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Business lunches are popular again – but not essential in the city center
According to the latest research from the International Workplace Group (IWG), the business lunch is back on the agenda, with business leaders increasingly choosing this occasion to nurture professional relationships...
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Leaked document: EU would tighten while science argues for harm reduction
Stricter regulations may be coming to the tobacco industry: according to a recently leaked document, the European Union would group traditional cigarettes and new types of nicotine products, including nicotine...
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The cereal season is in full swing: farmers can expect a significant price increase, but a good harvest
This year has brought particularly great challenges to Hungarian agriculture: after the spring frost damage, the summer heat and drought also caused serious losses. Farmers are now focusing on sowing...
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More and more young people are using K&H’s workers’ loan
The interest among young people in the state-subsidized workers’ loan offered by K&H remains outstanding. So far, 5,210 contracts have been signed, worth a total of HUF 20.5 billion, with...
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Farmers marched with tractors in front of the European Parliament
European farmers protested in front of the European Parliament building against the reduction of agricultural subsidies. As is known, the European Commission’s plans would see more than 20 percent of...
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Tricks to turn your monitor into a productivity engine
Monitors can be a great help in everyday work, but few people really know how to take advantage of their potential. LG experts have now collected the settings, layouts and...
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Trade isn’t an obstacle – it can also be a tool for sustainability
According to the Trade4SD project (led by Corvinus University of Budapest), openness to trade doesn’t preclude sustainability – as a matter of fact it can strengthen it if decision-making also...
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Knowledge transfer and agricultural digitalization: Széchenyi István University and Magro.hu sign cooperation agreement
The Albert Kázmér Faculty of Mosonmagyaróvár of Széchenyi István University and Magro.hu, one of Hungary’s leading agricultural marketplaces and news portals, have recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at...
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Zalando launches in Portugal and introduces beauty in Spain
Zalando has taken new steps in Southern Europe. The German company has launched a dedicated website for Portugal. Additionally, Zalando has started selling beauty products in Spain, which have not...
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Unilever ice-cream spin-off delayed by US government shutdowns
The demerger into The Magnum Ice Cream Company was due to be completed in mid-November. Unilever has been forced to delay the demerger of its ice-cream business from the wider...
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During epidemics, animal health professionals are the defenders of the homeland
In trying circumstances, the community, the economy and the future were protected by the professionals involved in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease, for which we cannot be grateful enough, said...
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Coop Jednota Slovensko – Slovakia’s local retail hero
Coop Jednota Slovensko is Slovakia’s undisputed local hero in retail. While remaining rooted in small-surface, rural Potraviny shops the retailer is steadily moving into the modern supermarket format focused on...
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Lidl launches integrated payment via app
Discount retailer Lidl is rolling out a new payment feature integrated directly into its rewards app, Lidl Plus. Lidl Pay is a digital wallet and mobile payment service built into...
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Ministry of Agriculture: the government continues to work to maintain the competitiveness of farmers
In the interests of competitive farming, crop security and food sovereignty, it is of utmost importance to transform regional water management – said Imre Hubai, the State Secretary responsible for...
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ProForm Ltd. expands with a new product range and sales channel: Swedish bowls for catering and home consumption
ProForm Kft. is expanding its product range and sales channel with a new product range and sales channel: Swedish bowls for catering and home consumption ProForm Kft. has set itself...
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Global internet outage paralyzes digital services – card payments also disrupted
On Monday morning, several major international websites and online services became unavailable worldwide – including Reuters, IMDB, Getty Images, as well as platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Snapchat, Reddit...
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Loyalty reloaded – who is going to win the loyalty war in 2025?
Consumer loyalty has never been so volatile and numerous international studies (Salesforce, PwC, McKinsey) warn that trust is quickly undermined by fragmented systems – when CRM, newsletter distribution and loyalty...
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Hatszoros Hungaropack-díjas lett a DS Smith – új szintre emeli a fenntartható csomagolás innovációját
A DS Smith idén hat elismerést – két arany-, egy ezüst-, egy bronz- és két különdíjat – kapott a Hungaropack 2025 versenyen, ezzel a fenntartható, papíralapú csomagolási megoldások egyik legnagyobb...
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PepsiCo taps into protein boom with 3 beverage innovations
Innovations to Muscle Milk, Propel and Starbucks Coffee will reflect growing consumer demand for the nutrient throughout the day. PepsiCo is enhancing its protein offerings with refreshed options across three...
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The Ministry of Agriculture pays special attention to the protection of the Hungarian grasshopper mouse
The preservation of the Hungarian grasshopper mouse, the Mammal of the Year, is one of the important tasks of domestic nature conservation. The Ministry of Agriculture takes a significant role...
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Wheat bran-based feed plant inaugurated in Kunszállás
A new wheat bran-based feed supplement pelleting plant was inaugurated in Kunszállás, an investment by Júlia-Malom Kft. The company received a grant of HUF 1.15 billion for the 2.2 billion...
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The University of Sopron held discussions on green innovations in Finland
Prof. Dr. Ferenc Lakatos, Vice-Rector for Foreign Affairs and Research of the University of Sopron, visited Finland and held professional meetings with Finnish partner universities. The Embassy of the Ministry...
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The Hungarian Competition Authority and the Greek Competition Authority have strengthened their cooperation
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) and the Greek Competition Authority (HCC) have confirmed their cooperation, the agreement to this effect was signed at the Greek authority’s international professional conference celebrating...
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Mandatory measures against bird flu have come into force in high-risk counties
Due to the increased risk of bird flu in the autumn period, Dr. Imre Nemes, the national chief veterinarian, has ordered preventive measures in the counties identified as high-risk from...
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Sustainable agriculture: Széchenyi István University researchers develop meteorological station to support data-based decisions
The meteorological station developed at the Albert Kázmér Mosonmagyaróvár Faculty of Széchenyi István University serves the needs of both research and farmers, contributing to more accurate, data-based decisions. The use...
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Sustainability challenges in public sector catering
According the National Association of Public Sector Catering Service Providers (KÖZSZÖV), cafeteria fees increased by an average of 4% nationwide in 2025, but in some places the price rise was...
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István Nagy: well-trained professionals are needed to operate innovative agriculture and the food industry
The Ministry of Agriculture considers it a priority to operate and maintain innovative agriculture and the food industry by requiring well-trained professionals, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy announced on Friday...
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WING and Accent Hotel Management enter into a strategic partnership
WING and Accent Hotel Management have signed a strategy agreement. The aim of the agreement is to efficiently and successfully operate joint hotel projects in Hungary. WING brings real estate...
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German Consumers Plan Lower Spending for Black Friday 2025
German shoppers are expected to spend an average of €298 during Black Friday 2025, marking a 7 per cent drop compared to last year. The reduced budget reflects a shift...
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Agriculture must respond to climate change with an immediate and complete structural change
The situation in the Carpathian Basin is worrying due to climate change, water retention in the landscape has currently become one of the most important national strategic, security policy, and...
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