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New opportunity for farmers to use water replenishment for ecological purposes
Since the beginning of the year, it has been possible to flood agricultural areas with water for periodic purposes, and the Ministry of Agriculture has developed and introduced the concept...
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Catalonia doubles tourist tax
Catalonia is doubling its tourist tax, Alícia Romero, the regional government’s economic councillor, announced in Barcelona on Thursday. According to the decision, the current €3.50 tax in a five-star hotel...
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AutoWallis Group closed 2024 with growth and stable profit even in a volatile environment
AutoWallis Group increased its sales revenue to HUF 398 billion, while EBITDA increased to HUF 20.2 billion. The sales engine was retail, while the group’s overall performance and sales margin...
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German retail sales grew in January
German retail sales grew less than expected in January compared to the previous month, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Friday. German retail sales...
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The ice cream season has officially begun at Lake Balaton
The ice cream season officially began on Saturday at Lake Balaton, which means a period of economic recovery for local pastry shops and restaurants, the Balaton Tourism Association announced. According...
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Slow Food Deutschland criticises insect-as-food approach in Europe
Slow Food Deutschland has criticised the use of insects as food in Europe, saying that reducing food waste could offer more of a solution for a sustainable food system. In...
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Mondelez Hungária Kft. has recalled Milka vanilla-flavored croissant products
The manufacturer Mondelez Hungária Kft. has initiated a consumer recall of the 50-gram Milka vanilla-flavored croissant due to missing product labeling, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told...
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Good news for farmers! Final payments of direct agricultural subsidies have begun
On February 25, 2025, the Hungarian State Treasury began the final payments of support applications submitted under the 2024 Single Application under the title of production-linked dairy cow support. In...
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Artificial intelligence can help with workforce training
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in workforce training can also provide answers to the labor market problems affecting the Western Transdanubia region, the government commissioner responsible for artificial intelligence...
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Special programs await visitors on the occasion of Caves Month
The March Cave Month program series awaits those interested with special programs, during which previously hidden caves will be revealed to the general public. Visitors can also take part in...
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Nébih held a walnut presentation and sensory evaluation at the Pölöske Variety Experiment Station
On February 18, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) held a walnut presentation and sensory evaluation at the Variety Experiment Station in Pölöské. Participants were able to evaluate domestic...
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The proportion of those who self-report being compliant has increased significantly
According to the K&H Sure Future survey, most drivers continue to violate the rules regarding phone use, speed limits, and parking and overtaking, according to middle-aged people. There has been...
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The government continues to support Hungarian winemakers abroad
Quality is the basis of competitiveness. This is what makes the investment in the Voivodeship wine laboratory truly valuable, said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on Saturday, at the handover...
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The GKI expects economic growth of 2-2.5% in 2025
GKI Economic Research Ltd. forecasts GDP growth of 2-2.5% for 2025, which may be achieved through the recovery of external demand, government economic policy measures and the expansion of domestic...
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Gergely Gulyás: the government is preparing a complex action plan to curb excessive increases in food prices
As a first step, the government is preparing a complex action plan to reduce inflation and food prices – announced Gergely Gulyás, the Minister in charge of the Prime Minister’s...
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Intimacy, smiles, marketing – the best Christmas ads of 2024
For the second time in 2024, Trade magazin organised the Christmas TV Ads – Viewer’s Choice Awards competition. There were 11 entries and the public vote was open from 12...
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A little horseradish is good for everyone
Christmas and Easter are the two strongest seasons for sales of wet condiments and sauces. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Tímea Szűcs-Bundik, dressing brand manager...
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Fines would be imposed for failed package deliveries
Manhattan Associates CEO Pieter Van den Broecke is proposing a fine for customers who are not at home when their packages are delivered. According to the expert, this measure would...
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Szallas.hu: besides the capital, Eger, Szeged and Pécs attracted the most guests in winter
In addition to the capital, Eger, Szeged and Pécs attracted the most guests in winter, and the majority of Hungarian travelers took short winter getaways this year as well: 1-2...
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MOHU’s new vending machine suitable for mass redemption is being tested
The test operation of the R1 type return vending machine, manufactured by MOHU and the Norwegian TOMRA, has begun in Pilisvörösvár. The new technology allows plastic bottles and metal beverage...
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There are good opportunities in the market on the retail savings front
2025 brought a new situation in the field of retail savings, with the yield of inflation-tracking government securities, which previously offered very attractive double-digit yields, decreasing significantly. However, the investment...
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KSH: 1.0 million guests spent nearly 2.3 million guest nights in January
In January 2025, 1.0 million guests spent nearly 2.3 million guest nights in tourist accommodation (commercial, private and other). The number of guests increased by 18 percent and guest nights...
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President of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture: The European Commission is making European agricultural production impossible
The agricultural chambers of the V4+ countries held a joint demonstration in Holics, Slovakia, because in their opinion, the European Commission is making European agricultural production and European farming society...
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NGM: following the record year of 2024, tourism will continue to grow in 2025, 18 percent more guests arrived at domestic accommodations in January
The opening event of the campaign, timed for Women’s Day, is the FIAT Charity Fashion Market, an exclusive charity clothing fair, which will be hosted by the Apollo Gallery this...
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ÖRT and NMHH joint workshop: The impact of human body image depiction on consumers
The Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) and the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) organized a joint workshop on the effects of human body image depictions on consumers. The event was...
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Get in shape this spring! – expert tips for an active lifestyle
As spring approaches, more and more people feel the desire to start an active lifestyle with renewed vigor. During the cold months, exercise often takes a back seat, metabolism slows...
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Reservations for the spring national restaurant week start
This spring, between March 13 and 30, those who reserve a table in advance at one of the more than 200 quality restaurants participating in the National Restaurant Week event...
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Mexico constitutionally bans the cultivation of genetically modified corn
The Mexican House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment that would completely ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) corn in the country. However, the new regulation could spark...
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Amazon, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive team up to alleviate hygiene poverty
Amazon is partnering with Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and other leading brands to take more than 250,000 hygiene and household products to families in need. This article is available for reading in...
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Companies operating in a hybrid model are more optimistic
In a challenging economic environment, hybrid working can also provide a competitive advantage, as these businesses are more easily able to adapt to changing economic conditions. Some form of hybrid...
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