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The global reform of beekeeping can start from Jászberény
A multi-award-winning Hungarian development, which recently received professional manufacturing backing, has significantly automated one of the basic tasks of beekeepers. The hive frame machine stitches and drills out a hive...
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Wine consumption habits have changed a lot: today we are more likely to buy lighter, fruity red wines
A bottle of excellent red wine, which goes well with a variety of Christmas dishes, cannot be missing from the festive table. However, the tastes of consumers have changed a...
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There is a little scepticism about corporate sustainability
According to the Capgemini Research Institute’s 2024 survey, consumer confidence is still lacking despite the steps firms are taking towards sustainability. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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New law regulates cybersecurity
Yesterday, Parliament adopted a new framework for cybersecurity regulation, the Act on Cybersecurity in Hungary. The legislation also imposes new obligations on the companies concerned, warns international law firm Baker...
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Shell opens new gas station at the southern border
Shell Hungary zRt. has opened its newest filling station in Tompa, near the Hungarian-Serbian border, bringing its Hungarian filling station network to 197. The station, which offers a full range...
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Hungarians expect high prices: inflationary illusions hardly change
In the perceived price level change, the difference between the Hungarian population and the Central Statistical Office (KSH) moved back and forth in the examined period. This article is available for reading...
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Results of the autumn DUIHK survey: no rapid recovery expected
The German-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DUIHK) conducted a survey in mid-November, with the participation of 262 executives from the chamber’s member companies. This article is available for reading...
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Porsche Hungaria: the Hungarian car market performed well this year
The Hungarian car market is performing above the European average this year, and the expansion could reach double digits by the end of the year; according to Tamás Wachtler, CEO...
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Vegetarian cooking training to start in Austria next year
In early 2025 a course for cooks specialising in vegetarian cuisine will be launched in Austria. The plan initially met with strong opposition from industry and employee representatives, who argued...
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Food Labels Should Indicate Whether Products Were Made Using AI, Say Consumers
Some 83% of consumers believe that food labels should state whether said products were made with the help of AI technology, a new survey has found. According to the survey,...
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HungaroControl: Traffic increases by 6 percent during the holidays
According to the preliminary estimate of the Hungarian air navigation service provider, traffic will be 6 percent stronger in the two weeks before Christmas compared to the same period last...
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AutoWallis Group strengthens in the Czech Republic with new brands
AutoWallis Group is further expanding its activities in the Czech Republic after acquiring MILAN KRÁL GROUP, a company operating in the South Bohemian region. Thanks to this move, the leading...
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New Red Bull Winter Edition already available
Red Bull is rolling out a new flavour for the winter season across Hungary: Red Bull Winter Edition Ice Blueberry & Vanilla is available at selected retailers and catering outlets...
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Target launches generative AI gift finder
The Bullseye Gift Finder debuted with a focus on toys and provides shoppers with personalized product recommendations. Target on Friday (December 6) debuted its Bullseye Gift Finder, a generative AI-driven product...
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Kofola ČeskoSlovensko broadens range of soft drinks
The Curiosa range includes orange, apple, multivitamin and strawberry varieties. Czech soft drinks producer Kofola ČeskoSlovensko has expanded its range to include fruit juices and iced teas. The company has...
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Animal welfare support for the small ruminant sector has been published
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced its new call for applications aimed at improving the animal welfare conditions of domestic small ruminant herds within the framework of the Common Agricultural...
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These will be the best Christmas gifts of 2024 on eMAG
As the holiday season approaches, eMAG has revealed this year’s most popular products, offering insight into what shoppers are adding to their carts. The latest data shows that practical and...
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The new publication of the Hungarian Institute of Industrial Economics, supporting SMEs, focuses on the circular economy
Environmental problems related to industrial production and waste management are one of the biggest challenges on our planet: in Europe we produce 2.2 billion tons of waste per year, but...
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K&H: young people spend an average of 49 thousand forints on Christmas gifts
Similar to previous years, 84 percent of young people plan to buy gifts this year, spending an average of 49 thousand forints on them, compared to 40 thousand forints last...
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New trends in the meat industry: IFFA 2025 focuses on sustainable protein sources
IFFA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for the meat and protein industry, will be held in Frankfurt from 3 to 8 May 2025, where the focus will be on...
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Mihály Varga: the central bank’s primary goal is to maintain price stability
The primary goal of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) is to achieve and maintain price stability, Finance Minister Mihály Varga stated in his hearing for the candidate for governor of...
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Budapest and Eger lead the list of Christmas destinations among domestic travelers
According to pre-booking data from Szallas.hu, Budapest and Eger remain the most popular domestic destinations for Christmas, similar to last year’s trends. Most people booked accommodation for two people and...
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Business leaders fear trade war
Almost two-thirds of global business leaders see trade war as a very serious global economic risk, according to a new investor survey released in London on Monday by Oxford Economics,...
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Bucket List 2025: National Brewery Tour – beer lovers are invited to a free beer tasting
The Bucket List 2025 map is an interactive guide, operating similarly to a scratch card. At each brewery visit, participants scratch off a section on their map, revealing a free...
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Baptist Charity Service: Needy families receive 24 million forints in donations with the help of Lidl
Thanks to Lidl customers, families in need will receive nearly 24 million forints in donations – the Baptist Charity Service announced in a statement. In two weeks, 15.5 million forints...
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Retailer of the Year 2024 winners announced
For the 10th time Trade magazin has invited points of sale and store chains registered in Hungary to compete in 2024. The competition has a new name this year, plus a...
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NGM: the enforcement of consumer rights is also being examined in Christmas markets
Government agencies also inspect the enforcement of consumer rights at Christmas markets, Norbert Eitmann, the consumer protection spokesperson for the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), told reporters at the capital’s...
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Portfolio.hu: A wage explosion is taking place in Hungary that has hardly any precedent in the EU
According to a recent Eurostat survey, wages in Hungary increased by the third highest rate in the European Union (EU) in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same...
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MNB: the monetary council did not change the base rate
The Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) did not change the base rate at its meeting on Tuesday, which remains unchanged at 6.50 percent. Neither edge of the...
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Kifli.hu and Katinka Hosszú support families with young children with the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service
Fifty families in need benefit from the donation of Kifli.hu and Katinka Hosszú through the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service. The online supermarket Kifli.hu and Katinka Hosszú, Olympic and world champion...
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