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New research: Vegetarians are not more docile, but more ambitious
A new study challenges the widespread stereotype that meat-free dieters are more peaceful and gentle than meat-eaters. According to psychological research published in the prestigious journal PLOS One, vegetarians, on...
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István Nagy: We must protect EU funds for farmers
Farmers will go bankrupt if the new European Union budget comes into effect in its current form. Brussels wants to give the funds for farmers to Ukraine – stated István...
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Nestlé develops novel technique to get more yield from cocoa fruit
Nestlé has developed a novel patented technique that utilizes up to 30% more cocoa fruit to produce chocolate while maintaining a great taste. This approach not only minimizes waste but...
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Training of trainers: a new era of earth observation has begun at the University of Sopron
A unique program supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) has begun at the University of Sopron. The one-week training, launched within the framework of the HunEdu project, focuses on...
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Rossmann launches wine in paper bottle
Rossmann has become the first major retailer in Germany to introduce a Weißburgunder (pinot blanc) wine in an innovative paper bottle, marking a bold step toward sustainability. The new packaging...
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MediaMarkt taking marketplace to Switzerland and Hungary
The trading volume of MediaMarkt’s marketplace was 90 percent higher than in the same quarter last year. The platform is contributing to the improved profitability of parent company Ceconomy. The...
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Ministry of Agriculture takes action to protect vineyards
The government is committed to strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic grape and wine sector, and producers can also count on the Ministry of Agriculture’s help in the fight against...
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GVH: margin reduction reduced prices, OKSZ disputes the effect
According to the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), the margin cap has been effective, as it contributed to lowering the prices of the affected products. Citing data from the online Price...
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OKSZ has spoken out regarding the extension of the margin freeze
Viktor Orbán announced the extension of the margin freeze. The National Trade Association has drawn attention to the eroding and dispersing effect of margin regulation on the economy on several...
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The government has extended the margin freeze
Viktor Orbán announced in the Facebook group Harcosok Klubja that the government has made another decision on the regulation of margins on food and household goods: the margin freeze will...
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Counterfeit food: a serious health and economic risk
Many people believe that primarily luxury goods are counterfeited, but in reality, any type of food can be affected – from pastries and sweets to pasta, cheese, olive oil, chips,...
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A plastic-free future? This is how biodegradable hygiene products are gaining ground
Disposable diapers may cause a less visible but far more serious environmental problem: the decomposition of traditional products can take up to 300 years. Meanwhile, around 650,000 people in Hungary...
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KSH: investment performance decreased by 8.0 percent compared to a year earlier
The volume of investments in the second quarter of 2025, according to raw data, fell by 8.0 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. Compared to the...
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Pharmaceutical manufacturers can breathe a sigh of relief: the 250 percent punitive tariff in the USA is not coming
Good news has arrived for European – including Hungarian – pharmaceutical manufacturers: according to BBC reports, the U.S. government ultimately does not plan to impose the previously threatened 250 percent...
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Distilling season is starting – these are the things private distillers should pay attention to
With the ripening of fruit, not only the canning season begins, but also the season of distillation. Many people make spirits for their own consumption, but in addition to expertise,...
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Mall ban adopted: new permit required for operating larger retail stores
On August 18, the Hungarian Official Gazette published the so-called “plazastop” decree, which was submitted by the Minister of Construction, János Lázár. The decision could bring about serious changes in...
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Inflation in Austria accelerated to a more than one-year high in July
Austria’s annual consumer price inflation rose 3.6 percent in July, the fastest since March last year, after a 3.3 percent increase in June, according to final figures from the Austrian...
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Hungary is at the bottom of the EU rankings in terms of financial satisfaction
According to Eurostat data for 2022, Hungary remains in the bottom third of the European Union in terms of financial satisfaction. Hungarians rated their financial situation on average 5.9 points...
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Labubu fever: a new wave of investment is emerging around collectible figures
There are more and more signs that collectibles and other collectibles are not just a fad, but also an investment opportunity, writes Telex. Canadian billionaire businessman Kevin O’Leary, a well-known...
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A new era in brewing: from rice to mushrooms – the sustainable beer specialties of the future
Brewing and drinking beer is one of the oldest customs of mankind: the first drinks were made thousands of years before our era, and we have been continuously perfecting the...
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K&H’s child-friendly office has been renovated
Summer break is paradise for children, while for parents it is often a complex task that requires serious organization. While the little ones enjoy their vacation, adults often have a...
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New insecticides can be used to protect against the American grapevine cicada
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has granted an emergency permit for the post-harvest application of the insecticides Karate Zeon 5 CS and Klartan 24 EW to help protect...
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All Czech schools will be required to provide free sanitary pads
Starting in January, Czech educational institutions will be required to provide free sanitary pads in all restrooms used by girls over the age of nine, as well as in all...
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NAK: village economists prepare farm transfer applications for free
The National Chamber of Agriculture and Food is helping its members with a new service: village economists prepare applications supporting farm transfer cooperation for free, submit payment applications and also...
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Turkish tourism has come to a standstill: peak summer traffic decreases for the first time in five years
The number of foreign tourists to Turkey fell for the first time in five years in July, with 6.97 million visitors, down 5 percent from the same month last year,...
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This year’s ÖKO Expo at a new location
This year, for the 6th time, the ÖKO Expo in Debrecen awaits producers, processors, traders, service providers and, of course, consumers interested in organic farming. At the event, the focus...
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The National Chamber of Agriculture and Food is organizing career orientation days
The National Chamber of Agriculture and Food (NAK) is organizing career orientation days to promote agricultural vocational training, together with agricultural vocational training centers – the organization announced to MTI...
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NAV: illegally operating pet food distributor could face multi-million-forty-dollar fines
An irregularly operating pet food distributor can expect a multi-million-forint fine, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) announced in a statement to MTI. A pet food distributor offered free...
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Another privacy scandal in the AI industry: a mass of Grok user conversations leaked
Another privacy scandal has shaken the artificial intelligence industry: according to a report by Les Echos, user conversations of Grok and other AI chatbots have become available in bulk in...
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Just Eat Takeaway Tests Autonomous Ground Robots For Food Delivery
Just Eat Takeaway.com is testing autonomous ground robots for doorstep food delivery, as part of a pilot project with Swiss robotics company RIVR. Just Eat Takeaway.com claims to be the...
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