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The proportion of smokers decreased in the EU
The proportion of smokers decreased by two percentage points, from 28 to 26 percent, compared to 2012 in the European Union – according to the lastest Eurobarometer survey. According to...
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Asia is the favorite of the international retailers
The Japanese capital is the most attractive for the international companies entering a new market. 63 new brands arrived new last year to Tokyo, followed by Singapore with 58 new...
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Nébih: About half of the nutrients does not meet the standards
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) tested nutrients during its latest product test session. During the comprehensive test involving 50 products, some problems occured at nearly every second product....
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All the face primers met the requirements at the consumer protection test
The National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) tested face primers. All of the 19 products met the requirements. The National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) announced on Tuesday that on the basis...
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A Special Aszú in Tokaj
The season in the Tokaj Fesztiválkatlan begins with the operetta of Szilágyi László titled Tokaji Aszú, which was the most successful operetta of the 1940's. It was played on stage...
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The Ice Cream of the Year: the opera royal triumphed in 2015
The opera royal ice cream earned the Ice Cream of the Year title in 2015 in the Szent Korona Confectionery in Soltvadkert, where the winner was chosen amongst more than...
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Hotel Association: collaboration and VAT reduction is needed to achieve growth
The Hungarian hotels have tremendous growth opportunities that are not yet exploited. To reach success joining forces and VAT reduction is needed in the sector – the president of the...
Read moreGrowth in the beer market
On 1 April the Federation of Hungarian Breweries reported that beer sales expanded by 2 percent last year. Altogether 6.2 million hectolitres of beer were sold by the big four:...
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Nosalty-eisberg: integrated campaign in cooperation
NoSalty and eisberg will publish a recipe book together and they will also implement a joint online campaign, introducing how exciting and colourful a choice salads can be – even...
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Magazine: Meeting for the first time
The first impression is very important when meeting someone for the first time: only if both parties are attracted to one another will they be motivated to meet for a...
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Nielsen: Hungarian grocery store turnover increased above the average
The domestic food stores sold 4.9 percent more products in terms of value, while 3.0 percent more in terms of volume, during the first quarter of this year than during...
Read moreThe GKI expects a two and a half percent economic growth
According to the forecast of the GKI Gazdaságkutató Zrt. economy research company, the Hungarian economy will increase more rapidly even after 2014 than the EU average. The EU average is...
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KSH: the quarterly trade surplus is close to 2.5 billion euros
In this year's first quarter exports were 7.7 percent higher, while imports were 5.7 percent higher than a year before. The quarterly export surplus increased by 531 million euros to...
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Two Rossmanns were re-opened on the first day of summer
On 1 June two Rossmann drugstores were re-opened after renovations in two different parts of the country. The store in Dombóvár and Csorna are waiting for the customers with extra...
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Although it is more expensive, the majority of the small companies say it is worth to advertise on Facebook
Although the number of the free advertising opportunities are decreasing on the Facebook pages, the majority of firms say it is worth to advertise on Facebook – the latest research...
Read moreSeveral Tescos will open at 5 am
From 1 June several Tesco stores will open at 5 am – Tesco’s website states. The retail chain is the first among the large chains that will use the possibility...
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Guinness World Record Attempt with the re-collecting of beverage cartons
The children of Budapest would like to set up a Guinness record from beverage cartons recycling. To reach the record, they should collect one tonne of milk and soft drink...
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The Budapest Wine Festival received the EFFE- certification for 2015-2016
The EFA (European Festivals Association) published the list of festivals that were given EFFE- certification (Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe) for 2015 to 2016. Following a process of intense...
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The Santa Claus Factory also operates in summer
The Santa Claus Factory organized a charitable action on the occassion of the Children's Day in the Millenáris Park. Zsolnai Endre, main organizer of the Santa Claus Factory told MTI...
Read moreBook-Wine-Jazz festival starts on Tuesday in Balatonfüred
A festival starts in Balatonfüred in the spirit of literature, wine and music. The guest of honor of the program related to the 86th Festive Book Week will be the...
Read moreVAT on food decreased by 9 percent in Romania
The government decree on the extension of the reduced VAT rate entered into force in Romania on Monday. The manufacturer and distributor companies should use a 9 percent VAT rate...
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The ice cream of the year: more than 80 ice creams are competing for the title
This year, the Ice Cream of the Year will be selected from more than 80 ice creams. The Szent Korona Cukrászda (Holy Crown Confectionery) in Soltvadkert will host the event...
Read moreCharity football tournament to help sick children
Drugstore chain dm organised a charity football tournament for the first time on 14 March. Cewe Hungary, Colgate–Palmolive Hungary, Primőr Cosmetics Kft., Forest Paper, Prestige Products Hungary, Johnson & Johnson,...
Read moreMichelin-stars and an open kitchen – Video of the day
How many restaurants can say they have three Michelin stars and a starring role in a feature-length documentary? Chicago's Grace, helmed by chef Curtis Duffy, “is a real show,” according...
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The positive trend in grocery retail continues
Between February 2014 and January 2015 grocery stores’ sales neared HUF 1,480 billion – 5 percent more than in the base period. At the same time volume sales increased by...
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Magazine: Eating from the same plate…
Sharing has arrived at Budapest too: in a restaurant people around the same table are eating from the same bowls and dishes. This can give guests a feeling of being...
Read more400 billion HUF will be given to the farmers under the unified agricultural subsidies
The Hungarian farmers can be given 400 billion HUF under the unified agricultural subsidies. Application deadline is 9 June. Gyuricza Csaba the president of the Agricultural and Rural Development Agency...
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