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The 2024 summer season brought mixed results for the Hungarian hotel market
While June proved to be one of the best in previous years, the month of July showed a somewhat more subdued performance. The Paris Olympics and other major sporting events,...
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July inflation in Hungary was higher than expected
Against our expectation of 4.0%, the annual rate of inflation rose to 4.1% in July, following the 3.7% annual increase in June. Compared to the previous month, the price of...
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Self-service cash registers are a failure in many places, but they are needed
In the age of automation, retail is increasingly looking to introduce self-service checkouts, hoping to make life easier for customers. The theory is that with self-service systems, fewer cashiers are...
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We also take our favorite toilet paper with us on vacation
It should be clean, lockable and not shared – these are our most important requirements for the toilet when we go on holiday. Compared to weekdays spent at home, almost...
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Small producers in Hungary are in trouble
Dissatisfaction is growing among Hungarian horticultural producers, and many are forced to stop production. The problems plaguing the sector are widely known, and although the agricultural administration is trying to...
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HEINEKEN Hungária Zrt. strengthens with the new Director of Corporate Affairs and Communication
From June 2024, Anna Orosz has been appointed as Director of Corporate Affairs and Communication at HEINEKEN Hungária Sörgyárak Zrt. Over the past fifteen years, she has gained extensive experience...
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The prices of hundreds of other products fell permanently at Tesco
Tesco has announced permanent price reductions for new cosmetic products. As part of a promotion starting on August 8 and lasting until September 4, the department store chain offers several...
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MediaMark Hungary operates from a new central warehouse
A new era begins in the life of MediaMarkt Hungary: the market-leading electronics retailer moved its central warehouse to the newly built logistics center of its strategic partner, WSZL Automotív...
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The Hungarian wine industry is facing a decisive period
This year’s extreme weather presented Hungarian wineries with serious challenges, having different effects on individual wine regions. While in Szekszárd they are hoping for rain at the end of August...
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Saving surplus food from agriculture can be decisive
As a result of the growth of the world population, climate change, the Covid pandemic and the economic effects of the war raging next door, the number of hungry people...
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Companies relying on AI may soon be in trouble
The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly challenged by the fact that real, human-generated data is starting to exhaust itself. According to a Business Insider article, synthetic data could...
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Moscow blocks deals between Anatolian Efes and AB InBev
Moscow has blocked a deal that would have allowed Turkish brewer Anadolu Efes to acquire AB InBev’s stake in their $1.3 billion joint venture in Russia. The Russian authorities informed...
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The European heat wave and climate change are reorganizing tourism
In the InfoRádió Aréna program, tourism expert Róbert Richárd Kiss analyzed the effects of the European heat wave and climate change on tourism. According to the expert, extreme weather conditions...
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Nébih: the domestic watermelon under scrutiny
During the summer seasonal food chain inspection, the fruit and vegetable quality inspectors of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) and county government offices inspected 268 distributors and 311...
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The cooperation of winemakers is key in the future
The Somló wine region is an important symbol of Hungarian history and culture, which has preserved its values despite the difficulties of the last century. And today we can once...
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Carlsberg acquires full ownership of South Asia business
The Grimbergen brand owner will take over the remaining 33.33% stake in Carlsberg South Asia for $744m. Danish brewing giant Carlsberg has completed a deal to acquire the remaining shares...
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There is bad news about ultra-processed foods
One of the worrying trends in modern nutrition is the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods, which may contain many health risks. These products, such as ready meals, packaged cakes, soft...
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There are more and more student workers: what are they collecting for?
For many young people, the summer period is not only a time for rest and fun, but also for work. According to recent research by OTP Bank, the majority of...
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Huge Hungarian success in America: a Hungarian brandy distillery won the “Distillery of the Year” award
Outstanding quality, excellent value for money and eye-catching packaging – these were the most important judging criteria at the USA Spirits Ratings international spirits competition. The contest received entries from...
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The cola cups of the Olympics were severely criticized
The organizers of the Paris Olympics promised the greenest games to date, but the reality differs from expectations. Environmental organizations have criticized the event, especially for the use of plastic...
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A special creation became Hungary’s Cake (video)
We can celebrate Hungary’s birthday this year with a special cake combining modern and traditional Hungarian ingredients. The Mákvirág confection, which won the title of Cake of Hungary and is...
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The appearance of artisanal bakeries improved the quality of bread in Hungary
The spread of artisanal bakeries in recent years has had a significant impact on the Hungarian bakery industry. Szabolcs Szabadfi, popularly known as “Szabi pék”, one of the pioneers in...
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In a month, you can already apply for planting horticultural plantations
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a call for funds of HUF 25.2 billion entitled “Horticulture – support for planting plantations and medicinal plants”, which helps to create plantations with high...
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Ice cream licks back – Video of the day
The internet is full of nice and funny Turkish ice cream sellers who play the game of give it or not give it to the customer – who then gets...
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AM: focus is on the food industry
The food industry is of particular importance in the Hungarian economy, which has faced many challenges in recent years, but has nevertheless been able to adapt and develop continuously –...
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Hungarians take out travel insurance for HUF 716 per day
In the summer season, the demand for travel insurance increased significantly in Hungary, especially among travelers to nearby European countries. According to the latest data from the insurance brokerage company...
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Ordering from ALDI will be faster and easier
Aldi Süd and Instacart have announced the global expansion of their partnership, which will make Instacart Connected Stores technology available worldwide. The collaboration has been ongoing in the United States...
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Here is the opportunity to develop family farms
New calls for tenders will help livestock keepers and food-producing farms – said Zsolt Feldman, State Secretary for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Ministry of Agriculture, XXII. Organized as...
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Holidays in Croatia are amazing: mixed apartment prices and a wide selection
The Croatian coast remains a popular destination for holidaymakers, but apartment prices range widely and vary greatly between different parts of the country. The Kvarner Gulf and the central and...
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