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Fad diets are more dangerous than we think
Fad diets that promise quick weight loss may be a tempting solution for many, but the Hungarian Dietitians’ Association warns: these methods can carry serious health risks in the long...
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2024 was the most successful tourism year ever in Romania
2024 was the most successful tourism year ever in Romania, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Wednesday. Last year, 14,263 million tourists spent at least one night in...
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Prosecutor’s Office: an online store deceived consumers with false portraits and customer reviews
An online store deceived consumers with fake facial images and customer reviews, the Pest County Prosecutor’s Office told MTI on Wednesday. The online store, which was inspected by the prosecutor’s...
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JD.com is once again planning to acquire the owner of MediaMarkt
The acquisition of German Ceconomy, the owner of the well-known MediaMarkt and Saturn stores in Hungary, is back on the agenda. The Chinese online store JD.com is once again interested...
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Croatian Prime Minister: Price competitiveness will become a decisive factor in maintaining the positive trend in tourism
Price competitiveness will become a decisive factor in maintaining the positive trend of Croatian tourism, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said in Zagreb on Wednesday. The Prime Minister called for...
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Sustainability trends: what to watch out for in 2025?
The corporate green loan market is expected to grow strongly in 2025, and from July, the Hungarian National Bank will recommend that financial institutions learn about the sustainability activities of...
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International coalition calls for ban on aspartame
The European Commission and EU member states are under increasing pressure after an international coalition launched a petition calling for a ban on aspartame. The initiative is backed by organisations...
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50% discount on the second flight ticket in Wizz Air’s February promotion
Wizz Air is offering a special offer for February 5th, offering passengers a 50 percent discount on the price of a second flight ticket on selected flights. The offer is...
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Carrefour ends distribution of brochures in France
Carrefour has announced that it will cease the home delivery of unaddressed paper promotional brochures in its home market of France on 31 March. This move is part of the retailer’s...
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Carlsberg claims market “first” with Somersby Zero launch
Named Somersby Zero, the company said it is the first alcohol-free cider with no sugar and no calories. Danish brewing major Carlsberg Group has introduced what it says is the...
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Beer consumption in Germany hits an all-time low
In 2024, German beer producers sold just 8.3 billion litres of beer, the lowest volume since reunification, according to the German Statistical Office. Total sales were down 1.4% on the...
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Strong brands, strong Hungary: the Ministry of National Economy actively supports the branding efforts of domestic businesses
Strengthening a tax system that supports the competitiveness of domestic businesses, fair trade practices, and effective, family-friendly consumer protection – these were among the key topics discussed during the professional...
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GKI analysis: We can do something about economic vulnerability ourselves
The government’s “flying start” in 2025 would require a surge in exports (exports are 77.4% of GDP, while net exports are 6.8% of GDP). All this in circumstances where international...
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2025: the emphasis should be on quality instead of quantity
Zsolt Gyulay, Károly Gerendai, József Kreinbacher, Ráhel Orbán, Sándor Scheer, Szabina Szulló & Tamás Széll, József Váradi – these are some of the names of the 50 important players in...
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Tesco raises employee wages
Tesco is increasing the basic salary of its store employees by a minimum of HUF 30,000 gross, to HUF 390,000 gross from March 1, and manual workers working in the...
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Historic interest rate reduction in the Széchenyi Card Program! The banking sector and KAVOSZ take on a new role for the development of SMEs
With the active participation of KAVOSZ Zrt., in close cooperation with the domestic banking sector and the Government, the interest rates of the specified schemes of the Széchenyi Card Program...
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PepsiCo’s financial performance last year fell short of expectations
PepsiCo’s financial performance last year fell short of expectations, with North America in particular a disappointment. Consumers’ healthier lifestyles and weight-loss trends have challenged the soft drink and snack giant....
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2025: the emphasis should be on quality instead of quantity
Despite the explosive development of the Hungarian solar market, the corporate sector faces numerous challenges. The drastic fluctuations in domestic and international energy prices, the rapid technological and digitalization development,...
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Flexible working conditions and a starting salary of 600-800 thousand forints are the expectations of young graduates
The most important demands of recent graduates from employers are flexibility and freedom, followed by salary: energy specialists ask for a starting salary of around 550-600 thousand forints, and IT...
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Bank360: The population has incurred a record amount of debt, with both housing loans and personal loans hitting record highs
Banks set a record in 2024: the amount of new contracts was 1,351 billion forints in housing loans and almost 820 billion forints in personal loans. The rise in housing...
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NAK helps its members planning small-scale investments with free application writing
The National Chamber of Agriculture is helping its members with a new free service. NAK village economists will prepare applications for the call for investment support for small agricultural enterprises...
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Nébih suspends a meat factory in Túrkeve
The National Food Chain Safety Office has suspended the operation of a meat plant in Túrkeve with immediate effect due to serious food safety risks and activities carried out without...
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Another boycott against high-priced stores begins in Croatia
The Croatian Facebook group “Halo, inspektore”, launched by the European Consumer Centre, has called on citizens in Croatia to boycott stores that charge high prices, the Croatian daily Jutarnji List...
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K&H: big results for little money
Who would have thought that students could save a lot of money from their pocket money by just putting aside a few thousand forints a month? According to K&H, it’s...
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Samsung to showcase Color E-Paper and AI Signage display solutions at ISE 2025
Samsung is showcasing its next-generation business displays, powered by AI, at ISE (Integrated System Europe) 2025 in Barcelona. Samsung Color E-Paper delivers advanced energy efficiency, while SmartThings Pro and Interactive...
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LG to Showcase Google Cast-Compatible Hotel TVs at ISE
LG Electronics (LG) will showcase its hotel TVs with Google Cast integration at the 2025 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show. Google’s solution allows users to securely cast their favorite...
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Turkey had its most successful tourism year ever in 2024
Turkey closed its most successful tourism year ever in 2024, welcoming 62.2 million visitors and generating $61.1 billion (24,110 billion forints) in revenue, the Turkish Tourism and Development Agency (TGA)...
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Producer prices of slaughter cattle continue to rise
According to AKI slaughter statistics, in 2024, cattle slaughter in live weight decreased by 4 percent compared to the previous year. The slaughter of cows, which account for more than...
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Should ketchup go in the fridge or the pantry? Heinz has settled the debate
The age-old question of whether ketchup should be stored in the fridge or the pantry after opening has finally been settled – at least according to Heinz. The well-known sauce...
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The authority confirmed the plague of small ruminants in another settlement
The Nébih confirmed the plague of small ruminants in sheep herds kept in the settlements of Nagymétnekpuszta and Lenti in Zala County. Similar to the case in Szentgyörgyvölgy, the careless...
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