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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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Magical even without tourists: this has become Europe’s newest hidden gem
The accommodation portal HomeToGo has once again compiled a ranking of the most exciting, yet little-known tourist destinations in Europe. This time, a little-known, but all the more picturesque, Portuguese...
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Ocean cruise shipping is a billion-dollar business: a new record was set in 2024
Although it costs at least $1 billion to build a single modern ocean liner, the industry is enjoying a golden age. In 2024, the popularity of ocean cruises set a...
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Gergely Lóska appointed as K&H’s Head of IT and Innovation
K&H Bank will continue to operate in a partially new organizational structure from July 14, 2025. The changes aim to accelerate digital transformation and further strengthen future-proof operations. As part...
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Southern Spain
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Spain this morning, shaking more than 50 towns and cities, including popular tourist destinations such as Alicante and Murcia, according to the Spanish National...
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The Japanese Master of Irish Coffee – Video of the Day
The 81-year-old barista at Le Monde(!) Café in Gifu, Japan, says he’s been a coffee lover for 50 years. It seems he’s not only good at coffee, but also at...
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The best beer commercial of all time – Picture of the day
Of course, if it was intended as an advertisement. An Australian man’s only checked baggage at Melbourne airport for a Qantas flight was a can of beer, an Emu Export...
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Temu would enter the EU market with local manufacturers
Temu’s rise in Europe is making waves – but now it’s not about industrial goods, but about food. The Chinese online platform, which has already taken the European e-commerce sector...
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Lidl supports the Foundation for the Development of the Heim Pál Children’s Hospital
Lidl Hungary has been supporting the Heim Pál Children’s Hospital Development Foundation for six years now, and now the company has decided to extend the support agreement again. Over the...
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Room fans, perfumes and pregnancy tests are also selling well at Wolton, a quarter of orders are no longer for hot meals
Hungarian customers are becoming more and more conscious when it comes to online shopping: according to Wolt data, in the first half of this year, customers with Wolt+ membership saved...
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What should be on your child’s plate this summer? 5 tips for more conscious eating
Summer break is one of the children’s favorite times of the year: long, play-filled days, fewer restrictions – but the disrupted daily routine and the heat can easily overshadow a...
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PET pirates take to the water again to clean up Lake Tisza
The Lake Tisza PET Cup was held for the sixth time in mid-June, where a field of 15 teams took to the water to clean the river. They collected the...
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