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OKSZ: retail burdens are hindering the recovery of consumer confidence
According to the Central Statistical Office, retail turnover increased by 1.7 percent in July compared to the previous year, but this is lagging behind the rate of growth in real...
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Retail sales also increased in July, although a decline is visible on a monthly basis
In July, the volume of retail sales exceeded the same month of the previous year by 1.7 percent, both in raw data and calendar-adjusted terms, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...
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NGM is satisfied with the increase in retail turnover
The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) responded in a statement to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), according to which the volume of retail trade in July...
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MNB: the fight against inflation is not over yet
Uncertainties in the global economy have increased further over the past year, while the engines of growth are slowing down, Mihály Varga said at the 63rd Economists’ Travelling Meeting in...
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Coupon war over pensioner vouchers: Lidl and Aldi both offer extra discounts
The mailing of food vouchers for pensioners has started, and the two large discount chains responded quickly: Lidl and Aldi are also supporting the elderly with a special promotion. According...
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The 82nd OMÉK is opening soon
The National Agricultural and Food Exhibition and Fair (OMÉK) will open its doors again between September 18-21, where representatives of the domestic agricultural profession, the food industry and the general...
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The European Commission has proposed the adoption of trade agreements with Mercosur countries and Mexico
The European Commission on Wednesday proposed to the Council of the member states the signing and conclusion of trade agreements with the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay) and Mexico....
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The National Association of Packaging and Material Handling celebrates its 35th anniversary
CSAOSZ is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its founding among representatives of its member companies, as well as invited guests from government, authorities and business life. Attila Bencs, the president...
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Qualified Cluster Titles Awarded for the First Time
On September 3, 2025, the Cluster Certification Board awarded official Certified Cluster titles for the first time, within the framework of the Cluster Development Strategy of Hungary adopted in November...
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Persil’s September campaign supports assistance dogs
Persil’s CSR campaign in September supports the training of assistance dogs and animal-assisted therapies with 25 forints for every Persil product purchased. Customers can thus contribute with a simple decision...
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Registration opens for the national competition for young chefs
The 2025 XXX. “Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs” Hungarian Youth Chef Competition will be held on November 14 at the METRO Gastro Academy – announced Katalin Pintér, President of the Chaine des...
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MSZÉSZ helps hotels with a new advisory program
The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ) has launched a new Advisory Program, which provides expert support to hotels in the mandatory accommodation certification process. The initiative was born based...
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The interest rate saga is over: banks compete for savings with promotions
The years 2023–2024 brought a golden period for retail government bond investors: the Premium Hungarian Government Bond and the Discount Treasury Bond provided a risk-free return of up to 15–19%....
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Nutella Plant-Based: the world-famous spread is now available in a vegan version
Ferrero has launched Nutella Plant-Based, a vegan version of one of the world’s most famous peanut spreads. The product is completely plant-based, making the classic Nutella experience accessible to vegans....
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The winning projects of Tesco’s competition supporting children, young people and local communities can start with the start of school – nearly 2 million people voted for them
After the first bell rang on September 1, children once again took center stage in schools. Just as part of the summer break was spent preparing for the autumn period...
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A new PENNY store has opened in the 15th district
Budapest’s newest PENNY store awaits customers on Nyírpalota Street, where in addition to the usual budget-friendly prices and attractive product range, the discount chain also prepared a prize game, opening...
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World-leading white wine from Somló at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine competition
Kancellár SomlAI Cuvée 2021, blended by Artificial Intelligence /AI/, won the International White Wine Revelation (highest scoring white wine of the competition) award as the absolute winner. The 32nd Concours...
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Pepco celebrates 10 years in Hungary – dynamic expansion continues
Pepco is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Hungary this year, and the company is not slowing down: it plans to open more stores – it was revealed at the company’s...
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Romanian retail trade expands despite austerity measures
Romania’s retail sales rose 4.5 percent year-on-year in July, according to data adjusted for calendar effects, the country’s statistics office said. The increase came despite the country’s parliament recently passing...
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Danubius Hotels launches special support
On the occasion of World Charity Day, Danubius Hotels has prepared a special cake to support the work of Bátor Tábor, with which it also invites its guests to do...
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4 guilt-free tips for kitchen decisions
What’s for dinner? This seemingly harmless question is asked a million times a day in Hungarian households – yet it often becomes the biggest mental burden for women. POLCZ’s expert...
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Minister of Agriculture: New call for proposals encourages generational change in agriculture
A 22 billion forint non-refundable grant has been launched to encourage generational change, and applications can be submitted from November 20, the ministry announced on Tuesday, according to a statement...
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Giorgio Armani, an iconic figure in the fashion world, has died
Kilencvenegy éves korában elhunyt csütörtökön Giorgio Armani olasz divattervező – nincs az Armani divatház. A közlemény szerint a legendás divattervező békésen hunyt el milánói otthonában, szerettei körében. A gyászolók szombaton...
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Several prominent international speakers at this year’s Marketing Summit
On September 18, the Marketing Summit Budapest will be held again at the MÜPA, one of the largest annual meetings of the marketing, communication and business sectors. The event offers...
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There is room and demand for expanding soybean production in Hungary
The Ministry of Agriculture supports soybean growers and the professional organizations they have established thanks to domestic and European Union funds, and we are focusing on knowledge transfer, emphasized Minister...
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The Downtown Beer Festival has begun
Visitors can taste more than two hundred and fifty types of beer specialties from thirty domestic and international breweries at the Downtown Beer Festival on Szabadság Square from Tuesday to...
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AKI: the volume of live animal slaughter increased in the first half of the year, except for poultry
Domestic slaughterhouses slaughtered less poultry, more pigs and cattle in the first half of this year than in the same period in 2024 – according to the summary published on...
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LG to unveil new space-saving and energy-efficient refrigerator series at IFA 2025
LG Electronics (LG) will introduce its latest refrigerator collection for the European market at IFA 2025. The new French-door and bottom-freezer models were developed specifically for European homes and consumer...
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AI strategy: education in focus
Education will play a key role in the artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, emphasized László Palkovics, the government commissioner responsible for AI, at the presentation of the discussion paper entitled Forward,...
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Tourism organization: negative sentiment in the sector in Brussels
Although the number of hotel nights in the Belgian capital increased slightly during the summer months, the Brussels hospitality industry did not see a breakthrough in the season, with the...
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