszerűbb fűszersói és -keverékei mostantól új, gazdaságos kiszerelésben is jelen lesznek a boltok polcain. Az XXL méretű csomagolások kedvező ár-érték arányt nyújtanak...
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Visa: 10-ből 7 magyar szerint egyszerűbb bankkártyával adományozni
A Siketek Világnapja alkalmából a Visa (NYSE: V) elindítja Magyarországon “Az érintés ereje mindannyiunké” kampányát, amely a Siketek és Nagyothallók Országos Szövetségének (SINOSZ) támogatására irányul a bankkártyás adományozást ösztönözve. Az...
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In September, the economic index of the GKI decreased slightly
With the arrival of autumn, the population and businesses also became a little grumpier. According to a survey conducted by the GKI Gazdaságkutató – with the support of the EU...
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The number of retail stores in the Hungarian market has decreased both in the short and long term
The number of Hungarian retail stores shows a significant decrease in both the short and long term. In grocery stores, which primarily sell food, there was a decrease of more...
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Even VAT revenues are not increasing due to high inflation
The current state of the Hungarian budget can be considered precarious based on events in August. Several key factors are contributing to this situation: Decrease in VAT Revenue: In August,...
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HelloPay’s tipping practice is fine according to GVH
The Economic Competition Authority (GVH) has completed the investigation against the operator of HelloPay payment terminals. The original investigation was launched in November 2022 because HelloPay was suspected of engaging...
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Climate change has also upended the global olive oil market
The global price of olive oil has sharply increased due to the impact of climate change on olive production in Mediterranean countries. Unusually dry and hot weather in these regions...
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There is great potential in domestic quail egg production
Nutrient-rich quail eggs are becoming more and more popular in Hungary, and as a result, the number of Hungarian quail producers is also increasing. These little eggs have a higher...
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3D-printed food appeared in Austria
Austria made history by making 3D-printed food products available in stores for the first time in the world. 3D printing has sustainability benefits as it emits far less carbon dioxide...
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György Vámos, secretary general of OKSZ, is leaving
The Secretary General of the National Trade Association (OKSZ), György Vámos, is leaving his position after 33 years of professional work. According to OKSZ’s announcement, the organization will continue its...
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At Oktoberfest in Munich, a pint of beer can cost up to HUF 5,000
Munich Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, has started. This year it will be two days longer to coincide with German Unity Day. The prices of beer show a significant...
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GLS Hungary would expand in small settlements
During its future network expansion, GLS Hungary will pay special attention to smaller settlements – the package logistics service provider announced on Thursday, after the company’s 1,250th parcel vending machine...
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Hungarian winemakers are pessimists
Despite the weather challenges, the grape growers managed to harvest more grapes from the vines, but the average yield is still low. Due to the energy crisis, the price of...
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