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The V4 would work together to reduce VAT on Internet
Date: 2016-03-08 11:06:31
The minimum goal in Hungary is is to reach the EU average of 85 percent in the usage of Internet. Now the proportion of Internet users is around 63-70 percen...
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Manpower: 16 percent of employers plans staff increase
Date: 2016-03-08 11:04:56
Sixteen percent of employers plans staff increase of the second quarter of 2016 – according to the survey of the Manpower labor market services firm, published on Tuesday. Three percent...
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Swiss chocolate manufacturer increased its profits
Date: 2016-03-08 11:04:22
The Lindt & Spruengli AG, the world’s biggest maker of premium chocolate, reported full-year profit growth in line with analyst estimates as the Swiss company eliminated unprofitable products at Russell...
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More than half of the children's toys was dangerous
Date: 2016-03-08 11:01:26
According to the study of the National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) 48 products out of 81 were risky: strangulation, eye damage or risk of permanent damage to health occured in...
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MET Group’s Russian and Turkish expansion
Date: 2016-03-08 10:21:04
Energy trader MET Group has started entering the markets of Russia and Turkey by establishing affiliates in both countries: MET Vostok is seated in Moscow and MET Turkey’s headquarters are...
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New smells by Silan
Date: 2016-03-08 10:10:25
Silan Soft & Oils contains valuable essential oils, making clothes marvellously smooth and soft with every wash. New pink Silan Soft & Oils offers a stunning, fresh scent, thanks to...
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Winemakers can expect a higher amount of support
Date: 2016-03-07 11:50:32
Domestic winemakers can expect a higher amount support than the originally determined 20 billion HUF. In the Rural Development Programme (VP) a total of 1300 billion HUF is available for...
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The Hungarian National Apiculture Program is ready
Date: 2016-03-07 11:25:44
The Hungarian National Apiculture Program for 2016-2019 is ready – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) told MTI on Monday. According to the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) the new National Apiculture...
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Retailers who are open on Sundays reached high plus turnover
Date: 2016-03-07 11:21:35
Retailers who are open on Sundays achieved a two hundred and fifty billion HUF plus turnover in the past one year, after the mandatory Sunday rest day has been introduced....
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The CBRE expects a robust growth in the commercial real estate market
Date: 2016-03-07 11:20:12
A strong year is waiting for the Central and Eastern European region’s real estate market in 2016. The investors will also target Budapest, which will give a significant boost to...
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This year's VinCE Awards awards were handed over
Date: 2016-03-07 11:15:02
This year's VinCE Awards awards were handed over on Thursday at the gala evening of the 7th VinCE Budapest Wine Show. The organizers told MTI that the VinCE magazin plays...
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Support to breed the native animals is available by the end of the month
Date: 2016-03-07 11:10:38
The agricultural ministry said that the protected native and endangered farm animals play an important role in the retention of rural workforce and in the utilization of pastures as well....
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Fitch: global economic environment deteriorated significantly, but recession is not expected
Date: 2016-03-07 11:10:13
The growth environment of the global economy deteriorated significantly in the past quarter, especially due to the slowdown in the Chinese economy and due to the negative oil market price...
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Kométa increased its revenue and was profitable last year
Date: 2016-03-07 11:09:06
The Kométa 99' Zrt. reached 5 billion HUF more, about 30 billion HUF in revenue last year, and had hundreds of millions HUF profits, after years of loss-making operations –...
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After a year hiatus, the sausage and sodar muster to be held again in Gyula
Date: 2016-03-07 11:05:42
After one year hiatus the sausage and sodar muster will be organized again held this year between 11 and 15 March in Gyula. Bordás Tibor main organizer told MTI that...
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A renowned winemaker passed away
Date: 2016-03-07 11:03:52
Szöllősi Mihály winemaker has passed away. He was one of the leading producers in the Ászár-Neszmély wine region. In 2009, he was awarded winery Winery of the Year award, while...
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Smartphones: the double-digit growth may end
Date: 2016-03-07 11:02:03
Smartphones global sales may increase at a slowing pace this year and in the coming years according to the International Data Corporation (IDC), IT and telecommunications market research institute. Last...
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The domestic Budapest Card debuted at this year's Tourism Exhibition
Date: 2016-03-07 10:35:10
The domestic Budapest Card, the first domestic product of the Budapest Card family debuted at this year's Tourism Exhibition – Bán Teodóra, managing director of the Budapest Festival and Tourism...
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Parmalat Pure Milk
Date: 2016-03-07 10:07:25
Thanks to the micro-filtering technology used, more than 99 percent of bacteria is removed from Parmalat Pure Milk. With the careful heat treatment we guarantee that the milk preserves all...
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140 million dollar investment by Jack Daniel’s
Date: 2016-03-07 10:02:21
Tennessee whiskey giant Jack Daniel's is set to make a $140 million expansion to its distillery in Lynchburg, according to Gov. Bill Haslam and state economic officials. Increased demand is...
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NGM: a further increase in retail sales is expected
Date: 2016-03-04 11:39:38
The NGM expects further increase in retail volume during the year, because inflation is low, employment is high and unemployment is very low – Lenner Áron Márk, the Deputy Minister...
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Hungarian wine exports increased
Date: 2016-03-04 11:37:16
According to preliminary data, the Hungarian wine exports were around 90 million bottles last year, after the 85 million bottles of 2014 – Szabó László Parliamentary Minister of State of...
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Nielsen: Easter candies were sold in a value of nearly 4 billion HUF last year
Date: 2016-03-04 11:35:19
About 844 tons of chocolate bunnies, eggs and other festive sweets were sold by retail last year during the Easter period in a value of almost 4 billion HUF. In...
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FM: non-GMO food labeling rules are completed
Date: 2016-03-04 11:33:56
The legal framework for GMO-free food labeling is completed, which is expected to enter into force in the first half of the year – the Ministry of Agriculture (FM) told...
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A record-breaking trade surplus in 2015
Date: 2016-03-04 11:29:11
Last year, the export value in euros increased by 7.1, while imports rose by 5.4 percent. The trade surplus increased to 8.118 billion HUF – the Central Statistical Office (KSH...
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Hundreds of billion HUF supports will be available after 1 April
Date: 2016-03-04 11:26:48
The farmers can submit their single electronic agriculture and rural development support claims from 1 April to the Agriculture and Rural Development Office (MVH) – the agrarszektor.hu wrote. Supports can...
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KSH: the use of biofuels is increasing constantly
Date: 2016-03-04 11:18:26
The share of biofuels is continuously increasing in Hungary within fuel consumption. In 2004, it was 0.4 percent, while in 2014 it was 6.9 percent, and surpassed the 5.9 percent...
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Romanian retail sales increased significantly
Date: 2016-03-04 11:12:41
The volume of Romanian retail sales increased in January by 15.6 percent, compared to January 2015 – the Romanian national statistical institute announced on Thursday. The increase is mainly due...
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A new Hungarikum center opens in Serbia
Date: 2016-03-04 11:07:29
Serbia’s fourth Hungarikum Centre was opened in Szabadka on Thursday. The customers can choose from seven hundred kinds of Hungarian and Vojvodina products in the shop – the website of...
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