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National monitoring network helps farmers in effective pest control
The national monitoring network of the National Chamber of Agriculture has been expanded with new points. Weekly trapping data helps farmers to carry out the necessary plant protection treatments in...
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Kosovo’s Viva Fresh Store Acquires SPAR Albania
Kosovo’s largest retail chain, Viva Fresh Store, has acquired SPAR Albania from local investment group Balfin for an undisclosed amount, reported Albanian portal Monitor. After securing exclusive franchise rights and...
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Nébih: measures due to the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic have been amended and supplemented
In order to curb the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemic, the national chief veterinarian will introduce new measures from March 30 and modify existing ones: among other things, the organization of...
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US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine director resigns
The director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Biological Evaluation and Research, responsible for vaccines, is resigning, citing the inability to work with the new health...
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Aldi to Shut Down Its Online Store in September
Aldi is withdrawing from the online business and will shut down its online store at the end of September 2024. This marks the end of a joint project between Aldi...
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The international Generali also awarded a Hungarian SME: the company that developed the composting robot is a pioneer in urban circular farming
The sustainable transition of European SMEs could be more effectively supported by simplifying the regulatory framework, introducing tax incentives and introducing targeted financial solutions, according to a White Paper prepared...
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Egg crisis in the USA: not only the bunny is looking for eggs before Easter, but also the government
In the United States, egg prices have skyrocketed in recent months, thanks to the bird flu epidemic and the resulting supply shock. Wholesale prices have sometimes reached $8 (about 3,000...
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Constant own-brand growth at METRO
Already 5 countries with sales share of more than 30%. METRO’s strategic focus on own brands is having an increasingly clear effect and has continued at the beginning of the...
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BAHART: this year they are focusing on families and cyclists
Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. (BAHART) is focusing on families and cyclists with its discounts and services in this year’s 179th passenger shipping season, and its goal is to reach or even...
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Ministry of Agriculture: Damage mitigation support arrives, helps with spring work
By the end of March, more than 10,000 farmers will receive approximately 30 billion forints in agricultural damage mitigation benefits following the damage events that occurred last year. The area...
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Recycling – Picture of the day
Of course, the point is not the beer cap, but the little attention to the guest’s table on the terrace....
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We have extended the entry deadline for the Inno d’Or – Innovation of the Year 2025 competition – so we are waiting for entries for another 5 days!
In 2025, the Trade magazin launches the Inno d’Or – Innovation of the Year 2025 competition once again, seeking outstanding and value-creating innovations! Special attention is given to innovations...
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NGM: 2025 is the year of breakthrough, catching up will not be stopped
According to Eurostat data published on Thursday, in 2024, Hungary’s GDP per capita measured at purchasing power parity was 77 percent of the EU average, ahead of Slovakia, Latvia, Greece...
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EY: Hungarian companies are already being attacked with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a common tool for corporate fraud in Hungary, according to a survey conducted by EY with 50 Hungarian compliance and security leaders. According to experts,...
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PICK attacks on the salami front: the campaign for Generation Z educates and entertains
PICK Winter Salami has been an indispensable part of Hungarian tables for more than a century and a half, but the brand has now turned to a target group that...
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Continuous monitoring of compliance with margin reduction
The goal is to keep food cheap for a long time, which is why consumer protection inspectors are constantly checking compliance with the margin reduction, said the head of the...
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MNB Director: The central bank expects higher inflation and higher economic growth this year
Inflation peaked in February, and in 2025, consumer price growth will average between 4.5-5.1 percent, and will decrease again to the central bank’s tolerance band at the beginning of 2026,...
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CBA and Príma exceed margin stop
Following the government regulation, the “CHEAPER THAN LAST YEAR!” initiative was further expanded in the stores of Vörösvár Kft. – the company fled from market challenges in advance. The mandatory...
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New Sales and Strategy Director at KÉSZ Group
The Board of Directors of KÉSZ Holding Zrt. has appointed Róbert Barócsi to the position of Group-level Sales and Strategy Director of KÉSZ Group. The new director came from within...
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More than 1 million guests arrived at Hungarian hotels
Hungarian tourism continued to strengthen in February 2025: more than 1 million guests were registered in domestic accommodation, which represents an increase of almost 14 percent compared to the same...
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The Hungarian Village program is expanding with the support of small town shops and pubs and two additional elements
The government has decided to expand the Hungarian Village program with four elements – support for small-town shops and pubs, as well as a program for church renovation and the...
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The communications industry finally started growing in real terms in 2024
The 2024 MRSZ Media Cake is HUF 384.4 billion, the MRSZ Communication Cake is HUF 715 billion. The industry’s performance, having come off the roller coaster of the previous period,...
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Gergely Gulyás: Foot-and-mouth disease may have arrived in Levél from Slovakia
Based on the current data, it seems obvious that foot-and-mouth disease arrived in the infected herd of Levél settlement in Győr-Moson-Sopron county from Slovakia – the minister leading the Prime...
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ÖRT-NKFH workshop: focus on ethical advertising and cooperation with authorities
The Self-Regulatory Advertising Board (ÖRT) and the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) held a joint online workshop, for which more than 90 participants registered. One of the highlights...
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IWG survey: benefits of hybrid working
According to a recent study by the International Workplace Group, hybrid working offers many benefits for both employees and employers. 36% of employees take less sick leave thanks to the...
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Research shows it’s worth returning to Budapest more than once
Danubius Hotels conducted a survey among foreign tourists visiting their hotels in Budapest. The results showed that Danubius Hotels guests return to Budapest several times. They visit for the first...
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NIÜ: applications are open again for the call to support the innovation capacity of SMEs
Applications are now open for the GINOP Plusz call for proposals to support the innovation capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which is co-financed by the European Union, the...
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The global hotel industry set a historic record last year
Despite economic challenges and geopolitical uncertainty, the international hotel industry had a record year: in 2024, the average daily room rate for branded hotels exceeded $165, a new high. Meanwhile,...
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