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Joining quality systems helps to recognize domestic products
In addition to increasing consumer confidence, participation in quality schemes also brings market benefits. To support this, a call for proposals has been launched to help farmer groups establish EU...
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SPAR closes in Kisújszállás
SPAR in Kisújszállás will close permanently on August 24, Mayor Tamás Szűcs announced on his social media page. According to SPAR Hungary Ltd., the decision was based on economic reasons...
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Slight growth in the leasing market
The domestic leasing market showed a slight increase in the amount financed in the first half of 2025, while the number of contracts decreased. More than 90 percent of the...
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Primark: interest remains high, but no decision on new store openings
Primark opened its first store in Hungary last May to huge interest, and it has since become one of the favorite fast fashion destinations for domestic customers. On the opening...
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Siófok, Budapest and Eger remain popular among Hungarian guests even in the summer
Siófok remains the most attractive summer destination among Hungarians, according to Szallas.hu. 8 out of 10 domestic summer bookings are worth up to 170 thousand forints. The majority choose apartments....
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Hungarian girl becomes the festival’s 11 millionth visitor
A Hungarian girl living in Oman became the 11 millionth visitor in the history of the Sziget festival, and was greeted at the entrance on the closing day of the...
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Balaton Tourism Association: it’s time to take the importance of swimming seriously!
It is time to take the importance of swimming seriously – the Balaton Tourism Association warned on Saturday about the Balaton swim. In a statement sent to MTI, they highlighted...
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Lake Balaton vs. Croatian coast: where is it better to work in the summer of 2025?
While most seasonal jobs in Lake Balaton offer a net hourly wage of 2,000–2,800 forints, in Croatia the same job can be paid a net monthly wage of 1,000–1,400 euros...
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Italy unhappy with summer tourist season
Nearly 13 million vehicles were on the roads and motorways in Italy this weekend, according to operators, but tourism officials are not happy with the summer season, with Italians and...
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All three SZÉP cards are accepted at all NÖF heritage sites
At all historical sites operated by the National Heritage Development Nonprofit Ltd. (NÖF), you can now pay with the SZÉP cards of the three largest service banks (OTP, K&H, MBH)....
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St. Stephen’s Day awaits visitors with accessible locations
In 2025, special attention will be paid to accessibility at all venues of the St. Stephen’s Day event series, so that visitors, including people with disabilities and those with reduced...
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Hungary’s leading housing developer is building half a thousand luxury apartments on the Spanish Riviera
Hungary’s leading residential property developer, Cordia, is launching its next development in Spain, the multi-phased 500-unit 360° by Cordia project. The premium development offers a new quality of life on...
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Local government message or phishing scam? ‒ Public safety demands closed systems
Digital fraud has also reached smaller settlements: emails, text messages or phone calls that appear to come from or on behalf of the local government, but are actually aimed at...
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Our enemy, the eggshell – Video of the day
Eggshell remover – a great little tool, whether it’s raw or hard-boiled....
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Fabulous men’s bathroom – Picture of the day
The men’s bathroom of a spa hotel in Germany’s Black Forest offers the adventure shown in the picture. According to current laws, there are no Little Red Riding Hoods or...
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FAO food price index rose slightly in July
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday that the world food commodity price index averaged 130.1 points in July, up 1.6% from June. The...
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Deposit Return System: Major progress in beverage packaging recycling rates
Since the introduction of the deposit return system (DRS) in Hungary last year, significant progress has been made in the management of beverage packaging waste thanks to the joint efforts...
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Lidl shifts into higher gear: becomes official partner of Red Bull Showrun
Lidl Hungary and Red Bull have come up with another exciting collaboration and have joined one of the most spectacular urban events in motorsport, the Red Bull Showrun, as an...
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NGM: SZÉP card holders spent 44 billion forints in June
The SZÉP card, following the record year of 2024, is one of the most important driving forces of domestic tourism this year as well: in June 2025, surpassing the previous...
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Szallas.hu: Siófok remains the most attractive summer destination
Siófok remains the most attractive summer destination among Hungarians, with Lake Balaton accounting for a third of bookings in the region, and apartments are the best-selling accommodation type, the Szallas.hu...
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GVH: Airbnb may be deceiving Hungarian users
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) suspects that Airbnb is not providing adequate information and may thus mislead Hungarian users, which is why the competition authority has initiated competition supervision proceedings...
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Improving economic situation in tourism
The TKI index stood at -1 point in July 2025 (interpreted on a scale between -100 and +100), which means that the sector’s players perceived their situation as stagnant. After...
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American Airlines will restart its Budapest-Philadelphia flight next May
After more than a year of preparation, American Airlines has announced it will relaunch its direct Budapest–Philadelphia service in May 2026. The route, suspended during the pandemic, had been popular...
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Leaving a memory in Antalya – Video of the day
In countless hotels on the Turkish Riviera, you will receive a wristband for all-inclusive treatment, which you can use to prove yourself in your swimsuit throughout your stay. Here, travelers...
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Winter Simulator – Picture of the Day
A sports store in Miami would simulate winter for you to test out winter gear....
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OKSZ: Retail is not responsible for rising prices
The 3 percent annual increase in retail sales in June, according to the National Trade Association, shows that although sales increased slightly, by 0.5 percent, compared to the previous month,...
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We can also taste the most delicious Hungarian dishes of the Carpathian Basin on St. Stephen’s Day
The gastronomic center of this year’s St. Stephen’s Day promises the most delicious dishes, fragrant aromas and traditional programs of the Carpathian Basin: the Csárda Festival awaits visitors again between...
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