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Research: We would spend less than 200,000, but the brand – Hungarians and mobile shopping – still matter
The majority of Hungarians buy a new phone when the previous one breaks down, they spend around HUF 200,000 on the purchase, and the brand and the camera are important...
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Sweet corn cultivation in Hungary: the heat is a problem
Sweet corn is currently grown on 24,000-25,000 hectares in Hungary, 90 percent of which is irrigated. However, due to the hot weather of the past few days, the harvest is...
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Expanding FinTech sector in Hungary: digital development continues to improve
The Hungarian FinTech sector shows continuous growth, there are currently more than 200 active FinTech companies operating in our country. For the fifth time, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has...
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Do you recognize the athletes in MBH Bank’s Olympic short film?
A whole range of active and retired athletes appear in MBH Bank’s new campaign launched a few days ago, but unlike usual, not on the field, but as fans. After...
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The three-month unemployment rate further decreased
In the three months between April and June 2024, the number of employed people (age group 15-74) was 4,745,000, 21,000 more than a year earlier. The number of people working...
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MDOSZ focuses on popular summer treats
Ice cream, ice cream and other icy delicacies are among the most popular summer refreshments, which are not only tasty, but also pleasantly cool on hot days. In its July...
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NIS2 cybersecurity milestone: new challenges and fines await organizations
Although less than a month has passed since the NIS2 registration deadline, the next cybersecurity milestone is already approaching, posing an even greater challenge for NIS2-affected organizations. Indeed, from October...
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This is how the operation of companies can be transformed due to AI
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing workplaces and the economy worldwide. AI not only plays a prominent role in smoothing recruitment processes, but also in identifying...
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Plzeň TechTower: a stronghold of talent and innovation
In the Czech city of Plzeň, a historic brewery has been transformed into a technology park, now known as the TechTower. The city that used to be the birthplace of...
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Valeo Foods Completes Acquisition Of Appalaches Nature
Valeo Foods Group has completed the acquisition of Appalaches Nature, a Canadian maple syrup business. Valeo Foods, which owns brands such as Kettle Chips and Balconi biscuits, said that the...
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Carrefour grows in France and Brazil, lags behind in rest of Europe
Carrefour says it is rather pleased with its financial results in the second quarter and first half of the year, despite challenging conditions in Europe. Growth was driven by its...
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Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel
The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products. Innovation has declined the most in food and drink...
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The increase in real wages affects consumption, which is important for stimulating the economy
The increase in real wages means that more money remains in people’s pockets, more money is left for consumption, which is very important for stimulating the economy – the state...
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Mandatory deposit return: the experience of the store chains in the DRS case is mixed
PET bottles cause the greatest environmental burden, therefore their proper collection and recycling is crucial from the point of view of the circular economy, emphasized Mohu in response to Index’s...
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Sustainability in consumer behaviour: Mintel’s global report 2024-25
Despite global economic challenges and fluctuating exchange rates, commitment to sustainability continues to grow among consumers. Mintel’s latest Sustainability Report 2024-25 shows how consumer behaviors are changing around the world...
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The Food Bank collected almost five million kilograms of donations in the first half of the year
The Hungarian Food Bank Association saved and distributed almost five million kilograms of food to the needy in the first half of 2024, the organization told MTI on Thursday. Five...
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Árukereső.hu: this is what is bought here and in the region online during the heat wave
The summer heat is becoming more and more intense, and not only in Hungary, but also in the entire region, people are looking for ways to cool down. The popularity...
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GVH president: “Bureaucracy and overregulation are killing European competitiveness”
“Minimizing administrative barriers and creating a level playing field is a key condition for the spread of new technologies and the creation of competitive businesses and sectors.” – stressed Balázs...
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Are synthetic meat and artificial eggs coming?
On Wednesday, the European Commission announced the registration of two new European citizens’ initiatives. One initiative calls for the closure of animal farms and the production of synthetic meat, while...
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Hair care has been added to the Rossmann Rutin
At the beginning of 2024, the Rossmann Rutin debuted, with which we were able to put together a conscious facial care routine suitable for our large type for the first...
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PENNY opened a store in Polgárdi
On July 25, PENNY opened its newest store in Fejér County. With its modern appearance and high-quality and budget-friendly product range, the discount store provides a convenient shopping opportunity for...
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With salad for our own health and for the Hungarian athletes
Just like the Olympic Games starting this weekend, Paris will also host the Paralympic Games taking place between August 28 and September 8 this year. So far, 39 of our...
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Public voting for the Szentkirályi Talent Program begins, votes can decide the fate of HUF 3.5 million
From July 22, the general public can vote for the three finalists of the fifth Szentkirály Talent Program for more than a month. In proportion to the audience’s votes, Szentkirályi...
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On average, travelers take out travel insurance for more than seven days
This season, in the month and a half that has passed since the beginning of June, travelers abroad took out travel insurance at K&H for an average of HUF 1,231...
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Summer sandwiches and espresso with ice cream: the gastronomic offer of OMV VIVA has been renewed
From July, the gastronomic offer of OMV VIVA was renewed: Attila Bicsár, the creative chef of Sauska 48, came up with two sandwiches with a summery flavor. In addition to...
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Is it worth paying in euros when shopping? The exchange rate is higher, beware!
Every summer, the question arises as to how much it is worth paying in euros in Hungarian shops, especially in places popular with tourists. The euro payment option often offers...
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A Savaria Karnevál is bevezeti a reusable cups
The organizers of the Savaria Karnevál are pleased to announce on the festival’s official Facebook page that they will introduce the REPOHÁR SYSTEM this year. The aim of the new...
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American growth in the second quarter turned out to be better than expected
In the second quarter, the gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States grew more than the first quarter and exceeded analysts’ expectations, according to the Thursday report of the...
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Wizz Air will launch four new flights from October
Wizz Air will launch four new flights in the autumn thanks to the expansion of the Budapest aircraft fleet: from October it will be directly accessible by plane to Genoa,...
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Falling sales and falling share price: Remy Cointreau faces challenges
The French drinks group, Remy Cointreau, reported a significant drop in sales, which also negatively affected the share price. The company’s shares fell by one and a half percent within...
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