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Campaign against the use of plastic
There is a growing international trend that can help reduce the use of plastic in shopping malls. In contrast to the inhabitants of the northern European countries, for example, Hungarian...
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A new market hall opens in Tiszafüred
The new market hall will open in Tiszafüred on Wednesday – the mayor of the town told MTI on Monday. Ujvári Imre (Fidesz-KDNP) said that the Market Hall was upgraded...
Read moreKSH: transport sector showed a modest growth in 2019
The volume of goods transported rose by 2.1 percent to 312 million tons last year, the transportation sector’s performance was 1.5 percent higher than a year before and 58.6 billion...
Read moreMoody’s is sure that the epidemic will slow down the growth even in the second quarter
It now seems certain that the negative global growth effects of the new type of coronavirus epidemic will extend to the second quarter, even if it does manage to stopthe...
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The Sentix Eurozone Investor sentiment collapsed in March
The euro area investor sentiment index of the Sentix Frankfurt economic research institute dropped dramatically in March as a result of the rapid global spread of the new coronavirus, and...
Read moreThe appearance of the coronavirus in Hungary did not cause any commercial shock
As the population was prepared earlier, the announcement of the coronavirus in Hungary did not cause much shock to the trade – the National Trade Association reported to the Hungarian...
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FruitVeB: good fruit harvest is expected, but mild winter and spring frosts risk
More risks for an unusually mild winter fruit crop, earlier bud budding, stronger infections, and possible spring frost can significantly affect this year’s currently promising fruit crop – FruitVeb with....
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The industry has committed itself to versatile portrayal of people in advertising
Under the auspices of the ÖRT, about thirty member companies and two professional organizations have committed themselves beyond the Code to promote human dignity in advertising. Signatories are committed to...
Read moreA cooperation agreement was signed between the Egri Borműhely and Erste Bank
A financial agreement has been signed between the Egri Borműhely (Eger Wine Works) and Erste Bank to support the development of the wine region – the financial institution told MTI....
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Hungarian women earn 11 percent less than their male counterparts
For International Women’s Day, Eurostat has published the latest figures on the gender pay gap by country – index reports. The bad news is that in most countries the pay...
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Danish fish crab contaminated with nematode has withdrawn from the market
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) has withdrawn the Twist branded fish crab from Denmark for filament nematode contamination – the agency announced on Friday. According to the information,...
Read moreGrain dealers in Tatabánya are accused of three billion HUF damage
The Tatabánya District Prosecutor’s Office accused two executives of a Tatabánya district prosecutor’s firm who entered into contracts despite the company’s insolvency and caused damages to 191 people – the...
Read moreReal wages increased by 4.2 percent last year in the Czech Republic
The average wage in the Czech Republic at the end of last year was 34,125 crowns (443,625 forints), which is an annual increase of 7.1 percent, compared to the end...
Read moreChina’s exports dropped significantly in the first two months of the year
China’s exports and imports dropped significantly in the first two months of the year as a result of a new type of coronavirus. According to Chinese Customs data released Saturday,...
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Magazine: Sipping on innovations
The Association of Hungarian Brewers reported that the unusually cold weather in May 2019 entailed a considerable sales decrease in the beer category, and there were no long hot periods...
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The Media Council advertises resorts, refreshments, and food in most product placements
Most product placements advertise resorts, refreshments and food, according to the latest study on product placements discussed by the Media Council. The National Media and Communications Authority’s (NMHH) communications directorate...
Read moreTendering opportunities for Hungarian wines will be opened
Over the next three years, the ministry of agriculture will provide a total of 4.8 billion HUF support of EU funds to promote Hungarian wines – the Ministry of Agriculture...
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The proportion of companies owned or run by women is increasing
Today, compared to the 10 percent in 2010, 14 percent of domestic businesses are owned or managed by women – origo wrote after Népszava, on the basis of the statement...
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We won’t be oily with the new Japanese chip bag
Potato chips are at their most delicious when you munch on them while doing something else, like watching TV, playing video games, or checking the Internet’s undisputed most important website....
Read moreGrowth forecasts continue to worsen due to the coronavirus
Larger London financial and economic analysts are steadily undermining this year’s global growth forecasts due to the negative effects of the new type of coronavirus epidemic. According to recent analysts...
Read moreGerman retail sales increased in January
Retail sales increased more than expected in January on an annual basis in Germany, according to a report released on Wednesday by the German Federal Statistics Office, Destatis. Compared to...
Read moreRomanian retail sales started the year well
According to raw data, Romanian retail sales rose 11.1 percent in January compared to the first month of last year, the Romanian National Institute of Statistics announced on Wednesday. Seasonal...
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Outfit for clothing manufacturers
As China’s quarantine measures lead to production shortages at the world’s largest textile manufacturer, fashion companies are running out of raw materials – origo wrote. The delivery of summer and...
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PwC survey: Hungarian CEOs in wait-and-see mode, expecting a slowdown in 2020
Most Hungarian CEOs predict a slowdown in both global and Hungarian economic growth in 2020, according to PwC’s latest Hungarian CEO Survey. While CEOs are confident about their own company’s...
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Magazine: In the first line of CSR – CSR Hungary Awards 2019
For 12 years CSR Hungary has been rewarding the firms and organisations that take corporate social responsibility seriously. In 2019 22 winners were announced and at the award ceremony CSR...
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KSH: retail sales increased by 7.6 percent in January
Retail sales grew by 7.6 percent in January, according to both raw and calendar-free data, compared to a year before – the Central Statistical Office announced on Wednesday. Growth has...
Read moreThe spring pork promotion campaign has started again
In 2020, the Ministry of Agriculture (AM), the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC), the Intercultural Animal and Meat Trade Organization and Product Board (VHT), and the Hungarian Meat Industry Association will...
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The European Court of Justice has ruled on the Hungarian Government in special tax cases against Tesco and Vodafone
The European Court of Justice has ruled in two special tax cases in Hungary, in the special retail and telecommunications tax cases in force between 2010 and 2012. In one...
Read moreThe Pálinka Knight Order would offset neta’s traffic-reducing effects with VAT cuts
Last year, the sales of pálinka fell by about 60 percent as a result of the introduction of the public health product tax (neta), and the Hungarian Pálinka Knight Order,...
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