Company and Personal News
SPAR regarding the Kisújszállás store closure: there is no talk of a nationwide wave of store closures
On August 24, Spar’s store in Kisújszállás will open its doors for the last time – the company confirmed, stating that following this year’s profitability review, it has decided the...
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Management changes at Mol – a new leader at MOHU, too
MOL Plc. has announced several personnel changes affecting the company’s top management and its circular economy services division. In a stock exchange statement, the company informed shareholders that József Simola...
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McDonald’s in Japan halts Pokémon card sale, food waste follows
Unopened burgers and spilled fries were left behind after McDonald’s in Japan launched a promotion over the weekend, featuring limited-edition Pokémon cards hidden in its Happy Meal menu, sparking a...
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Waberer’s is building a logistics center of almost 22 thousand square meters in Debrecen
Waberer’s is building a logistics center of almost 22 thousand square meters in Debrecen. The construction of the facility started in November last year, the hall reached the structurally ready...
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Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: Who Uses AI?
The GKI conducted a survey in July on a representative sample of 1,000 people in Hungary to examine the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI). Who uses AI and for what...
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This year’s sour cherry harvest is much weaker than usual
This year, the weather was not favorable for the sour cherry harvest either, spring frost damage was significant in the plantations, and producers were only able to harvest significant quantities...
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This year, the Sziget Festival audience donated more tents to charity and left less behind
Sziget Festival participants left behind less abandoned camping equipment than ever before, and more tents, mattresses and blankets than ever before were handed in at the collection points. 120 volunteers...
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Beach snacks, bicycles and lung pumps – this is how young people survive the second week of the retirement challenge
The K&H retirement challenge continues: the contestants provided further proof that a tight budget doesn’t necessarily mean the end of fun. With creative solutions, conscious planning and a bit of...
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Families can also meet Gyula Bodrogi and Süsü in the Magic Garden
The St. Stephen’s Day event series awaits families with a colorful program again this year. The center of events for the youngest is once again the Magic Garden in the...
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National strike could paralyze Ryanair flights to Spain
The strike announced by the Spanish General Workers’ Union (UGT) at the ground handling company Azul Handling, which is part of the Ryanair group, could last from August 15th until...
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Tepsivirág – Video of the day
Really great ideas often have the quality of being seen and thinking, “Wow, I could have thought of that too.” The flower-like shapes made from dough are not complicated, but...
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A trendy restaurant with a cuisine of previously unknown flavors
Budapest’s gastronomic offer has been expanded with another specialty: Rotigami, the country’s first street food shop offering authentic Sri Lankan roti, has opened on Vas Street. With a degree in...
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Columbus’ egg carton – Picture of the day
Not the first unconventional, aesthetic packaging in recent years, but perhaps the most spectacular: the creative agency commissioned by the Greek chicken farm Farma Pafylida is revolutionizing the egg carton...
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GKI analysis: Increasing guest traffic
In the first half of 2025, nearly 8.2 million guests spent 18.9 million guest nights at tourist accommodations. The number of guests was 7.8% higher, and the number of guest...
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First home for both two-legged and four-legged pets – young owners are the ones who choose puppies the most
In the second week of August, two international awareness days draw attention to important issues: International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the challenges faced by young people, while...
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Rossmann bids farewell to the season with a summer closing discount
Rossmann is ending the summer with a special discount: between August 11 and 17, 2025, a 10% off coupon awaits customers. The coupon can be cut out from the front...
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An icon was born with the collaboration between Lidl and Tisza Cipő
After weeks of speculation, Lidl has finally pulled the curtain back: it has created a truly exclusive sneaker for its fans in collaboration with the legendary Tisza Cipő. The first...
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Waberer’s Group’s profit increased significantly in the second quarter
Waberer’s Group’s sales revenue increased by 7.2 percent to 203 million euros in the second quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 18 million euros in the period...
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Diageo is also present on Sziget and encourages responsible drinking
One of the highlights of the summer festival season is the Sziget Festival, where awareness is increasingly emphasized in addition to musical experiences. Diageo, one of the world’s leading alcoholic...
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MOL survey: 83 percent of Hungarian drivers consider it important to use fuel from sustainable sources
For 83 percent of Hungarian drivers, it is important that the fuel used in their car comes from sustainable sources, especially for men and those over 50, Mol told MTI...
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The water of Lake Balaton is almost boiling
According to the latest measurements by Időkép, the water temperature is exceptionally warm in several places on Lake Balaton, almost boiling. For example, 25.8 °C has been measured in Balatonlelle,...
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Road Movie Live is waiting for everyone with these popular Hungarian performers this year
Two days of partying await at the Műegyetem rakpart: Road Movie Live returns, the popular pop music program of the St. Stephen’s Day festivities. On August 19–20, audiences can enjoy...
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How much is the tip – Picture of the day
Someone tipped! About the same as the American average. We don’t know why, according to local customs, the tip amount is often written by hand alongside the total amount paid,...
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Ice cream is often sold by the view – Video of the day
The juice goes in here, the frozen spaghetti comes out there!...
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Nestlé remains the world’s most valuable food brand, according to Brand Finance
Nestlé has been the world’s most valuable food brand for the tenth year in a row, despite its value falling 4 percent to $20 billion over the past year, according...
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Revolut: local branch and Hungarian leader on the horizon
Revolut plans to open a Hungarian branch and appoint a local manager “in the very near future,” Mariia Lukash, the fintech company’s head of growth for Central and Eastern Europe,...
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A self-made star’s favorite – This is what Dzsúdló McDonald’s menu will look like
In the latest domestic chapter of McDonald’s campaign featuring celebrity-favorite Mekis orders, Dzsúdló, aka Marci Juhász, is in the spotlight. The musician, who started out in a small village in...
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Iconic Hungarian brand entrusts Waberer’s Group: the company works with Törley
Waberer’s Group will handle all domestic transport tasks for Törley Pezsgőpincészet Kft. from August 2025. The assignment of the iconic Hungarian brand fits well with the regional growth strategy of...
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