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Good second quarter results for Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola's second quarter revenues increased by nearly half, by 47 percent, compared to the same period of last year. While last year, revenue was 8.67 billion USD, this year the...

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More and more popular and more expensive to advertise on Facebook

The advertising costs on Facebook increased by almost three-quarters, by 74 percent, as more and more big brands retire from TV and print media and palce their ads on the...

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Billions go to farmers affected by the frost damage

More than 13 billion government aid is allocated to assist farmers affected by frost damage – György Czerván, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Rural Development informed journalists on...

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In the intelligent home the refrigerator orders food from the web

The concept of the intelligent home is still not widely known, however, it can be the integral part of our lives. Soon, the time will come, when large part of...

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Magazine: Consumers spread less margarine on their slice of bread

– Base material prices have grown like never before and as a result product prices augmented, so a difficult year awaits distributors – says Ágota Puskás, category operations assistant manager...

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EIPA trend: More emphasis on smaller and newer Member States

The National Institute of Public Administration and the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) jointly organised the meeting of the EIPA Board of Governors, on 6-7 June 2011, in the...

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The first RoséMarathon of Villány was a success

The first Villányi RozéMaraton itook place on 15th-16th on Friday and Saturday, organized by the local council and civil organizations It proved to be a great success. The friendly, cosy...

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Freedom of speecg won agains Tokaj-wine

The opinion of the taste of wine and the style of writing is up to the journalist – not everybody agreed with this though. Tokaj Kereskedőház Ltd. has sued journalist...

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Hungarians trust labels on food-products more than the rest of Europe

To what extent do customers trust information indicated on the labels of various-food products? Market research company Nielsen has been looking for the answer to this question among many other...

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The sales of strategic sugar stocks was suspended

The Ministry of Rural Development suspended the sale of strategic sugar stocks, due to favorable market conditions. In order to break down the high sugar prices, Rural Development Minister Fazekas...

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ÁNTSZ: Avoid the consumption of sprouts!

According to the National Public Health and Medical Service (ÁNTSZ ), at households and at other places there may still have some seeds, which presumably caused the epidemic diarrhea in...

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This year, poultry breeders can receive four billion HUF

Poultry farmers will have access to four billion HUF national resources in 2011. Under a regulation amendment, the poultry welfare applications can be submitted in every quarter year – announced...

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Unilever improves the ice cream factory in Veszprém from 2.2 billion

Two billion HUF development takes place until summer 2012 in the Veszprém-based ice cream factory of Unilever Magyarország Kft. They will build a high-capacity refrigeratory, vending, store, changing rooms, restaurant,...

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Crisis-tax to remain after 2012?

On a lower-rate, but, the Sector specific taxes would remain even after 2012 in Hungary – said Lázár János, leader of the Fidesz faction in an interview of the Bloomberg...

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Japan stops the distribution of the radiation polluted beef

The Japanese government plans to ban the distribution of beef shipments from Fukushima after it was found, that parts of the products are infected with radioactive cesium. A total of...

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Champagne production in Mór

Molnár Pál, who has Swiss-Hungarian nationality will start to produce champagne in Mór. The whole region may start a new life, after the 1.5 to 2 billion HUF investment. Tálos...

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The Czech government to raise VAT

The Czech state would reach some extra revenue by raising the VAT rate. Instead of the planned 17.5 percent 19 would be the uniform rate of VAT. Next year, the...

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Visa Europe card for the blind and visually impaired

Visa Europe has developed a new solution for blind or visually impaired. With the solution, the debit, credit or prepaid cards can be easily distinguish from other cards that helps...

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Consultation on Rural Development Co-operation

Experts and politicians from Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia and the Ukraine, as well as leading Hungarian lawmakers and representatives of the government, were invited to attend the consultation,...

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Premiuzm wines: Prestige Reserve-awards 2011

In the past ten years, Prestige Reserve has turned into a special trademark of premium wines. Here are this year's awards: A Prestige Reserve 2011-es év végi díjátadójára, amelyen a...

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MAGOSZ encourages public storage

The amount of wheat is moderate, but quality is high this year in Hungary – states the MAGOSZ. According to the agricultural organization; prices are depressed currently, but on the...

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Customers prefer air-conditioned stores in the heat

A large part of the customers prefer air-conditioned hypermarkets and malls more in the heat wave than smaller shops – shows the online survey of Népszabadság Online. In the heat,...

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Advertising is more effective on thematic channels

In the future, the expansion of thematic channels may continue, over the commercial TV channels, and their viewers are still holding untapped potential for advertisers. According to the recent joint...

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The parliamentary committee investigating the privatization of the sugar industry has been formed

The parliamentary committee investigating the privatization of the sugar factories held its first inaugural meeting. The 16-member committee will meet weekly and in 180 days will compile a report on...

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Tesco prepares with own branded beer and mineral water for the heat

Due to the heat of the past few days, the turnover of the classic summer products have increased significantly in the Tesco. The chain prepares with attractive promotions for the...

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Auchan organizes domestic watermelon tasting

Auchan organizes domestic watermelon tasting on Friday and Saturday at every Auchan stores in the country – announced the chain. According to the communication of the company; since early July,...

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The Slovak Parliament said no on Sunday store closure

The Slovakian shops will be open on Sundays and on most of the holidays. The Slovak parliament voted down the Sunday closure proposal of the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), this...

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Magazine: Grill sausage sales are highly concentrated

Hungarians spend about HUF 1 billion on grill sausage a year. The Nielsen Retail Index registered minus 26 percent in both value and volume from one year to another. Volume...

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Guitar, wine, festival in Gyöngyös

Regélő Winehouse in Gyöngyös was the home to the closing night and gala of the 3rd International Guitar Festival from 13th to 16th July 2011, with artists like Papp Sándor,...

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New Finance Director at METRO Cash & Carry Hungary

METRO Cash & Carry Hungary welcomes a new Finance Director effective from 15th July, 2011. Ms. Anita Brkanic Debelic is fulfilling this position after Mr. Csaba Mándoki who will continue...

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