News and articles
Special Hungarian cuisine was presented in Moscow
Date: 2013-07-08 10:20:15
Specially prepared and served food lines were presented the Hungarian cuisine in the Russian capital, where the opening of a Hungarian restaurant is planned. “Hungary has an incredible 'retro' cult...
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Webstores keep increasing their turnover last year
Date: 2013-07-08 10:10:20
73 percent of the Hungarian webstores recorded a sales increase in 2012. Every third of them were able to increase their revenues by more than 50 percent, and only 9...
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Mobile Wallet testing has started
Date: 2013-07-08 09:30:35
In the not-so-distant future we will not need a thick wallet: Thanks to smartphones and the NFC non-contact technology, we can manage our everyday finances with our mobile phones as...
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A sharp increase in the K&H SME confidence index
Date: 2013-07-05 12:10:23
Compared to the previous quarter, the K&H SME confidence index increased by 15 points, now standing on -11 points. The K&H SME confidence index is indicating the business expectations of...
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VM: watermelon promotion again this year
Date: 2013-07-05 12:02:22
As the result of the process began three years ago the watermelon promotion continues this year – Budai Gyula, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs of Ministry of Rural Development...
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The Pápai Hús and the Pápa-Ser Kft. have become strategically important
Date: 2013-07-05 12:00:56
The government classified the Pápai Hús 1913 Kft. and the Pápa-Ser Sertéstenyésztő- és hízlaló Kft. as strategically important economy organization. The government regulation was published in the Wednesday issue of...
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Varga: the fiscal situation would not require the introduction of the advertising tax
Date: 2013-07-05 12:00:17
Varga Mihály said that they support to involve such sectors into taxation that have not participated enough in it, but the government has considered that whether is there a need...
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Harvest has started
Date: 2013-07-05 11:59:56
The harvest of barley has been completed by the farmers in most areas of the country. Wheat harvest starts in a few days. The yield can be considered as a...
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Henkel: 20 billion HUF investment in Hungary in the past five years
Date: 2013-07-05 11:40:56
Over the past five years, the Düsseldorf-based Henkel group implemented investments in Hungary in an amount of 20 billion HUF in Hungary. Fábián Ágnes, managing director of Henkel Magyarország Kft....
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China is investigating imported milk powder manufacturers due to suspected price fixing
Date: 2013-07-05 11:32:04
China has launched investigations against imported milk powder manufacturersín China, due to suspected price fixing – the state media reported. The affected companies are the Swiss Nestle, the French Danon...
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Wine Wednesday evenings at the Hungarian National Gallery
Date: 2013-07-05 11:10:24
Four wine regions will present themselves with different themed programs at the Wine Wednesday evenings of the Hungarian National Gallery from 10 July, for four weeks. At the panoramic terrace...
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Farmers' market opened in the Palace Quarter of Józsefváros
Date: 2013-07-05 11:05:09
A Farmers’ Market opened on Saturday in Józsefváros. The vendors await the costumers with all their products every Saturday until Christmas at the intersection of Rákóczi and Gyulai Pál street....
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Czech retail sales rose in May
Date: 2013-07-05 11:00:17
Retail sales increased in the Czech Republic in May. While in April, increase was 1.5 percent in May it was 1.2 percent, compared to the previous year – the Czech...
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It’s official: A pint a day helps your heart
Date: 2013-07-05 10:38:57
A pint of beer a day is actually good for you, according to new research. The drink improves the state of blood vessels around the heart, improves blood flow and...
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We visited the Rudi factory in Mátészalka
Date: 2013-07-05 10:33:44
Pöttyös Túró Rudi, the real hungaricum has opened the gates of its factory in Mátészalka for a day , in order to answer questions like where and how it is...
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Magazine: With strange reasoning
Date: 2013-07-05 10:29:36
The Hungarian Public Catering Association (MKSZ) calls the attention of the public to the fact that certain traditional dishes, because of their high oil, salt or fat content, will disappear...
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The 18th Hungarian Wine's Journey Rally
Date: 2013-07-05 10:23:35
Although the last weekend of August still seems to be a bit far away, the 18th Hungarian Wine's Way Rally is already in the preparation process. The event will take...
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Kopint-Tárki: GDP will increase by 0.3 percent this year and by 1.5 percent next year
Date: 2013-07-04 13:00:19
The gross domestic product (GDP) in Hungary can increase by 0.3 percent this year and by 1.5 percent next year, while the decline in investment is expected to be halt...
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E-toll: the Ministry of Rural Development lost out in the case of the exemption
Date: 2013-07-04 12:40:28
Contrary to the government's promises, livestock shipments have not been exempted from the payment of E-toll as well as a variety of agricultural crops. Due to the e-toll, meat or...
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EU retail sales increased in May
Date: 2013-07-04 12:20:29
Retail sales increased by 1.0 percent in the euro zone and by 1,2 percent in the entire European Union in May, compared with the previous month – the Eurostat announced...
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Tobacco products cannot be sold temporarily at festivals
Date: 2013-07-04 12:10:14
The tobacco shops cannot sell tobacco products temporary during the summer festivals – Gyulay Zsolt, head of the National Tobacco Trade Office (NDN) Ltd. told at the morning show of...
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The testing of the mobile wallet application has started
Date: 2013-07-04 11:59:16
The testing of the mobile wallet application, that is based on contactless technology (NFC) has started in Hungary – was announced by the participating operators in Budapest on Thursday. With...
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Pöttyös Túró Rudi: we can embrace the Earth fifteen times
Date: 2013-07-04 11:57:31
Túró Rudi is 45 year old this year. The company prepares with a birthday gift of which every Hungarian children and grand children have long been curious about. The Pöttyös...
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Fire up your lips for the World Day of Kiss!
Date: 2013-07-04 11:09:25
The 6th of July is the World Day of Kiss. Although the founder has shrouded in mystery, we have a lot of information why kiss plays such an important role...
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According to the Italian pizza guide, the best round pizza can be found in Naples, while the best sliced pizza in Rome
Date: 2013-07-04 10:20:29
The homeland of pizza, that can be consumed at tables is Naples, while the best sliced pizzas can be found in Rome – states Gambero Rosso’s new gastronomic guide that...
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Analysts: a positive turn in retailing
Date: 2013-07-03 13:00:27
According to analysts surveyed by MTI, a positive change seems to occur in retail in the second quarter. The analysts are expecting expanding sales for the rest of the year....
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KSH: retail sales volume grew in May by 2.5 percent
Date: 2013-07-03 12:50:49
The calendar-adjusted volume of retail sales increased by 2.5 percent in May this year, compared to the same period of last year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on...
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Nearly half of the extra taxes are paid by the consumers
Date: 2013-07-03 12:48:51
The LeitnerLeitner has published its comprehensive study on the special taxes that are in force in Hungary. The authors found that the level of extra taxes amounted to the level...
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Authorities control the sales of seasonal fruits and vegetables
Date: 2013-07-03 12:00:37
From 1 July, the authorities are investigating the sales of seasonal fruits and vegetables with high priority – Hódi László, leader of the Plant Protection and Soil Conservation Directorate of...
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Nébih: the restriction related to the classical swine fever was terminated
Date: 2013-07-03 11:50:51
The total area of Hungary was exempted from limitations in connection with classical swine fever, after the Food Chain Safety and Animal Health Directorate of the Pest County Government Office...
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