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3.2 million poultry had to be destroyed due to the bird flu

The avian influenza in Hungary infected 233 livestock farms so far. 3.2 million poultry had to be destroyed – Bognár Lajos Chief veterinarian told at a professional forum – according...

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One and a half billion euros, six thousand new jobs on the stage

Last year, more than ever positive decisions were born for a total of 71 projects to be implemented in Hungary, supported by the National Investment Agency (HIPA). In addition, the...

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The VAT on Internet use to be reduced to five percent from next year

According to the work plan of the Digital Prosperity program, the VAT on Internet use to be reduced to five percent from 1 January 2018 – Deutsch Tamás Prime Ministerial...

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The Purchasing Managers’ Index is on annual top

The purchasing managers’ index in February increased by 2.5 percentage points to 59.5 points from the 57.0 points of January. This is the highest value of the last year, and...

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Pick Szeged sells its used machines at an auction

The Pick Szeged Zrt. sells its unused industrial equipments at an auction. The assets are primarily meat and packaging machinery, forklifts and other small items. The Pick Szeged Zrt. also...

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US consumer confidence is on top

Consumers’ assessment of current conditions in the U.S. increased in February, according to a monthly survey released on Tuesday. The Consumer Confidence Index hit 114.8 in February, according to data...

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The NÉBIH suspended the operation of a meat plant

Due to serious food-safety deficiencies the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) suspended the operation of a meat shop in Pereszteg and the related plant and ordered the destruction of...

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Virtual shopper card for everyone

A new smartphone app called Fullcard can manage various loyalty cards and the offers in promotional leaflets, plus its geographical location function helps shoppers to find those offers which are...

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Tourism in Slovakia closed a record year in 2016

Tourism in Slovakia closed a record year last year. The number of tourists with domestic guests surpassed five million – according to the data of the Slovak Transport and Construction...

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Under a supported roof

With a sum up to HUF 5 million in a 5-year period, companies can support the real property buying (or the paying back of real property loans) of employees tax-free....

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Márciusban jön az év legnagyobb e-kereskedelmi rendezvénye

2017. március 30-án ismét megrendezésre kerül Magyarország legnagyobb e-kereskedelmi rendezvénye, az Ecommerce Expo. A tavalyi rendezvény óriási sikerére való tekintettel és a rengeteg pozitív visszajelzés miatt, idén ismét befoglalja az...

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Misusing prestigious FMCG-brands?

BGA Hungary successfully combats illicit Asia Center ad campaign misusing prestigious FMCG-brands....

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Two dm stores on the positive list

Two dm stores made it onto the ‘Positive List’ of the Hungarian Authority for Consumer Protection (NFH), because at the end of last year they met all price indication and...

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More ads, more GDP

Fresh survey shows one euro ad spend generates seven euro GDP growth – BGA takes this opportunity to urge local policy-makers not to over-regulate the market....

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Magazine: Year of the Rooster

The year of the rooster started at the end of January, with the beginning of the Chinese New Year. This is the year when those will be successful who work...

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Magazine: It is easier if you aren’t alone

The European Union is Canada’s second biggest trading partner – their No.1 trading partner is the USA. After many years of negotiations, Canada and the EU signed the so-called Comprehensive...

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Technology influences classic retail strategies

With the help of Frank Mayer and Associates, let’s examine what the future of retail will be like. 2017 will bring many things to the retail sector, including new programmes...

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Nestlé expands Bük pet food factory

Nestlé invests more than HUF 20 billion in creating its biggest pet food production facility in Europe. The existing part of the factory will be modernised and a new 5,000m²...

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Nielsen: Are you satisfied with your salary?

According to a Nielsen survey, fewer Hungarians are satisfied with their salary than consumers in neighbouring countries. Austrians are the most happy with their present salary, followed by Slovakians, Croats...

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The NÉBIH to strengthen its controls with an intelligent analytical system

The National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) strengthens further its tools to filter those who carry out illegal activities. Oravecz Márton, president of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH)...

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Investments decreased by twenty percent last year

The volume of investments in the national economy in 2016 decreased by 20.0 percent, compared to the previous year, when it rose 7.1 percent in an annual comparison. In last...

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Municipal slaughterhouse was inaugurated in Hajdúböszörmény

A municipal slaughterhouse was inaugurated in Hajdúböszörmény on Tuesday. In addition to the completed project, the foundation stone of the local government’s meat processing plant was also placed. Kiss Attila...

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Commercial distilleries can also enter to the distillate competition of the Gyulai Pálinka Festival

The distillate competition will be held under the Brillante-2017 name within the Gyulai Pálinka Festival. In addition to private distilleries, commercial distilleries can also enter this year – was said...

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Hungarian artisanal beers to be introduced in Romania

The Association of Small Breweries to host Romanian beverage wholesalers and restaurant professionals on 7 March 2017 in the Petőfi Community Centre in Bucharest. At the handicraft beer tasting, organized...

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Employment growth may continue

The growth in the number of employees may continue this year, as well as the decrease in the number of unemployed, but the process due to the lack of experts...

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Driverless tractors to come in a few years

The Süddeutsche Zeitung wrote an article (“The farmer thinks the tractor steering”) about the automatic agricultural machinery. The tractors and combine harvesters are able to calculate the optimal route and...

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Cash usage costs a lot

From March, new two thousand and five thousand forint banknotes will arrive to everyday life. The new, modern banknotes are needed, but it is worth to make steps towards a...

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The payment behavior deteriorated at the Hungarian enterprises

Last year, two-thirds of the bills were paid in time, but this result is a few percentage points below the results of 2015 – the privatbankar.hu. quotes the Payment Experience...

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The grain museum to be renovated

The renovation works of the Gajdács farm, which is part of the Grain History Exhibition Place in Békéscsaba have started – was said at a press conference on Tuesday at...

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The airport center of the mail-order services is under construction on sixteen thousand square meters

The air cargo traffic at the Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest has increased significantly, by 26.8 percent in January, compared to the previous year – the Budapest Airport told...

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