Events

An extensive grape harvest was predicted at the National Wine Assembly in Ópusztaszer

If there will not by severe frosts in next few weeks, a happy harvest is expected this year with high quantities – the winegrowers of the surrounding mountain villages predicted...

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The world's most expensive whisky was sold

A bottle of Macallan was sold at a Sotheby action in Hong Kong for 631 thousand USD. This is a record for the most expensive bottle of single malt whisky...

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Increasing demand for large advertising surfaces in-store

Tesco Hungary and POS Services Kft.’s experience is that demand increased for large size in-store advertising surfaces this year. One of the most popular tools this year is giant floor...

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The tobacco industry’s investors urge to join forces against tobacco black market

According to GfK Hungária’s research, the illegal sales of cigarettes increased to 11.8 percent by the end of last year in Hungary, compared to the nearly 8 percent ratio, that...

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Many tobaccionists can not only make a living from cigarettes only

Not many applicants have applied for tobacco shop concessions, despite the deadline expired today. A total of 992 tenders were announced, but the candidates are discouraged, because opening a tobacco...

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Mild winter: the majority of the autumn sowings are in good condition

Despite the unusually warm weather the autumn sowings are in good condition, such as the autumn grain cereals and winter rape – the Ministry of Rural Development (VM) told MTI...

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Romanians have to pay excise tax for homemade pálinka distilling

Romanians have to pay excise tax for homemade pálinka distilling. The Romanian government plans to discontinue the practice of closing down the distilling equipment officially – the Mediafax news agency...

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Benzene was found in marine fish from Latvia

The inspectors of the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) detected benzene above the limit in canned marine fish from Latvia – Bognár Lajos, Deputy Minister of State of the...

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Nébih: 34 million HUF fine during the winter food chain checks

Across the country, food chain safety professionals carried out nearly 7,500 inspections, during the six weeks of the seasonal winter food chain checks – the Food and Feed Safety Directorate...

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We fight alone for pálinka tax exemption

Hungary can be left alone in the lawsuit that may start even in the first half of the yerar on the European Court of Justice. The lawsuit will be initated,...

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The warm winter can cause serious damages to the wineries

The warm winter can cause serious damages to the wineries. For example wineries near the Lake Balaton did not make ice wine for many years – Varga Bálint, leader of...

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Pharmacists do not need to worry: there will be no sanctions

It is not the fault of the pharmacies, that they are in a delaye in online cash register replacement. According to the president of the Hungarian Chamber of Pharmacists they...

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The European Parliament said no to GM maize

The European Parliament said no to the cultivation license of the GM maize called 1507. The GM maize was developed by the Pioneer company. The European Parliament also calls upon...

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Winemaker of the Winemakers: the professional recognition will be awarded in a new system

The title holders of the Winemaker of the Winemakers award will compile the top fifty list of candidates, and the candidates themselves will elect the winner among themselves. It is...

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Work in the future: virtual trust in the digital age

The biggest challenge is to make a change in the corporate culture, in order to reach efficient operation. It is not enough to modernize the fleet and the tools, but...

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EP decision on the GMO-modified pollen in honey

The European Parliament (EP) came to a decision on Wednesday that the pollen must be a natural constituent of honey, not the component. Accordingly, the presence of genetically modified (GMO)...

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NGM: over 20 thousand online cash registers are already in operation

Until 13 January, mMore than 20 thousand cash registers were installed, and this number is growing every day – the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) informed MTI on Wednesday. Pankucsi...

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KSH: inflation was 0.4 percent in December

Consumer prices increased by an average of 1.7 percent in 2013. Consumer prices in December were 0.4 percent higher than a year before. Consumer prices decreased by 0.5 percent compared...

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GVH: new consumers groups can not be established

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) draws attention that new consumers groups can not be established from 1 January, only in case of the loss of old members. The Hungarian Competition...

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U.S. retail performed well during the holidays

Retail sales in the United States rose above the expectations in last December – the U.S. Commerce Department announced on Tuesday. Retail sales in December 2013 were 431.9 billion USD,...

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The Icelandic whale beer was failed

Instead of hops and malt, the beer specialty would have been made of whale meat flour. However, the local health authority did not agree distribution. The Icelandic health authorities did...

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Tourism campaign draws attention to the Winter Budapest

The Magyar Turizmus (MT) Zrt. organizes the Budapest Winter Invitation campaign for the eighth time. The campaign aims to promote Budapest and to increase the post and pre-season tourist traffic...

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Retail accelerated at the end of the year

Retail started to grow in November last year. The volume of sales increased by 4.9 percent, compared to November 2012, according to calendar adjusted datas – the Central Statistics Office...

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The majority of savers are confident in achieving financial goals

The fifty-five percent of the Hungarians who are saving are confident in achieving their financial goals. Most people save for their children's future (19 percent), 14-14 percent of the respondents...

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KSH: agricultural producer prices fell by 14.6 percent in November

Agricultural producer prices continued to decline in November. The average price level of plant and animal products was 14.6 percent lower than a year earlier – the Central Statistics Office...

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Magazine: World retail ranking: online retailers in the top three

According to the latest international survey by Euromonitor the retail sector expanded by 5.5 percent in 2013, which amounts to USD 13.9 trillion. This expansion is primarily the result of...

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The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) initiated proceedings against the pesticide dealers, because of cartel suspect

The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) initiated competition supervision proceedings against a total of 22 companies dealing with pesticide-trade, as they are supposed to violated the competition law – the competition...

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A sharp increase in the retail trade of the Czech Republic

Retail sales in the Czech Republic increased by 6.1 percent last November on an annual comparision, after the 0.6 percent decline of October – the Czech Statistical Office announced on...

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The traders can apply for state aid by the end of February

The Ministry of National Economy (NGM) extended the deadline of the installation of the online cash registers, so the 50 thousand HUF support can be used until 28 February 2014....

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VAT fraud affects 80 to 90 percent of sugar in the stores

The VAT fraud affects 80 to 90 percent of sugar in the stores, including of a significant portion of the products that are manufactured in Kaposvár, including – the Chief...

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