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This year, around 700 chamber village economists will help with the submission of unified applications for free
This year, the period for submitting unified applications will run from April 7 to June 10, 2025. Two-thirds of the applications, approximately 105 thousand, are submitted by NAK village economists...
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More than just a good time
Festivals are now offering more than just a place to have a good time: a social experience, cultural and culinary adventures and a special atmosphere. In recent years they have...
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The tax authority is asking companies for their opinions on electronic invoicing and real-time digital data provision
According to the information, the project owner of the package on the Hungarian side is the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), the professional participant is the National Tax and Customs...
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Peste de petits ruminants (PPR) zones lifted
Since January 31, the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has not detected any new outbreaks of PPR. Based on the positive epidemiological results, the authority has lifted all territorial...
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Pernod Ricard buys full control of St Petroni vermouth owner
The French giant first invested in Vermutería de Galicia in 2020. Pernod Ricard has acquired the remaining shares in St Petroni vermouth owner Vermutería de Galicia. The French giant first...
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Unicum Orange Bitter 0,5 l
Unicum Orange Bitter is the latest innovation from Zwack Unicum, with its orange flavour bringing freshness and an Italian joy of life to the Hungarian world of Unicum and herbal...
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Colruyt Group takes full ownership of Foodbag
The Belgian Colruyt Group will take complete ownership of Smartmat, the company behind the Foodbag meal boxes, further strengthening its position in the online food market. Foodbag delivers weekly meal...
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No new outbreak, protection against foot-and-mouth disease continues
There is no new outbreak, protection against foot-and-mouth disease continues – emphasized István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a press conference following the meeting of the Animal Health Operational Team...
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Crai To Export Private-Label Brands To Eastern Europe
Italian grocery retailer Crai is partnering with Eastern European distributor Cortelazzi to export its private label-brands to Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary, according to a report in the publication Gdoweek. Cortelazzi’s...
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Submission of 2025 single applications begins
The legislation required for submitting single applications has been published. According to it, farmers can submit their applications for all direct support and rural development titles between 7 April 2025...
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Sustainable, practical, albeit a bit forced packaging idea – Picture of the day
The shopping bag that you can use as wrapping paper (if you took care of it until you got home with the stuff you brought in it)....
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The Apotheosis of Chicken Feet – Video of the Day
Before anyone says that what we are showing is some kind of Asian extremism, consider that in the not-so-distant past, the Spaniard Ferran Adria, long considered the best chef in...
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Everyone must strictly comply with animal health regulations
Everyone must comply with animal health regulations, because this is the only way to curb the foot-and-mouth disease virus – said Dr. Szabolcs Pásztor, the national chief veterinarian. This also...
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István Nagy: full force of protection against foot-and-mouth disease in Győr-Moson-Sopron County
Full force of protection against foot-and-mouth disease in Győr-Moson-Sopron County – emphasized István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, at a press conference in Mosonmagyaróvár on Sunday. The Minister said that there...
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The government also provides a loan moratorium to farmers affected by foot-and-mouth disease
The government has decided on further assistance for farmers affected by the extremely rapidly spreading foot-and-mouth disease. Thus, those affected can temporarily use the payment moratorium after their loan agreements...
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István Nagy: No new outbreak! The Veterinary Operational Group met
The Veterinary Operational Group met due to the contagious foot-and-mouth disease, there is no new outbreak in Hungary, the control is effective – the Minister of Agriculture announced at the...
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It is prohibited to transport susceptible animals through areas restricted due
On April 4, the National Chief Veterinarian’s Resolution 2/2025 was published. In the order, Dr. Szabolcs Pásztor prohibits the transit road traffic of animals susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease in restricted...
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FAO: Global food prices rose minimally in March
Global food prices were little changed in March, with only a slight increase, according to data published on the website of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...
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Gergely Suppan: the margin freeze has caused prices to drop by as much as 40-50 percent for many foods
The price reduction for many food products has reached as much as 40-50 percent as a result of the margin freeze, which seems to be a realistic measure, as there...
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NGM: domestic economic processes are developing favorably, industrial performance is held back by weak external demand
Domestic economic processes are developing favorably, the performance of industry is being held back by weak external demand – this is how the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) commented on...
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McDonald’s is bringing you a “Minecraft Movie” menu
McDonald’s has already been featured in the Minecraft world in countless ways, from pixel-perfect versions of the famous Golden Arches logo and menu items to building entire restaurants block by...
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Whiskeys and rums may become more expensive following EU response measures
Donald Trump’s latest trade policy move is once again making waves in the global market: as part of the “Liberation Day” program announced on April 2, the United States has...
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Consumer protection consultation begins
The government is counting on the opinion of the Hungarian people on another issue, the consumer protection consultation is starting – announced Zsolt Nyitrai, the Prime Minister’s chief advisor, in...
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The government establishes an Animal Health Operational Unit
The Hungarian government is working with all its might, providing all financial and human resources, to eradicate foot-and-mouth disease and prevent the spread of this terrible virus – the Minister...
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SPAR opened a new supermarket in Kecskemét
SPAR Hungary has opened a new supermarket in Kecskemét with an investment of approximately 300 million forints. The store located in the Malom shopping center has created 23 jobs in...
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600,000 products are moved daily in Tesco’s new logistics center to supply nearly 200 stores within 24 hours
Tesco’s logistics center in Szigetszentmiklós, which was opened in November last year, has been operating at full capacity since March. The 100,000 square meter facility can serve the needs of...
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LIDL is already preparing for the season: the company is expanding its team with around 150 new employees
Lidl Hungary is already preparing for the increased summer traffic in the Balaton and Lake Velence area. The discount chain is creating around 150 new jobs so that it can...
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More than 250,000 Hungarian farmers stand in favor of preserving area-based subsidies
The NAK and MAGOSZ representatives personally took the petition to Brussels to preserve agricultural subsidies. The more than 250,000 Hungarian signatures also clearly indicate that the planned transformation of the...
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Dumpling Index 2025: Why is ice cream a luxury today, when it used to be a cheap pleasure?
Ice cream used to be a simple, accessible summer pleasure. In 1970, a scoop of ice cream cost 55 fillér, which was cheaper than a postage stamp. Back then, an...
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Green energy vs. green heritage: olive groves would be sacrificed in Spain for a renewable project
In the southern Spanish region of Jaén, the world’s center of olive oil production, renewable energy could play a major role – but at a high cost, according to local...
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