Instead of items, Internet users are now buying experiences as gifts, according to a survey

Instead of items, Internet users are now buying experiences as gifts, according to a survey

There was a turnaround in e-commerce at Christmas, with people buying more experience and services instead of items. In the fourth quarter of last year, more than 1,250 billion HUF...

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Promising Hungarian trends in financial awareness

Hungarian financial consumers surveyed inquire first and apply for a loan only when they are really needed. This is how respondents largely answered in the Ipsos MORI study, which was...

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Avian flu: the eradication of the infected duck colony in Hajdú-Bihar county has started

The eradication of the infected duck colony in Létavértes, Hajdú-Bihar county has begun, as poultry flocks infected with avian influenza virus have been found here on Tuesday – Bognár Lajos,...

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Families and fair businesses can count on consumer protection again this year

Consumer protection is present in all fields of life, so last year it focused on family safety and the protection of decent businesses, and will continue to work towards this...

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The Institute for Organic Agriculture is expanding its activities

The Organic Agricultural Research Institute (ÖMKi) expands its team and activities this year, extending its experimentation to the fields of soil quality, digital agriculture and animal husbandry, and continues to...

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The euro area’s foreign trade surplus declined in October

In November last year, the euro area’s foreign trade surplus fell more than expected, according to a report released on Wednesday by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. According to Eurostat’s...

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The bank where cheese is accepted as a collateral

If you are a producer or a trader, you know exactly what it is like to pre-finance the production, purchase, storage and any associated costs of the product. Well, so...

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A new passenger terminal opened for low-cost airline passengers at Liszt Ferenc Airport

The new passenger terminal at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport was handed over on Wednesday, where low-cost airline passengers can comfortably wait to board their aircraft; at the same time,...

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KSH: The turnover of commercial accommodation increased by 4.8 percent in November

Foreign and domestic guests spent 2.083 million guest night at commercial accommodation facilities in November last year, 4.8 percent more than a year before – the Central Statistical Office announced...

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MTÜ: continues to renovate the beaches again this year

100 beaches nationwide will receive funding for development and renovation in 2020 from the Hungarian Tourism Agency’s (MTÜ) beach development program launched in 2017 – the agency’s chief executive officer...

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So far, tens of billions of forints have been given to winemakers

So far, investment support of 35 billion HUF has been awarded to wineries in the Rural Development Program – Nagy István, Minister of Agriculture said at the 18th winemaker meeting...

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How are icecream cones being made – Video of the day

Making waffle cones at home is pretty darned easy to do. But when you need to churn out millions of these tasty treats every month, you need some serious industrial...

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FAO: Food and agriculture must play a vital part in reaching a sustainable future

There is a growing realization that food and agriculture must play a vital part in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals and that in this context, FAO provides a neutral forum...

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Instacart sees 2020 as ‘the year of grocery pickup’

Instacart is doubling down on click-and-collect online grocery service with an upgraded Instacart Pickup product and a nationwide rollout to retailers by the year’s end. Currently, Instacart Pickup is available...

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Spar Expands Presence In Spain

Spar has increased its presence in Spain with a series of new store openings and renovations undertaken by its partners, Líder Aliment, Fragadis, Grupo Upper, and Agrucan, in the last...

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Equilor: In 2020, the Hungarian economy will still be able to outperform the eurozone and the region

The Hungarian economy may be slowing down after last year’s dynamic expansion, but its growth may still be significantly higher than the growth of the eurozone and the countries of...

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It is mandatory to indicate the origin of meat with flags in the meat counters of major stores

From January 15, Wednesday it is mandatory to indicate the origin of non-prepacked, fresh pork in the meat counters of major supermarkets – Éder Tamás, president of the Hungarian Meat...

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KSH: consumer prices increased by 3.4 percent last year

Consumer prices increased by 3.4 percent year-on-year and were 4.0 percent higher in December than a year before – the Central Statistical Office announced on Tuesday. Prices increased by 0.3...

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The Bakery Association reacted: this is why bread in Hungary could become more expensive

In a tight market environment, the surge in prices has reached domestic bakery companies, which have a major role in supply, which also affects the production of the most basic...

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We want quality time instead of queuing

Shopping is a sneaky time-robber. One in five Hungarians think they spend a lot of time shopping, yet only 4 percent of the population buys groceries online, according to a...

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Expert: the employment of the 20-64 age group surpasses the EU target

In Hungary, the average employment rate for the 20-64 age group is 75.5 percent, above the 75 percent target set by the European Union for 2020 – Csath Magdolna economist...

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Avian flu was detected in poultry in Komárom-Esztergom county

The presence of avian influenza virus has been detected in a large turkey farm in Ács, Komárom-Esztergom County, and the authority has taken immediate action – the National Food Chain...

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For the sixth time this year, the Agriculture Personality of the Year awards will be presented

The Agriculture Personality of the Year awards will be handed over for the sixth time this year. There were more than 500 nominees in recent years – the executive director...

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There is a demand for premium Hungarian products in Macao

Macao has a strong demand for Hungarian premium products and services in a number of areas – Szijjártó Péter, Minister of Foreign Affairs told MTI on Tuesday by phone from...

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The Budapest Airport increased its cargo capacity by 100 thousand tons

The Liszt Ferenc International Airport has increased its annual cargo capacity from about 150,000 tonnes to about 250,000 tonnes after the BUD Cargo City was handed over – Kurucz László,...

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Hévíz can be the most popular European destination

Budapest was the winner last year, and this year’s Hévíz will also have the chance to win the title of Europe’s most popular destination, the European Best Destination, which will...

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EY: Twenty for ‘20: the questions that will shape the next decade

Exploring ways to build a better working world in the transformative twenties. As the physicist Nils Bohr once said: “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” Many...

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In December last year, the annual inflation rate in Romania was 4 percent

In December last year, the annual inflation rate in Romania was 4 percent, above the 1.5-3.5 percent target set by the National Bank of Romania – according to the data...

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The best ways for a plant-based diet

One of the most powerful steps you can take to improve your health, boost energy levels, and prevent chronic diseases is to move to a plant-based diet. If you’ve seen...

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The guild’s new home

In 2017 the Guild of Hungarian Confectioners decided to build its new headquarters, where there would be a training workshop too. The new base of the guild is now ready...

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