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Negative turnaround on the housing market while the confidence in the business real estate sector is unbroken
In October of 2019, the GKI real estate indices for Budapest and Hungary stood at 7 and 8 points respectively. Budapest index decreased by 6 points, the national index went...
Read moreVámos György: retail sales have been growing for six years
Retail sales in Hungary have been growing steadily since 2013, but the real expansion started in 2014 – origo wrote. Since then, the sector has been growing at an annual...
Read moreWe spent one hundred and fifty billion forints on beer last year
Leading manufacturers sold 76,000 hectoliters more beer in Hungary in 2018. The sales of the highest category premium beers increased the most, by 24 percent, compared to the previous year...
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Last year we exported almost 19,000 tons of sausages
Hungary exported 18,000 900 tons of sausages to 45 countries last year, making Hungary the 12th in the world, Szijjártó Péter, Minister of Foreign Affairs said at the 23rd Békéscsaba...
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Research institute: raw milk producer prices increased in September
The national average producer price per kilogram of raw milk was 100.48 HUF in September; with an improvement in protein and fat content and a 1 percent increase in the...
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A strong confidence characterizes the SME sector
There is a good mood in the SME sector. The K&H SME confidence index, which shows the expectations of companies, is now 15 points after a slight decrease of 2...
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Pike, perch and German bass compete for the fish of the year title
Pike, perch and German bass are competing for the fish of the year title, the Hungarian Fish Society told MTI on Sunday. According to the communication, a vote has begun...
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Nébih: no contaminated infant milk powder came to Hungary
No contaminated infant milk powder came to Hungary – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) told MTI on Friday. The European Union’s Food and Feed Safety Alert System (RASFF)...
Read moreEuropean logistics professionals also rely on human expertise and technology
Industrial research at Coyote Logistics highlights the challenges facing European carriers and transport companies. Fragmentation of road freight transport is increasing in Europe – almost half of the hauliers work...
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Amazon’s exchange rate declined, due to disappointing flash report
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, fell 8 percent in its post-close e-commerce trading following a third-quarter flash report released Thursday. While the technology giant’s revenue of 69.98 billion USD...
Read moreGfK’s German consumer sentiment index deteriorated
The GfK Nuremberg Economic Research Institute’s consumer sentiment index in Germany fell slightly more than expected, to a three-year low, and consumers’ willingness to buy and their economic and income...
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We know wines better than before
Our magazine has asked some of the wine market’s top representatives about consumer preferences, the role retail chains play in the world of Hungarian wines and the importance of wine...
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Magazine: Microfibre cloth is the new star in cleaning
According to the experts of Freudenberg Háztartási Cikkek Bt., shopper basket value is growing in the category of household cleaners. Marketing manager Edit Oláh called our attention to the fact...
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(HU) Újrafelhasználható és menő – az ALDI poharait mindenki imádni fogja
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100 first brand posts on the seven years old Instagram
Instagram celebrates its ninth birthday in October 2010, launching its world conquest. By the way, iStory.hu examined when and with what success the first Instagram brand pages with the most...
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The contamination of fishponds was examined
In every field, Hungary ‘s first comprehensive survey of fish pond contamination, organic and inorganic pollutants in fish, the effects of processing and transportation, and microbiological risks has brought positive...
Read moreHungary’s competitiveness improved
Hungary is one place ahead of last year, ranking 52nd in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 Competitiveness Ranking, confirming that Hungary’s economic policy is on the right track, while...
Read moreAn agreement has been concluded between the Takarék Group and the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Fund
A strategic agreement has been signed between Takarékbank Zrt. and the Agricultural Business Credit Guarantee Fund (AVHGA) to improve access to credit for agricultural and food companies – the financial...
Read moreThe EP asks the European Commission for a new proposal to protect bees
MEPs adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for greater protection of bees and calling on the European Commission to draft a new proposal after Member States say they have loosened...
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First aid courses for infants and premature babies are organized nationwide by the National Association for Premature Babies and NaturAqua
The cause of cradle death is unknown and, although it is less common in recent times, unfortunately, it may still present and certain predisposing factors, such as premature birth, may...
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The Minister of Agriculture also discussed the possibilities of developing agriculture in Vietnam
Nagy István, Minister of Agriculture, also talked about the development of different areas of agriculture, the effects of climate change, water mongering and cooperation in education and research in Vietnam...
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The private sector of the euro area grew slightly in October
As a result of weaker demand, the euro area private sector grew slightly less than expected in October – according to preliminary Purchasing Manager Indexes of the London-based IHS Markit...
Read moreAfrican-made smartphones are coming
Rwanda showcases the world’s first truly African-made smartphones – origo wrote. The Dubai-based Mara Group electronics division is dedicated to competing on cheaper Samsung devices with new models. The company...
Read morePopular franchise brands in Hungary
Ten U.S. companies will offer jobs, services, economic development and business ownership opportunities in Budapest, Hungary as part of a U.S. Franchise Trade Mission November 18 – 19, bringing world-famous...
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Two new Príma stores
In September the Príma retail chain opened two new stores. The one at 127-129 Bartók Béla Road has been a CBA store for nearly two decades. This shop has been modernised and...
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Schwarz Group is the No.1 grocery retailer in the Czech Republic
Schwarz Group is the leading retailer in the Czech Republic – and in Europe – as sales of the group soared by nearly 36 percent last year. Lidl and Kaufland...
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Magazine: Candies are in a good mood
Candy volume sales grew twice as fast as the average of the confectionery market. Ákos Perjés, general manager of marketing and sales at Haribo Hungária Kft. told our magazine that...
Read moreMuch less than expected grapes were produced this year in Hungary and in several countries of Europe
The experts were mistaken, the crisis of overproduction of grapes did not take place. Less than expected grapes were produced in Hungary and in other European countries, so the export...
Read moreCoface: growth in the region may slow in the coming years
Although the Central and Eastern European region’s GDP growth is impressive at EU level, growth may slow in the coming years, with regional GDP rising by 3.6 percent in 2019...
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Google, Samsung, Pick are the strongest brands in Hungary
Google is at the forefront of the 2019 national representative survey of the VMLY & R advertising agency again, which provides an overview of how brands are perceived by Hungarian...
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