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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:30:23
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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:20:06
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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:18:52
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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:17:13
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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:15:23
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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:02:51
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
Date: 2020-01-15 11:02:14
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
Date: 2020-01-15 10:57:38
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
Date: 2020-01-15 10:45:00
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
Date: 2020-01-15 10:35:15
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
Date: 2020-01-15 10:30:38
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
Date: 2020-01-15 10:28:50
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
Date: 2020-01-15 10:10:44
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’
Date: 2020-01-15 08:50:43
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
Date: 2020-01-15 08:30:42
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
Date: 2020-01-14 12:00:14
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:59:32
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:50:22
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:32:11
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:30:21
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:20:42
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:15:44
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:12:24
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:03:30
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
Date: 2020-01-14 11:02:57
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
Date: 2020-01-14 10:59:31
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
Date: 2020-01-14 10:56:28
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
Date: 2020-01-14 10:51:40
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
Date: 2020-01-14 10:48:27
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
Date: 2020-01-14 09:49:57
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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