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József Viski: application decisions are ongoing in the current agricultural support cycle
Application decisions are ongoing in the current agricultural support cycle – said József Viski, the State Secretary for Agricultural and Rural Development of the Ministry of Agriculture (AM), at the...
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Tepsivirág – Video of the day
Really great ideas often have the quality of being seen and thinking, “Wow, I could have thought of that too.” The flower-like shapes made from dough are not complicated, but...
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A trendy restaurant with a cuisine of previously unknown flavors
Budapest’s gastronomic offer has been expanded with another specialty: Rotigami, the country’s first street food shop offering authentic Sri Lankan roti, has opened on Vas Street. With a degree in...
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Columbus’ egg carton – Picture of the day
Not the first unconventional, aesthetic packaging in recent years, but perhaps the most spectacular: the creative agency commissioned by the Greek chicken farm Farma Pafylida is revolutionizing the egg carton...
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Winners of the Symbol of Sustainability 2025 Announced
For the sixth time, Trade Magazin has launched the Symbol of Sustainability competition. Out of the entries received this year, 20 applicants were awarded across seven announced categories. In addition,...
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The trade association and the competition authority interpret the results of the competition office’s investigations differently
According to the National Trade Association (OKSZ), investigations by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) also support the need to phase out the margin reduction; however, the competition authority stated that...
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Insect-based foods: why aren’t they replacing traditional meats?
Although in recent years insect farming has been promoted as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional meat production, the mass adoption of insect-based foods remains unlikely – according to a...
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Sustainable shopping: who is it worth it for and why doesn’t it replace discount stores?
Environmentally conscious living is no longer just a matter of principle: more and more consumers are looking for sustainable solutions that can be integrated into everyday life. Heat records, droughts,...
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GKI analysis: Increasing guest traffic
In the first half of 2025, nearly 8.2 million guests spent 18.9 million guest nights at tourist accommodations. The number of guests was 7.8% higher, and the number of guest...
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Dieting is getting cheaper: price drop in the GLP-1 drug market
In the United States, the price of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is rapidly decreasing, while more and more users are discovering that the savings from reduced food and beverage purchases almost...
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First home for both two-legged and four-legged pets – young owners are the ones who choose puppies the most
In the second week of August, two international awareness days draw attention to important issues: International Youth Day on August 12 focuses on the challenges faced by young people, while...
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Rossmann bids farewell to the season with a summer closing discount
Rossmann is ending the summer with a special discount: between August 11 and 17, 2025, a 10% off coupon awaits customers. The coupon can be cut out from the front...
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An icon was born with the collaboration between Lidl and Tisza Cipő
After weeks of speculation, Lidl has finally pulled the curtain back: it has created a truly exclusive sneaker for its fans in collaboration with the legendary Tisza Cipő. The first...
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One billion plastic particles per wash – dishwashers are one of the most important producers of microplastics
According to a recent study published in the American Chemical Society’s journal ES&T Water, washing plastic containers and utensils in a dishwasher releases billions of plastic particles into wastewater –...
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Waberer’s Group’s profit increased significantly in the second quarter
Waberer’s Group’s sales revenue increased by 7.2 percent to 203 million euros in the second quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 18 million euros in the period...
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Boycott of American brands begins in India over Trump tariffs
A boycott movement against American brands is gaining momentum in India in response to US President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures. The former president imposed a 50 percent tariff on...
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A new era may begin in domestic apricot production
Hungarian apricot orchards suffered severe damage this year due to spring frosts: in most of the growing areas, 70–95 percent of the crop was destroyed, Ákos Mendel, a scientific associate...
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Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival 2025 – Three days of wine, champagne and culture
The Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival, which has become one of the most significant wine cultural events in the country, will be hosting its 35th edition between September 5th and...
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NAK-FruitVeB: last year’s sweet corn harvest is likely
According to the overview published on Tuesday by the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the weather in the northern part of the...
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Nearly 30,000 people are already working in this year’s Summer Student Work Program
The government has announced the Summer Student Work Program for the thirteenth time this year, which helps young people to gain employment, with the help of which students aged 16-25...
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Diageo is also present on Sziget and encourages responsible drinking
One of the highlights of the summer festival season is the Sziget Festival, where awareness is increasingly emphasized in addition to musical experiences. Diageo, one of the world’s leading alcoholic...
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Damaged pensioner food voucher: how to request a replacement
Between September 1 and October 15, Magyar Posta will deliver food vouchers worth 30,000 forints to pensioners, of which approximately 2.3 million beneficiaries nationwide will benefit. The government decided on...
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The first phase of the summer Nébih inspections ended with favorable experiences
The first phase of the summer seasonal inspection has ended with favorable experiences. With the coordination of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), government agencies and Nébih experts conducted...
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China bans Spanish poultry imports due to bird flu
China has temporarily banned imports of Spanish poultry and related products due to the bird flu outbreak, Reuters reported. The Spanish agriculture ministry said the decision had no immediate impact...
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AM: new project launched to shape attitudes, one step closer to nature
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) has won a non-refundable EU grant of 1 billion forints within the framework of the priority project KEHOP-4.3.0-VEKOP-15-2021-00005, “Creating the communication conditions for a broad...
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MOL survey: 83 percent of Hungarian drivers consider it important to use fuel from sustainable sources
For 83 percent of Hungarian drivers, it is important that the fuel used in their car comes from sustainable sources, especially for men and those over 50, Mol told MTI...
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Chinese inflation surprises – consumer prices stagnate in July
Consumer prices in China remained flat in July, the country’s statistics office said over the weekend, instead of the minimal increase expected by analysts. Experts had expected an annual increase...
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ZEW: economic sentiment in Germany deteriorated significantly in August
The ZEW economic sentiment index for Germany deteriorated more significantly than analysts had expected, according to data published on the institute’s website on Tuesday. The ZEW economic sentiment index for...
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Domestic nectarine and peach production has decreased by a third
According to Europêch’s forecast, in the four leading peach and nectarine producing member states of the European Union (Spain, Italy, Greece and France), peach and nectarine production (excluding industrial) is...
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