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Alibaba invests 50 billion euros in artificial intelligence and cloud technology
Chinese technology giant Alibaba has announced a major investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. The company will invest around 380 billion yuan (49.8 billion euros) in these areas...
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Apenta 0% sugar, 0% sweetener
Apenta’s new, lightly carbonated drink is made with natural mineral water, in 2 flavours: raspberry and lemon-lime. It is an ideal choice for hydrating your body when you find plain...
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Nearly half of companies will increase cafeteria allowances for manual workers this year
In 2025, significant changes took place in the field of fringe benefits in Hungary: the range of available subsidies was expanded and new elements were added to the system. “According...
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27 EU agriculture ministers: a separate agricultural budget is needed, with regionally based subsidies!
European farmers, the daily bread of European citizens, must be protected – the Minister of Agriculture emphasized on Monday on the M1 current affairs channel. According to István Nagy, this...
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Europe’s largest private-label crisp producer further increases production
Belgian Roger & Roger is investing sixty million euros in the renovation and expansion of its plant in Mouscron, near Lille (France). The Croky crisps producer hopes this will help...
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The goal is to double the domestic use of geothermal energy by 2030
The government wants to double the use of geothermal energy by 2030, based on the National Geothermal Utilization Concept adopted last year, said the Deputy State Secretary for Energy Policy...
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Coca-Cola enters trendy prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop
The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi. Coca-Cola is making its...
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Dutch Retailer Jumbo Launches Plant-Based Yoghurt From Local Soy
Dutch retailer Jumbo has launched three plant‐based yoghurt SKUs made from locally grown soybeans in more than 300 stores across the Netherlands. The products are part of the retailer’s Direct...
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LG’s latest HVAC solutions debut at AHR Expo
LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions at the world-renowned AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida. In line with the industry’s global decarbonization efforts and...
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A wedding between thrifty, still going and no no! – Picture of the day
Because not all weddings in America are like in the movies! ...
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The Joint Venture Association corporate awards were presented
The Joint Venture Association (JVSZ), with nearly 40 years of history, held its fourth grand-scale “Companies for the Future Award” Gala Event. On Saturday, February 22, at the impressive Lovarda,...
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Is commercial profits going to be reduced? Viktor Orbán criticized both retailers and department store chains in his annual review
Traders and supermarket chains have significantly increased the prices of some basic foodstuffs, and with it, of course, their profits. In January this year, milk was sold 39 percent more...
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VAT refunds on vegetables, fruit, and dairy products for pensioners: will it work?
In his annual review speech on Saturday, the Prime Minister announced that in the second half of the year, pensioners will receive a partial VAT refund for purchases of vegetables,...
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Márton Nagy negotiated with OKSZ about food prices
We are working to reduce food prices! – the Minister of National Economy announced on his social media page, adding that he consulted with representatives of the National Trade Federation...
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Zsolt Fülep became the Agricultural Man of the Year in 2024
On February 21, 2025, the most prestigious recognition in the agricultural profession, the “Agriculturist of the Year” award, was granted to Zsolt Fülep. The award was presented for the 11th...
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Online price monitoring may expand
In order to protect families, keep inflation low and strengthen retail competition, a social consultation will start on Friday on the expansion of the online price monitoring system to 100...
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This is how Kinley treated its consumers on Valentine’s Day
This year, Kinley surprised its consumers with special programs. The brand thought not only of lovers, but also of those who celebrated this day as singles, in a group of...
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The economy is turning around, 2025 will be the year of breakthrough
This year will be a breakthrough year; there are at least eight factors, including employment, that they see the economy turning around, the Minister of National Economy said at the...
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Are we buying more consciously? Demand for Hungarian flavors is unabated
Kifli.hu works with hundreds of Hungarian producers to offer a wider range of quality and sustainable Hungarian food. The demand for products from small Hungarian producers is constantly growing in...
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The Hungarian Hotels and Restaurants Association has announced the winners of the Hotel of the Year 2024 competition!
The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association launched the prestigious Hotel of the Year competition in January 2025 in partnership with Visit Hungary. The award ceremony took place on the evening...
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A turnaround in international trade: tariffs are rising again
After World War II, the average level of tariffs was around 30-40%, but in recent decades there has been a continuous decrease. Today, the import-weighted tariff is only around 2.5%...
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Interest discount on green loans
The popular green home loan will be even more favorable at K&H. In the most popular interest period, the interest discount for a loan for energy-efficient residential property is 1...
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Recent survey: Fear of rejection is crippling businesses
A recent survey found that 33 percent of businesses cite fear of rejection as the main reason for their lack of customers. Many of the companies surveyed feel that a...
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Britons are starting to turn away from veganism
In the UK, more and more people are abandoning the vegan lifestyle, as evidenced by the closure of vegan restaurants and the gradual disappearance of plant-based products from supermarket shelves....
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Visit Hungary: nearly a quarter of a million guest nights during Valentine’s weekend
The Valentine’s weekend brought about 243 thousand guest nights to domestic accommodations, a 20 percent higher turnover nationwide compared to the second weekend in February – Visit Hungary told MTI...
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Changing rules for seasonal work and casual employment
On February 1, new rules came into force regarding seasonal work, casual employment and the employment of film extras. On the one hand, these bring with them an increase in...
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The best in the logistics profession were awarded in Herceghalom
The Hungarian Logistics Service Centers Association (MLSZKSZ) once again recognized outstanding professionals and developments in the logistics sector at the 15th Transport Logistics Conference. The award ceremony took place in...
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Biodiversity loss: ecosystems and economies increasingly at risk
While climate change dominates environmental debates, another equally serious problem, biodiversity loss, receives less attention. Yet this process can undermine the foundations of human well-being and economic systems, the G7...
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Alibaba’s quarterly profit increases significantly
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding reported a sharp rise in after-tax profit in the third quarter of its fiscal year ended in December, with adjusted profit and revenue both...
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A new Burger King opens in Székesfehérvár next to the M7 highway
The second Burger King restaurant in Székesfehérvár will open its doors on February 27th, welcoming fans of the fast food chain near the M7 motorway. The new unit represents the...
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