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Szallas.hu: Budapest, Eger and Hajdúszoboszló lead the top list of domestic couple bookings this weekend
The top list of domestic bookings for two people on Valentine’s Day weekend is led by Budapest, Eger and Hajdúszoboszló, followed by Hévíz, Gyula, Zalakaros and Pécs, as well as...
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The development of artificial intelligence may pose a challenge, according to an international survey
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is so fast that most users worldwide experience it as a challenge, but at the same time they consider it the most decisive technological...
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Harley-Davidson sees fourth-quarter loss, annual sales decline in 2025
Harley-Davidson turned a loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to declining sales volumes, but still achieved a profit on an annual basis, according to the company’s earnings report...
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Grayling: 76 percent of CEE business leaders are optimistic about their business’ growth prospects
In the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, companies are simultaneously preparing for growth and increasing risks: 76 percent of business leaders are optimistic about their business’ growth prospects, while...
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This year’s FeHoVa welcomed more than 42 thousand visitors
The 32nd FeHoVa International Weapons, Fishing, Hunting Exhibition welcomed more than 42 thousand visitors at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center – the organizers told MTI on Tuesday. The...
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The Mátraszentistván Ski Park will be expanded with new slopes and lifts this year
The Mátraszentistván Ski Park will be expanded this year with a new four-seater lift and new ski slopes, with an investment of approximately 1.5 billion forints – said Bence György,...
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AstraZeneca increases quarterly profit
British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca increased its profit and revenue in the final quarter of last year on an annual basis and for the whole of last year. According to data...
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OXO Labs Zrt. closed 2025 with co-investments and new portfolio companies.
The OXO Labs Zrt. is a Startup Factory project, with the support of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the National Research, Development and Innovation Office worked with the...
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Spar will remain in Casino’s hands in France until 2039
French retail giant Casino has extended its partnership with Spar International by no less than fourteen years. The group will remain the exclusive master franchisee of the Spar brand in...
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Ahold Delhaize gives food brands a closer look at nutrition trends
The grocer’s Guiding Stars program links with Circana’s Attribute Marketplace to offer insights on how to develop and promote products for health-conscious consumers. Ahold Delhaize aims to offer deeper insights...
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Kroger names former Walmart exec as CEO
The Kroger Co. has ended its search for a CEO. Ending a nearly year-long search, the supermarket giant named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as chief executive officer, effective Monday, Feb....
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Sentix: investor sentiment improved in the eurozone in February
The Sentix GmbH economic research institute’s eurozone investor sentiment index improved to its highest level since July last year in February this year, when the index strengthened for the third...
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Wolt Hungary, together with the Ministry of National Economy, has developed an action plan for the responsible and sustainable development of the local commerce industry
The rapid development of the local commerce industry creates new opportunities and new responsibilities. As a leader in the domestic sector, Wolt considers it a priority to continuously improve its...
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Kifli.hu expands significantly in Western Hungary
From February 9, Kifli.hu will reach another 150,000 people with its world-class selection and home delivery, between Komárom and Győr, in 24 settlements at once. Families living in Győr and...
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D8 Hotel joins an international premium brand
D8 Hotel Budapest is opening a new, exciting chapter in its operations: the city center hotel joins voco hotels, the dynamically growing premium brand of IHG Hotels & Resorts. The...
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Beef: Statistics are lagging behind despite a 40% increase in store prices
According to data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, the price of beef in domestic retail increased dramatically in 2025: the price per kilogram of grilled beef increased from 4,480...
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EU adopts rule to prevent destruction of unsold clothing
The European Commission adopted new measures on Monday to prevent the destruction of unsold clothing, clothing accessories and footwear under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The Brussels body...
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Legal tax evasion: the number of TBSZ accounts sets another record
At the end of the year, financial service providers in Hungary held nearly 519,000 long-term investment accounts (TBSZ), more than a third more than a year earlier. According to data...
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Hungarian students once again finished in the top spot in the Taiwanese innovation competition
Hungarian students once again finished in the top spot in the Taiwanese innovation competition, with both Hungarian competitors taking fourth place out of 700 competitors from 32 countries at the...
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A dynamic start to the year at Kálvin Square
The tenant interest in the Kálvin Square office building, managed by ConvergenCE, remains outstanding: the building’s occupancy rate is stable at over 90%. Following the transactions announced last September, new...
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MME: both the public and local governments have a significant role in spring swallow protection
Spring is a key swallow protection period, in which both the public and local governments have a significant role – the Hungarian Ornithological and Nature Conservation Association (MME) drew attention...
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Blue Planet: A Hungarian company saves energy with a solution known from space exploration
The Hungarian HeatVentors Kft., which deals with efficient, economical thermal energy storage, transmission and use, was introduced by János Áder, former President of the Republic, Chairman of the Board of...
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Carrefour Rolls Out Environmental Labelling On Non-Food Items
Carrefour France is introducing environmental labels on nearly 70 of its private-label Tex brand clothing items. The retailer claims to be the first French food retailer to launch such an...
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Pizza Hut may be up for sale; 250 US locations to close
Pizza Hut will close 250 restaurants in the United States in the first half of this year, while parent company Yum! Brands is considering a possible sale of the chain....
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From the shopfloor: How to create customer loyalty beyond price competition
Globus shows how customer loyalty can be built around operational strengths rather than price cuts. By turning its one-euro Fleischkäsebrötchen into a branded merchandise concept, the hypermarket translates shopfloor credibility...
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The place of Hungarian products in stores is in danger
Within five years, Hungarian products may be forced off the shelves of domestic stores if agriculture does not catch up with the efficiency level of neighboring countries – this was...
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Soft-drinks major Refresco buys SunOpta in plant-based push
The Netherlands-based soft-drinks group described SunOpta as “an exceptional strategic addition to our portfolio”. Refresco has swooped to buy US food-and-beverage group SunOpta in a bid to bolster its business...
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The Ministry of Agriculture supports the replacement of plantations damaged by frost
Last year’s spring frost caused significant damage to the horticultural sector, to which the Ministry of Agriculture is responding with targeted measures. A new support opportunity is now available within...
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FAO food price index falls for five months
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Friday released its latest report on the world food commodity price index, which showed that food prices fell for...
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KSH: industrial production expanded by 1.8 percent in December compared to the same period of the previous year and by 0.9 percent compared to the previous month
In December 2025, the volume of industrial production exceeded the previous year by 1.8 percent, while adjusted for working day effects, it decreased by 1.0 percent – the Central Statistical...
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