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KSH: consumer prices rose by 2.4 percent in April
In April, consumer prices were on average 2.4 percent higher than a year earlier. Compared to March, food prices rose 1.4 percent more than usual, which may have been due...
Read moreFood became more expensive again
Buyers and traders are increasingly adapting to the pandemic situation, while prices continue to rise in domestic hypermarkets – albeit at a slightly slower pace than a month ago –...
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Advertising Alliance: a 38 percent decline in the media and communications market may occur this year
In the media and communications market, industry players expect an average decline of 38 percent this year, the Hungarian Advertising Association (MRSZ) said in a joint statement with its affiliates,...
Read moreThe online sector is the big winner of the pandemic
In mid-March 2020, the coronavirus redrawn the everyday life of Europe and Hungary overnight. Most people were completely unprepared when, almost simultaneously with the outbreak of the epidemic in Hungary,...
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Despite the pandemic, the sentiment of the world’s population has improved a lot
The global crisis has taught us to value our everyday lives. The COVID-19 virus also casts a shadow over the number one problem, unemployment. At the same time, a sharply...
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Mastercard: Nearly eight out of ten people choose contactless payment
According to a recent global consumer survey conducted by Mastercard in 19 countries, 79 percent of shoppers choose contactless payment, mentioning security and cleanliness as the most important motivation, the...
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Foreign seasonal workers can come
The severe labor shortage in horticulture can be resolved in a short time. According to an amendment to a government decree published the other day, seasonal workers can come to...
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OMV’s VIVA range is expanded with new, own-brand natural drinks
In May, OMV will expand its VIVA product portfolio with the introduction of four new natural-based refreshing beverages to provide an even wider selection in filling station stores. In addition...
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Coffee subscription: Yes, it exists. An even more comfortable coffee experience from Nespresso.
In addition to the well-known services, such as mobile or newspaper subscriptions, you can also get your favorite capsule coffee in a discounted monthly package. After a successful trial period...
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Minister of Agriculture: we still don’t know the real fallbacks of coronavirus
Every day, new losses are caused to Hungarian agriculture by trade and other restrictions due to the coronavirus epidemic, but effective control and the restart of the economy reduce the...
Read moreRetail sales in the Czech Republic fell by 8.9 percent in March
In March, retail sales in the Czech Republic fell by 8.9 percent year-on-year; In February, growth reached 7 percent – the Czech Statistical Office announced in Prague. The sharp decline...
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EU-borders do not open until mid-June
The European Commission would extend the ban on entry into the EU until 15 June, as the coronavirus situation is “not even stable in Europe and the world,” the Eurologist...
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German Chancellor at least until the end of the year
Even the most optimistic estimates suggest that the coronavirus epidemic in Germany will last at least until the end of the year – the German chancellor said in an interview...
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The American luxury chain asked for bankruptcy protection
Neiman Marcus asked for bankruptcy protection – hvg.hu wrote after The New York Times. The department store chain, known for its luxury products, said it has received 675 million USD...
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Neither footballers nor their market value are immune to the pandemic
The total value of players on the teams of the ten largest European football leagues could fall by as much as 10 billion euros if the season is not completed...
Read moreThe goverment shares more EU-grants than ever
A tremendous amoun of EU grant decisions have been made as since mid-April, and the payment of grants has visibly picked up since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis in...
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What can come in tourism after the coronavirus pandemic
According to industry analysts, the number of guest nights will decrease by 43-48 percent this year, which will cause a loss of nearly 250-300 billion HUF in tourism – penzcentrum.hu...
Read moreCroatia and Slovenia are trying to save the summer tourist season
Croatia and Slovenia are trying to save the summer tourist season: smaller accommodations in Slovenia could open as early as next week, Croatia would start the season on June 1st,...
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Life in Europe is gradually relaunched
Life is gradually being relaunched in many countries in Europe, but they are very careful everywhere. True, there are places with seemingly strange decisions. At the same time, the restart...
Read moreLife is relaunched at Lake Balaton
Guests and restaurant owners alike were looking forward to the weekend when they were finally able, albeit with minor restrictions, to open it. – Well, we can finally eat a...
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Croweded streets in Italy already
The streets of Italian cities were crowded on the first weekend after the loosening the restrictions, reports an on-site correspondent from MTI. Despite strict controls, Naples ’seafront promenades were crowded,...
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Montenegro aims to be a tourist paradise from July
In Serbia, the number of confirmed infections has reached ten thousand, but in Montenegro no new cases have been registered for days, and in most Western Balkan countries an average...
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There is a huge difference between the perceived and official inflation now
Officially, the annual rate of price increase in Hungary is below 3%, but in the meantime we can find inflation of almost 10% when we enter the store. There has...
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Prices continue to rise in domestic hypermarkets
Shoppers and traders are increasingly adapting to the epidemic, while prices continue to rise in domestic hypermarkets – albeit at a slightly slower pace than a month ago. There is...
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21 tons of product donation for Hungarian Red Cross
The first large-scale product donation arrived at the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena for the Hungarian Red Cross. In April, the organization received the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena for...
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How COVID-19 is changing consumer behaviors
The EY Future Consumer Index on behavior and sentiment across five key markets shows how the pandemic is creating new consumer segments. Daily life for people around the world has...
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Lidl Switzerland To Roll Out ‘Veggie Block’ Concept In More Stores
Lidl Switzerland has announced plans to expand its ‘Veggie Block’ concept to approximately 140 outlets across the country. The ‘Veggie Block’ is a specially marked shelf dedicated to vegetarian and...
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Coop Denmark To Tighten Soy Requirements
Coop Denmark has announced plans to increase the proportion of responsibly-produced soy in its private label brands, by tightening requirements. The new requirements will apply to products containing soy as...
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New Online Supermarket Macai Launches In Italy
A new independent online supermarket Macai has launched in Italy, which claims to be the ‘first 100% digital supermarket’ in the country, reports the daily Corriere della Sera. The product assortment...
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Both customers and employees can trust Coop
Despite the emergency situation and official restrictions, the food supply of 1,500 settlements – mainly small settlements – is uninterrupted by the 2,300 stores of the COOP Chain of Custody....
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