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Robust change in the coffee category
The battle between rising coffee bean prices and easing inflation has been won by the former: in the first half of 2025 like-for-like coffee sales declined by about 4% in...
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Visit Hungary: The number of foreign tourists at Lake Balaton increased by 17 percent, also thanks to MotoGP
In the days following the state foundation day, the number of foreign tourists in the Balaton tourist region jumped by 17 percent, thanks in part to the MotoGP events, which...
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AM: grape growers can count on the government
We are taking decisive action to curb and control the spread of golden yellows of grapes attacking vineyards, and to expand subsidies at the EU level – stated István Nagy,...
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PepsiCo sharpens energy drink focus with bigger Celsius stake
PepsiCo has raised its stake in Celsius Holdings through a $585 million deal, as the global soda and snacks maker strengthens its energy drink business amid shifting consumer preferences. The...
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Waitrose trials AI smart trolleys to keep track of purchases
Waitrose is testing an AI computer vision system that recognises products as customers put them in their trollies. The “very small scale” trial of the technology at the supermarket’s Bracknell...
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The glasses that make a career
Glasses are no longer just for vision correction, they have become a key element of the modern office dress code. Whether you’re returning to the traditional office from a home...
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Delivery Hero says it remains committed to Spanish business Glovo
Delivery Hero on Friday said it remained committed to operating its Spanish subsidiary Glovo despite warning that potential social security charges and penalties could threaten its ability to operate in...
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More than 3,300 young people will begin their studies in agricultural vocational training
3,316 young people will begin their studies in the 2025-2026 academic year in the 52 vocational training institutions maintained by the Ministry of Agriculture – the Minister of Agriculture announced...
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ELTE: zebrafish and tomato fish together can help reveal brain function
According to new results from researchers at ELTE and the HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, zebrafish and tomato fish can complement each other and help to reveal the functioning of the...
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Retail investments are entering a new era
“The private banking client has long stopped thinking like a housewife,” says István Karagich, CEO of Blochamps Capital. According to the company’s data, the premium segment still holds the majority...
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New tender supports long-term qualitative renewal of forests
Applications for forest restructuring can now be submitted. The aim of the support, which was released with a budget of 10 billion forints, is to help our forests adapt to...
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OKSZ: The population of small settlements is most affected by Lázár’s decree
With yet another measure, the government is burdening consumers by making it impossible to open new stores in properties that already have a valid commercial license. It is unclear who...
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KSH: the foreign trade surplus in goods was 578 million euros in July
In July, the surplus of foreign trade turnover was 578 million euros, an improvement of 589 million euros compared to a year earlier. The volume of exports exceeded the same...
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The end of cheap “cheap orders”: customs and taxes await small packages in the US, and soon in the EU
For years, Western consumers enjoyed ordering small items from abroad for just a few dollars or euros without paying customs duties or taxes. That era, however, seems to be coming...
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Tisza Party Promises VAT Cuts – cut will consumers see lower prices?
The Tisza Party has announced that, if it wins next year’s elections, it would reduce the VAT rate on several product categories. According to the plan, VAT on healthy foods...
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How to avoid microplastics in the kitchen?
In its latest compilation, Körkörös.hu provides several tips on how to reduce the intake of plastics into our bodies. Since, according to international research, the compounds and microplastics released from...
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German retail sales fall more than expected in July
Retail sales in Germany fell in July month-on-month and growth slowed year-on-year, the German statistics office Destatis reported on Friday. Retail sales fell by 1.5 percent in real terms in...
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The 30,000-forint food voucher is arriving for pensioners
A 30,000-forint food voucher for pensioners will be distributed starting Monday – announced Zsolt Nyitrai, Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister, in a video posted on his Facebook page on...
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István Nagy: change is needed in Hungarian agriculture
Change is needed in Hungarian agriculture, the challenges can only be met if we find the change within ourselves – said István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at the opening of...
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The Death of SEO Blogs – What Does This Mean for SMB Marketing?
Blogging is not dead, it has just transformed: it offers new opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses if they focus on quality and authenticity instead of quantity. Over the past...
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Despite a stable harvest, increasing import pressure is making the situation of Hungarian watermelons more difficult
The Hungarian watermelon growing area has increased by ten percent this year, so the expected harvest volume may be around 170-180 thousand tons. This is considered a stable result despite...
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Spot checks: focus on displaying promotional prices
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), in cooperation with county government offices, is conducting increased inspections in stores and online commerce to filter out unfair price discounts. The...
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Hungarian tobacco growers are sounding the alarm: tax increases, black market and uncertainty are squeezing the sector
Domestic tobacco growers are in an alarming situation: while demand in the European Union is stable and growing, in Hungary it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a living due...
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Home distilling in Hungary: what Is legal and what is not?
Many people are unaware that selling homemade or contract-distilled fruit spirits is strictly regulated and, in most cases, prohibited. Szilvia Linczmayer, Head of Communications at the National Tax and Customs...
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Art on Me is closing for good
After almost a decade and a half, Art on Me is saying goodbye: the Hungarian fashion brand announced on its social media page that the brand will cease operations and...
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Hungarian agriculture in the grip of extremes: damage already exceeds 100 billion forints
In 2025, frost damage and summer drought together caused more than 100 billion forints of damage. The yield of orchards fell by 70-80 percent in several places, and arable crops...
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Toxic mycotoxins may be present in an increasing number of foods
For a long time, mycotoxins produced by mold fungi were mainly associated with feed safety and grain storage, but recent research shows that the danger can affect wildlife much more...
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K&H: new senior managers in the insurance sector from September
Evgeni Benbasat will replace Nik Vincke as CEO of K&H Insurance from 1 September, who will continue his work in the regional management of the KBC Group. As of 1...
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Franchise powerhouse from pizza delivery driver – Nadeem Bajwa aims for 500 restaurants
Nadeem Bajwa arrived in the United States from Pakistan in 1991. The young man began his studies at a university in Indiana while working various jobs to support himself. One...
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Climate change and the start of school are shaping off-season travel
The tourist off-season begins in September-October, which is primarily determined by the start of school, said Richárd Róbert Kiss, editor-host of InfoRádió’s tourism magazine program Világszám. According to the expert,...
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