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The new version of the catering regulation may bring likeable canteen
The new version of the catering regulation may bring likeable canteens – Gál Péter Zoltán, president of the Tourism and Catering Employers Association said. The specialist told M1 news channel...
Read moreThe Christmas market in Pozsony has opened
The market, which this year started a week earlier, lasts until 23 December. The central location of the event can be found again at the Main Square and the Franciscan...
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A record number of visitors in the Czech castles and fortresses
This year a record number of about 5.4 million visitors visited the Czech castles and fortresses operated by the Czech National Monument Protection Office (NPÚ) – Nada Goryczká, director of...
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Japan sugarstatues – Video of the day
At 27 years old, Shinri Tezuka may be one of the youngest people still practicing the dwindling art of amezaiku, or candy crafting, in Japan. The self-taught Japanese artist carves,...
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Hungary is a sunflower seed superpower
According to the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (AKI), in France 1.2 million tons of sunflower seed was harvested this year, while in Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary 1.8 million tons are...
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chocoMe wins gold medal for the second time
chocoMe won a gold medal for the second time in the world’s most prestigious international competition, the International Chocolate Awards. The company’s winning product was chocoMe Raffinée and the award...
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Magazine: Let’s eat locally caught fish at Lake Balaton!
The restaurant owners near the lake Balaton only serve fish caught elsewhere. The Balaton Association has made two recommendations to the authorities to solve this problem: 1. fish from nearby...
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The Hungarian Internet users devote 30 thousand HUF for Christmas this year
This year, the Internet users can buy 12 percent more gifts from the shops for Christmas, compared to last year. This year, the Internet users will spend 30 500 HUF...
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With corporate tax cuts 145 billion HUF will stay at the businesses
In the wake of the uniform reduction of the corporate tax rate to 9 percent, 145 billion HUF will remain at the businesses and the step would provide the most...
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Hungarian customers are hunting for actions
The Hungarian customers are specifically “bargain hunters”, even if they can afford the buy discounted products. Seventy-two percent of them have heard about the Black Friday and an increasing portion...
Read moreAnalysts: The economy may accelerate at the end of the year
The 2.0 percent GDP growth in the third quarter met analysts' consensus. Suppan Gergely, the analys of Savings Bank in his commentary sent to MTI drew attention that growth may...
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Spar’s shop network is becoming greener
Spar’s shop network is becoming greener. In the past three years the company modernized 55 privately owned units from a total of about 52 billion HUF and installed energy-saving equipments...
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The Hungarian Hajdú yogurt cheese won gold medal in Austria
The Hajdú yogurt cheese was the only Hungarian winner that won gold medal at the international Käsiade Cheese Olympics. The Hajdú yogurt cheese is a unique product in many ways....
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GfK: health awareness seems to turn into a trend
The latest GfK research study of eating habits examines the affects of health consciousness on eating habits. The analysis appears regularly since 1989. According to the analysis, health consciousness is...
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Tesco doubles the amount of food collected for charity
Tesco nearly doubles the amount of food collected to charity in the company’s food rescue program. From now, the supermarket chain recollects the no longer sold, but still edible croissants,...
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International cooperation is needed to solve the problems resulting from water scarcity
Global solidarity, international cooperation is needed to solve the problems resulting from water scarcity – Kégler Ádám, International deputy director of the Antall József Knowledge Center told MTI after the...
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The person who wites wisdom for fortunecookies – Video of the day
Whether they arrive tableside on top of your bill or are nestled neatly beneath cardboard containers in your bag of delivery, fortune cookies are the highlight of any meal they...
Read moreNot only tobacco shops can sell electronic cigarettes in the future
Not only tobacco shops can sell electronic cigarettes in the future, if the National Assembly – it is expected next week – approves the amendment of the tobacco law. According...
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MNB: household savings are growing slower
The financial savings of households steadily decreased in recent quarters: in the third quarter amounted to 201 billion HUF, which is 2.2 percent of the quarterly GDP. In the previous...
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Consumer prices increased in the euro area and in the EU
Annual consumer prices in October increased for the fifth month in the euro area and in the European Union. According to the data published on Thursday by the statistical office...
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Polish biscuit giant attempts to conquer the Hungarian market
Poland’s biggest biscuit manufacturer Dr Gerard started an affiliate in Hungary. Dr Gerard is also present in the Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia. In the last few years their annual...
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Having a cup of coffee together with the world
NESCAFÉ decided to celebrate the International Coffee Day together with consumers in 60 countries. On 1 October coffee lovers could upload selfie-type videos of themselves, receiving and passing on a...
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Serving partners for twenty years
Hungarian-owned Lead System Hungary was established in 1996, and it has been developing and selling SFA data collection and sales systems ever since. IT business unit manager Zoltán Titonelli told...
Read moreA good vintage is expected
This year’s vintage is likely to be good in terms of quality, but it could be better as regards quantity. HNT’s estimation is that approximately 385,000 tons of grapes will...
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Stricter international tax rules
A two-year negotiation process came to an end in September, when upon the initiative of the G20 group OECD completed its action plan for addressing the problems of base erosion...
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Magazine: Hungarian steampunk
Krak’n Town, Hungary’s first steampunk-style gastro-pub opened in Budapest. The place combines traditional British cuisine with modern gastronomy, while most of the drinks served are craft beers brewed in Hungary....
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OKSZ: retail sales in December may exceed 1000 billion HUF
Traders expect a huge Christmas rush. The National Retail Federation (OKSZ) expects total retail sales to be approximately 50 billion HUF more in December than in the last month of...
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You can pay your checks in retail chains as well
The Magyar Posta Zrt. in cooperation with the CBA Kereskedelmi Kft. and the Rossmann Magyarország Kft. installed 91 check machines in drugstores and food stores nationwideto provide faster and more...
Read moreFazekas: the government will have to fight hard for the agricultural subsidies of the farmers
The government will have to fight hard for the agricultural subsidies of the farmers in the new EU budget period starting in 2020 – Fazekas Sándor, Minister of Agriculture said...
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