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Gastronomic tourism competition starts
The new European Destinations of ExcelleNce (EDEN) competition was launched undert the A Pinch of Hungary title. Under the competition the Hungarian National Tourist Office is searching for “the most...
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Spa Development Program in Budapest
A Spa Development Program will be launched in Budapest. During the program, several spas will be renewed or extended – Szőke László CEO of the Budapest Hévizei és Gyógyfürdői Zrt....
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NGM: a growth in room revenues and guest traffic
Room revenues increased in February, and the number of guest nights increased by more than 10 percent as well – Ruszinkó Ádám, Deputy Minister of State for of the Ministry...
Read moreSmoking will be prohibited in Austrian restaurants
Austria’s governing parties have agreed that a general ban on smoking will be introduced in cafes and in restaurants after May 2018. In addition, smoking will be prohibited in restaurants...
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The test period is over
On 1 March 2015 the test period of the Electronic Freight Goods Tracking System (EKÁER) ended and now the system is up and running. In the test period the system’s...
Read moreMagazine: Sundays without shopping
As of 15 March most stores have to remain closed in Hungary. This measure will inevitably lead to changes in both the market and shopping habits. According to György Vámos,...
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GS1 standard elements and the EKÁER system
Several elements in the GS1 system of retail standards have already proved their cost- and process-efficiency in practice. This is the reason why GS1 Hungary and the Electronic Freight Goods...
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Changes in the excise regulations of alcohol products
As of 1 January 2015 the excise duty on alcohol products is a standard HUF 333,385 as calculated for the tax base. The basis of the tax remains to be...
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Magazine: 2015 was the year of records for Fruit Logistica
According to Dr Christian Göke, the CEO of Fruit Logistica organiser Messe Berlin GmbH, this year the trade fair broke many records. Between 4 and 6 February 2015 there were...
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The ekáer detected several irregularities
A number of irregularities have been revealed by the Road Freight Control System (ekáer) – the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) told MTI. According to the communication, the system...
Read moreHungary is prepared for the new EU regulation on grape planting
Hungary is prepared for the new EU regulation on grape planting that would make it possible to increase the grape growing areas in the Member States – the Ministry of...
Read moreAn increase in legal pálinka sales
The monthly legal pálinka sales have increased spectacularly, at some commercial distilleries by more than 80 percent since the beginning of the year, after a 50 percent excise tax was...
Read more380 billion HUF for agricultural water management and irrigation development
About 380 billion HUF will be spent on the development of agricultural water management and irrigation until 2020, by the end of the current EU budget period – the Prime...
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The world's rice production is increasing
This year, the global rice production will rise slightly, but the international rice trade will decline, due to the existing high stocks. According to the latest report of the UN...
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The Multipont Program is among the best loyalty programs in the region in two categories
The Multipont Program will be among the finalists in two categories at the Loyalty Awards 2015 that is assessing the best loyalty programs of the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East...
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The NÉBIH found not approved ingredient in peppers
The laboratory of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) detected not approved ingredient in the peppers criticized by Greenpeace. On the basis of the findings of the investigation, the...
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NAV’s Institute of Experts did not perceive change in trends last year
The Institute of Experts of the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) tested about 12 thousand items last year. The tests have become more detailed. The investigation of tobacco and...
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Agricultural Conference on pig breeding in Madrid
The National Association of Mangalica Breeders is participating in a professional program in Madrid, Spain between 8 and 13 April. The National Association of Mangalica Breeders debuts before the Spanish...
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Organic market opens in Gyula
The fair hall in Gyula houses an organic market with crafts fair this Sunday. Pikó Tamás, the founder of the market told MTI that a total of almost thirty vendors...
Read moreFifteen thousand boxes of cigarettes were found in an RV near Hatvan
Almost fifteen thousand boxes of cigarettes with Serbian tax stamps were found in a camper van near Hatvan on Road 32. Kovács Dorina spokesperson of the National Tax and Customs...
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KSH: the turnover of commercial accomodiations increased by 10 percent in February
In February, 13.3 percent more foreign tourists spent 11.4 percent more overnight stays in commercial accommodation. The number of domestic tourists increased by 9.6, the number of their guest nights...
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Forrás – a reliable source
Forrás Áruház Kft. is in 100-percent Hungarian ownership. They operate three C+C stores in Ebes, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza with great success. Managing director Tibor Kerekes told our magazine that Forrás...
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The Maltese connection
SPAR Hungary has been working with the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service for many years to help hundreds of thousands people in need every year. One of their biggest joint projects...
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Magazine: Coffeehouse chain launches own media company
Although Starbucks units will stop selling CDs, the company plans to launch its own media company that they hope would be able to produce a social impact through its contents....
Read moreThe OKSZ supports the possibility of earlier opening hours in stores
Vámos György the Secretary-General of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) considers the idea of the earlier opening hours favorable. According to an amendment, the stores could be open from 4:30...
Read moreKopint- Tárki: GDP may increase by 3.2 percent this year and by 2.2 percent in 2016
The gross domestic product (GDP) can increase by 3.2 percent this year and by 2.2 for the next year – according to the forecast of the Kopint-Tárki Economic Research Institute,...
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The government proposes a maximum advertising tax rate of 5.3 percent
The Government proposed to the National Assembly that the maximum rate of tax on advertising to be 5.3 percent – Lázár János, Minister leading the Prime Minister's office announced on...
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