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GfK’s German consumer sentiment index for August improved
The German consumer sentiment index of the Nuremberg economic research institute GfK improved more strongly than analysts had expected. The indicator in August strengthened to minus 18.4 points from minus...
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Half of Hungarians do not use sunscreen, even in the hottest hours
Only 8 percent of the Hungarian population uses sunscreen all year round, the vast majority (43 percent) pay attention to it only in the summer – it was revealed from...
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Sándor Czomba: real wages increased by more than 10 percent in May
As a result of targeted and effective government measures, inflation has remained unabated, as a result of which real wages have been rising continuously since September 2023, i.e. for 9...
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Pampers helped families living in the poorest settlements
We know of hundreds of impoverished settlements in Hungary1, where families and children suffer from shortages on a daily basis. However, the healthy development of babies is based on a...
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This is what Olympians eat, thanks to Michelin-starred chefs
The food for the competitors of the 2024 Paris Olympics will be prepared by four Michelin-starred chefs, which guarantees that the athletes will encounter a high-quality and varied menu in...
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Lufthansa Systems Hungária strengthens its employer brand with a new image film
Lufthansa Systems Hungária has produced a new image film with an employer branding focus, in which the most important corporate values of the aviation IT company are presented. Lufthansa Systems...
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The new trend: mushroom coffee
Many people can’t imagine a morning without coffee, and that’s why cafes are constantly experimenting with new coffee specialties. Recently, there is more and more talk on the Internet about...
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Air Wick, Calgon and Cillit Bang will also have a new owner
Dettol owner Reckitt Benckiser has announced that it will restructure its portfolio and sell several brands in its home care and nutrition divisions. The aim of the move is to...
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The fall in the price of beets in Poland has stopped
In Poland, the fall in beet prices has finally stopped, but prices are still extremely low. In the last five years, only in 2020 was the price of beets lower...
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Onions are hardly sold in the neighboring markets
Falling demand and downward correction prices continue to characterize the Austrian onion market during the summer holidays, FruitVeB reported. Prices are under pressure from the abundant supply and limited export...
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Municipal communication can save lives
During heatwaves, local governments throughout the country take a number of measures and regularly try to inform people about them in order to mitigate the negative effects of the heat...
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Birkenstock opens first owned store in France ahead of Olympics
The two-level space includes an area for community events and is one of “several” stores the brand plans to open in key European cities in the coming years. As the...
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Rossmann tests pick-up points in Germany
The drugstore group Rossmann is to offer pick-up stations for online orders in the future, where customers can pick up their purchases contactless and without having to wait. According to...
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Nestlé Unveils New Solution To Reduce Fat In Dairy Ingredients
Food giant Nestlé has developed a new solution to reduce fat content in milk powder by up to 60%, without compromising on quality, taste, and texture. Nestlé’s innovation relies on...
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In July, the economic index of the GKI barely changed
According to a survey conducted by the GKI Gazdaságkutató – with the support of the EU – in July, neither the prospects of the business sector nor the population changed...
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This is how Hungarian average earnings and purchasing power compare to Europeans
There are significant differences in average annual net earnings between European countries, even after adjustments are taken into account. Based on the latest data from Eurostat, Switzerland, Iceland and Luxembourg...
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The heatwave will also affect food prices
The July analysis of the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC), based on meteorological and satellite data, reveals the effects of the summer heat wave in southeastern Europe on agriculture....
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K&H SME confidence index: How much do SMEs manage?
Domestic enterprises continue to plan for growth in terms of changes in their sales and profits: they calculate a 6.6 percent increase in revenue and a 3.2 percent increase in...
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Record sales at eMAG during the heat wave: air conditioners and fans lead the way
The hottest days of this summer have greatly affected the sales of the eMAG online store and its partners. According to the company’s announcement, the highest number of room fans...
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NAK: Meat, fish, vegetables or cheese – all can be prepared deliciously on the grill
The barbecue season is in full swing, and a significant part of the barbecue products sold in stores come from domestic producers this year as well. According to the market...
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Balaton vs. Adria: where should you go on holiday? VOSZ also calculated it
Recently, many articles and speeches emphasize that it is more worthwhile to travel to Croatia than to vacation by the Hungarian sea. However, according to the calculations of the National...
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New commercial general manager and marketing team at KOMETA
Fabio Valle will assume the position of KOMETA’s Chief Commercial Officer from the beginning of 2024. The Italian specialist, who has been working in the FMCG field for more than...
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The world’s first environmentally friendly milk is here
A small Tasmanian dairy, Ashgrove, has become the world’s first to launch an ‘eco-friendly’ milk that could be a major step towards sustainable agriculture. In an innovative way, the plant...
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International research: job security is more important to young people than their salary
In recent years, it has become extremely important for employees to secure a job in the long term. This aspect is mostly an expectation for younger people, while for the...
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Uber has too many promotions
Recently, several taxi drivers have indicated to Telex that Uber, which has returned to Budapest, has a significant impact on the market with its pricing campaigns. These promotions, in their...
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There are serious problems with the water of Lake Balaton
The water of Lake Balaton has reached 30 degrees Celsius, which currently does not cause problems for the lake’s wildlife, but may cause serious problems in the long term, said...
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In light of the chaos at the airport, the value of travel insurance increases
Recently, there have been daily reports of air passengers stuck on the ground, which highlights that the European Union’s regulations on the rights of air passengers are often ignored. Airlines...
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This is the shop in the Olympic village
The shop in the Olympic Village offers a special and unique experience to the Olympians of Paris 2024. Recently, Levi Jung-Ruivivar, a well-known Filipino-American artistic gymnast who currently represents the...
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Free cereals can come
Mycotoxins produced by plant pathogenic fungi belonging to the genus Fusarium – including fumonisins (e.g. FB1), trichothecenes (e.g. T-2 toxin – T2, deoxynivalenol – DON) and zearalenone (ZEA) – pose...
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The processing sales price of dairy products has stagnated or decreased
The producer price of raw milk, expressed in national currency, rose by 15 percent in the USA and 1 percent in the European Union in May 2024, while it decreased...
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