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Husqvarna’s robotic lawnmowers will mow the grass equipped with cameras and artificial intelligence

Husqvarna is expanding its Automower® NERA range of robotic lawnmowers without a boundary wire for smaller gardens with two new models, and this year it will also update all lawnmowers...

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In January, the number of employed people was 4 million 684 thousand, the unemployment rate was 4.4 percent

In January 2025, the average number of employed people aged 15–74 increased by 32 thousand compared to the same period of the previous year, to 4 million 684 thousand. In...

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Diverse calls for tenders help farmers

The Hungarian agriculture sector is in a very intensive tendering period, as a total of 73 calls for tenders are helping farmers, including those announced last year and those coming...

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Exemplary development has taken place in the horticulture sector

The development process that has taken place in the horticulture sector can be exemplary for everyone – the Minister of Agriculture stated on Thursday in Szeged. István Nagy said at...

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Unmanned supermarkets are popular in Germany

According to a recent study by KPMG and EHI, two thirds of German consumers are open to autonomous grocery stores. Interest in such stores is particularly high among young people...

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Kellogg’s launches hydrogen-powered cereal in industry first

Kellogg’s has debuted a new government-funded hydrogen demonstration at its factory in the UK, marking an industry first. The cereal giant’s three week demonstration was funded by the government’s £55m...

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Couple charged for returning bottles with photocopied labels

A woman and a man have been charged with collecting non-returnable plastic bottles and “making” them returnable with photocopied labels last fall, the spokesperson for the Csongrád-Csanád County Prosecutor’s Office...

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President of the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture: The European Commission is making European agricultural production impossible

The agricultural chambers of the V4+ countries held a joint demonstration in Holics, Slovakia, because in their opinion, the European Commission is making European agricultural production and European farming society...

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István Nagy: exemplary development has taken place in the horticultural sector

The development process that has taken place in the horticulture sector can be exemplary for everyone – the Minister of Agriculture stated on Thursday in Szeged. István Nagy said at...

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The Managers’ Association and the Pálfalvi Centrum present: Fiat Charity Fashion Market

The opening event of the campaign, timed for Women’s Day, is the FIAT Charity Fashion Market, an exclusive charity clothing fair, which will be hosted by the Apollo Gallery this...

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SPAR Netherlands university retailer to open stores on university campuses in Arnhem and Nijmegen

In collaboration with Compass Group Netherlands, SPAR Netherlands’ university retailer will open two stores on the campuses of the HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem and Nijmegen during the...

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Agrometeorology: hard frosts and heavy rainfall were much needed

The past week brought hard night frosts and the very end of winter brought heavy rainfall; both were much needed from an agricultural perspective – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its...

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KSH: the foreign trade surplus in goods was 458 million euros in December

In December last year, the volume of exports was 1.9 percent lower and that of imports was 9.8 percent lower than in the same period of the previous year. The...

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The rise of robotic cash registers in Hungary

Self-service checkouts are gaining ground in Hungarian stores, while they continue to receive a mixed reception from customers. Although many people still trust traditional cashiers more, according to data from...

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Processed meats: healthy or should they be avoided?

Cold cuts are extremely popular among Hungarians, offering a quick and easy solution for making sandwiches and other meals. However, more and more experts are drawing attention to the fact...

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Viktor Orbán: pensioners will receive a special card to claim VAT refunds

For the VAT refund, pensioners will receive a special card, which must be validated at the time of purchase; according to the government’s plans, seniors will be able to get...

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Waberer’s Group appears on the road passenger transport market

Waberer’s Group is entering the road passenger transport market after reaching an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in PANNON-BUSZ-RENT Kft., the listed logistics company informed MTI on Tuesday....

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Equilor: The Hungarian National Bank faces a new era, headed by Mihály Varga

From March 4, Mihály Varga will be the new president of the Hungarian National Bank, but a sharp change in monetary policy is not expected, according to the assessment of...

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Hungarian quick-frozen vegetables and fruits are increasingly popular both at home and abroad

The demand for Hungarian quick-frozen vegetables and fruits is significant both domestically and abroad. Lidl Hungary has sold more than 40 thousand tons of domestic quick-frozen products in the past...

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AI and sustainability will be this year’s key trends

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Price-sensitivity is still with us, as consumers are still struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, claims Capgemini in its What Matters...

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The willingness of large companies to invest has become more predictable

Large companies have reported significant changes in their willingness to invest. According to the K&H Large Company Growth Index data for the last quarter of 2024, the proportion of companies...

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Spring sowing: common mistakes and basic concepts for hobby gardeners

As spring approaches, many hobby gardeners start planting, but they often make mistakes due to confusion over basic gardening terms. Clarifying these terms will not only help you work more...

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Expanding Membership, Expanding Leadership, Growing Responsibility – Attila Chikán Jr. Re-elected as President of BCSDH

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary (BCSDH) elected its leadership for another three-year term at its renewal General Assembly. Attila Chikán Jr. has led the four-member Board for...

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Degrees Celsius

This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. There has been a spectacular “evolution” in the commercial freezer category, driven by sales promotion, space use and cost optimisation,...

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Despite their stable positions, Hungarian SMEs are still a little pessimistic

K&H’s SME confidence index monitors the outlook of Hungarian SMEs. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. In the 4th quarter of 2024 the index dropped to...

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Lekkerland opens a cashless store at Frankfurt Airport

Lekkerland has opened Germany’s first cashless airport shop in Terminal 1 of Frankfurt Airport. The automated Rewe To Go store is unmanned: cameras record what customers take from the shelves...

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Walmart to deploy AI price forecasting tool

The retailer will use tech provided by Helios to predict the price and availability of agricultural commodities. Walmart will soon begin using software that calculates climate risk and provides price...

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K&H: it is worth reviewing home insurance

This year, there will be a home insurance campaign, the aim of which is to review existing contracts and, if necessary, renew them, announced K&H, which, like last year, is...

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Constellation Brands takes minority stake in functional drinks maker Hiyo

The company said that Hiyo is planning new retail launches, innovation and growing the team in 2025. US alcoholic drinks major Constellation Brands has acquired a minority stake in local...

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Easter bunny sitting in the grass

Not only 2024 but unfortunately 2025 will also be influenced by the rising cost of chocolate ingredients. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. Consumers are feeling...

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