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Swedish start-up to fortify plant-based meats with easy-to-absorb iron
A Swedish start-up has been granted EUR 1m in funding to develop plant-based proteins that help the body to easily absorb iron. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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MTÜ: the number of foreign pre-bookings increased as a result of the image film about Budapest
As a result of the image film made about Budapest, the number of pre-bookings from the United States and the United Arab Emirates increased by 40 percent in the first...
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AKI: seasonal fruits are cheaper compared to last year
Seasonal fruits are cheaper compared to last year, most of the vegetables did not become more expensive based on wholesale market prices – read the latest report of the Agricultural...
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The number of employed people was 4 million 749 thousand, the unemployment rate was 4.3 percent
In May 2024, the average number of employed persons aged 15-74 increased by 36,000 compared to the same period of the previous year, to 4,749,000. The number of unemployed people...
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NGM: tourist interest in Hungary has increased spectacularly
The visitor traffic of the Pentecost long weekend also made a significant contribution to the extremely spectacular results of the tourism sector in May, as the number of guest nights...
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Results and experiences of the first year of the Agro-ecological Program
Following the 2023 applications of the new green area-based subsidy, the Agro-ecological Program (AÖP), nearly 51,000 producers received a total of HUF 92.5 billion in payments for approximately 3.6 million...
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Just Eat Takeaway expands free delivery for Amazon Prime members to Europe
Just Eat Takeaway is expanding its partnership with Amazon to Europe. Austrian, German and Spanish members of Amazon Prime can now have their ordered meals delivered for free. In the...
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NGM State Secretary: the machine industry plays a decisive role in industrial development
The development of the machine industry is essential for Hungary to be at the forefront of European industry by 2030 – said the State Secretary responsible for industrial policy and...
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Mondelez to invest in Pakistan production
Two manufacturing plants in Baluchistan are set to receive the funding. Mondelez International is set to invest around $5m in its Pakistan operations in an effort to increase localised production...
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More scholarship students completed their agricultural studies in Hungary
The students of the scholarship program jointly supported by Hungary and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) were bid farewell. This year, the students graduated from food...
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REWE Invests €250m In New Distribution Centre In Magdeburg
REWE Group has inaugurated a new distribution centre at its Magdeburg Rothensee industrial and logistics centre, three years after construction commenced at the site. The German retailer has invested around...
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Sándor Czomba: in May 2024, the number of employed people increased by 36 thousand and the activity continued to expand
Employment and the number of economically active people increased in parallel compared to the same period of the previous year, while the number of registered jobseekers is still at a...
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AKI: seasonal fruits are cheaper compared to last year
Seasonal fruits are cheaper compared to last year, most of the vegetables did not become more expensive based on wholesale market prices – read the latest report of the Agricultural...
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Mizo Túró Rudi cottage cheese dessert in banana flavour
New limited edition Mizo Túró Rudi cottage cheese dessert, made with real milk chocolate, in banana flavour. Available in shops from June, in 2x15g and 5x2x15g packs. Contact: Sole-Mizo Tejterméket...
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The economic mood deteriorated in the EU and the euro area in June, and Hungary improved
The economic sentiment index deteriorated in the euro area and the European Union in June, while it improved in Hungary, according to a survey presented on Thursday by the European...
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The number of convenience stores in Hungary is decreasing
The trend of recent years leaves no doubt: the number of Hungarian retail stores is constantly decreasing. According to the latest data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), in June...
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MTÜ: the commercial promoting Budapest can reach hundreds of millions worldwide
The latest tourist commercial promoting Budapest can reach hundreds of millions worldwide, and its effects can already be measured in the pre-booking data – said the CEO of the Hungarian...
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OKSZ: care must be taken with returnable bottles
As of July 1, 2024, metal, plastic, and glass beverage packages sold in stores over 400m2 must be exchanged with the return exchange machines provided by MOHU, with the exception...
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Lidl and WWF have entered into an ambitious international collaboration
Lidl, one of the largest retail companies, and WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organizations, have announced the launch of a new five-year international and strategic partnership spanning...
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From today, you don’t have to pay VAT when you buy own-brand menstrual products in Tesco
From June 27, 2024, Tesco will waive VAT on the prices of all its private label feminine hygiene products. Not only does the company help women reduce their regular extra...
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Amazon has joined the $2 trillion club
Amazon on Wednesday joined the small group of companies with a market value of more than $2 trillion. The e-commerce giant joins Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia and Alphabet, which owns Google,...
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Sustainability surcharges on airplanes are coming
Deutsche Lufthansa, Europe’s largest airline, has announced that it will introduce a new levy from January 2024 to cover the rising costs of sustainable fuels needed to reduce aircraft emissions....
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Is the period of cheap holidays abroad over?
We have witnessed a drastic transformation of global travel habits in recent years, as traditional travel seasons gradually disappear due to the pandemic and climate change. The tourism industry is...
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Sweet corn is available for pennies
2024 is clearly the year of weather and market changes in the domestic fruit and vegetable market. By now, customers have gotten used to the fact that the shift in...
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Szallas.hu: Balaton attracted the most Hungarian guests in the second quarter
Every fifth domestic reservation was in the Balaton area in the second quarter, according to Szallas.hu data. Around the Hungarian sea, Siófok, Hévíz and Balatonfüred were the most popular, and...
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OTP Bank’s New Marketplace, fizz.hu, Attracts 750,000 Customers with its Novel Approaches in E-commerce
OTP Bank’s innovative platform, fizz.hu, has made a successful entry into the e-commerce sector, attracting 750,000 customers since its launch. Under the leadership of András Fischer, OTP’s Director of Innovation,...
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István Nagy: Hungarian winemakers are at the international professional forefront
Hungarian winemakers are at the international professional forefront, they are known and recognized in Europe and around the world – emphasized the minister of agriculture at the 43rd National Wine...
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The University of Debrecen and Hell Energy Hungary cooperate
The Faculty of Economics of the University of Debrecen and Hell Energy Magyarország Kft. signed a cooperation agreement on Wednesday at the Böszörményi úti Campus of the University of Debrecen....
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Baker McKenzie: appointment of new partners in the Budapest office
As of July 1, 2024, Baker McKenzie has elected Márton Horányi, the co-head of the competition law practice of the Budapest office, as an international partner, while Dániel Orosz, a...
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