News and articles
Let's support children in need with Sió!
Date: 2012-09-07 10:33:07
Sió’s Thanks Sió! School Bag Program was launched this year for the fifth time. In the scope of the program Sió supports the primary school students of the country’s 130...
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Vote for METRO at the finals of European Business Award
Date: 2012-09-07 10:12:44
METRO Stores have won a special price at the European Business Awards for their excellent customer focus, and now here is a vhance to vote for the “Award for Costumer...
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Coca-Cola has more than 50 million Facebook-fans now
Date: 2012-09-07 08:50:29
Coca-Cola passed 50 million fans on Facebook shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the company. Several celebrities like Rihanna and Lady Gaga have more more than...
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VM: there can be reverse VAT in the pig sector
Date: 2012-09-06 13:00:37
Even the Ministry of Agriculture withdrew its proposal of the reverse VAT in the pig sector in August, the government once again discussed the question. The Ministry supports the idea....
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The product councils consulted with the ministries over the VAT reduction
Date: 2012-09-06 12:50:39
The product councils consulted with the competents of the Ministry of Rural Development (VM) and the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) over the possibility of VAT reduction at the Ministry...
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KSH: nearly 5 percent exports increase in euros
Date: 2012-09-06 12:20:41
Exports increased in euros by 4.6 percent, imports rose by 4.0 percent in July compared to a year earlier – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on Thursday. Due to...
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Melon case – The government has approved the report of the Ministry of Rural Development
Date: 2012-09-06 12:10:53
There has been no cartel agreement protecting the melon growers – states the report of the Ministry of Rural Development, which was adopted by the government – the ministry told...
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Finance guards seized more than 300 thousand eggs
Date: 2012-09-06 11:55:55
The finance guards of the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) seized more than 300 thousand unmarked eggs – the organization told MTI on Thursday. According to the communication, the...
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European Court of Justice: the wine cannot be advertised with the indication it can be “easy to digest”
Date: 2012-09-06 11:50:56
The wine cannot be advertised with the indication it can be “easy to digest”, because such a sign indicates a reduced acidity, it can be considered as a statement of...
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CBA started the marketing of a new premium product
Date: 2012-09-06 11:00:56
The CBA Kereskedelmi Kft. has started the marketing of a new premium product; The Wagyu cattle meat, bred in Hungary but originates from Japan can be consumed from now at...
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Thirty-six wineries at the First Sparkling Wine Festival of Pécs
Date: 2012-09-06 10:59:52
The First Sparkling Wine Festival of Pécs aims to present Hungary’s rapidly developing wine culture. The festival, will take place between 21-30 September in Pécs, Baranya county. The event will...
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Szatmári Pear Festival in Ököritófülpös
Date: 2012-09-06 10:55:47
Government workers plan to cook one thousand dose of bean goulash on Saturday in Ököritófülpös, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county to supply the guests of this year's Szatmári Pear Festival, but the chefs...
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The cleanest vodka of the world arrived at Hungary
Date: 2012-09-06 09:13:12
Goral, common name, represent the choice of the best, that can offer the unique High Tatras nature and the skillful mastership of Gorals, saved in traditional distiller recipes. The perfect...
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GfK: In 2011, two-thirds of the households have purchased wine
Date: 2012-09-05 12:50:38
Last year, two-thirds of the households purchased wine with some regularity. Most people prefer the red variety, and more and more people are discovering the rosé. Primarily consumers by wine...
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Euro area’s retail sales have declined
Date: 2012-09-05 12:20:53
In July, retail sales volume fell in the euro area on monthly and on annual levels – said EU's statistical office the Eurostat announced on Wednesday. Retail sales on a...
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Hungary slipped back in the rankings of global competitiveness
Date: 2012-09-05 12:10:09
Switzerland leads the Global Competitiveness Ranking of the World Economic Forum for the fourth year, Hungary slipped back from the previous year's 48th place to the 60th – shows the...
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The EU support of tobacco growers can remain
Date: 2012-09-05 11:53:20
The EU support of tobacco growers can remain, so the Hungarian Tobacco industry will receive the about 7 billion HUF next year – said Glattfelder Béla Fidesz MEP on Tuesday....
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High-quality hungarian wines are becoming increasingly popular abroad
Date: 2012-09-05 11:26:00
The Amand Wine Export Kft. – exporting high-quality hungarian wines – received nearly 150 million HUF from the Euroventures IV venture capital fund and from a private investor, the Charles...
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Tesco enters the e-book market
Date: 2012-09-05 11:10:33
Tesco purchased an e-book distribution company in Great Britain for 7.2 million USD. With this step the company has entered the e-book market. The Mobcast has a catalog of 130...
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Prestigious honor to the François President Brut champagne
Date: 2012-09-05 11:05:07
On 30 August, The Wine of Bodafok competition was held at the BCE Soós István Wine and Business School and Secondary School on the occasion of the 23rd Champagne and...
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Miss Cherry Queen 2012 – Chocolate Queen Selection on the Sweet Days
Date: 2012-09-05 11:02:52
After the high success of last year’s Sweet Days Chocolate Festival, the Bonbonetti Group awaits the visitors with a variety of special programs this year again. Hungary's the last great...
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The rate of alcohol consumption depends on the shape of the glass
Date: 2012-09-05 11:00:17
The shape of your glass is probably the last thing on your mind when you are down the pub. However, researchers at the University of Bristol believe the shape of...
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Vénusz sconery and blog tasting at the Street Food Show
Date: 2012-09-05 10:59:58
The first Street Food Show will be held between the 7th and 9th of September 2012 at the market of the Hold Street. At the event Vénusz awaits the participants...
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The age of electric vehicles has come
Date: 2012-09-05 10:35:28
The leading energy and automation group the ABB was also present at the 59th meeting of the Hungarian Electrotechnical Association (MEE), where Steven Dorresteijn, the company’s guest speaker presented the...
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We are fond of good beer!
Date: 2012-09-05 10:07:15
The following pictures have been taken at this spring's Főzdefeszt, which turned out to be a real success again, with 22 Hungarian breweries and dozens of newm unique beers....
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GKI: Keeping the wrong direction
Date: 2012-09-04 14:50:02
Since the government does not want to introduce changes in its economic policy, the conclusion of the agreement with the IMF is not possible, and thus investors’ confidence necessary to...
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This year's Hungarian Quality Product Awards were handed over
Date: 2012-09-04 14:05:27
The Hungarian Quality Product Award ® recognitions were handed over for the 15th time. This year more than ever, a total of 58 tenders of 53 applicants received this prestigous...
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The first phase of the Auchan-Cora acquisition has ended
Date: 2012-09-04 12:42:03
The fact that the Auchan supermarket chain will take over Cora’s seven hypermarkets in Hungary became official on 27 April. Since then, the transformation of the stores were carried out...
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New leader at Coca-Cola Hungary
Date: 2012-09-04 12:06:52
Strarting from 1st September 2012, the new CEO of Coca-Cola Hungary is 33 year-old Romanian expert Adrian Cernăuţan. The expert of economics is coming from the subsidiary of Romania....
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The harvest of maize started earlier
Date: 2012-09-04 12:00:28
Compared to the previous years, maize harvest began two weeks earlier in Békés county. The average yield per hectare is between 3.6 to 3.7 tons. Veres Vilmos, leader of the...
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