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Bank360: Hungarian households are at the forefront of Europe in borrowing
The latest data confirm that Hungarians are buying cautiously, but they are taking out loans at a crazy pace compared to before. With this growth, we are at the forefront...
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The stable development of the Hungarian food industry is shown by the increasing confidence and sales revenue
In the past period, the employment and sales revenue of the food industry also showed a significant increase, the latter exceeding HUF 6,500 billion. Dr. Felkai pointed out that the...
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We have the winery of the year in 2024
The Gere Attila Family Winery won the Winery of the Year award from the Hungarian Wine Academy, the National Council of Mountain Communities, and the Association of Hungarian Vine and...
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Maintaining mental health in company processes “Is art good for that too?”
Taking care of natural and social capital can present new challenges to company managers, therefore the KÉPEZŐ Galéria, in cooperation with Art is Business, is looking for answers with the...
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A new era in mobile banking: free QR code payments from September 1
From September 1, the range of mobile banking services for Hungarian bank customers will be expanded with a significant innovation: from now on, they can also initiate payments by scanning...
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KSH and METU prepared a new analysis of the industry
In cooperation with the Central Statistical Office (KSH) and Budapest Metropolitan University (METU), experimental statistics on industrial production based on new data sources and methods were prepared – the KSH...
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K&H: Investments by large companies may increase in the second half of the year
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The Serbian government reduced the prices of about 700 products
In order to improve the living conditions of those in a worse financial situation, the Serbian government has significantly reduced the prices of about 700 products, according to reports, the...
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Many people do not receive their mandatory occupational health and safety education, yet they do not want stricter regulations on the subject
In the first half of the year, the regulations regarding workplace safety changed in several aspects. Profession.hu asked domestic workers about their practical experiences. Despite the clear regulations, more than...
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MTÜ: Almost 8 million guest nights were registered by rural hotels in June-July
More guests stayed at rural accommodations in June-July than in last year’s record year. In the first two months of summer, according to data from the National Tourist Information Center...
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We spend HUF 100,000 on LEGO every year
The world of LEGO is also very popular in Hungary, and not only among children. According to a recent survey, the average Lego buyer spends more than HUF 100,000 on...
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Nébih: Müller recalled cheese crackers
Müller Drogéria Magyarország Bt. is recalling Alnatura Gouda cheese crackers due to the possible presence of metal pieces, the National Food Chain Security Office (Nébih) told MTI on Friday. The...
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A coffee crisis is raging in Rome
Romans are increasingly complaining about the high coffee prices in the city, as in some places they are already asking for two euros (approx. 800 forints) for a cup of...
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The anti-shoplifting law has led to lynchings in Slovakia
Slovak Justice Minister Boris Susko has strongly denied opposition claims that shoplifting has increased in Slovakia since the Fico government reformed the penal code. According to the law, which came...
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Information on the requirements for the minimum number of plants and the number of plants in the plantations
During the analysis of the applications for 2023, the Hungarian State Treasury found that when applying for agricultural and rural development subsidies, it was often a problem for agricultural producers...
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The protection of producers will be renewed, and farmers will receive more serious help
Farmers will be able to receive the value of their goods faster than before thanks to the package of producer protection laws that will enter into force next year –...
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Environmental disaster in Volos: hundreds of thousands of fish carcasses in the port
A major environmental disaster unfolded in the city of Volos, Greece, after hundreds of thousands of dead fish littered the harbor. The authorities immediately began collecting the bodies to avoid...
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Bonduelle plans France, Germany salad business disposals
The group is in talks with two potential buyers over its respective businesses. Fruit-and-veg major Bonduelle plans to offload its packaged salads businesses in France and Germany. Bonduelle said today...
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Italy Leverages AI To Combat Counterfeiting Of Prosecco
Italian Mint (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato) has joined forces with Microsoft Italia to combat the counterfeiting of renowned Italian sparkling wines, starting with Prosecco. The partnership will leverage...
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Organic sales increase at Penny in Germany
Discount supermarket Penny has increased its organic sales by nearly 20% in 2023. The retailer plans to further expand its organic range by 2025. The discounter is launching a promotion...
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We regard Hungarian gray cattle with respect and esteem
A priority goal is to improve and develop the competitiveness of livestock farms, as well as to support the survival of protected native and endangered animal breeds – stated Minister...
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Mixed results in the market for cherries, apricots and peaches
The national average of the cherry harvest was 22.8 percent lower than last year, amounting to 5.4 tons per hectare. While only 1.9 tons of cherries were grown per hectare...
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Lidl Sverige sells fruit and vegetables grown to classical music
Lidl aims to gain the favor of Swedish consumers through an unusual cooperation with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. In the next two months the discounter will sell produce grown...
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Practical training at the Hungarian University of Agricultural and Life Sciences is renewed
The integration of university companies and organizational units serving practical education and research has been completed, and MATE Tanggazdaság Nonprofit Kft. was established as of August 1, 2024. The newly...
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Real wages may continue to rise in the SME sector
Employees of domestic micro, small and medium-sized enterprises can also count on salary increases above inflation and cafeteria allowances. Based on the latest data from the K&H SME confidence index...
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Starting school with lactose-free delicacies
The new school year will soon begin, which in many cases also means stress for parents. In addition to the procurement of school supplies, accessories and solving logistics, the selection...
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A degree does not equal a high salary and easy employment
The 2024-25 academic year will start soon: many new graduates already started looking for a job in August, while university students who want to work only appear on the labor...
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In Russia, retail sales slowed down
In Russia, the annual growth of retail sales slowed for the fifth month in July, while the expansion of industrial production accelerated and unemployment stagnated at a historic low. According...
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The Minister of National Economy orders an extraordinary consumer protection investigation at the airlines
The National Economy Ministry (NGM), which is responsible for consumer protection, will take decisive action against airlines that commit violations in the interest of the full eradication of the problems...
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Nébih: the mints were excellent at Szupermenta
A total of ten pot mints intended for direct consumption were examined in the latest test of Süpermenta. The product test ended with a reassuring result, all mints met the...
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