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Fazekas: the range of hungaricums may be expanded with Szerencsi chocolate and chimney cakes

The Szerencsi chocolate and the chimney cakes can be hungaricums soon – Fazekas Sándor Minister of Agriculture told in Budapest on Thursday, when he opened the first Hungarikum weekend, the...

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Chestnut is flourished dramatically early this year

The chestnut trees flourished earlier than usual this year. The flowering period usually lasts from mid-June to mid-July. This year the flowering period started in June. The protection of the...

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Just over 18 years: The Hungaricum weekend has been launched The Hungaricums have been moved to the Castle of Buda

The first Hungarikum Weekend has opened its doors, where specialties can be found for people only over age 18. In addition to the 60-degree pálinka ice cream cool sweetness is...

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The United States expects a record yield from corn

At the end of the week, the price of corn fell to its four years low at the Chicago commodity exchange: 3.7060 USD per bushel for September delivery. This is...

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British retail sales increased

After the 0.5 percent monthly decline of May, retail sales in Britain increased by 0.1 percent in June. According to the British National Statistical Office (ONS) in all sectors of...

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Strict consumer protection controls are expected at the Hungarian Grand Prix

The Consumer Protection Inspectorate of the Pest County Government Office launches consumer protection controls that will be stringent similar to last year during the Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Tarnai...

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Professional and natural oral care at home

Professional oral care is gradually becoming a part of everyday life and we would all like to use the most efficient products in our homes, too – reveal Szilvia Baranyi,...

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Good harvest is expected

This year autumn wheat is harvested on 1.1 million hectares of land in Hungary. According to György Czerván, secretary of state in the Ministry of Agriculture, average yield will be...

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Facts from last year

According to data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH), agriculture’s gross added value rose by 33 percent in 2013 if calculated at last year’s prices or by 7 percent at...

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Hangya calls for cost reduction in agricultural production

ccording to Hangya Cooperative Association’s calculations, farmers could cut their production costs by 10 percent on average by acting together. Vilmos Patay, president of Hangya Holding told that farmers can’t...

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Professional and natural oral care at home

Professional oral care is gradually becoming a part of everyday life and we would all like to use the most efficient products in our homes, too – reveal Szilvia Baranyi,...

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KSH: the growth in retail sales slowed in May

The volume of retail sales increased by 4.9 percent in May, compared with a year before, according to the raw and working day adjusted datas – the Central Statistics Office...

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NGM: the growth in domestic consumption remains at the forefront of Europe

The retail sales are expanding for the eleventh consecutive month. With the almost 5 percent growth in May, Hungary has the third highest growth rate in the European Union –...

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The Hungarian melon has a high quality

The Hungarian melon has a high quality, the amount is sufficient, but the purchase price is low – was said at the Napközben show of the Kossuth Radio. This year...

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GKI Digital: The online shoppers vote for the recipient points

The receiving points only appeared four years ago on the Hungarian e-commerce market, but for now they have become the most popular delivery way. Not the price, but the availability...

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Online cash register busted the peculating bartenders

The staff of the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) busted bartenders who were working for their own pocket stealing the revenue from their own employer. The scammers were found...

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Nébih: the products of the small producer who is under investigation caused the disease

The products of a small producer from Eger, caused the botulism disease in June – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) announced on Tuesday at the request of MTI....

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Bisnode: the number of businesses decreased in Hungary

Currently 552 thousand companies are operating in Hungary, 1.35 percent less than a year ago – according to the analysis of Bisnode. Until the middle of last year, the number...

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The biggest attractions of the city center has been opened

Drávucz Rita, Alexandar Sostar, Kiss Gergő, Kósz Zoltán and Szécsi Zoltán World-, European- and Olympic champion water polo players unveiled the Vodafone Water Polo Arena in the downtown of Budapest,...

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Hungarian tastes in San Francisco

A Hungarian chef provides great Hungarian dishes in one of the best restaurant in San Francisco and the United States. Through the menus complied by Nick Balla, thousands of Americans...

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The Water World Visitor Center was opened at the Lake Balaton

The Bodorka Water World Visitor Center was opened in Balatonfüred. in the 17 aquariums of the center more than fifty kinds of freshwater and marine fish can be seen, including...

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Shoppers focusing on quality

Global research by Nielsen identified six shopper types, one of them is defined as follows: ‘spends money focusing on quality.’ These shoppers ‘pick the best product in each category, no...

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Central Eastern European Tax Brochure from MAZARS

This year MAZARS collected relevant tax information in its Central Eastern European Tax Brochure 2014 for the second time. The study examines the tax environment in Hungary, its neighbours, in...

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Nielsen: consumer buying mood has improved

The Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index has reached a three year record in Hungary. This is mainly due to the improvement in consumers' buying mood, and also compared to the previous...

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MOSZ: the government's announced decision causes damages to agriculture

According to the Agricultural Cooperatives and Farmers Association (MOSZ) the government's decision announced on Monday; the farmers who have more than 1,200 hectares of land will be “deprived” from EU...

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Less than one third of the Hungarian population buying online

86 percent of the Hungarian population has Internet access, but only 28 percent of them are regularly purchasing products via the Internet – eMAG online dealer’s survey shows. According to...

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We drink a lot of beer from little money

In recent years, the growth of beer consumption has slowed. Although the Czechs consumes the most beer on an annual basis, Ireland's population still spends far more for this purpose....

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Coca-Cola reported higher-than-expected profit, but less revenue

Coca-Cola reached slightly higher-than-expected profits in the second quarter, but the evolution of revenues caused a disappointment. In relation to this year's prospects the management became more pessimistic. Coca-Cola reported...

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Tesco to build flats

Tesco is giving up its expansion plans in the UK, and plans to build flats instead of supermarkets on the previously acquired lands – portfolio.hu wrote after Property Week. Tesco...

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Nearly eighty percent of the grain was harvested in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County

Nearly 80 percent of the grain was harvested in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County – the president of the regional chamber of agriculture told MTI on Tuesday. Rácz Imre the president of the...

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