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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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Diageo targets emerging markets with expanded Guinness production

Diageo is planning a major expansion of its new €200 million brewery in Littleconnell, Co Kildare, in response to soaring global demand for Guinness and Guinness 0.0. The upgrade will...

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WAPA: EU apple stocks more than 20% lower than last year

Stock levels are particularly low in Poland, where stocks are almost 65% lower than a year earlier. According to WAPA data as of 1 July 2025, a total of 340.5...

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Lidl to launch ‘Live Well’ logo linking health and sustainability

Lidl GB is set to become the first UK discounter to introduce a health label on its own-label range that also incorporates sustainability criteria. Rolling out later this year, the...

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Ministry of Agriculture: Help arrives for producers who suffered severe spring frost damage

The government is committed to supporting the horticultural sector even amidst the challenges, therefore, following consultation with sector players, the Ministry of Agriculture has created the possibility of advance payments...

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Egg market 2025: price increases and opposing trends in the world

In the third quarter of this year, a decline in both egg production and consumption was observed in the United States, while the sector was characterized by increasing export performance...

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Eurozone economic activity unexpectedly rose to a yearly high in August

The eurozone private sector unexpectedly improved in August, showing its strongest performance in more than a year, driven by the first expansion in manufacturing activity in more than three years,...

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Eurozone inflation remains at 2 percent in July

After June, annual inflation in the eurozone was 2 percent in July, according to final data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, on Wednesday. The eurozone’s...

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Tariff war: new challenges for the European food industry

The trade agreement concluded at the end of July between the United States and the European Union could significantly reshape the global food market. While the EU has successfully preserved...

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Nearly two-thirds of Hungarian SMEs plan to raise salaries in the next 12 months

65 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase their salaries in the next 12 months, with an average increase of 7 percent, K&H announced on Thursday, based...

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This is how much of Hungary’s cakes and breads were sold this year

Saint Stephen’s Day is also a celebration of Hungarian confectionery and bakery traditions: thousands of visitors tasted the winning breads, as well as the Cake of Hungary, the Sugar-Free Cake...

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Ancient grains and real sourdough: the holiday bread season begins with a new challenge

In August, bread made from the new harvest traditionally appears on the table for the first time, but it matters greatly what ingredients and methods are used in everyday bakery...

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Chicken vs. beef: new Spanish study questions white meat’s ‘gut health’ benefits

For decades, chicken was considered “healthier” than red meat. A recent Spanish study, however, suggests that from a gut-microbiome perspective the picture is less clear: a chicken-based diet reduced microbial...

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The Chamber proposes a further multi-stage increase in the threshold for VAT exemption

The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) is proposing to the government to increase the value of the VAT exemption threshold in three stages, after the Minister of National...

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GKI Analysis: Trust may be the key to the spread of artificial intelligence

In July, GKI conducted a survey on a representative sample of 1,000 people to assess the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) among the population. How much do people trust AI?...

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Farmer-Expo to be held again in Debrecen

The Farmer-Expo International Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition will be held in Debrecen for the 34th time between August 28-30, with almost every sector of agriculture represented – the organizers...

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“The arteries are bleeding”: Hungrail urges cost freeze to save rail freight transport

As long as the railway does not provide the necessary regularity, costs should not be increased, said Lajos Hódosi, executive director of the Hungrail Hungarian Railway Association, on InfoRádió. According...

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Radioactive contamination found in a popular product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a precautionary warning about frozen shrimp sold at certain Walmart stores after radioactive contamination was found in other products from the...

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