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KSH: Agricultural producer prices fell by 6.8 percent in November

The agricultural producer prices decreased by 6.8 percent in November 2014, compared to the same period of the previous year. In last November the producer price of plant products declined...

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From 2015 the fruit farmers can cook homemade pálinkas

Those private distillers who aquired their equipments earlier must report it until 15 January. From 2015 only the fruit growers can cook homemade pálinka by paying a symbolic 1000 HUF...

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Ekáer: January is the testing period

By the time of the main agricultural season everyone should be able to use the electronic road freight control system (ekáer) that was introduced by the first of January –...

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A reduction in trade surplus in the euro zone and in the EU

In November, the euro zone's foreign trade surplus was 20 billion euros – according to the firstestimates, which is 23.6 billion euros less than in October – the statistical office...

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This year 1.4 billion HUF will be available for farm development

The farm development program that was launched in 2011 in the Great Plains can get more impetus this year. 1.4 billion HUF was allocated for this purpose in the budget....

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Deloitte: the Slovak living standards may exceed the Czech by 2020

According to he analysis of the Deloitte audit and financial advisory agency, the Slovak living standards will exceed the Czech living standards by 2020 – the Pravda of Bratislava reported...

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Sticker competition on Saturday in Napkor

The 14th International pig sticker competition will be held on Saturday 19 January in Napkor, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county. Those who visit the festival can meet with thetraditions of rural pig slaughtering,...

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Facts and numbers about sales efficiency

MindZ’s model uses four basic pillars to analyse the efficiency of sales organisations. In addition to objective KPIs, the study also takes into consideration the subjective satisfaction indicators of heads...

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Assistance in multi-orders

FM Logistic, in cooperation with Balea, developed a solution called ‘Put-to-Light’ to help in the implementation of multi-orders. Put-to-Light is basically a panel with a lighted display, which tells the...

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The consumer prices may decline for months – according to analysts

The drop in fuel prices and the decline in food prices pulled down inflation in December – according to analysts interviewed by MTI on Wednesday, who believe that deflation remains...

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Pocketable online cash machine was developed

The first online cash machine that is working on tablets has been given a green light from the Hungarian Trade Licensing Office (MKEH). The device uses substantially less space than...

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NAV: the rules of private pálinka cooking have changed

The rules of private pálinka cooking have changed significantly this year. The previously acquired distilling equipments must be reported no later than January 15 – the National Tax and Customs...

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The food industry contributed significantly to the expansion of the industrial production

Mainly the automotive industry and the food industry have played significant roles in the 5.8 percent expansion of the industrial production in November last year – according to the analyst...

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Good workload, medium perfectionism and we can also act out well in job interviews

The Access Assessment’s survey targeted the medium and large corporate HR leaders focused on the competencies, capabilities of the Hungarian workers and revealed ' focused and significant but easily avoideable...

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An online forum was held for the farmers about the ekáer

The Hungarian Farmers' Societies and Cooperatives (MAGOSZ) and the National Agricultural Economics Association (NAK) held a forum in Alsónémedi about the road freight electronic control system (ekáer) that was introduced...

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The numberof used mobiles is increasing: are our datas at risk?

The sale of the used smart phones can be the new market of the mobile service providers, but this also involves risks. The Blancco warns that, if the delete of...

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US retail performed poorly in December

Retail sales in the U.S. sank in December in large part because of cheaper gasoline, but most stores posted weak results during the busiest month of the shopping season, government...

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The marketing campaign of Hajdúnánás competes for the European prize of CAP

The EMKA Tanácsadó Kft. (EMKA Consulting Ltd.) that is involved in the project told MTI that marketing campaign aims to create the brand and the local trademark of the Nánási...

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IFS standards in practice

Anett Kata, senior auditor of DNV GL spoke about the regulations concerning emergency prevention and management and her practical experiences in the field. Nóra Krzyzewsky of SGS Hungária Kft. gave...

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SZÉP card holders are more satisfied with their employers

In Hungary 54.8 percent of employees obtain some kind of cafeteria benefit – more than 2 percentage points more than in 2012. A representative 1,000-person survey commissioned by OTP Bank...

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Analytic Consulting (Part 2) – Variables’ influence on retail sales – private labels

It is noteworthy that fewer and fewer consumers are cutting their spending but…A research we conducted in the third quarter revealed that still 67 percent of households changed their spending...

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European Court of Justice: The protection of private property was damaged during the conversion of the tobacco trade system

The Hungarian government has violated the protection granted to private property, when deprived Vékony László tobacconist in Sopron in 2013 from his tobacco seller license – the European Court of...

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The EU Member States can prohibit the cultivation of GMOs at their own discretion from the Spring

The new EU legislation adopted by the European Parliament (EP) on Tuesday enters into force in the Spring. The legislation practically allows each Member State to prohibit the cultivation of...

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Global momentum means more women move into management

New study shows positive link between female leadership and business performance and urges boost from current 5 percent of women in top positions. While women are still under-represented in top...

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The sugar beet growers received significant supports in 2014

The sugar beet growers were given substantial grants in the past year. The Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (MVH) paid 13.7 billion HUF support for them in 2014 – the...

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The big PC brands displace the smaller ones

The personal computer (PC) sales in the world market decreased in the fourth quarter of 2014 overall, but the big brands were able to increase their market share at the...

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The interest towards the invoice lottery decreased in Slovakia

After the initial high level of interest last year, the interest towards the invoice lottery dropped significantly in Slovakia invoice lottery in 2013, and the new gambling did not live...

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Apple, Google and Coca-Cola at the top of the ranking

Interbrand published its TOP 100 Global Brand 2014 early November. Apple was ranked the highest with an estimated value of USD 118.9 billion and a 21-percent increase in brand equity....

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More than 9 billion dollars spent on Singles’ Day

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba reported more than USD 9.3 billion in sales on their 11 November Singles’ Day. Similar to Cyber Monday and Black Friday in the USA, Alibaba’s Singles’...

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The in-store experience remains important for the great majority of people all over the world

A survey by CBRE has found that 79% of international consumers still visit a physical store to buy a product, reflecting the key role the store plays in the overall...

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