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Stabilizing premium segment, strengthening non-alcoholic offer – this is how the EU and domestic beer market developed in 2024
In 2024, the European Union Member States produced a total of 34.7 billion liters of beer, of which 32.7 billion liters contained more than 0.5% alcohol, while nearly 2 billion...
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The government will provide more than 20 billion forints for the development of aquaculture until 2027
Domestic aquaculture plays a key role in supplying healthy and high-quality fish to fishing waters, which is why the government is providing more than 20 billion forints of funding for...
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Slight growth in the leasing market
The domestic leasing market showed a slight increase in the amount financed in the first half of 2025, while the number of contracts decreased. More than 90 percent of the...
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Primark: interest remains high, but no decision on new store openings
Primark opened its first store in Hungary last May to huge interest, and it has since become one of the favorite fast fashion destinations for domestic customers. On the opening...
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Siófok, Budapest and Eger remain popular among Hungarian guests even in the summer
Siófok remains the most attractive summer destination among Hungarians, according to Szallas.hu. 8 out of 10 domestic summer bookings are worth up to 170 thousand forints. The majority choose apartments....
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NKFH: every fourth advertisement is objectionable
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) inspected 357 advertisements through the government offices under its professional management. The inspections covered both compliance with general advertising rules and the...
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Hungarian girl becomes the festival’s 11 millionth visitor
A Hungarian girl living in Oman became the 11 millionth visitor in the history of the Sziget festival, and was greeted at the entrance on the closing day of the...
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Gradual transition: new EU regulation transforms the packaging market
The European Union’s new packaging regulation fundamentally changes the future of consumer product packaging. The goal is to drastically reduce packaging waste and prioritize environmentally friendly solutions, while the scheduled...
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Balaton Tourism Association: it’s time to take the importance of swimming seriously!
It is time to take the importance of swimming seriously – the Balaton Tourism Association warned on Saturday about the Balaton swim. In a statement sent to MTI, they highlighted...
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Lake Balaton vs. Croatian coast: where is it better to work in the summer of 2025?
While most seasonal jobs in Lake Balaton offer a net hourly wage of 2,000–2,800 forints, in Croatia the same job can be paid a net monthly wage of 1,000–1,400 euros...
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Italy unhappy with summer tourist season
Nearly 13 million vehicles were on the roads and motorways in Italy this weekend, according to operators, but tourism officials are not happy with the summer season, with Italians and...
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All three SZÉP cards are accepted at all NÖF heritage sites
At all historical sites operated by the National Heritage Development Nonprofit Ltd. (NÖF), you can now pay with the SZÉP cards of the three largest service banks (OTP, K&H, MBH)....
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Tomatoes, the versatile ingredient – preserve them safely with the recommendation of Nébih
Tomatoes are considered one of the most popular and versatile ingredients in gastronomy. Juicy tomatoes, which are abundant in the summer months, are not only a favorite ingredient in kitchens,...
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The country’s first sea buckthorn harvest event returns – ESBANA Experience Harvest has become the official program of the Szedd Magad Festival in 2025
Hungary’s only open sea buckthorn harvest is being held for the second time on the outskirts of Tápiószentmárton. This year’s ESBANA Harvest is not only a rural specialty, but also...
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St. Stephen’s Day awaits visitors with accessible locations
In 2025, special attention will be paid to accessibility at all venues of the St. Stephen’s Day event series, so that visitors, including people with disabilities and those with reduced...
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Hungary’s leading housing developer is building half a thousand luxury apartments on the Spanish Riviera
Hungary’s leading residential property developer, Cordia, is launching its next development in Spain, the multi-phased 500-unit 360° by Cordia project. The premium development offers a new quality of life on...
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Nébih held a review of oilseed crops and non-cereal cereals
Nébih held another professional presentation, this time on the topic of “Spring review of oilseed crops and non-cereal cereals” at the Nébih Variety Experiment Station in Székkutas. The event, which...
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GVH: proceedings have been initiated against a company distributing dietary supplements due to suspicion of reseller price fixing
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against a company distributing vitamins and dietary supplements, GAL SynergyTech Zrt. (GAL), as it has noticed that it has probably...
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DIA Earmarks €125m To Upgrade In-Store Refrigeration Systems
Spanish grocery retailer DIA plans to invest €125 million by 2029 to upgrade its in-store refrigeration systems – a key part of its larger decarbonisation plan. Launched in 2024, the...
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Local government message or phishing scam? ‒ Public safety demands closed systems
Digital fraud has also reached smaller settlements: emails, text messages or phone calls that appear to come from or on behalf of the local government, but are actually aimed at...
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The European Media Freedom Act has entered into full force
As of 8 August 2025, the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) is directly applicable in all EU Member States, aiming to strengthen press freedom and journalistic independence. As a regulation,...
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New irrigation development sources open for farmers in September
New, smaller and larger-scale irrigation development sources will open for farmers at the beginning of September, the State Secretary for Agriculture of the Ministry of Agriculture said on Monday in...
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The NKFH launched an official inspection due to a food safety risk
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the Consumer Protection Department of the Pest County Government Office are conducting an official inspection of the product MYCO GUMIVITAMIN, offered...
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Wholesale platform Faire expands in Europe
Faire, an online wholesale platform from the United States, is expanding its footprint in Europe. Its global network of curated brands and business tools is becoming available to independent retailers...
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Coca-Cola FEMSA invests in Brazil factory
The company will use the money to build two new production lines for soft drinks at the Mogi das Cruzes factory. Coca-Cola FEMSA has invested more than 600m reais ($110m)...
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It is important to protect our eyes in air-conditioned offices
The modern office environment poses challenges for eyeglass wearers. Air conditioning, while providing a pleasant temperature, often causes dry eyes and discomfort. Together with the experts at Alensa, we show...
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DK demands more RE points from MOHU
According to the Democratic Coalition (DK), the bottle return system in the capital continues to be hampered, especially during the tourist peak season, and the party is therefore calling on...
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The government will provide more than 20 billion forints of funding for the development of aquaculture until 2027
Domestic aquaculture plays a key role in supplying healthy and quality fish to fishing waters, therefore the government will provide more than 20 billion forints of funding for the sector...
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Ministry of Agriculture: targeted support helps small entrepreneurs in the ornamental gardening sector
In many respects, enterprises dealing with green space management, as well as the products and services of the ornamental gardening sector, are of paramount importance, which is why the Ministry...
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OKSZ’s assessment of food inflation
“The higher-than-expected price increase of food products (4.6 percent even without restaurant prices) shows that the margin freeze is an ineffective tool against inflation in the long term. It cannot...
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