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Millions of people are buying ice cream from Tesco
Hungarians buy millions of ice creams in Tesco stores during the summer season. Ice cream is in short supply, especially in Budapest and the northwest, with customers choosing the most...
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Withdrawing cash abroad can be expensive
The fee for a 90,000-forint foreign cash withdrawal can reach 6,000 forints – there is a huge difference between domestic banks, but fintech service providers and certain bank cards also...
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Wizz Air will take care of passengers stranded in Dubai at its own expense
Wizz Air is taking care of the passengers stranded in Dubai at its own expense and is cooperating with the authorities in everything, Wizz Air Hungary told MTI on Tuesday,...
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Competition Authority proceedings have been launched against Decathlon’s Hungarian subsidiary
According to the GVH, the sports store chain offers misleading prices, false promotions and misleading stock information. The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated competition supervision proceedings against Tízpróba Magyarország...
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Green Education – Why is it important? Where are we now?
As Katalin Czippán, chairwoman of the board of trustees of the Tiszta Út Foundation and advisor to the Environmental Sustainability Institute of the National University of Public Service, put it,...
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Radnóti secondary school students learn about plant-based nutrition
NÉGYOSZ launched the Smart Protein programme last November and by now it has reached its next stage: the programme presented the possibilities of plant-based nutrition to students at the ELTE...
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The legendary Budapest Marriott Hotel is back under Hungarian ownership
After a multi-round, international tender, a professional consortium of BDPST Group and Gránit Alapkezelő purchased the Danube-side hotel. The hotel continues to be operated by Marriott International. The fate of...
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Foreign direct investment in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe fell by a quarter last year
Foreign direct investment in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe fell by a quarter last year, according to a newly published study by the Vienna-based wiiw economic research institute. However, some...
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NAK announces its large-company-startup program again
The government aims to further strengthen the momentum and competitiveness of tourism, which accounts for 13 percent of GDP, in the long term, and to reduce the burden on businesses...
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Ministry of Health: new measures to strengthen domestic spas – the burden on the sector will be significantly reduced
The government aims to further strengthen the momentum and competitiveness of tourism, which accounts for 13 percent of GDP, in the long term, and to reduce the burden on businesses...
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The number of residential air conditioners in Hungary could increase by one million
The number of household air conditioners in Hungary has increased tenfold in two decades, with one and a half million such devices currently in use, but the number of residential...
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There is little water in Lake Balaton and major rivers, but there is no reason to panic
The water levels of Lake Balaton, Lake Velence, the Danube and the Tisza are also lower than usual, but according to the National Directorate General of Water Resources, there is...
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Farmer-Expo: this year there will be a livestock exhibition only in Debrecen
The 34th Farmer-Expo International Agricultural and Food Industry Exhibition will be held in Debrecen between August 28-30. This will be the only Hungarian agricultural expo this year where a livestock...
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The application period for the 7th Art is Business Award has started
In 2025, cultural and corporate actors interested in value-based collaborations can apply for the Art is Business Award for the seventh time in various categories. The award, which is unique...
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European Commission launches public consultation on modernising EU animal welfare legislation
The European Commission is seeking citizens’ views on the impact assessment of EU legislation on the welfare of animals kept for agricultural production. By revising the regulations, the EU aims...
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Danone spends $65M to increase coffee and creamer production
The International Delight and STōK Cold Brew Coffee maker is expanding a Florida manufacturing plant and investing in a distribution center to help supply products to the Southeastern U.S. Danone...
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German consumers Rarely Shop via Social Media
German consumers remain skeptical about shopping through social media, according to a new study by Yougov and Coupons.de. Only 18% of Millennials and Gen Z have ever made a purchase...
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Grain yields are low due to drought in Békés County
The harvest has begun in Békés County, and due to the drought, the development and yields of grain crops are lagging behind – the Békés County Directorate of the National...
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Prague Castle remains the most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic
The most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic is still Prague Castle, Hradčany. The seat of Czech kings and heads of state was visited by 2.57 million visitors last...
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NKFH: Counterfeit olive oils with the Vesuvio brand name were seized
Counterfeit olive oils with the Vesuvio brand name were seized by experts from the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) following an inspection at a retail and wholesale unit...
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Aldi seeks 1,000 store staff in major recruitment drive
Aldi has launched a major recruitment drive to support its store expansion plans, with 1,000 new roles set to be filled before the end of the year. The discounter, now...
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FRISS 0,0% pomegranate-sour cherry flavoured, with natural caffeine
Discover a new dimension of refreshment with our alcohol-free, pomegranate-sour cherry flavoured, low-calorie drink boosted with natural caffeine! The 0.5-litre product contains 65mg of natural caffeine and is made with...
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Preventing toxin contamination of wheat and corn is an important task
Although the harvest of cereals is already upon us, it is not too late to protect against toxin contamination. The publication “In the shadow of mycotoxins: how to prevent toxin...
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Rossmann has exploded onto the e-commerce top list
Rossmann is included for the first time in the 2024 E-toplist compiled by PwC among the e-retailers with the highest turnover. Online Drogéria earned 14th place in the overall list...
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K&H sustainability index: there are more good intentions, but actions are still to be taken
According to the latest data from a representative survey conducted among domestic companies with a turnover of more than 300 million forints, domestic corporate sustainability continues to stagnate in the...
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75 years of passion, performance and innovation – Shell and Scuderia Ferrari celebrate HP’s iconic partnership worldwide
This year, Shell celebrates the 75th anniversary of its legendary partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, one of the oldest and most successful partnerships in the world of Formula 1. The...
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Introducing the AI Guide for Media and Marketing Communications
The first comprehensive Hungarian AI handbook was prepared in an exemplary collaboration between the most important domestic communication professional organizations. The document aims to offer practical guidance to any relevant...
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The country’s first indoor antenna system, which provides access to the 5G networks of all three mobile providers, was inaugurated in Allee
The multi-carrier indoor network is unique in the country, and its special feature is that the 5G services of all major mobile operators are available throughout the entire shopping center,...
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Members of this secret society decide fates
There are fewer of them worldwide than the number of people who have been in space, and their number is much more modest than that of Nobel laureates. Their qualification...
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WWF Hungary awards exemplary climate-friendly forest management practices
A total of eight forest managers received the Climate-Friendly Forest Manager Award in three categories. The competition announced by WWF Hungary within the framework of the CLIMAFORCEELIFE project received 33...
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