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Investor survey: global business sector’s expectations for world economic growth this year are deteriorating markedly
The global business sector’s expectations for this year’s global economic growth are deteriorating markedly due to the tariff war, according to a recent investor survey presented in London by Oxford...
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Food truck season kicks off with a goulash cannon and a dachshund race
Hundreds of years old “food trucks” are arriving at Kincsem Park – the country’s best mobile restaurants will be joined by buffet trucks reminiscent of the past at this weekend’s...
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Tokaj announces art competition with a total prize of ten million forints
Tokaj is announcing an art competition with a total prize of ten million forints for the design of artistic mosaics depicting local historical scenes and cultural symbols of the World...
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Heat from deep below: Hungarian geothermal energy is an untapped treasure
Although Hungary has excellent geothermal potential, thermal heat currently accounts for only 6% of domestic thermal energy production. With the new grants from the Jedlik Ányos Energy Program, a breakthrough...
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Tourist bus connecting Saxony attractions launched in Transylvania under the name UNESCO bus
A tourist service called UNESCO Bus has been launched in Transylvania by a tourism agency to compensate for the difficulty of public transport in reaching the smaller settlements of the...
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Nestlé rolls out KitKat chocolate tablets in Romania
Nestlé has launched a new 99g KitKat chocolate tablet line in Romania, alongside the brand’s traditional bar format. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/5. Free from...
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An EU program to support the development of sustainable tourism has been launched in Szeged
An EU program with a total budget of 2.5 million euros (about one billion forints) to support the development of sustainable tourism has been launched in Szeged, the deputy mayor...
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HÖOK: the purchasing power of scholarships has halved in four years
Although wages have started to increase, student benefits have not followed this trend, so the purchasing power of scholarships has almost plummeted in four years, the National Conference of Student...
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VM & Display Show
On 9-10 April the VM & Display Show will take place in London, where the latest trends and innovations in visual merchandising are going to be on display in the...
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The 55-65 age group is also considered an important labor market reserve
Public charges for seasonal and casual employment have increased significantly in Hungary, and from July, further restrictions will make employment under the EFO framework more difficult. But how are employers...
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8 great ideas for a more conscious, accepting and livable future in the Solutions for Tomorrow challenge finals
The fifth season of the Solutions for Tomorrow challenge has reached another milestone. The 8 finalist teams of the joint competition between Samsung and EdisonKids have been announced. They impressed...
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Hungary’s most comprehensive Generation Z research published
Diversum, Quantum Digitális Diákszövetkezet, Krisztián Steigervald (SteiGen) and PwC have published the Gen Z Report, Hungary’s most comprehensive research on Generation Z to date. This article is available for reading...
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Sustainability in focus: Generali EnterPrize competition for the 15 million HUF prize is launched
This year, the Generali Group is announcing the EnterPRIZE international program, which supports the sustainability efforts of small and medium-sized enterprises, in three categories. The aim of the competition is...
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Banks have introduced new measures to increase cybersecurity
Hungarian financial institutions, OTP and K&H Bank, would strengthen the cybersecurity of their customers, and both reported to MTI about measures aimed at this. OTP Bank announced in its statement...
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Weight loss injection in development by Richter and Adalvo
Richter Gedeon Nyrt. and pharmaceutical company Adalvo Kft. have entered into a strategic co-development and licensing agreement for the development of Semaglutide injection, an active ingredient used for weight loss...
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Apenta+ POWER GEL
Apenta’s latest innovation is the Apenta+ POWER GEL energy gel! It contains natural caffeine from guarana (14mg/100 g) and we have also added vitamins C and B. Contacts: Maspex Olympos Kft....
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Kubu Immuno purées 100% raspberry-rosehip and pear-elderberry
Kubu is adding two new innovative products to its drink offering. The new Kubu Immuno purées aren’t only delicious, but also help to support the immune system with consciously formulated...
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On average, half a million forints could be saved per year in single-family homes, according to K&H’s utility calculator
With just a few clicks, you can find out about a property’s energy requirements, operating costs, and even savings opportunities after renovation – this is what K&H’s utility calculator offers,...
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North Macedonian Discounter Stokomak Expands To Serbia
North Macedonia’s hard discounter Stokomak has launched its first Serbian store in Pirot, drawing significant local interest. The company, known for its limited selection of around 1,200 quality products at...
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Barilla debuts Al Bronzo collection
Barilla has announced the return of its Al Bronzo pasta line alongside a packaging redesign and two new pasta shapes. The company also has partnered with entrepreneur and tastemaker Brooklyn...
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Dark patterns are spreading in e-commerce – and official action against them is also more frequent
Urging, pressuring, hiding costs or “trickling” them – dark patterns are increasingly being used in commerce, and not only in the online space. The competition authority has also condemned companies...
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Corporate mergers at historic high – GVH works with faster procedures and artificial intelligence
A record number of corporate mergers took place in Hungary in 2024, with the combined revenue of the companies involved exceeding HUF 1,000 billion, announced Csaba Rigó, President of the...
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Frost hits Hungarian orchards – season starts with price hike and supply shortage
As May marks the last month of spring and the start of the summer fruit season, consumers in Hungary are greeted with rising prices and a potential shortage of local...
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Lidl’s egg prices drop again
Lidl is reducing the price of one of the most important staple foods for the second time this year, and from Saturday, eggs will be 7% cheaper in stores on...
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Pistachio boom in the world – it will become a favorite snack in many places
The demand for pistachios is constantly growing worldwide, and global trends are transforming not only consumption habits but also agricultural practices. Although the current market is dominated by the United...
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The retail real estate market shows a double face – stable capital, decreasing number of stores in the countryside
While Budapest’s primary shopping centers are operating at almost full capacity, fewer and fewer stores remain open nationwide: the number of operating retail units decreased by 7,000 by mid-2024. The...
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Asparagus has arrived at Kifli.hu – more and more people are looking for seasonal, domestic vegetables
Kifli.hu’s spring offer has been expanded with a new specialty: fresh, domestically grown asparagus is available from April to mid-June, which is not only delicious but also extremely healthy. With...
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We will further enhance our agricultural cooperation with the United States
New dimensions are opening up between our country and the United States in terms of agricultural relations – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, who received Robert Palladino, Chargé d’Affaires...
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Bird flu in pigs? – EU food safety expert warns of epidemiological risk
Bernhard Url, the outgoing executive director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), has warned of a serious epidemiological risk: if the current wave of bird flu spreads to pigs,...
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The country’s largest burnt chestnut plantation has had a few months to recover
The country’s largest chestnut processing plant must literally rise from the ashes by mid-September. The Kadarkút-vótapuszta factory was destroyed by fire on March 27. The flames broke out during the...
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