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Lollipops instead of needles
Catalan healthcare start-up The Smart Lollipop has raised EUR 320,000 to begin the clinical trials and certification of its saliva-based, non-invasive diagnostic tool for children. Founded in 2017, the company’s...
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SPAR shoppers help 1,800 children to start the school year
The joint school supplies collection campaign by the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta and SPAR Magyarország took place on 21-24 August. This article is available for reading...
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Absolutely objective pricing – Picture of the day
Just stand against the wall! Okay, you’re not even 5 feet tall, you’ll get away with a ten....
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Rossmann returns home with new accolades from the Retailer of the Year and Symbol of Sustainability competitions
Rossmann Hungary has repeatedly demonstrated its professional excellence and commitment to sustainability at the largest professional event in the FMCG market, the Business Days conference. The company was also awarded...
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Wolt fined 60 million for occupational safety violations
The Budapest Metropolitan Government Office has revealed serious occupational safety deficiencies at several locations of Wolt Services Hungary Kft., as a result of which the authority has imposed a fine...
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Syngenta’s sustainability program reaches a new level in Dióskál
Starting this year, the INTERRA® Farm in Dióskáli will continue to operate not only as a farm showcasing Syngenta’s sustainability initiatives, but also as a prominent testing ground for its...
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The environmental project of the Mercedes-Benz Factory in Kecskemét was awarded two prizes
One project, two awards: Mercedes Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft. won the Symbol of Sustainability award at the Trade magazin competition, as well as the special award of the Green Cloud...
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The world’s second largest LEGO factory was established in Nyíregyháza
With an investment of 54 billion forints, the world’s second largest LEGO factory has now been established in Nyíregyháza, and this is the company’s only plant in Europe in which...
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Tokaj Wine Region Heritage Day is a shared celebration and responsibility
It has been 23 years since the Tokaj-Hegyalja historical wine region was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The region’s viticulture, geological heritage, special microclimate and unique tradition of...
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Debate at Aldi’s new checkouts: speed or stress?
In Austria, Aldi’s new checkout system equipped with double bank card terminals has sparked serious controversy – reported vg.hu, following 5min.at. The goal of the store chain was to speed...
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For the twenty-ninth time, “Hungarian forests open their gates wide”
For the 29th time, the Hungarian forests are “opening their doors wide” as part of the Forest Week national event series, which began on Monday and will last until October...
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Accommodations are selling out quickly for the winter season
The availability of accommodation for the winter season is rapidly decreasing, while conscious travelers are increasingly planning ahead, said Szilvia Nagy, representative of the Vár a világ travel agency. According...
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BENU’s new initiative calls for responsible management of expired or unused medicines
BENU Hungary Zrt. has launched an educational campaign for the conscious management of unused or expired medicines in households. According to research conducted by the company, a quarter of consumers...
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New greenhouse at Platán Gourmet
The garden of the two Michelin-star Platán Gourmet restaurant in Tata has been expanded with a new, large-capacity greenhouse, taking the production of ingredients in Hungarian haute cuisine to the...
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334 million forints worth of craft whiskey was stolen from the Westland Distillery warehouse
An unprecedented whiskey robbery took place in the United States this summer: 12,000 bottles of craft liquor worth nearly 334 million forints were stolen from the Westland Distillery’s warehouse in...
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The Reincarnation of the Brewing Kettle – Picture of the Day
…but it didn’t stray too far from its former life....
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PENNY once again won the Trade Excellence Award for Hungarian Products
PENNY Hungary has won the Hungarian Product Trade Excellence Award for the fourth time. The recognition rewarded the company’s consistent work: PENNY has stood out in the trade sector with...
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Where did 288 million portions of surplus food go in the country?
Since its establishment, the Hungarian Food Bank Association, which celebrates its twentieth anniversary this fall, has saved and distributed 288 million portions of food to people in need. With their...
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International butter prices fall – ALDI immediately cuts prices
In response to the price drop in the international milk and dairy product procurement market experienced in recent days, ALDI Hungary is reducing the prices of its most popular butters...
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Not a fad, but a real problem: what do Hungarians think about lactose intolerance?
Lactose intolerance has been known for a long time, yet there are still many misunderstandings surrounding it: many people consider it just a trendy diet, while in fact it is...
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Lufthansa: towards higher profitability with digitalization and layoffs
Lufthansa announced on Monday that it will cut around 4,000 administrative jobs by 2030, while setting more ambitious financial targets. The move is part of a comprehensive strategy in which...
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Visit Hungary launches autumn campaign
Building on the success of the summer off-season activity, Visit Hungary is launching a new national communication campaign between October 6 and November 30. The goal is to increase the...
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Ryanair: from November you can only travel with a digital boarding pass
Ryanair will completely phase out paper boarding passes from 12 November 2025, with passengers only being able to board flights using a digital code generated in the myRyanair mobile app....
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Csík Band filmed the first music video in its 37-year history at the Nagykőrös Cannery.
The first real music video in the 37-year history of the Csík Band was filmed for the song “Közbeszólt az ég” featuring Áron Őze, Éva Auksz and the band members....
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Food delivery instead of room service
According to an international survey by foodora, the number of food deliveries to hotels and hostels in Budapest, Vienna and Prague has grown by 10%. This article is available for...
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Visit Hungary: Nyíregyháza and Varsány both successfully participated in this year’s Flowery Towns and Villages competition
Nyíregyháza and Varsány both finished the 50th Entente Florale Europe (EFE) competition, or European Floral Towns and Villages, with a silver rating, the award ceremony of which was held in...
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