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Every second employee works during their vacation
Hungarian employees often cannot fully complete their work tasks even during their vacation, and this is not only due to individual but also organizational reasons. Two out of ten employees...
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Far fewer companies will have to answer sustainability questions
Although from July 1, banks will be required to collect more and more data and information from their clients taking out a minimum ESG questionnaire of HUF 500 million, the...
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Starting school: the basic package is already 83 thousand, with a laptop 200 thousand
The price of basic school supplies is roughly HUF 83,000. If you add a cheaper laptop, the final bill can easily reach HUF 200,000 — according to Bank360’s back-to-school summary,...
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Walmart extends employee discount to include nearly all grocery products
Walmart is giving its approximate 1.6 million U.S. employees a new perk. The country’s largest private employer is extending its 10% employee discount to include purchases of nearly all grocery...
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Kaufland launches in France
German ecommerce giant Kaufland has launched its marketplace in France. It is the sixth country where the marketplace is active. Customers in the country can now order over three million...
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Starbucks teases protein drinks, new food
After simplifying its menu, the coffee giant will focus on experiential beverages, artisanal foods and non-coffee drinks. Starbucks is building a menu innovation pipeline composed of premium coffee options, non-coffee...
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The Open Days Porta event series will begin next Saturday
The Open Days Porta event series will begin next Saturday with the introduction of the Szatmár and Bereg regions – the organizers told MTI. Almost 30 producers will present their...
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Another wave of price increases in poultry markets: the price of chicken breast has increased by 17 percent in one year
The prices of poultry products in Hungary have risen significantly in recent months, according to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According to a report by RTL News, the...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Hungarian farmers can always count on the national government
Hungarian farmers are one of the government’s most important allies, so we protect and support them with our decisions – said András Tállai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Edelény, at...
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TEDi store chain recalls flower-patterned glass cups due to risk of lead and cadmium leaching
The TEDi store chain has recalled flower-patterned glass cups from circulation due to the risk of lead and cadmium leaching, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) told MTI...
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Watermelons have become cheaper in Poland – Hungarian imports are also pushing up prices
Watermelons are significantly cheaper to buy in Poland than at this time last year. Thanks to the abundant supply and cheap Hungarian and Serbian imports, the average price is more...
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Adapt or disappear – this is how companies can stay competitive in the age of AI and crises
How can you stay afloat in a world where one day artificial intelligence turns the market upside down and the next day another economic shock shakes companies? The question facing...
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Hungarian fisheries are struggling with drought, price pressure and reduced consumption
The Hungarian fishing industry is finding itself in an increasingly difficult situation: producers are struggling under the triple burden of drought, low purchase prices and falling consumption. Although fish production...
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Sweet corn yields were average this year, Hungary remains at the top of Europe
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) encourages consumers to purchase sweet corn directly from producers or from reliable sources. Although this year’s crop was rated as average, Hungary remains the...
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NGM: support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government, new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic
The support for Hungarian farmers is the first for the government – a new program helps livestock farmers in trouble due to foot-and-mouth disease epidemic – the Ministry of National...
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Cow and goat cheeses recalled from trade due to microbiological contamination
Pasteurized cow and goat cheeses from France have been recalled by traders, the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) warned in a statement sent to MTI on Friday. According...
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This year’s Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread program was held
The Carpathian Basin Wheat Pooling Ceremony of the Hungarians’ Bread – 15 million wheat grains program was held on Friday in Edelény. At the event, László Kövér, the Speaker of...
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Inflation in Slovakia rose to record levels in July
In Slovakia, annual inflation was 4.4 percent in July, the highest rate of price increase in the past 19 months, according to data released by the Statistical Office (SÚSR) on...
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Kavosz: a new scheme in the Széchenyi Card Program will soon help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
A new scheme will help livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease, in the Széchenyi Card Program, which is coordinated by Kavosz, they will soon be able to use a new,...
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Lidl Switzerland Sees ‘Record’ Growth In Cheese Exports In 2024
Lidl Switzerland saw record cheese export growth in 2024, marking its strongest performance since entering the market 15 years ago. The discounter exported 4,021 tonnes of cheese in 2024, representing...
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Markets reopen: Saudi Arabia and Chile lift ban on Brazilian poultry
Saudi Arabia and Chile have lifted import bans on Brazilian poultry products imposed in May due to an outbreak of bird flu in the state of Rio Grande do Sul,...
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French government to provide €8m in emergency aid to farmers hit by southern forest fires
The French government will provide €8m in emergency aid to farmers hit by last week’s forest fires, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard announced on Thursday during a visit to the affected...
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Non-alc beer brand Heaps Normal gets Robbie Williams backing
The brand’s “core range” is being rolled out across “select bars, venues” in the UK and online from this month. Australian non-alcoholic beer brand Heaps Normal has received investment from...
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Arla Foods invests in Bahrain cheese production expansion
The dairy group expects the investment to boost the Bahrain site’s production capacity by approximately 30% Arla Foods is investing €50.9m ($59.4m) to expand output of spreadable cheese in glass...
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AM: help is coming from several sides for livestock farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
The government is committed to supporting the restart and maintenance of livestock farms affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as well as animal health developments. The newly published ministerial decree details the...
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KSH: industrial production decreased by 4.9 percent in June compared to the same period of the previous year and by 1.2 percent compared to May
In June 2025, the volume of industrial production fell by 4.9 percent compared to a year earlier. The index adjusted for working days is the same as the unadjusted one....
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MBH quick analysis: Industry performance remains subdued
Industry continues to deliver weak figures: in June, industrial production volume was 4.9% below the level of a year earlier. Based on seasonally and working-day adjusted data, industrial output was...
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AI and sustainability could be breakout points for midsize companies in times of uncertainty
According to the latest data from Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), 71% of mid-market executives worldwide are optimistic about the outlook for the second half of 2025, although this...
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Many more people would resign than last year if home office were abolished
The vast majority of employees are in favor of remote work, and more and more would perform a significant part of their tasks from home if they had the opportunity...
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