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Agrometeorology: mostly dry, summery warm, sunny weather helps the harvest
The agricultural drought has ended in a large area in Transdanubia, and has eased in many places in the east, and in the future, mostly dry, summery warm, sunny weather...
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Margin freeze: prices of hundreds of products have decreased, the government may expand the scope
Speaking to M1, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, Róbert Zsigó, said that since the introduction of the margin cut, the prices of several food...
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Tourism: slightly deteriorating economy, but still the best among economic sectors
In August 2025, the Tourism Business Index (TKI) stood at –5 points on a scale from –100 to +100, indicating that sector participants overall assessed their situation as slightly negative....
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Eurozone economic activity strengthened minimally in August
The eurozone private sector’s economic activity improved marginally in August, according to the composite purchasing managers’ index (BMI) released by Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) and S&P Global Market Intelligence....
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Aldi opens earlier from Sunday – this is how they are transforming their stores
It is a rare occasion for the head of Aldi Hungary to give a public interview – but this time Bernhard Haider, Country Managing Director of Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszer Bt.,...
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New lipstick collection within the Nora Beauty range
Nora Beauty’s new Stiletto lipstick collection is released. On the occasion of the brand’s 3rd birthday, to introduce the new product available in six stunning shades, Rossmann and Nora Beauty...
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Adni Öröm! – 1800 children can start the school year in a dignified way
The joint school supply donation campaign of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta and SPAR Hungary, “Adni Öröm!” (“Giving is Joy!”), has successfully concluded once again, with...
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Cash withdrawal at the checkout: the market is waiting for Qvik to spread
Although for two years it has theoretically been possible to withdraw cash free of charge at store checkouts, in practice very few shops actually offer this service. The regulation does...
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Labour market trends in grocery retail
In the second half of last year 338,000 people were employed in retail trade in Hungary, according to a study commissioned by the National Trade Association (OKSZ) and conducted by...
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Changing meat market: more cattle and pigs, less poultry processed in the first half of 2025
In the first six months of 2025, 50.3 thousand cattle were slaughtered in Hungarian slaughterhouses, a 26.1 percent increase compared to the same period of the previous year, according to...
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Sustainability in the pressure of time
Sustainability is no longer just a moral issue, but an economic, social and environmental imperative. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. FAO, GREEN BRANDS and the...
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Popular American restaurant chains may arrive in Hungary
On September 16, representatives of several well-known American restaurant chains will arrive in Budapest to meet potential partners and present their expansion plans for the Hungarian market, according to Pénzcentrum....
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This is what will entice Hungarian buyers to buy in September
The daily routine, a new outfit or a good movie are the most helpful in getting back into the swing of things after the summer – shows the online research...
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The classic RÓNA soft drink is back in stores
Another retro soft drink brand has returned to the domestic market: Márka Üdítőgyártó Kft. restarted the distribution of RÓNA soft drinks in August 2025. RÓNA was one of the most...
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New Managing Director Appointed at SAP Hungary
From October 1, 2025, Péter Hidvégi will assume the role of Managing Director at SAP Hungary, reporting directly to the head of the Central Europe Cluster. Péter Hidvégi brings over twenty years of...
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Visit Hungary: continued growth in tourist traffic
The momentum of the tourism boom is demonstrated by the fact that by the end of July this year, the number of tourists had already exceeded the number registered in...
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Shell’s third truck-mounted pump station opened in Vép
Shell is further expanding its Hungarian filling station network: the company’s third unmanned truck-powered fast filling station has opened in Vép, at the M86 motorway exit, at the site of...
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Rice: the category is waiting for prices to soften
Although domestic food inflation eased in 2024, rice prices kept rising in Hungary. This was mainly the result of price movements on the world market, as around 80-85% of the...
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Revolut: full crypto service still to be returned to Hungary
Although Revolut says it is well on its way to fully restoring crypto services in Hungary, the responses to Pénzcentrum’s inquiries suggest that there is no specific deadline or firm...
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NGM: nearly 2.5 million guests stayed at domestic accommodations in July, setting another record for domestic tourism
Hungary is an increasingly popular destination for both domestic and international travelers. The government is working to ensure that this trend continues to strengthen in the future, and is therefore...
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LG introduces eco-conscious manufacturing innovations for its four-way commercial air conditioners
LG Electronics (LG) is reducing plastic usage and carbon emissions in the production of its commercial 4-way cassette air conditioners by switching to a different type of plastic and adopting...
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K&H: where past and future meet: K&H’s octagonal branch has been renovated
The K&H Bank branch on Oktogon has undergone a complete renovation. During the renovation of the building, located at the intersection of Andrássy Avenue and Nagykörút, the designers aimed to...
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NEW REGINA CHRISTMAS NAPKINS
Turn your festive table into a magical place with Regina Christmas napkins! This season they come in brand new designs: charming reindeer, happy polar bears, classic mistletoe, elegant snowflakes and...
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Waberer’s and Széchenyi István University have signed a strategic cooperation agreement
Waberer’s International Plc. and the Széchenyi István University in Győr have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, the Waberer’s Group told MTI on Wednesday. They added that the aim of the...
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Egis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and BME Faculty of Mechanical Engineering signed a cooperation agreement
Following its successful cooperation with the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering of BME, Egis Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is now entering into a closer professional relationship with the Faculty of Mechanical...
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NAK: The Facts for Taste campaign is starting a real change
Based on the experiences of the first two months, the Facts for Taste campaign is starting a real change, which focuses on the role of meat, dairy products and eggs...
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Sustainable operations are no longer just the passion of large corporations
Sustainable development is not only the responsibility of companies and civil society organizations, but also of local leaders. Local governments are in a unique position, as they are able to...
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New senior analyst at Equilor Investment Co.
Equilor Investment Co., Ltd. has appointed a specialist with significant macroeconomic experience to head its analysis department. Péter Aradványi joined the Equilor team from the position of senior economic analyst...
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Record-breaking summer in Croatia: stable tourist traffic and revenues
Croatian tourism has had another strong season: according to preliminary data from the eVisitor system, 17.2 million tourists arrived in the country in the first eight months of 2025, spending...
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German retailer Lidl sets increasingly high animal welfare standards
In accordance with the rules for dairy products in Germany, which will be revised until the end of 2025, products such as cottage cheese, fresh cream, sour cream, cream cheese...
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