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Magazine: COOP honoured on Europe’s Day in Commerce

Europe’s Day in Commerce was organised for the ninth time in Hungary by the National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) and its partner associations from the field of retail....

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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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Angry Birds to storm Tesco

The elite bird squad has arrived to the domestic Tesco supermarkets. Their mission is to redeem the stolen eggs from the Margit Island. From 16 January anyone can join the...

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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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Professional kitchen for quarter of a square metre

It is the kind of kitchen where rustling up a plate of beans on toast would be like playing Chopsticks on a Steinway. Electrolux has launched what must be the...

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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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Food per kilometer

Surprisingly, how fast a person runs has little effect on the number of calories he or she will burn. The most important factor is weight. For example, a 220-pound person...

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How do animals eat? – Video of the day

Ever wanted an educational video to teach your children how different members of the animal kingdom eat? Well, this YouTube hit isn’t so much about that, as the art of...

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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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Camping’s national prize winning game ended successfully

The distributor of the Camping products, the ERU Hungária Sajtgyártó Kft. closed an eventful year, filled up with novelties. During the summer the company held a recipe competition, while during...

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The Árukereső.hu and the GKI Digital Kft. are researching e-commerce together

The Árukereső.hu price comparison site and the new subsidiary of the GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt., the GKI Digital Kft. have signed a long-term cooperation agreement. In the future, the two companies...

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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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Lidl removes junk snacks from checkouts at 600 stores in favour of healthy alternatives

Lidl is removing all sweets, chocolates and crisps from checkouts in its 600 stores in favour of healthier alternatives in a move against obesity. The decision follows evidence that parents’...

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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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A beer and a coffee for the homeless who clean the streets

At nine o'clock in the morning in a garden shed behind a house in Amsterdam, a handful of alcoholics are getting ready to clean the surrounding streets, beer and cigarette...

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Most people would require health fund cafeteria

More workers would require pension and health fringe benefits (cafeteria), than who receive while in case of hospitality it is opposite – the joint survey of the Union insurance company...

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The Hotel that is the part of the Sikonda Thermal Spa will be renewed

The Hotel that belongs to the Sikonda Thermal Spa will be upgraded. The complex is scheduled to open its gates in late February, under the Ambient Hotel & AromaSpa name....

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Since when do we use vending machines? – Video of the day

The world’s first burrito kiosk, Burritobox, has officially arrived in the Southland. The machine, which distributes heated hormone- and antibiotic-free burritos for $3, can be found inside West Hollywood’s newest...

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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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A good trafficker is the helper of the world

Two hundred years out of the history of Hungarian commerce . this is what the new and old exhibition by the Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Tourism revolves around....

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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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