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Deloitte: the non-performing loan market is recovering in Central Europe
Over the past year, the sales of portfolios of the badly performing loan increased significantly in nine Central European countries examined by Deloitte – the audit firm informed MTI. The...
Read moreKovács Zoltán: no government regulation about Sunday exemption yet
All sorts of doubtful speculations appear in the media in connection with the exemption under the Sunday store closure including which stores can get exemption. Kovács Zoltán government spokesman told...
Read moreThe French National Assembly adopted the Government proposal on the extension of Sunday opening
On Saturday, the French National Assembly adopted the French Government’s proposal on the extension of Sunday opening. It was one of the most controversial issue of the economic reform package....
Read moreThe Czech breweries closed a good year in 2014
The Czech breweries had a good year last year. Both the Prazdroj in Pilsner and the Budvar in Budejovice reported an increase. The Prazdroj is the Czech Republic's largest brewery...
Read moreThe pollen substitute feed was GMO-contaminated
The beekeeper association was able to warn the honey producers that a GMO-contaminated feed was marketed in Hungary. The Hungarian bees have not met yet with the pollen substitute bee...
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An international research team found the genetic basis of obesity
An international team of scientists revealed more than 90 new gene areas, which may explain why some people are more prone to obesity. Researchers examined the gene pool of more...
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The “father” of Nutella dies at 89
Michele Ferrero, the world’s richest confectionery maker whose Nutella chocolate and hazelnut spread helped raise generations of Italians and define Italian sweets, has died, officials said. He was 89. Pietro...
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Valentine's Day: special offers and high occupancy in hotels
The hotels in Hungary are preparing with special offers for Valentine's Day. According to the correspondents of MTI, an extremely high occupancy is expected. Kovács István, the Secretary General of...
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The benefits of the Kaposvár card are expanding
The Kaposvár card is expanding with new benefits. The Kaposvár card was introduced ten years ago and it was the first such initiative in Hungary – the local government told...
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Saying thank you for the galadinner
Everyone seemed to be happy with last Thursday's dinner by MVI to celebrate the sponsors of last November's Károly Gundel Gale-evening at Újlipótváros-bsed VakVarjú restaurant....
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Drops of health – Citruses
The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of Dead Sea magnesium chloride, citrus oil, and their combination were investigated. Citrus oil is composed of monoterpenes, in particular D-limonene, which is known to...
Read moreBusiness guide for the SME sector: how to manage finances consciously
Dozens of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises go bankrupt because their partners don’t pay. Intrum Justitia is Europe’s leading debt collection company that now wishes to help the Hungarian SME...
Read moreTrends in paper packaging / We have entered the age of reduction
The overall economic situation always has strong influence on the most important packaging material segment. Thanks to the recently commenced GDP growth in Hungary and the positive international economic climate,...
Read morePackaging weight is shrinking, but the industry isn’t
Miklós Nagy, general secretary of the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling (CSAOSZ) told our magazine that in 2013 the Hungarian packaging industry realised a turnover of HUF 477...
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Many people use the opportunities of the loan program
The total loan portfolio of the national economy, compared to the previous quarter continued to increase. The stock value in the third quarter of 2014 increased to 6,705.3 billion HU,...
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EP: the origin of the meat must also be indicated on the packaging
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to introduce mandatory labeling of the origin of all meats used in ready-prepared meals. The 2013 horsemeat scandal, which...
Read morePwC: the world economy may grow by an annual 3 percent between 2014 and 2050
he projections came in the consultancy’s latest “World in 2050” report, which provides growth forecasts for 32 of the world’s largest economies, accounting for around 84 percent of global gross...
Read moreThe Tesco would strengthen its banking business branch
The Tesco would strengthen its banking business branch significantly. The store chain partially offset the recent weak performance with this step – portfolio.hu. wrote after Reuters. Although the company’s income...
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The oranges tested by the Nébih meet the quality standards
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested 10 kinds and varieties of oranges with different origins. All of them fully met the quality standards – the Nébih told MTI...
Read moreMagazine: Each year something new from the good old candy brand
The history of PEZ goes back several decades. Ed.Haas Hungaria is the Hungarian distributor of the brand that managed to achieve sales growth in both value and volume in recent...
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The Hungarian-Turkish trade in goods increase to its fivefold
The bilateral trade of goods since 2002 increased to fivefold between Hungary and Turkey: there are great opportunities in the economic cooperation between the to countries in tourism and in...
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Retail sales declined further in the United States
The retail sales in the US declined by 0.8 percent, more than expected 0.5 percent in January, compared to December – the US Commerce Department announced on Thursday. The retail...
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The Emirates has become the favorite airline of the domestic passengers
For the call Weco-Online Kft. (the operator of the repjegy.hu site) and the Travelo Travel Magazine, the domestic air travelers wrote their opinions about their flights for the third time....
Read moreJeeps packed with smuggled cigarettes were seized
Jeeps packed with more than 24 million HUF worth smuggled cigarettes were seized by the finance inspectors of the National Tax and Customs Authority near Tarpa Dávid Zoltán press officer...
Read moreSzallas.hu: domestic tourism can grow by 9 percent this year
The growth of domestic tourism does not coming to a halt this year. According to the latest forecast of the Szallas.hu portal it can reach 9 percent. The Szallas.hu also...
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A sightseeing restaurant bus on the streets of Paris
The sightseeing restaurant bus called Bustronome presents the delights of the French gastronomy and offers a wonderful sightseeing experience in Paris. The dinner begins at 8:30 p.m., and the meeting...
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Candle light dinner in the nostalgia dining cart at the Gluttonous Thursday
The MÁV Nosztalgia Kft. joined to the Gluttonous Thursday with an exclusive candlelight dinner event on 19 February. The passengers of the Candle Light Express can participate in a two-hour...
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Millward Brown Hungary changes its structural system
We are changing our organisation in the southern part of CEE and from now we are creating two groups of countries that will operate together. One grouping will be Czech,...
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Kitchen devices getting “smarter”
International CES, more commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is an internationally renowned electronics and technology trade show, attracting major companies and industry professionals worldwide. The annual show...
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New generation Premium Care Pants by Pampers
New Pampers Premium Care®Pants were developed to help Pampers ® win in the fastest growing segment of the diaper market. Many parents prefer pants to taped diapers once their child...
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