Cautious optimism in tourism: the economy improved in May, but the sector is still in the red
Cautious optimism in tourism: the economy improved in May, but the sector is still in the red
In May 2025, Hungarian tourism businesses reported a slight improvement in confidence: the Tourism Confidence Index (TKI) reached -3 points, up from -8 in April. Although still in negative territory...
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ChatGPT becomes more customer-friendly
OpenAI has recently updated the shopping features of ChatGPT to make it easier for consumers to search for, compare and buy products. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Hungarians would trust renewable energy sources for their energy supply, according to a recent study
The Hungarian population would spend the state’s resources mostly on the development of renewable energy sources, according to a nationally representative survey commissioned by MOL. According to a summary sent...
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AI vs. deepfake: the battle for digital credibility
Deepfake – fake images, videos and audio recordings generated by AI – is a growing concern in the online space. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/6-7....
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The school trip season is starting! But what should go in the lunch box?
As the end of the school year approaches, it is time to organize class trips and outdoor school programs. In the summer heat, it is especially important that the food...
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Are digital innovation regulations too strict?
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has called upon the new German government to push for innovation-friendly, pragmatic digital regulation in Brussels, as opposed to what it sees as an opaque...
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Retail sales growth accelerated in Russia, unemployment stagnated
Russia’s retail sales growth accelerated and unemployment stagnated in April. The Russian statistics agency reported on Thursday that retail sales growth accelerated to 1.9 percent year-on-year in April from 1.3...
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NNGYK: the quality of natural bathing waters has improved
Based on the data for 2021-2024, 96.5 percent of the certified natural bathing waters in Hungary are good or excellent, the National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK) informed...
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There is a serious opportunity in almond cultivation
Almonds are an increasingly sought-after product worldwide, including in our country. One of our best-known nuts, it has significant potential due to its versatile uses, mechanization of production and resistance...
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We are afraid of humanoid robots
Bosch Tech Compass asked more than 1,000 Hungarian adults and found that three out of four people know about humanoid robot technology, but only 16% think it will have a...
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Hungaria partner meeting
Sparkling wine brand Hungaria celebrated its 70th anniversary with a partner meeting. The guests of the roundtable discussion on 13 May were managing director Kornél Müller, head of marketing András...
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Mango store with a unique concept opens in Allee
Mango has reopened its store in Allee in a new location with a fresh interior design. The brand has been present in the shopping center since the opening of Allee,...
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Tesco offers 30% discount on over 4,000 drugstore products
From June 5, more than 4,000 beauty, chemical and stationery products are available at a 30 percent discount in Tesco, if you buy at least 8,000 forints worth of these....
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OMÉK 2025: Hungary’s biggest agricultural festival returns!
OMÉK 2025: Hungary’s biggest agricultural festival returns! Tradition and innovation go hand in hand – this could be the message of the 82nd National Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition (OMÉK) in 2025....
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Influence Media won the Europ Assistance PR tender
Europ Assistance Hungary has chosen its communications partner through an invited tender. Influence Media won the contract, and the joint work began in March this year. Europ Assistance Hungary, the...
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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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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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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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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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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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Musical Hungary
Once again the Hungarian government announced the Musical Hungary programme this year, which aims to preserve and promote traditional Hungarian gypsy music in cafés and restaurants. This article is available...
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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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