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WWF Hungary: We can live in harmony with ourselves and nature if we consume more consciously
This year, August 1st is the day of overconsumption – this day marks the time when humanity’s consumption in that year exceeds the Earth’s resources that can be regenerated in...
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Another Hungarian company is acquired by the Romanian Sameday courier service
The Romanian courier service Sameday is acquiring another Hungarian company – reports economedia.ro based on the company’s announcement. Sameday acquires the Pactic group, the transaction has been approved by the...
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Szallas.hu: more people are traveling to Croatia this year
This year, in May, June and July, 10 percent more people booked accommodation in Croatia, and the number of reservations for August increased by 12 percent compared to a year...
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The Hero Dog of the Year Award – You can nominate the best working dogs for two more weeks
Service, therapy, assistance and rescue dogs can be nominated for the “Hero Dog of the Year” award until August 15. The purpose of the competition for working dogs is to...
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Farmers bought 65 percent more pesticides
In the case of plant protection products, 2024. IV–VI. based on monthly data, farmers bought 65 percent more of the observed products than in the same period a year earlier....
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17% Swiss online stores offer free delivery
Of the 47 biggest online stores in Switzerland, only 17 percent offer free shipping this year. A majority of 64 percent offers free shipping above a threshold value. Another 19...
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Primark continues U.S. growth, enters new state
Fashion and home goods retailer Primark is entering a new market in the Midwest. The retailer plans to open its first store in Michigan later this year in a northern...
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Agrometeorology: the drought is getting worse
The summer crops would have needed a lot of rainfall in the past week, a large part of Hungary is experiencing a high degree of increasing drought. Maize and sunflower...
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Nestlé Germany sources green electricity from German plants
Since July, Nestlé Germany has been purchasing electricity from German photovoltaic and wind power plants via the BKW Group, an energy and infrastructure company based in Bern. Nestlé aims to...
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Requests immediate notification from sheep and goat keepers in case of suspected Nébih ppr
Sheep and goat farmers must immediately notify veterinarians and the animal health authority if they see signs of plague of small ruminants (peste des petits ruminants, ppr) in their herds...
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The latest newsletter of Hungarian Dietitians is about the cooling delicacies of summer
The yearbook of the tax authority was also published this year, which points to many trends. We can learn, for example, that while the tax authorities believe more and more...
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KSH: industrial producer prices in June 2024 rose by 2.7 percent compared to a year earlier and by 1.5 percent compared to the previous month
In June 2024, industrial producer prices were on average 2.7 percent higher compared to a year earlier. Domestic sales prices decreased by 0.2 percent, export sales increased by 4.2 percent,...
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On August 1, the AI Act, the first artificial intelligence regulation, comes into force
On August 1, the regulation of the European Union regulating artificial intelligence, the so-called AI Act, comes into force. The legislation will have to be applied gradually, in several steps,...
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Public voting for the Szentkirályi Talent Program begins, votes can decide the fate of HUF 3.5 million
From July 22, the general public can vote for the three finalists of the fifth Szentkirály Talent Program for more than a month. In proportion to the audience’s votes, Szentkirályi...
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Hungarian bottled water won an award
The Hungarian FloeWater bottled water appeared on the market this year and can already record significant international success after winning the prestigious Monde Selection gold medal. This mold-releasing product has...
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A Hungarian manufactory won a gastronomic Oscar with its cinnamon-apple snail
The Bonbonier Chocolate Manufaktúra bakery won a star at the Great Taste Awards, also known as the gastronomic Oscar, with its snails rolled in puff pastry, made with caramelized cinnamon...
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Tank beer is becoming more and more popular here
Tank beer, which has a strong tradition among the Czechs, is already available in several places in Budapest, which provides an exceptional consumer experience in terms of its aroma, flavor...
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The president of the Hungarian Trade Union Confederation proposes a 12.5% increase in the minimum wag
The current level of the Hungarian minimum wage is 50 percent of the average wage, but it does not even reach 60 percent of the median wage, which justifies the...
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Environmental protection is also a consideration when choosing yogurt
When choosing and buying food, sustainability is increasingly important to consumers after price – it is revealed from the online research conducted by Nádudvari Élélmiszer Kft. on domestic yogurt consumption...
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The melon consumption promotion campaign has started
Hungarian melons appeared in stores and markets earlier than usual, already at the end of June, and it is expected that the popular summer fruit will be available until the...
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iBanFirst analysis: What is the risk of the devaluation of the dollar and its impact on Hungarian companies interested in international trade
Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, along with his vice presidential candidate, has repeatedly expressed his opposition to the strong US dollar, advocating its devaluation in order to boost US exports and...
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German inflation accelerated in July
Inflation in Germany accelerated in July, according to a Tuesday report based on preliminary data by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis. In July, the consumer price index was 2.3...
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Olive oil fraud ‘at record high in EU’
There were reportedly 50 potential cases in the first three months of this year, compared to just 15 in the first quarter of 2018. The Guardian newspaper, citing data released...
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Campari warns of impact of bad weather, agave contracts on margin
Italian spirits group Campari warned that its ability to expand gross margin this year would likely be impacted by “some temporary headwinds” after its first-half adjusted operating profit rose 2.1%...
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Groupe Casino Renews Partnership With TotalEnergies In France
Groupe Casino has extended its partnership with TotalEnergies in France for five years, effective 1 October 2024. The partnership between Casino and TotalEnergies dates back more than 20 years and...
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The average yield of apricots is outstanding
Among the fruits, cherry picking showed 99.7 percent readiness on July 16. The national average decreased by about 20 percent compared to last year, and was 5.3 tons/hectare. The yield...
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Márton Nagy: a “peace budget” is needed to restart the economy
Economic growth in the second quarter was lower than preliminary expectations, which can be attributed to external factors. The fundamentals of the Hungarian economy are stable and strong, the rebound...
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The economic mood in the EU and the euro area barely changed in July
The economic sentiment index in the euro area and the European Union barely changed in July compared to the previous month, according to a survey of the European Commission’s Directorate...
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Lidl organized its Telitálka campaign for the 12th time this year
This year, Lidl Hungary organized its Telitálka campaign for the 12th time to draw attention to the importance of responsible animal husbandry and to contribute to the supply of shelter...
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What can the forint expect?
For now, there is no need to rewrite the Hungarian interest rate path, the base rate is expected to drop to 6.25 percent by the end of the year, and...
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