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NAV investigated restaurants advertising jobs, the workers were not registered
The National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) also examines, following the announcements of electronic job search platforms, whether employers comply with the rules for reporting employees. The staff of the...
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The global food price decline has stopped
In recent months, global food markets have shown only minor changes, but according to Zoltán Fórián, the lead agricultural expert at Erste Agrar Center, there is no cause for complacency....
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Surprising price drop in the Hungarian pensioners’ price basket
According to the May data of the Mfor Pensioners’ Price Basket survey, there was a surprising 2.5% decrease compared to April, translating to a savings of 701 forints. This trend...
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ALDI became the best-known employer in Hungary
ALDI received an extremely prestigious recognition: it won the Most Known Employer Award in Hungary in the Randstad Employer Brand research. Among the expectations of Hungarian employees, an attractive salary...
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2024 could be a record year for Hungarian tourism
During the first three months of the year, accommodations in Hungary recorded 7.1 million guest nights, a 14 percent increase over the same period last year. According to the National...
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A cashier-free shop sells gastronomic products from catch-up settlements
Currently, the country’s only fully automated store operating without a cash register or a salesperson sells handicraft products made from vegetables and fruits produced in the Felzárkózó settlements in downtown...
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The biggest food collection of the year so far is coming
3,000 volunteers will serve on Friday and Saturday in the biggest food collection campaign of the year so far, organized by the Hungarian Food Bank Association. Helpers wearing green vests...
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Dominik Szoboszlai transferred to McDonald’s
Dominik Szoboszlai, the captain of the Hungarian national football team and midfielder of Liverpool, has entered into a long-term cooperation lasting several years with the Hungarian McDonald’s. As the first...
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There is a big problem with ultra-processed foods
According to a 30-year study by Harvard University, consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can increase the risk of premature death. The study analyzed the eating habits of 115,000 American adults...
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Illés Boglárka: the government supports the strengthening of self-sufficiency in the food industry
The crises of recent years have shown that self-sufficiency is extremely important, especially in the fields of agriculture and the food industry, which is why the government continues to give...
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Traditional during the day, automatic at night: this will be the first Hungarian store operating without staff
According to the plans, the first remotely monitored stores in Hungary will start this summer. Thanks to the technology, traditional stores can remain open without the presence of staff after...
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This superfood could be the big hit of the soccer European Championship
The new type of crunchy snack made from the production by-product of craft breweries, which is behind a dedicated team of female entrepreneurs, can be a worthy opponent of the...
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A diet based on fish can also be dangerous
While fish is an indispensable element of the festive tables of Hungarian cuisine, and its consumption shows an increasing trend in the rest of the year, it is important to...
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Leadership change at BrewDog
James Watt, co-founder and CEO of BrewDog, steps down from his leadership role after 17 years, passing the baton to James Arrow, the COO. However, Watt is not leaving the...
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The green transition is a business opportunity, not just an obligation
The K&H Group received another prestigious recognition for its sustainability efforts. This year, the financial institution was included among the best in the HVG’s sustainability list. The award was accepted...
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This year’s Balaton season can start this weekend
Currently fluctuating between 17-18 degrees Celsius, the water temperature of Lake Balaton, often referred to as the “Hungarian Sea,” is anticipated to reach or even exceed 20 degrees over the...
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The growth of retail turnover accelerated in the Czech Republic
In March, the growth rate of the retail concept accelerated to 6.1 percent in the Czech Republic from 2.5 percent in February, the Czech Statistical Office reported on Thursday in...
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The cheese judge training will start this year as well
This year, the cheese judge training is being launched for the third time by the Hungarian Cheese Makers’ Association with the support of the National Chamber of Agriculture and the...
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Live pig exports increased by 71 percent
According to the KSH data, Hungary’s live pig exports increased by 71 percent (6 thousand tons) in January-February 2024 compared to January-February 2023. The main partners were Romania, Austria and...
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Important information about satellite monitoring of irrigated areas
Due to the regulations of the European Commission, since last year – as in the other EU member states – the territorial monitoring system using the Sentinel satellite family, i.e....
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Casino combats out-of-stocks together with suppliers using VusionGroup technology
French Groupe Casino has started to provide real-time product availability data to suppliers of its Monoprix and Franprix banner operations via its supplier platform RelevanC. It calls the system Dispositif...
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Kraft Heinz still feeling impact of cost-conscious consumers
US sauces and soup major Kraft Heinz remains in negative territory as far as volumes are concerned as cash-strapped consumers look for cheaper options. The company has also been hit...
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Farmers are entitled to a higher excise duty refund for diesel
The government is helping farmers with another measure. The government decree has been published, which stipulates that from May 1, 2024, the amount of tax that can be reclaimed for...
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The Hungarian company 77 Elektronika Kft. is introducing a continuous sugar monitoring system at home
The 100% Hungarian 77 Elektronika Kft. is introducing a new generation, continuous sugar monitoring system at home. The integrated sensor-transmitter device, which is a pioneer in the domestic market and...
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Carrefour Polska Expands Collaboration With Wolt
Carrefour Polska has expanded its collaboration with Wolt to 59 stores in the country following a successful pilot in two stores. The delivery service is currently available throughout Poland, including...
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Keep the rhythm – Picture of the day
The Mix Stix wooden spoon and drum beater set is good as a joke or as a gift for musical kitchen fairies. (We even add guitar accompaniment to Mix Stix...
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Agrometeorology: the drought intensified in the Alföld and the central part of Tiszántúl
In the past few days, the sunflower and corn stocks in the initial stages of development received a sufficient amount of rain in the southern and southwestern parts of the...
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