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Global stockpiling of concentrated beverages: $22 billion worth of goods stuck at major manufacturers
A record amount of unsold spirits has accumulated at global market leaders: Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Campari, Brown-Forman and Rémy Cointreau are collectively sitting on around $22 billion worth of inventory...
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AI agents move into e-commerce: Chinese platforms are moving both shopping and payments to chatbots
According to an article in Világgazdaság, Chinese tech giants – led by Alibaba – are turning to so-called agent-based commerce, where chatbots not only make recommendations, but can also complete...
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The Europe Congress Associations Forum will be held in Budapest between March 8-10
Budapest will host the Europe Congress Events Club Associations Forum, a professional event specialized in association events, from March 8 to 10. More than 100 international event organizers and decision-makers...
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The Agrár Széchenyi Card Structure is being expanded with a new, additionally subsidized substructure
The strengthening of agricultural enterprises is a priority national economic goal, in the financing of which KAVOSZ Zrt. plays a significant role through the Széchenyi Card Program. This solid background...
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We can save millions with cheap travel insurance
The rate of passenger accidents will increase significantly in the ski season at the beginning of the year, according to data from UNIQA Biztosító Zrt. While last year accidents accounted...
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GLS’s name is being misused: bank card details are being lured out via SMS with a “fee” of 190 forints
A new phishing campaign is spreading in Hungary: scammers are sending fake SMS messages in the name of the GLS courier service, claiming that the package could not be delivered...
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Ryanair reports falling quarterly profit and rising revenue
Irish Ryanair Holdings Plc, Europe’s largest budget airline, reported a decline in quarterly profit and a rise in revenue on Monday. The company’s profit decline is partly due to the...
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NKFH: 362 million forint fine imposed for serving alcoholic beverages to young people
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), with the cooperation of the government agencies under its professional supervision, continuously examined compliance with consumer protection rules regarding the protection of...
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Blue Planet: Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, and einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects compared to traditional, large-scale wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers...
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Why is Amsterdam banning meat advertising? The goal is social self-reflection
The city of Amsterdam has decided that advertisements promoting meat products cannot appear in its public spaces. The regulation will come into force on May 1, 2026. The decision is...
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The Brasov-Budapest flight will operate daily from the end of March
Starting March 31, Wizz Air will operate the Brasov-Budapest flight daily, Brasov-Vidombak International Airport announced on Monday. The Brasov airport, which also serves the Szeklerland, wrote on its Facebook page...
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This year’s AGROmashEXPO welcomed almost 35 thousand visitors
The 44th AGROmashEXPO and Agricultural Machinery Show, which ended over the weekend, welcomed almost 35,000 visitors – the Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center told MTI on Monday. According to...
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K&H: What do young people save for and how much savings do they have?
The young generation is characterized by a dual saving attitude: while 55 percent have some kind of reserve, the remaining 45 percent currently have no money set aside. The attitude...
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IKEA now offers electricity rates for IKEA Family members in Germany
IKEA has made a dynamic electricity tariff available to IKEA Family members in Germany – as an intermediary, with Cologne-based partner Svea Solar Deutschland GmbH. The essence of the scheme...
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Blue Planet – Ancient grains have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than industrially grown wheat
Ancient grains (such as spelt, emmer, einkorn) have more favorable physiological and environmental effects than traditional, industrially grown wheat, and they do not require the use of artificial fertilizers or...
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Aldi Süd To Eliminate Hundreds Of Jobs At Its German Headquarters
German discounter Aldi Süd is planning to eliminate hundreds of jobs at its headquarters in Mülheim, according to media reports. Aldi Süd has reportedly confirmed the news to the German...
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Nestlé is working on selling its water division
Food giant Nestlé has initiated the sale process for its water division, which includes brands such as Vittel, Perrier, and San Pellegrino. That division is estimated to be worth around...
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The European dairy crisis has worsened, immediate treatment is needed
The dairy crisis in Europe has worsened, immediate and effective EU intervention is needed – stated István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture, on Monday in Brussels, arriving at the meeting of...
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Knowledge-based responses to challenges: Syngenta supports farmers with complex solutions
Farmers are working under constantly changing economic and environmental conditions. The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, while previously proven solutions are often no longer providing adequate answers....
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PALKÓ is the name of the new digital assistant at Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
The naming of the avatar project of the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute has been completed: the name PALKÓ received the most votes among the proposals received. According to the...
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Amazon to reportedly eliminate 14,000 corporate jobs
Media reports indicate Amazon will continue an effort to lay off corporate employees which began in October 2025. According to Reuters, the online giant plans to initiate workforce reductions across...
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One of Germany’s oldest inns goes bankrupt
One of Germany’s oldest inns, the Schaumburger Hof in Bonn’s Plittersdorf district, has filed for bankruptcy and closed more than 270 years after its founding, according to a report in...
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AM: Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated
Payments in Hungarian agriculture have accelerated. Support decisions worth more than 730 billion forints have already been made, the amount of which may exceed 1,000 billion forints in the near...
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Manufacturer recalls popular toy due to choking hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has ordered a recall of the Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toy because the product does not meet mandatory safety standards for toys. According...
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CEOs’ revenue expectations at five-year low
CEOs’ revenue growth expectations have fallen to their lowest level in five years, as most companies struggle to turn their investments in artificial intelligence (AI) into tangible returns. 42% of...
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Tesco reaches agreement with unions on this year’s wages
In the 2026/2027 financial year, Tesco will invest 3.6 billion forints in the salaries of its employees working in stores and logistics centers, in addition to which it will spend...
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PENNY will spend an additional 3.4 billion forints on wage development
PENNY Hungary is committed to providing a stable, predictable livelihood and secure jobs for its more than 5,400 employees nationwide in 2026. As a result of wage negotiations conducted in...
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Advent inspections: one in ten businesses made a mistake
In December last year, auditors of the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) carried out around 6,000 special inspections at Advent fairs, markets, pine tree vendors, larger shopping malls and...
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Lego x Crocs: the nearly 200 euro “Lego” slippers will be available from mid-February
Lego and Crocs have announced a global collaboration: the first spectacular piece is a Lego-shaped foam flip-flop, which will be available from February 16, 2026 for 199.99 euros (more than...
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MOHU Raises Donations for Three New Organisations
As part of MOHU’s “Turn It Into a Smile” programme, consumers can support three new organisations for six months: the Peter Cerny Foundation, the Child Feeding Foundation, and SOS Children’s...
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