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German building minister: apartments could be built above supermarkets
Germany’s Building Minister Verena Hubertz is urging major retail chains such as Lidl and Aldi to construct apartments on top of their stores. She argues that this could help ease...
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Europe revisits plan to ban use of ‘meat’ names for plant-based alts
The proposals include items such as beef, pork, chicken, and bacon, as well as less indirect terms such as ribs, drumsticks and wings The European Commission (EC) has put forward...
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Eszter Vitályos: tourism is one of Hungary’s driving forces
Tourism is one of the driving forces of Hungary, currently providing a stable livelihood for more than 400,000 families in Hungary – the government spokesperson stated on Wednesday in Sajóbábony,...
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Increased controls to protect domestic livestock
Protection against infectious animal diseases is of paramount importance, as this is how we can protect livestock. Several serious diseases have appeared in southern Europe in recent times. Due to...
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International survey: travel appetite in Europe at record high despite global tensions
Despite climate change, global uncertainties and geopolitical turmoil, travel is booming in Europe, according to an international survey by Europ Assistance. According to the 24th edition of the Holiday Barometer,...
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New survey: consumers don’t want toxic chemicals
A new survey across five countries has revealed serious concerns about the presence of dangerous chemicals in everyday products such as cosmetics, cleaning products and clothing. According to the research,...
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Körszálló is reborn under the Marriott Residences brand.
The iconic landmark of the Buda skyline, the Körszálló, is getting a new lease of life. Market Asset Management Zrt. (MAM) announced today that it has entered into a landmark...
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Coca-Cola beat expectations – Europe boosted quarterly results
Coca-Cola performed above its weight in the latest quarter: according to the latest report, the beverage giant exceeded analysts’ expectations, which is mainly due to strong demand in European markets....
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Fresh milk sales have turned into losses – GVH graph highlights
A new and previously overlooked issue has come to light in Hungarian retail: the sale of fresh (ESL) milk has now clearly become loss-making. According to an analysis published last...
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Beach Night is coming again
This year, the Night of Beaches is being organized for the sixteenth time at the initiative of the Hungarian Bathing Association – the special event will take place on Friday,...
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Sz. Variáns in the design capitals of the world – from Paris to Milan to Debrecen
Sz.Variánts has been one of the most innovative and successful players in the Hungarian packaging industry for more than three decades. For years, it has been regularly participating in the...
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Chocolate is getting more expensive, but people still buy it: bright sales, melting profits at Lindt
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has once again proven this year that sticking to quality is crisis-proof. The company, known for its premium products, achieved double-digit revenue growth in...
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Corner stores are slowly disappearing: 22,000 stores have disappeared in four years
By the end of 2024, more than 5,200 retail stores had closed in Hungary, according to the latest data from the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). This is not a...
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Are you losing weight – and your income too? Wegovy’s breakthrough could usher in a new era in the food industry
The success of the Danish Novo Nordisk is gaining worldwide recognition: their anti-obesity drug, Wegovy, is not only considered revolutionary in healthcare, but also generates noticeable effects in the economy....
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From production to stores, Pandora is integrating its jewelry with SAP solutions
Pandora is looking to leverage the best of technology to boost its business and accelerate growth. The world’s largest jewelry brand has placed the improvement of the consumer experience at...
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Summer rejuvenation requires conscious decisions
Summer vacation is about recharging – or so it would be ideal. However, this requires conscious decisions: you not only need to plan your trip, but also how you really...
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Table eggs rose by 30 percent in the first half of the year
According to European Commission data, the EU (EU27) was a net exporter of eggs and egg products in the first three months of 2025. Although imports increased by 52 percent...
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Choosing a beach wisely: this is how the touristic map of Lake Balaton is changing
Lake Balaton remains unbeatable among domestic holidaymakers – however, it requires an increasingly conscious decision as to which stretch of shore to choose. The latest Blue Wave Flag ratings from...
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Raw milk exports fell by almost a quarter in a year
According to AKI PÁIR data, the national average producer price of raw milk in Hungary was 199.3 forints/kilogram in June 2025. In addition to the deterioration of both fat and...
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Abundant harvest, expensive bread – Prices are rising in Croatia despite a good wheat year
Although the 2025 wheat harvest in Croatia ends with an exceptionally good harvest, food prices continue to rise – and the population is increasingly dissatisfied. Farmers can breathe a sigh...
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Japan’s Mitsubishi Expands In Salmon Farming With Acquisitions In Norway, Canada
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi said it would expand its salmon farming by acquiring additional businesses in Norway and Canada, as Japanese companies continue to grow in the food sector, with...
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Harvesting is over in Békés County
The harvesting is over in Békés, the average yields are well below previous years. The storm is damaging the sunflower, the drought is damaging the corn. According to the data...
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Albert Heijn discloses methane emissions in “world first” move
The grocery chain revealed its methane emissions accounted for approximately 14% of its total greenhouse-gas footprint in 2024. Albert Heijn has disclosed its methane emissions, a move described by NGO...
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Ryanair employees to receive cash bonuses for screening out oversized luggage
Ryanair could introduce a new incentive scheme: the airline’s staff could receive a bonus for each oversized hand luggage they remove. Although the vast majority of passengers comply with the...
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Trenkwalder: the average hourly wage of manual workers has increased further
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor was 2,270 forints in the second quarter of this year, a 7.9 percent increase compared to the...
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PepsiCo launching prebiotic versions of its namesake soda
The colas will debut online this fall and in stores next year as the beverage giant aims to attract health-conscious consumers back to its Pepsi brand. PepsiCo is launching prebiotic...
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NMHH: streaming services are more popular in households with children
Families with children spend significantly more on communications services than other households, according to a 2024 survey by the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH). The authority’s communications directorate wrote...
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Prices of light and heavy lamb continue to rise
According to European Commission data, the European Union’s imports of sheep and goats (live animals and meat) amounted to 42.9 thousand tonnes in January-March 2025, a decrease of 1.7 percent...
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EM: Further Development of the Deposit Return System Continues
Thanks to the Deposit Return System (DRS) introduced at the beginning of last year, by summer 2025 Hungary has seen a significant increase in the proportion of returned beverage containers....
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Slowdown and price increase at the same time – this is how the milk market will develop in the summer
The dairy sector is experiencing both international price increases and subdued domestic purchasing volumes. Based on the June development of the producer price of raw milk, export market trends, and...
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