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Sea, hiking, the Far East: these are the summer travel trends for 2025
Hungarian travelers are heading towards proven destinations this summer, while inbound tourism also seems to be returning strongly to pre-Covid levels. Pénzcentrum spoke with Balázs Bakó, spokesperson for MUISZ, and...
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New time system for Oreo
Oreo’s largest domestic campaign to date, which started with a social prize draw and has recently been strengthened with locally focused communication, runs until September 21. In addition to digital...
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Bunge reduces plastic use by optimizing oil bottle packaging in Hungary
The redesigned bottles produced at the Martfű factory use 11 percent less plastic per bottle, which represents a saving of more than 300 tons of plastic based on production volumes...
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This is how a dream comes true: an evening with Michele Morrone, only for the winners of HELL
A dream came true for the special prize winners of the HELL ENERGY international prize draw: lucky winners from nine countries came to take part in an exclusive experience in...
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70% of travelers would pay more for a green alternative
Tourism is responsible for nearly 10% of global carbon emissions, so reducing the sector’s environmental impact is becoming increasingly urgent. Pressure from guests is increasing and many are willing to...
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Munch introduces new restaurant service
Munch Club has launched, offering exclusive restaurant 1+1 Deals and extra discounted food savings across Budapest. The new service invites users on a gastronomic journey of discovery, thereby promoting the...
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Unitravel bankruptcy: compensation can also be travel – but there are some things that have to be paid out of pocket
Customers who were left stranded by the bankrupt Unitravel travel agency can choose not only monetary compensation, but also a new travel option. According to the insurer, the claim settlement...
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Pop Mart expects record profit thanks to viral dolls
Chinese toy manufacturer Pop Mart expects a profit increase of more than 350 percent for the first half of the year, the company announced, referring to the overwhelming success of...
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Tourism in Lake Balaton shows a mixed picture – yet there is reason for optimism
The tourist season at Lake Balaton did not start smoothly: the weather and the shortening booking times had a significant impact on the development of guest traffic. However, according to...
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July storms: record number of claims reported to Generali Insurance in a short period of time
In recent years, we have been faced with extreme weather events and the damage caused by them more and more often. Between July 7 and 10, Generali Insurance received nearly...
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Four billion development at the Budapest site of 77 Elektronika Kft.
77 Elektronika Kft., a 100 percent domestically owned company that develops and manufactures medical diagnostic equipment, has reached another significant milestone. As part of the recently launched 4 billion forint...
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EM: domestic solar capacity exceeded 8 gigawatts in June
The total installed capacity of Hungarian solar power plants exceeded 8,000 megawatts last month; the rise of green energy also helped to keep the import share of electricity consumption below...
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AutoWallis publishes an excerpt from its 2024 sustainability report
The AutoWallis Group implemented significant energy efficiency projects in 2024 and has begun developing its transition plan to mitigate climate change. The region’s leading integrated car dealership and mobility service...
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Salt Bae isn’t the only one who can salt spectacularly – Video of the Day
Salt Bae, aka the Turkish Nusret Göce, has even conquered New York. But there are real pros elsewhere in the world! At the famous Musashi Grill Theater restaurant in Fukuoka,...
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AutoWallis’ vehicle sales expanded in the first half of the year
Acquisitions were the main driver behind the 3.4 percent growth in AutoWallis Group vehicle sales in the first half of the year, which was hit by global challenges, after the...
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In Hungary, the number of hotel investments increased by 15% year-on-year
The hotel market in Budapest and Central and Eastern Europe is showing a dynamic recovery, exceeding all prior analyst expectations. This remarkable growth is driven by the resumption of tourism,...
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The first 25 years of KÖZSZÖV
In 2025 the National Association of Public Sector Catering Service Providers (KÖZSZÖV) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the association organised a two-day conference at the METRO...
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Where the big brewers are pulling the beer tap
According to the 2024 report by the Association Hungarian Brewers, draught beer sales reached 394,000hl in 2024 – back in 2023 this volume had been 386,000hl. At the same time...
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Soft music from the bar – Picture of the day
We found this thing on an American portal – supposedly it was photographed by a guest in a hotel room where they entertain guests with bar music in their rooms....
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The hottest beer game of the summer is starting in Budapest
A beer guide offers the small-brew specialties of six iconic Budapest pubs and 42 beer taps for tasting until the end of summer. In addition to popularizing draft beer, the...
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Gourmet adventure on the go: OMV VIVA’s summer gastronomic offer has been renewed
Summer is not only about freedom and sunshine, but also about discovering new flavors. That is why OMV is preparing for the season with a new gastronomic offer this year:...
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The recovery in the Budapest hotel market may continue
The performance of the Central and Eastern European hotel market, and within it the Budapest hotel market, exceeded all preliminary analyst expectations in 2024. The sector’s growth may continue this...
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As the old joke goes: first melon and then beer?
Although beer consumption has been declining in Hungary in recent years, quality has become important and consumers can choose from a large selection of products. This article is available for...
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Lake Balaton prices remain high
Vacationers at Lake Balaton cannot expect cheap meals this year either – especially not in Balatonfüred, where the picturesque surroundings and bustling coastal life are now coupled with serious prices....
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This is how the gastronomic map of the countryside is compiled – here is the Dining Guide’s TOP30 rural restaurant list
Since 2005, Dining Guide has published Hungary’s most prestigious restaurant ranking, which has become one of the key benchmarks of the domestic gastronomic scene. The list doesn’t only focus on...
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