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NFH: an internet lab filters out the websites that mislead consumers

The consumer protection investigations continue to focus on to protect the consumers’ physical integrity, health, and the security of property. The checks shall extend to comply with the changes in...

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Drink responsibly! – The rules of responsible alcohol consumption

Dreher Breweries’ Drink responsibly! 2015 campaign for civilized alcohol consumption was succesful. The project focused on fetal alcohol syndrome, the dangers of drinking and driving and civilized alcohol consumption. The...

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New form of illegal shops

Grocery store, florist, car repair shop and liquor store – just a few of the businesses operating without licenses at home. Mainly citizens brought the authorities’ attention to these black...

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VAT cut: the traders are waiting for an answer

This week it will be cleared that which products are belonging to the five percent VAT. The VAT reduction on pig carcase meat is in force from 1 January. In...

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SMEs expectations for 2016

The SME confidence index of the K&H – that shows the domestic business expectations – slightly declined. The index decreased by two points to -11 points. The SMEs expect worse...

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Profession.hu: young men are more likely to receive a reward

Half of the employees receive some reward for their performances at the end of the year. Men are more likely to receive a reward or bonus for men, especially the...

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The toll system is succesful

The toll system performs better. The passenger car and truck owners paid 243 billion HUF to use the roads. Who bought e-sticker paid 57.8 billion HUF, those people who use...

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Better start the day with breakfast!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. On one hand, at least 8-10 hours pass between dinner and waking up in the morning, without food or liquid. You...

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Moderate alcohol consumption becoming the new cool among millennial consumers

New global research into drinking attitudes of millennial consumers (aged 21-35) has revealed that self-awareness and staying in control are the motivating factors for moderating[1] alcohol consumption during a night...

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Twenty-one Hungarian baths acquired the National Certification Mark of Baths already

Twenty-one Hungarian baths acquired the National Certification Mark of Baths in 2015. The National Certification Mark of Baths was introduced in 2015 – the Hungarian Spa Association told MTI. The...

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We can cheer for the Hungarian team from cafeteria

The employers can give free tickets as a tax-free allowance to the employees to the Hungarian national team’s matches at the European Football Championship – Origo wrote. For those football...

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Egg-free mayonnaise on the market

Egg-free mayonnaise that targets a new group of consumers, offering a real alternative to those suffering from egg allergy and to vegan people. The product contains no added sugar, which...

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This is where my lunch floats – Video of the day

Astronaut Chris Hadfield explains how to cook freeze-dried spinach, while aboard the International Space Station....

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Magazine: POPAI AWARDS 2015

At the year’s last Trade Marketing Club meeting the results of the in-store marketing tool competition, the 6th POPAI AWARDS were also announced. Ildikó Kátai, general secretary of POPAI Hungary...

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NAK: the pig Strategy’s results can already be seen

According to professional organizations of the pork marke,t the first results of the pork strategy can already be seen. Pig breeding increases in Hungary, while the impact of VAT reduction...

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OKSZ: digital price tags do not need to be swapped constantly

Digital price tags make the shopping process smoother, because the customers can face with actual prices – the Secretary-General of the National Retail Federation (OKSZ) told M1 news channel on...

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There is life after Christmas on the online market place

The online auction and advertising forums are carrying out higher turnover after Christmas, because many people sell their unnecessary gifts or older household objects – Népszabadság Online wrote. The portals...

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Forint is undervalued according to the Big Mac index

According to the the latest Big Mac index, the Forint is undervalued. It needs to strengthen much to find a balance against the euro and the dollar – the vg.hu...

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Gyulai Palinka Festival will be renewed this year

The Gyulai Palinka Festival awaits its visitors with larger tents and with increased presence of hungaricums between 15 and 17 April. The Gyulai Palinka Festival this year is organized by...

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Andy Vajna founded a Donut business

According to the December business registrations, Andy Vajna would try himself in the donut business with his wife – Népszabadság Online wrote. The Beauty Enterprises Hungary owned by Andy Vajna...

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VAT reduction in Slovakia

From January, the Slovak state reduces the Value Added Tax (VAT), however the few eurocents will hardly be noticed by the majority of the customers. According to Robert Fico Prime...

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The decline in US rail freight forecasts an economic slowdown

Railroad cargo in the U.S. dropped the most in six years in 2015, and things aren't looking good for the new year – Bloomberg summons the analysis of Bank of...

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Swiss retail sales fell sharply

Real turnover in the Swiss retail sector adjusted for sales days and holidays fell by 2.1 percent in November 2015 compared with November 2014 (in nominal terms -3.9percent). Real, seasonally...

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Rural tourism to be exempted from online cash registers

Private contractors living from rural tourism will be exempted from the introduction of online cash registers, even though it would have been obligatory to provide receipt made with electronic cash...

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The use of the OTP Széchenyi Rest Cards increased at the end of the year

The use of the OTP Széchenyi Rest Cards increased sharply last December. The cardholders spent approximately one billion HUF more in the last month of the year than in December...

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Almost no inflation

Compared with October 2014, consumer prices grew by 0.1 percent in October 2015. Grocery prices rose 1.7 percent. Seasonal product prices augmented: potato, fresh vegetables and fruits cost 17.3 percent...

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Optimism at Europe’s Day in Commerce

The National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) organised its programme to celebrate Europe’s Day in Commerce for the eleventh time. László Krisán, president of VOSZ’s trade and service provider...

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Spaghettipizza – Video of the day

This totally kid-friendly spaghetti-pizza is a hit for everyone. Click here to watch videó…...

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GKI expects the slowdown to continue

According to a forecast by GKI Economic Research Zrt., the slowdown of the Hungarian economy, which started in Q2 2015, will continue. Economic growth was 3.6 percent in Q1 and...

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Magazine: Study trip done the MVI way

Between 8 and 10 October the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) and Coninvest Kft. organised their 3rd study trip, this time to Austria, more precisely to Vienna and Salzburg. MVI...

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