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Hungarian agriculture in the grip of extremes: damages already amount to more than 100 billion forints
In 2025, frost damage and summer drought caused more than 100 billion forints of damage together. The yield of orchards fell by 70-80 percent in several places, and arable crops...
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ÉKM: new time zone at Balaton, protection of natural values and public areas comes first
The protection of Lake Balaton has reached a real milestone, as the government decree on the land use requirements of the lake’s waterfront areas (BATÉK) was published in the Hungarian...
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A new travel trend is taking hold: “naked flying”
More and more young travelers are choosing to carry minimal or no luggage on their flights – in an attempt to avoid high airline fees. The “naked flying” phenomenon is...
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Hidden danger in rice: it may contain arsenic
Rice is one of the world’s most popular staple foods, yet few people realize that eating it regularly can pose long-term health risks. Health & Discovery warns that rice may...
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AM: next round of applications for irrigation development tenders to start in autumn
The next round of applications for irrigation development tenders will start in autumn – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Wednesday. At the beginning of September, applications can...
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Hungary’s Most Beautiful Vineyards Announced
On August 25, at the MATE Budai Campus, Bor és Piac professional magazine announced the winners of the Hungary’s Most Beautiful Vineyard 2025 competition. The event, held for the 14th...
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Illusions and reality: will there be enough energy for future civilization?
In recent weeks, G7 readers have witnessed a rare and exciting debate. The topic: the future of abundant and cheap energy, which is essential for the functioning of modern civilization....
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MÁV: trains to Lake Balaton will depart more frequently in the off-season
The MÁV group is preparing for the post-season at Lake Balaton between September 1 and 21 with increased capacity and additional services. In accordance with the post-season schedule, trains will...
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Casa Mexa strengthens its presence in Budapest with a new unit
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Grape growers can count on the government
We are taking decisive action to curb and control the spread of golden yellows of grapes that are attacking vineyards, and to expand subsidies at the EU level – stated...
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AM: the interests of Hungarian farmers come first, we will continue to maintain the import ban on Ukrainian agricultural products
The interests of Hungarian farmers come first, we will continue to maintain the import ban on Ukrainian agricultural products – the Ministry of Agriculture (AM) told MTI on Wednesday. According...
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Danone lines up yogurt facility expansion amid “explosive growth” in US
The Activia brand owner has made a “multi-million dollar investment” in the Minster site in Ohio. Danone has revealed plans to expand its Minster yogurt factory in Ohio, which...
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The impact of stress factors on plant growth and health is being investigated at SZTE
Gábor Feigl, assistant professor at the Department of Plant Biology at the University of Szeged (SZTE), and his colleagues are investigating the impact of human-caused pollution causing plant stress on...
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The summer swimming season in Budapest is coming to an end
The summer bathing season in Budapest is coming to an end soon: on August 31st, the Római and Pünkösdfürdő beaches, as well as the free beach on the Danube in...
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Denmark plans to scrap taxes on coffee, confectionery
The complete removal of taxes on coffee and confectionery is planned to come into effect in 2027. Denmark plans to abolish taxes on coffee and confectionery in a phased move...
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One in four people worldwide still lacks access to safe drinking water
One in four people worldwide still lacks access to safe drinking water, the United Nations warned in a report released on Tuesday to mark World Water Week. The document, published...
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National vocational training school year opening in Miskolc
In Miskolc, the Szemere Bertalan Technical School, Vocational School and Dormitory hosted this year’s National Vocational Training School Opening, where participants reported on the status and developments of vocational training....
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Innovation, cooperation and tender resources strengthen the competitiveness of horticulture
Innovation, cooperation and maximum use of tender opportunities can maintain and strengthen the competitiveness of the horticulture sector, including pepper production, in the future – stated the State Secretary for...
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Policy issues at Farmer Expo
The sheep sector has the greatest future in agriculture – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture at the 34th Farmer Expo International Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition. According to the...
Read moreAldi Suisse Sets New Sugar Reduction Targets
Aldi Suisse has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing sugar in its products by renewing the so called ‘Milan Declaration’, alongside 20 other Swiss food companies. This voluntary commitment, which has...
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Hubai Imre: 67 billion forints available for the development of sustainable water management
67 billion forints are available for the support of sustainable water management, 80 percent of which is financed by the Hungarian government and 20 percent by the European Union –...
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Katalin Neubauer: margin stop and mall stop do not serve the interests of retail
The government has extended the margin cap and tightened the plaza stop rules, while the Jobbik party wants to initiate a referendum to make December 24 a public holiday. InfoRádió...
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The economic sentiment index deteriorated in the EU and the euro area in August, but improved in Hungary
The economic sentiment index in the euro area and the European Union deteriorated in August compared to the previous month, while it improved in Hungary, according to a survey by...
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The GKI business climate index reached a four-month high in August
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Co. – with the support of the EU – in August both consumers and the business sector expressed more optimistic expectations...
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GVH: at least 70 out of every 100 forints spent goes to multinationals
Multinational retail chains dominate the Hungarian FMCG market with a gross turnover of 8,400 billion forints, and at least 70 out of every 100 forints spent is spent by multinationals,...
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Joint strength: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller star together in the new PARKSIDE campaign
Hollywood meets DIY: in the new campaign of the PARKSIDE DIY brand, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller appear together for the first time. Standing up for home DIY, with a...
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The government is committed to supporting domestic processing plants
New support decisions have been made in the food industry: 114 investments will receive almost 200 billion forints in funding through a tender aimed at the complex development of processing...
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KSH: the gross average salary was 704,400 forints in June, 9.7 percent higher than a year earlier
In June 2025, the average gross salary of full-time employees was 704,400 forints, and the average net salary was 484,200 forints. The average gross salary was 9.7 percent, the average...
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Back to school 2025: every second parent buys tech products, but many are powerless against online dangers
In the era of digital education, technological devices have become an essential part of school supplies. A fresh nationwide representative survey by MediaMarkt reveals that this year 52% of Hungarian...
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Generation Z is teaching their older colleagues how to use artificial intelligence
New global research from the International Workplace Group (IWG), the world’s leading workplace provider, shows that Gen Z workers are playing a key role in the adoption of AI in...
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