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Gergely Suppan: prices have decreased by an average of 16 percent so far with the margin freeze
Based on the data from the first days, the average price decrease with the introduction of the margin cap reached 16 percent, and the final result is expected to be...
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Expensive Easter chocolate: we have to dig deeper into our pockets this year too
The Secretary General of the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association, Gábor Intődy, confirmed that Easter chocolate will continue to become more expensive in 2025, as the increase in raw materials and...
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AVON products will be available in DM from April
Over the past 135 years, AVON has become one of the world’s most well-known beauty brands. Not only their innovative and high-quality products, but also the unique sales method with...
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McDonald’s characters are also entering the Minecraft universe
For gaming and movie fans, one of the most anticipated films of the year may be “A Minecraft Movie,” which holds many little secrets and cultural treats for viewers. The...
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Even the smallest village will be required to install an ATM
According to the latest government decree published in the Hungarian Gazette, it will be mandatory to operate at least one automatic teller machine (ATM) in every settlement in the country....
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Products affected by margin freeze have permanently low prices at Lidl
The government decree on margin caps came into effect on Monday, according to which larger grocery stores can apply a maximum margin of 10 percent on 30 basic foods. Lidl...
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Just a good salary and a pizza party are no longer enough for employees today
Employee well-being at work is no longer just a trend or a buzzword, but the foundation of an effective and sustainable corporate culture. The concept refers not only to the...
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István Nagy: we must win the trust of consumers
In addition to the developments affecting the agricultural sector, we need to win the trust of consumers, we have work to do in this area – the Minister of Agriculture...
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Bank360: The resolution has been published, the government wants an ATM in every settlement
The government wants at least one banknote dispensing machine for every settlement in the country. The Minister of National Economy must prepare a plan for its implementation by April 30,...
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Central Europe’s largest insect protein production plant launched in Hungary
Hungary’s first industrial-scale insect protein plant began operations in Üllő in December 2024, where around 2 billion black soldier fly larvae are raised and processed in 12-day cycles. The industrial...
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Twenty-two out of a hundred Hungarians are afraid of humanoid robots
If someone has an extra 12–14 million forints, they can buy a humanoid robot in Hungary from January. But what do Hungarians think about this technology and artificial intelligence (AI)?...
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Survey: Every second company plans to expand its workforce this year
Most employers are confident that their financial and economic situation will improve or at least stagnate this year. More or less optimistic expectations are prompting every second employer to increase...
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Yettel and Wolt launch joint convenience service
Yettel is making its products and services available through a new channel. As the first domestic mobile operator, you can now order prepaid mobile phones, prepaid SIM cards and numerous...
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Repjegy.hu continues with a new social content production agency
Repjegy.hu strengthens with a new partner: the social media communication of the online flight booking platform is now managed by Chiro Marketing. The agency is responsible for the entire content...
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Average gross earnings can be misleading: there are significant earnings inequalities in Hungary
The Central Statistical Office (KSH) regularly publishes the gross average earnings, but this data often does not reflect the real income situation, as it masks inequalities. The earnings data broken...
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Szallas.hu: Besides Budapest, Visegrád and Esztergom are the most popular travel destinations in the capital region in spring
In the spring, Budapest, Visegrád and Esztergom are the three most popular domestic destinations in the Budapest-Central Danube region, with 60 percent of bookings going to these three settlements, Szallas.hu...
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The Hungarian Competition Authority draws attention to fraud related to holiday entitlements
In recent decades, fraud related to the secondary sale of holiday rights has been investigated in numerous proceedings, but despite continuous official action, these scams continue to pose a serious...
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Balaton as a MICE destination: VisitBalaton supports the region’s business tourism with a new publication
VisitBalaton365 has compiled an English-language online MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) publication of the event venues and service providers available around Lake Balaton to present the region’s business tourism opportunities...
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NKFH: the closure of Chinese restaurants in the capital led to results, a national investigation has been ordered
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) revealed serious food safety and hygiene irregularities during an official inspection of several Chinese restaurants in Budapest, due to which it ordered...
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Lieferando is eliminating its employee delivery-person positions in Austria
Lieferando is ending the employment of food delivery workers in Austria, marking a significant change in the Austrian food delivery market. According to Austrian media, the decision will not only...
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Sleep experts swear by this breathing technique to ‘calm the nervous system’
According to the Hungarian Sleep Association, 57% of Hungarians regularly wake up during the night and 44% have trouble falling asleep. Martin Seeley, MattressNextDay’s chief sleep expert, shared the secrets...
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The official dessert of the Vatican, Hallelujah ice cream, is coming to Hungary
The official dessert of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, Halleluja ice cream, will be available in Hungary from the end of March. The unique dessert will first debut in the...
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Moderate price increases and challenges in the Hungarian spa sector
According to the latest announcement by the Hungarian Bath Association, domestic bath admissions will increase in price by an average of 5 percent in 2024, which is significantly lower than...
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Lactalis to invest $55m to expand dairy production in Brazil
The company is investing in two of its dairy plants in Paraná state. Lactalis is investing 313m reais ($55.3m) to expand its dairy production facilities in Brazil’s Paraná state. The...
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Maltese Universal Air launches flights from Debrecen to Leipzig and Malta
Maltese Universal Air will launch two return flights a week on the Debrecen-Leipzig and Debrecen-Malta routes from March 30, creating a direct connection between the cities, the press service of...
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Amazon Launches Online Store In Ireland
Amazon has launched its online store in Ireland, offering customers over 200 million products and a new Prime membership option for €6.99 a month, ESM reported. Amazon.ie will offer one-day...
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900 billion HUF may move out of PMÁPs this week
PMÁP week starts on March 20, during which the state treasury will pay 541.5 billion forints in interest and capital to PMÁP holders. But it must also be taken into...
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Hungarians Have Mixed Feelings About Humanoid Robots
From January, humanoid robots have been available in Hungary at prices ranging from 12 to 14 million forints. However, a recent international study shows that most Hungarians remain skeptical about...
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Economic growth may finally start this year
Primarily due to the recovery in consumption, the Hungarian economy may grow by 2 percent this year. With the economic recovery, inflation has also regained strength, and the average annual...
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Tamás Kozák: Government price controls are not a solution to inflation
Market processes in retail are increasingly coming into the spotlight, especially due to state price controls and inflationary effects. According to Tamás Kozák, Secretary General of the National Trade Association,...
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