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Baker McKenzie’s Budapest team is strengthened with a new partner
International law firm Baker McKenzie has appointed Tamás Szkiba as a partner, further strengthening the Budapest office’s leading transaction advisory practice covering Hungary and Central and Eastern Europe. Coming from...
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K&H became Hungary’s best sustainable bank in 2025 again
K&H Group has won Euromoney’s “Best Sustainable Bank in Hungary” award for the second time, recognizing the bank’s commitment to sustainability. This award demonstrates that K&H treats sustainability as an...
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Visit Hungary: The number of foreign tourists at Lake Balaton increased by 17 percent, also thanks to MotoGP
In the days following the state foundation day, the number of foreign tourists in the Balaton tourist region jumped by 17 percent, thanks in part to the MotoGP events, which...
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Fried rice in small and large sizes – Video of the day
Little robot, big robot when you make fried rice!...
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Limited Edition Macaron – Picture of the Day
Ma-Ka-Rohn makes mouthwatering French macarons in a variety of flavors, and occasionally comes up with limited edition desserts inspired by popular sweets. One recent success was the Twix macaron: a...
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Hungarian tobacco growers are sounding the alarm: tax increases, black market and uncertainty are squeezing the sector
Domestic tobacco growers are in an alarming situation: while demand in the European Union is stable and growing, in Hungary it is becoming increasingly difficult to make a living due...
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Art on Me is closing for good
After almost a decade and a half, Art on Me is saying goodbye: the Hungarian fashion brand announced on its social media page that the brand will cease operations and...
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Franchise powerhouse from pizza delivery driver – Nadeem Bajwa aims for 500 restaurants
Nadeem Bajwa arrived in the United States from Pakistan in 1991. The young man began his studies at a university in Indiana while working various jobs to support himself. One...
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Climate change and the start of school are shaping off-season travel
The tourist off-season begins in September-October, which is primarily determined by the start of school, said Richárd Róbert Kiss, editor-host of InfoRádió’s tourism magazine program Világszám. According to the expert,...
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A new travel trend is taking hold: “naked flying”
More and more young travelers are choosing to carry minimal or no luggage on their flights – in an attempt to avoid high airline fees. The “naked flying” phenomenon is...
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Hungary’s Most Beautiful Vineyards Announced
On August 25, at the MATE Budai Campus, Bor és Piac professional magazine announced the winners of the Hungary’s Most Beautiful Vineyard 2025 competition. The event, held for the 14th...
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MÁV: trains to Lake Balaton will depart more frequently in the off-season
The MÁV group is preparing for the post-season at Lake Balaton between September 1 and 21 with increased capacity and additional services. In accordance with the post-season schedule, trains will...
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Casa Mexa strengthens its presence in Budapest with a new unit
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The summer swimming season in Budapest is coming to an end
The summer bathing season in Budapest is coming to an end soon: on August 31st, the Római and Pünkösdfürdő beaches, as well as the free beach on the Danube in...
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There’s not that much whiskey! – Picture of the day
An Australian advertising agency has created the world’s largest cooler: a 15 x 36 meter “container” that is not the last of the pool, containing 2,000 cubic meters of water,...
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Shopping cart danger – Video of the day
Shopping can be a fun adventure, but the laws of physics…...
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The economic sentiment index deteriorated in the EU and the euro area in August, but improved in Hungary
The economic sentiment index in the euro area and the European Union deteriorated in August compared to the previous month, while it improved in Hungary, according to a survey by...
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GVH: at least 70 out of every 100 forints spent goes to multinationals
Multinational retail chains dominate the Hungarian FMCG market with a gross turnover of 8,400 billion forints, and at least 70 out of every 100 forints spent is spent by multinationals,...
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Joint strength: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller star together in the new PARKSIDE campaign
Hollywood meets DIY: in the new campaign of the PARKSIDE DIY brand, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ralf Moeller appear together for the first time. Standing up for home DIY, with a...
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Back to school 2025: every second parent buys tech products, but many are powerless against online dangers
In the era of digital education, technological devices have become an essential part of school supplies. A fresh nationwide representative survey by MediaMarkt reveals that this year 52% of Hungarian...
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Tibor Kapu returned home – tasted Hungarian space chocolate in space
Tibor Kapu, a research astronaut of the HUNOR program, returned to Hungary last week. During his more than two-week stay in space, he also introduced the first Hungarian space chocolate,...
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Wendy’s may return to Hungary after 23 years
After a twenty-three-year absence, Wendy’s may reappear in Hungary: one of the world’s largest fast-food chains is looking for franchise partners in the country. The goal is to reach 2,000...
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Wizz Air CEO spoke about the changes
Israeli flights are now safe, and the 2025 summer season was a distinct success compared to last year’s chaos, said József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air, in an exclusive interview...
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Autumn opening coupon at Rossmann – the season starts with an extra discount
Rossmann is kicking off autumn with a special surprise: between September 1 and 7, every customer can get a 10% discount on their total purchase with the Autumn Opening coupon....
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Italian tourism workers have different assessments of the results of the summer season
Italy’s tourism sector performed well, according to the Minister responsible for tourism, Daniela Santanche, while beach operators reported a 10 percent drop in the last days of the summer season...
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New Level Empire and Fish! will also perform at this weekend’s Balatonfüred Wine Weeks
New Level Empire and Fish! will perform, among others, at the Balatonfüred Wine Weeks event series on the last weekend of summer. Between August 29 and 31, the wine days...
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Colonnade Insurance has extended the deadline for Unitravel customers to make up for the deficiencies.
Colonnade Insurance has extended the deadline for Unitravel customers to fill in the gaps until September 14, the company announced. The remaining data and documents can be submitted until this...
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The world’s most fun islands – Picture of the day
In these last real vacation days – perhaps for the last time – let’s not think about summer with nostalgia. Here are the best rubber island ideas, i.e. mattresses and...
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Plated dessert or a gourmet snack? – Video of the day
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