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Gabriella Heiszler: SPAR continues to provide discounts
Although the government recently introduced mandatory promotions, SPAR Hungary remains committed to providing discounts to its customers. Speaking to Pénzcentrum, Gabriella Heiszler, president and managing director of SPAR, said that...
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Danone Hungary Ltd. won the Superbrands award in four categories
Danone Magyarország Kft. can proudly announce that it has won four Superbrands awards again this year. This prestigious recognition also points to the company’s commitment to excellent quality and development....
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According to the CEO of MOHU, the initial problems are slowly being solved
MOHU’s redemption system has reached a milestone, as it recently passed the one hundred millionth transaction. According to Zsolt Pethő, the company’s CEO, the problems that appeared after the system...
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Public health product tax fails to curb unhealthy food consumption in Hungary
A recent study by the Corvinus University of Budapest reveals that the public health product tax (known as the “Csipszadó”) introduced in 2011 has not succeeded in reducing the consumption...
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The financial wealth of Hungarian households rose to a record high level
The financial assets of Hungarian households reached HUF 105,000 billion in the second quarter of this year based on preliminary data from the MNB. This amount is a new record,...
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Pálinka is in danger: climate change is forcing new fruits into the brews
Climate change has a serious impact on traditional pálinka ingredients, which presents new challenges to pálinka brewers, László Mihályi, the president of the Pálinka National Council, pointed out on InfoRádio....
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Wizz Air’s annual pass, which provides unlimited flights, sold out quickly
The Wizz Air “All You Can Fly” annual pass announced on August 13 was completely sold out within 48 hours, Bloomberg reported. 10,000 of the €499 (approximately HUF 195,000) passes...
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Lidl Hungary offers students an attractive (and not only) seasonal job opportunity
This year, Lidl Hungary also offers a wide range of seasonal work opportunities for students, especially during the summer. The retail chain employs students in its seasonal stores and flagship...
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Sunflower oil has replaced olive oil in many kitchens due to skyrocketing prices
Spain, the world’s largest producer of olive oil, is witnessing a historic change: in Spanish households, sunflower oil has taken the place of olive oil in the kitchen. As a...
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The trends in the European egg sector are changing: decreasing imports, increasing exports in Hungary and the EU
In the first four months of 2024, significant changes can be observed in the egg sector of the European Union. The EU’s egg imports fell by almost a fifth, while...
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The growth of economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated in August
Instead of the expected moderate slowdown, the growth of economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated overall in August, according to the preliminary values of the joint survey of the London-based...
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Cucumbers may become more expensive
This year’s cucumber season in Poland is facing extraordinary challenges: the market is characterized by high prices and limited supply, caused by the extraordinary weather conditions. Instead of the usual...
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The destructive banana disease threatens again: the elimination of monocultures may be the key to the solution
Global banana production was once again in serious danger, as the fusarium wilt, which had already caused significant damage in the 1950s and 1960s, reared its head again. Scientists warn...
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Shein sues Temu
The legal battle in the world of e-commerce has taken another turn after Shein sued its rival Temut in the United States. According to a report by CNBC, Shein accuses...
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In Poland, the growth of retail sales accelerated and the decline in production in the construction industry slowed down in July on an annual basis
In Poland, the increase in retail sales accelerated and the decrease in production in the construction industry slowed down in July on an annual basis, according to data published by...
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A significant number of American baby foods do not meet WHO recommendations
According to a recent study, a significant number of baby foods sold in the United States do not meet the nutritional guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). The research,...
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Apple leads the list of the world’s most valuable technology brands
Apple has become the world’s most valuable technology brand in 2024, overtaking last year’s leader Amazon.com Inc., which slipped to fourth place due to the strengthening of its competitors, according...
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Green investments drive the region’s real estate market
Alfa Group’s name was recently mentioned in the press a few weeks ago, when Marny Investissement from Luxembourg, which also owns a company engaged in real estate investment and operation...
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AI Film Fest is also brought to Berlin by BrandFestival
BrandFestival, one of the largest brand communication events in Central Europe, is opening a new chapter, as it entered into a close strategic partnership with AI Film Fest Amsterdam. One...
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Moody’s confirmed MBH Bank’s recommended investment rating
With a stable outlook, Moody’s Investors Service confirmed MBH Bank’s recommended investment ratings: among other things, its long and short-term bank deposit ratings, as well as its senior unsecured MTN...
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Starbucks is not about to reduce its carbon footprint with its new CEO
The new CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, will not move to the company’s headquarters in Seattle, but will commute to work from his home in California. The new CEO will...
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One service less at Balaton
This year, the Balaton First Aid Service treated a record number of injuries, providing assistance in more than 3,500 cases on 19 beaches in 13 settlements of Lake Balaton. More...
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He also recommends Debrecen and Tokaj to his guests in the Discover Local guidebook of the Mercure chain
Discover Local, the new digital travel guide for Mercure hotels, offers guests a unique opportunity to discover Europe’s cultural and culinary treasures like the locals do. The program was designed...
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The maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey is ending its diversity programs
The maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, Brown-Forman, has unexpectedly announced that it will end its corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision came as a big surprise, especially...
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Information about the changes in the HMKÁ regulations affecting the autumn sowing structure
The Ministry of Agriculture has informed the farmers several times, most recently in June, about the domestic implementation of the simplification of EU rules created during the year as a...
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A new HalfPrice store opens in Vecsés
HalfPrice, which offers products from world-famous brands at extremely favorable prices, continues its expansion in Hungary. After the first store opened in Budapest in August 2021, it will now be...
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(HU) Az élelmiszerguru, aki a növényi alapú étrendre esküszik
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More and more people can buy used laptops for environmental reasons
Every third of the laptops currently in use were either bought used or received as a gift, according to the data of a recent representative survey by Furbify, which deals...
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Innovative solutions in the transport of refrigerated goods: DODO reduces the ecological footprint
The increasingly hot summer months present serious challenges in the transport of chilled and frozen food and medicine, especially in maintaining the cold chain. DODO, a company specializing in smart...
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Dachser accelerates transport between the UK and the EU
DACHSER’s new customs service, Smart Border Connect, enables British exporters to deliver their goods to European Union markets with transit times similar to pre-Brexit. This intelligent logistics solution simplifies and...
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