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Hungarian-developed technology can help mushroom cultivation
A Hungarian-developed technology can produce mulch with excellent water retention capacity for mushroom cultivation, the University of Szeged told MTI. The consortium of the university and Új Champignons Kft. received...
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New opportunity for farmers to use water replenishment for ecological purposes
Since the beginning of the year, it has been possible to flood agricultural areas with water for periodic purposes, and the Ministry of Agriculture has developed and introduced the concept...
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German retail sales grew in January
German retail sales grew less than expected in January compared to the previous month, according to a report by the German Federal Statistical Office, Destatis, on Friday. German retail sales...
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The ice cream season has officially begun at Lake Balaton
The ice cream season officially began on Saturday at Lake Balaton, which means a period of economic recovery for local pastry shops and restaurants, the Balaton Tourism Association announced. According...
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Slow Food Deutschland criticises insect-as-food approach in Europe
Slow Food Deutschland has criticised the use of insects as food in Europe, saying that reducing food waste could offer more of a solution for a sustainable food system. In...
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Good news for farmers! Final payments of direct agricultural subsidies have begun
On February 25, 2025, the Hungarian State Treasury began the final payments of support applications submitted under the 2024 Single Application under the title of production-linked dairy cow support. In...
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Artificial intelligence can help with workforce training
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in workforce training can also provide answers to the labor market problems affecting the Western Transdanubia region, the government commissioner responsible for artificial intelligence...
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Special programs await visitors on the occasion of Caves Month
The March Cave Month program series awaits those interested with special programs, during which previously hidden caves will be revealed to the general public. Visitors can also take part in...
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Nébih held a walnut presentation and sensory evaluation at the Pölöske Variety Experiment Station
On February 18, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) held a walnut presentation and sensory evaluation at the Variety Experiment Station in Pölöské. Participants were able to evaluate domestic...
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The proportion of those who self-report being compliant has increased significantly
According to the K&H Sure Future survey, most drivers continue to violate the rules regarding phone use, speed limits, and parking and overtaking, according to middle-aged people. There has been...
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The government continues to support Hungarian winemakers abroad
Quality is the basis of competitiveness. This is what makes the investment in the Voivodeship wine laboratory truly valuable, said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on Saturday, at the handover...
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The GKI expects economic growth of 2-2.5% in 2025
GKI Economic Research Ltd. forecasts GDP growth of 2-2.5% for 2025, which may be achieved through the recovery of external demand, government economic policy measures and the expansion of domestic...
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Gergely Gulyás: the government is preparing a complex action plan to curb excessive increases in food prices
As a first step, the government is preparing a complex action plan to reduce inflation and food prices – announced Gergely Gulyás, the Minister in charge of the Prime Minister’s...
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Intimacy, smiles, marketing – the best Christmas ads of 2024
For the second time in 2024, Trade magazin organised the Christmas TV Ads – Viewer’s Choice Awards competition. There were 11 entries and the public vote was open from 12...
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Fines would be imposed for failed package deliveries
Manhattan Associates CEO Pieter Van den Broecke is proposing a fine for customers who are not at home when their packages are delivered. According to the expert, this measure would...
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MOHU’s new vending machine suitable for mass redemption is being tested
The test operation of the R1 type return vending machine, manufactured by MOHU and the Norwegian TOMRA, has begun in Pilisvörösvár. The new technology allows plastic bottles and metal beverage...
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There are good opportunities in the market on the retail savings front
2025 brought a new situation in the field of retail savings, with the yield of inflation-tracking government securities, which previously offered very attractive double-digit yields, decreasing significantly. However, the investment...
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KSH: 1.0 million guests spent nearly 2.3 million guest nights in January
In January 2025, 1.0 million guests spent nearly 2.3 million guest nights in tourist accommodation (commercial, private and other). The number of guests increased by 18 percent and guest nights...
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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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ÖRT and NMHH joint workshop: The impact of human body image depiction on consumers
The Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) and the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) organized a joint workshop on the effects of human body image depictions on consumers. The event was...
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Get in shape this spring! – expert tips for an active lifestyle
As spring approaches, more and more people feel the desire to start an active lifestyle with renewed vigor. During the cold months, exercise often takes a back seat, metabolism slows...
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Mexico constitutionally bans the cultivation of genetically modified corn
The Mexican House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment that would completely ban the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) corn in the country. However, the new regulation could spark...
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Amazon, Unilever and Colgate-Palmolive team up to alleviate hygiene poverty
Amazon is partnering with Unilever, Colgate-Palmolive and other leading brands to take more than 250,000 hygiene and household products to families in need. This article is available for reading in...
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Companies operating in a hybrid model are more optimistic
In a challenging economic environment, hybrid working can also provide a competitive advantage, as these businesses are more easily able to adapt to changing economic conditions. Some form of hybrid...
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The new digital signature is here – but what kind of electronic signature is valid?
Electronic signatures are increasingly important in both daily life and business, yet the differences between simple, advanced, and qualified electronic signatures are not always clear. This article, supported by the...
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Farmers from Central and Eastern Europe protested against Brussels’ anti-farmer agricultural policy
A joint demonstration was held by Czech, Slovak, Austrian and Hungarian farmers. In the framework of the protest action organized by the agricultural chambers of the Central and Eastern European...
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Albert Heijn expands its flower and plant assortment
Dutch retailer Albert Heijn is renewing and expanding its range of flowers and plants in more than 100 stores. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/2-3. As...
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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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