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Western duty-free shops continue to operate at airports of sanctioned oligarchs
Although many Western companies have pulled out of Russia in the wake of the war in Ukraine, some global players are still present in the duty-free shops at Russian airports....
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The number of cattle slaughters increased at the beginning of the year
In the first quarter of 2025, 23.3 thousand cattle were slaughtered at Hungarian slaughterhouses, 26 percent more than in the same period of the previous year, 1 million 217 thousand...
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New and renewing SPAR stores
SPAR keeps going forward in 2025: two SPAR supermarkets in Budapest have already been renewed from a budget of HUF 580m – the stores at 525 Üllői Road in the...
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Historic drop: Wizz Air’s share price collapses after weak interim report
The market reacted to Wizz Air’s latest interim report with a dramatic drop in prices: due to investor disappointment, the airline’s shares fell by up to 26 percent during the...
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Waiting strategy – and no real confidence
In a quarterly online presentation by PwC Magyarország partner Gábor Farkas and Ákos Kozák, a economic research director expert of the Equilibrium Institute has revealed: at the beginning of 2025...
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Domestic fish production in ponds increased in 2024
A total of 22,838 tons of fish were produced in Hungarian ponds in 2024, which is 16.1 percent more than the previous year. The vast majority of fish production, 81.5...
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Hajdú grilling cheese in new flavours
Every year Kőröstej tries to win the hearts of consumers with new, special flavours. This year is no different: lots of consumers will be delighted to taste the exciting tomato-basil...
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TUTTI Sweety sweet treats
The TUTTI Sweety product range brings classic sweet treats back to modern kitchens. It delivers high quality, traditional flavours that evoke the experience of home-made sweets. Contact: TUTTI Kft.; T.:...
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GKI economic sentiment index declines in May, inflation expectations improve
According to a survey conducted by GKI Economic Research Zrt. (with EU support), consumers and companies became a little more pessimistic in May compared to April. This article is available...
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GVH President: The development of Hungarian language models is a matter of national sovereignty
Csaba Balázs Rigó, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), and László Palkovics, Government Commissioner responsible for artificial intelligence (AI), met at the GVH headquarters for a professional consultation. During...
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Fundraising abuses
We hereby inform the public that the Heim Pál National Pediatric Institute does not collect donations in any form in public areas, such as on the streets, at train stations,...
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Slaughter pig prices down, poultry prices up at the beginning of the year
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 170,000 tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first three months of 2025, 5% less than in January-March 2024. This article...
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Farmers spent the most on soil conditioners and stubble decomposers in 2024
Of the observed crop enhancer categories, producers purchased the largest quantities of various composts and peats in 2024 (this is 54.5 percent of the total volume sold). In second place...
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The Dutch can cook using a virtual chef in the Albert Heijn app
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn has added a new AI kitchen assistant feature to its app. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7. In the Mijn AH...
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MVI conference 2026
As part of the programme of the Sirha Budapest 2026 trade fair, the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) will organise a conference, with the following topics planned: alternatives to single-use...
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DHL introduces monthly fee for businesses
Starting in July, online sellers who ship with DHL will be charged a monthly fee for parcel shipping. At the same time, parcel prices are reduced. According to the company,...
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There is a serious opportunity in almond production
Almonds are an increasingly sought-after product worldwide, including in our country. This is one of our best-known nuts, and it has serious potential due to its versatile uses, the mechanization...
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Campari Rolls Out Animated LED Shelf Displays in Germany to Boost Sales
Italian spirits brand Campari is launching animated LED shelf displays across 1,200 retail stores in Germany – including Edeka, Hit, and Rewe – in an effort to drive sales of...
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Walmart to bring fast-casual hot dog restaurant to 6 stores
The retailer has partnered with Wienerschnitzel, marking its latest move to grow its roster of in-store quick-service restaurant partners. Walmart is welcoming a new restaurant chain into its lineup of...
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Agrometeorology: Medárd’s turn unlikely, drought will intensify
Although it may rain in several places on Medárd’s day, the weather will turn drier again and the drought will intensify – wrote HungaroMet Zrt. in its agrometeorological analysis on...
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Sour cherries will be an expensive treat this year – the harvest is at a historic low
This year’s sour cherry season is facing unprecedented tension: the domestic harvest could be the weakest ever, while the processing industry’s stocks are almost empty. The season starts in mid-June,...
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Szallas.hu: Lake Balaton is the most popular destination at Pentecost
A regional summary of bookings for the Pentecost long weekend revealed that the Balaton region is the most popular domestic tourist region among Hungarians: 24.3 percent of all Pentecost domestic...
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The atmosphere is tense in Ferihegy: a strike is threatened before the summer summit
A growing conflict between several aviation trade unions and Budapest Airport may lead to a strike just as the 2025 summer travel season kicks off. Disagreements over wage increases and...
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The Hungarian food truck scene has found a new market
The Hungarian food truck scene is looking for a new market, so this year the country’s mobile restaurants are trying their luck beyond the Hungarian borders. The first destination is...
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Sopron university students excelled in the 2025 HUNGAROPACK STUDENT packaging competition
Students of the University of Sopron demonstrated their outstanding talent and professional preparedness at the 2025 HUNGAROPACK STUDENT Packaging Design Student Competition. A total of 83 entries were received for...
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The development of reusable underwear was recognized
Nowadays, with the increasing proportion of the elderly and the strengthening of health awareness, the area of personal hygiene and incontinence management is receiving increasing attention. Those affected are looking...
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The heatwave is here – Aldi is cooling off the summer with discounted fans and mobile air coolers
Meteorologists are predicting temperatures of 37 degrees Celsius by the weekend – and the first serious heat wave of the summer will not only fill the beaches, but also skyrocket...
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Interest in student workers is extremely high throughout the year
The amount of student jobs traditionally increases at this time of year, in preparation for the summer season, but this year is an exception. This year, more positions have been...
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Duna House: the holiday property market will remain on a stable growth path in the summer of 2025
The holiday home market will remain on a stable growth path in the summer of 2025, thanks to the continuously increasing demand despite the limited supply, Duna House told MTI...
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Balaton wines connect the past and the present, the producer and the consumer
Wine is not only a factor in the national economy, but also culture, history, the essence of human work and the spirit of community – stated István Nagy, Minister of...
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