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Corporate mergers at historic high – GVH works with faster procedures and artificial intelligence
A record number of corporate mergers took place in Hungary in 2024, with the combined revenue of the companies involved exceeding HUF 1,000 billion, announced Csaba Rigó, President of the...
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Lidl’s egg prices drop again
Lidl is reducing the price of one of the most important staple foods for the second time this year, and from Saturday, eggs will be 7% cheaper in stores on...
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Pistachio boom in the world – it will become a favorite snack in many places
The demand for pistachios is constantly growing worldwide, and global trends are transforming not only consumption habits but also agricultural practices. Although the current market is dominated by the United...
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The country’s largest burnt chestnut plantation has had a few months to recover
The country’s largest chestnut processing plant must literally rise from the ashes by mid-September. The Kadarkút-vótapuszta factory was destroyed by fire on March 27. The flames broke out during the...
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Summer moves north: Scandinavian tourism grows by leaps and bounds
Summer heat and climate change are driving more European travelers to cooler Scandinavian destinations, according to data from Black Tomato and the European Travel Commission. Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland...
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Catering on the Cube – Video of the Day
A team of chefs and waiters prepares and serves 13,500 meals three times a day at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland....
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National research: it turns out that this is what Hungarian mothers want
According to a nationally representative survey conducted on the occasion of Mother’s Day, six out of ten Hungarians talk to their mothers at least once a week, and if they...
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Lake Balaton accommodation prices in 2025: moderate price increase, but the high season may still bring surprises
As the long weekend and pre-season approach, more and more visitors are heading to Lake Balaton. According to a recent report by Pénzcentrum, accommodation prices are expected to rise only...
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Visit Hungary: around seven hundred thousand people rested in Hungary during spring break
The desire to travel did not wane even after Easter, so 664 thousand tourists visited the Hungarian countryside during the April vacation period, and between April 17-27., accommodations received 36...
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Six thousand people participated in the Feed Your Mind Sustainability Challenge
Nestlé for Healthier Kids and Okos Doboz’s joint educational initiative, Feed Your Mind, has reached another milestone. The educational program aims to help young people learn about environmental awareness and...
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Co Lee stars in Zwack’s remastered music project: Unicum Live Session episode directed by Izabella Mazzag
The new Unicum Live Session episode was created by the meeting of two striking creative worlds: the indispensable figure of the Hungarian music scene, Co Lee, and one of the...
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Prada Group’s quarterly revenue grew significantly more than expected
Italian luxury goods group Prada reported stronger-than-expected revenue growth in the first quarter of this year. The Hong Kong-listed company said on its website that revenue rose 13 percent to...
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NGM: SZÉP card holders spent nearly 12 percent more on their cards in the first quarter of 2025 than last year
SZÉP card holders spent nearly 12 percent more on their cards in the first quarter of 2025 than last year, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced in a statement...
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Tourism had a strong first quarter – sector outlook
Although tourist visitor traffic in March was 6% lower than last year’s level, the first quarter was still positive: the number of domestic guests exceeded the same period of the...
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3 +1 interesting facts about effective hydration
As the summer heat approaches, it is especially important, but it cannot be said enough about adequate fluid intake. Hydration is vital in many ways: for example, it helps detoxify,...
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The Best of Sopron is starting!
Following the model of the Best of Balaton program, which has been operating successfully for years, the first to recommend our westernmost city, Best of Sopron, is launching. The ambassadors...
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MCI General Assembly 2025
At the end of February the general assembly of the Hungarian Confectioners’ Craft Union (MCI) met. In this article we summarise the most important elements of the annual report of...
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This year, 21 dog-friendly beaches and bathing areas await doggos across the country
The number of dog-friendly beaches in Hungary has increased: ten years ago, there were only 8, and this year there are 21 dog-friendly beaches and bathing areas waiting for dog-lovers...
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Amazon’s quarterly profit jumps and revenue increases
E-commerce giant Amazon reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue. The company reported adjusted earnings of $17.127 billion, or $1.59 per share, in the first quarter, up from $10.431 billion, or...
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Travel fever did not subside even after Easter
The travel fever did not subside even after Easter, with accommodations welcoming 36 percent more guests between April 17-27 compared to last year’s spring break, the Minister of National Economy...
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OPUS GLOBAL Plc. has published its sustainability report.
OPUS GLOBAL Plc. has published its third sustainability report on its own activities and subsidiaries. In recent years, OPUS GLOBAL Plc. has made industrial production, energy, tourism, and agriculture and...
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Beach season 2025: Rural spas open with combo prices
With May 1 marking the unofficial start of the Hungarian bathing season, several regional thermal and outdoor spas have opened their doors. Thanks to early summer weather and high demand,...
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MOL Group and Turkish Petroleum collaborate in hydrocarbon exploration in Hungary
MOL Group and Turkish Petroleum have signed concession agreements with the Hungarian Ministry of Energy, allowing them to jointly explore for hydrocarbons in two concession areas in Hungary, Tamási and...
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Hungary’s first mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider continues its large-scale developments
This year marks the fifth anniversary of CETIN Hungary, Hungary’s first mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider. The company has so far invested more than HUF 102 billion in the development of...
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Farewell to Lehel Íze: the market’s iconic restaurant has closed
On May 1st, one of the most well-known eateries in Lehel Market, Lehel Íze, closed its doors for good. The restaurant, known for its simple, home-cooked food and affordable prices,...
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The Libri Group acquired Édesvíz Publishing House
The Libri Group has acquired Édesvíz Kiadó, the acquisition serves a strategic purpose, according to which the group strives for long-term stability through development and expansion. The financial details of...
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The best Mother’s Day champagne promotion of all time – Picture of the day
It has been on the neck of Törley bottles in Budapest stores for almost 30 years....
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