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Szallas.hu: last minute accommodation bookings continue to grow this year
The majority of accommodation bookings were for 1-2 nights last year, Hungarian travellers are planning shorter breaks, and experts at the accommodation booking portal Szallas.hu expect last-minute bookings to continue...
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This decision affects the entire soybean market
Chinese authorities have suspended soybean exports from five Brazilian companies after their shipments failed to meet phytosanitary requirements. The measure, which came into effect in early January, will last for...
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The plague of small ruminants virus has been detected in Zala County
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has detected the plague of small ruminants virus in the settlement of Szentgyörgyvölgy in Zala County. The disease has not...
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Product recall in Europe: Coca-Cola takes steps in several countries to protect health
Coca-Cola has recalled certain products in several European countries, including Coca-Cola soft drinks, Sprite and Fanta, after tests revealed high levels of chlorate in these drinks. The recall affects Belgium,...
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Galaxy Játékáruház Kft. has accumulated a serious tax debt
Galaxy Játékáruház Kft. has been added to the list of companies with a tax debt of over 100 million forints for at least 180 days by the National Tax and...
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Ferrero buys protein snack company Power Crunch
The purchase for an undisclosed amount expands the Nutella maker’s presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint. Ferrero is buying Power Crunch from Bio-Nutritional Research for an undisclosed amount....
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Tourist traffic in the Danube Delta is decreasing due to the proximity of war
In Romania, tourist traffic in the Danube Delta nature reserve decreased significantly, by twenty percent, last year due to the proximity of the war in Ukraine, Economedia.ro wrote, based on...
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The new housing market is exploding, prices continue to rise – Hungary’s leading developer is expanding by a thousand apartments
Experts unanimously expect a dynamic growth of the new housing market this year. According to the latest data, the recovery started at the end of 2024: in the fourth quarter...
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Eternal elegance
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 “According to NIQ retail data, the whisky category grew by approximately 5% in the last 12 months. Price competition is...
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Gen Z values in-store shopping
Digitally-native Gen Z shoppers are more likely to visit retail stores than older generations, with many saying they enjoy the experience of in-store shopping. That’s according to a new survey...
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SPAR Slovenia expands Ljubljana warehouse with €40 million investment
SPAR Slovenia is expanding its warehouse in Ljubljana with a modern 20,000m² facility to enhance the speed and variety of fresh, high-quality product deliveries to its stores. This €40 million...
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Signs of growth are already visible in the Hungarian retail sector
According to the latest statistics, the Hungarian retail sector is already showing signs of growth, but the pace of development lags behind the performance of neighboring countries. While the volume...
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The division of the world economy into Western and Eastern blocs poses many dangers
The global economic split into Western and Eastern blocs could cause damage on a scale that would exceed the economic impact of the 2008 global financial crisis and the pandemic....
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The EU has approved another alternative protein source: flour beetle larva powder
The European Union has taken another step towards the introduction of alternative protein sources: on 20 January it authorised the marketing of powdered larvae of the UV-treated common mealworm (Tenebrio...
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In Croatia, a boycott was held to protest inflation
In Croatia, stores were almost completely empty on Friday, January 24, after citizens joined a social media campaign calling for people to avoid shopping in protest against high inflation. According...
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The rise of alcohol-free wines: dynamic growth and domestic successes
The non-alcoholic wine market has shown significant growth in recent years, and the annual growth of the category is expected to exceed 7-10 percent in the coming years. Europe and...
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Beetroot is experiencing a renaissance in Hungary
Beetroot production and consumption have shown significant growth in Hungary in recent years. According to the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the beetroot...
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More and more furniture stores and DIY store chains accept the SZÉP Card
More and more large furniture stores and DIY store chains are joining the SZÉP Card acceptance, which enables purchases for home renovation purposes. Most recently, Praktiker announced that customers can...
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An everyday nutrient bomb
Smoothies don’t just play an important role in health-conscious eating. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 Pre-packed smoothies represent a practical choice, providing a quick nutritional...
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KPMG at the World Economic Forum 2025: Collaboration for the Intelligent Era
KPMG will once again be a keynote speaker at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from 20-24 January. The main theme of the event is “Collaborating for the...
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AI integration and personalized services will be the hit of this year
The biggest technological challenges for the banking sector in 2025 will be the introduction and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer management and internal processes of financial institutions, meeting...
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GLAMOUR Valentine’s Day: the exclusive shopping holiday is coming in February
The GLAMOUR Valentine’s Days powered by ROSSMANN event will be held for the first time between February 10-16, offering special discounts to those interested in beauty, hygiene products and decorative...
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Honey with Viagra is catching up
In recent years, Viagra honey, a product mixed with sildenafil or tadalafil and used as an aphrodisiac, has become increasingly popular in France. Honey, which contains the main active ingredient...
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Wizz Air approaches historic milestone: Ambitious plans for 2025
According to Wizz Air CEO József Váradi, 2025 could bring more success than ever for the company. Despite last year’s difficulties, the airline expects 75 million passengers, which would represent...
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Ominous signs in the sky of the German economy: layoffs at supermarket chains
German unemployment has remained low, but the country’s economy is facing increasing challenges. The wave of layoffs, which initially affected industry, has now also reached the service sector. In retail,...
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Perplexity now competes with the biggest players
AI-powered search engine Perplexity’s shopping assistant, launched in the US, not only allows product search and comparison, but also instant shopping. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Fresh Corner café opens at Corvinus University of Budapest
MOL has opened its latest Fresh Corner store in a new location, at Corvinus University of Budapest. The café, integrated into the university environment, is located at the Közgáz Campus,...
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Hallelujah is the name of the ice cream of the Jubilee Year
The official artisanal ice cream of the Jubilee Year has been named Hallelujah, created by a Sicilian pastry chef and available for pilgrims to try in St. Peter’s Square in...
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Important deadline for beekeepers
Applications for support can be submitted from January 27 for the call for proposals entitled “Animal welfare support in the beekeeping sector”, which aims to preserve the health of bee...
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Hungarian spas: challenges and opportunities
Hungary is a country of thermal waters, with more than 400 spas and swimming pools, many of which are famous for their medicinal waters. However, in recent years, the Covid...
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