News and articles
Exercise can help prevent brain damage linked to high alcohol intake
Date: 2013-07-12 10:56:45
Aerobic exercise can help prevent and even reverse some brain damage linked to high alcohol intake, according to new research carried out at the University of Colorado Boulder. The finding,...
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Witty, trendy and environment-friendly VeuveClicqout packaging – Video of the day
Date: 2013-07-12 10:47:50
Maison Veuve Clicquot has gone green with Naturally Clicquot, the first ever 100 per cent biodegradable isothermal bottle packaging designed by the trendy and eclectic Cedric Ragot. Naturally Clicquot is...
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KSH: inflation in June was 1.9 percent
Date: 2013-07-11 12:20:42
The annual consumer price inflation rate, accelerated to 1.9 percent in June, from the 1.8 percent of May. Compared to May, consumer prices rose by 0.2 percent – the Central...
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The world’s grain harvest may break a record
Date: 2013-07-11 12:10:04
The world’s grain harvest in the 2013-14 season will increase by 7.2 percent and will reach a record 2.479 billion tons – the FAO estimates in its report released on...
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The tobacconists to sell alcohol at night
Date: 2013-07-11 12:05:51
In several districts of Budapest it is prohibited to sell alcohol after 10 pm. However, this regulation does not apply to the national tobacco shops. Formerly the National Assembly excluded...
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GfK: every fifth bank customer uses online banking services
Date: 2013-07-11 12:04:09
The use of online banking is considered as advanced in Hungary – one in five bank customers use online banking services – but in comparision, Hungary is lagging behind the...
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The first online cash register, made on the basis of the new legislation received the license
Date: 2013-07-11 12:00:47
The Hungarian Trade Licensing Office gave green light to the first cash register that is able for online communication between the merchants and the NAV and it is complying with...
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New EU regulations on cosmetics
Date: 2013-07-11 11:25:04
The New EU regulations on cosmetics adopted by the EU in 2009, came into force on Thursday. The new policy aims to make the cosmetic products from toothpaste to sunscreen...
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The liquidation of the German Praktiker does not affect the operations of the Hungarian Praktiker
Date: 2013-07-11 11:00:28
The Praktiker Építési és Barkácspiacok Magyarország Kft. issued the following statement today: Germany's Praktiker AG, will soon initiate the opening of the winding-up application at the competent court. This step...
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The manufacturers of milk powder under investigation reduce their prices in China
Date: 2013-07-11 10:58:03
The world's largest milk formula manufacturer, the U.S. Mead Johnson Nutrition announced a price reduction in the Chinese market, after the Chinese authorities initated proccess against foreign manufacturers and distributors...
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Magazine: All that glitters is not gold…
Date: 2013-07-11 10:51:24
Quiznos brand was established in 1978 and in 30 years it has become the 28th biggest restaurant chain in the USA. After its peak in 2008 (there were 5,000 units...
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KSH: tourism increased significantly in May
Date: 2013-07-11 10:42:24
In May, 18 percent more foreign tourists spent 16.4 percent more guest nights at commercial accommodation, compared to May 2012. The number of domestic guests increased by 12.1 percent, their...
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Single and eating
Date: 2013-07-11 10:42:00
A project is chockfull of strategies and tips on how to increase your comfort and options as a solo/single diner, plus need-to-know information for anyone considering solo/single travel. You'll get...
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Hungarian tourism in Croatia expands significantly
Date: 2013-07-11 10:40:48
The number of Hungarian tourists and the number of guest nights spent by Hungarians increased by 10 percent in June in Croatia, but the indicators of the first half of...
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Samurai principles and methods in 21st-century company management
Date: 2013-07-11 10:01:26
The latest event in the Career and Style series bore the above title and was held on Margaret Island on 13 May. The first presentation of the conference was by...
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Not only Hungarian tourists are visiting Hévíz
Date: 2013-07-11 09:15:46
With the re-creation of the direct flights between the two countries, the number of tourists from China to Hungary would significant increase – Xiao Tsien China's ambassador said in Budapest....
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The chains said no for the unified melon prices
Date: 2013-07-10 12:40:29
The supermarket chains said no for the unified melon prices at the meeting of the Ministry of Rural Development, the producers and the supermarket chains – Népszabadság was informed by...
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Cofidis: loaning openness has increased, but still low
Date: 2013-07-10 12:09:19
According to the second quarter survey of the Cofidis Credit Monitor, the ratio of new borrowers is still low, although the loaning openness has increased, it is still low. The...
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The government has to decide: new toll or expensive food
Date: 2013-07-10 12:05:47
Almost the only option for reducing food prices if the participants of the food chain will be exempted from the payment of the increased toll. In spite of low inflation,...
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OVB: referendum may be held on the price margin of tobacco products
Date: 2013-07-10 12:00:38
A referendum may be held on the price margin of tobacco products, after the National Election Committee (OVB) endorsed the initiative at its Wednesday session. Under the proposal the statutory...
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The losses of the pig sector increases further due to the e-toll
Date: 2013-07-10 11:52:07
The introduction of e-toll increases the costs of pig transportation by 20-30 percent, which will increase the sector's losses further, as the farmers are not able to pass it on...
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Nébih seized unmarked and illegally frozen meat
Date: 2013-07-10 11:50:42
The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) seized about 1.4 tonnes of unmarked and illegally ie. locally frozen meat products in Nagykanizsa – the Nébih informed MTI on Wednesday. During...
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800 million personalized HP Indigo labels in the Coca-Cola campaign
Date: 2013-07-10 11:30:52
Information technology solutions provider Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced its long-run production of personalised labels on HP Indigo WS6000 series Digital Presses for Coca-Cola's 'Share a Coca-Cola' campaign. The campaign has...
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Praktiker: the air conditioning season starts now
Date: 2013-07-10 11:20:35
According to Praktiker's experiences, only the summer heat forces the customers to buy air conditioners and refrigeration equipments. Traffic picks up each hot day, but there must be an at...
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Magazine: Who are your most important partners from the FMCG sector?
Date: 2013-07-10 11:17:06
László József Molnár, Logi-Store: – SPAR Hungary is our key partner in the sector. We built a 65,000 storage unit (for chilled, frozen and dry cured products) warehouse system for...
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A park was named after the MIRELITE® brand
Date: 2013-07-10 11:00:57
In the history of the Hungarian brands, parks were named after only a few brands. A park in Albertirsa was named after the MIRELITE® brand, that is existing since 1945....
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France remains the world's number one tourist destination
Date: 2013-07-10 10:23:14
Last year, about 83 million foreign tourists visited France, which remains the world's number one tourist destination – the French tourism ministry announced on Tuesday. With the new record in...
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New gastronomy award
Date: 2013-07-10 10:06:31
The Ethics Committee of the Industrial Chamber of Hungarian Caterers had a meeting on 9th July 2013, where they decided to to found the Károly Gundel Gastronomy Award. The professional...
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An evening with wine about catering
Date: 2013-07-10 09:58:51
A retro-styled professional event will be organized by the Hungarian Commercial and Catering Museum, from July from 6 pm to 10 pm, for eleven weeks. The goal of the event...
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Soft drink made of green coffee – Video of the day
Date: 2013-07-10 09:49:35
New Starbucks Refresha™ beverages are a completely new way to refresh and recharge yourself. Swing by your local Starbucks for a Starbucks Refresha™ Berry Hibiscus (with real whole blackberries) or...
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