News and articles
Lunar New Year brought commercial and tourism records in China
Date: 2014-02-07 10:28:24
Chinese people were traveling more and spent more, compared to the previous years, during the one week long Lunar New Year break – the official statistics published on Friday show....
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Nasa to send seeds to Moon to grow lunar salad
Date: 2014-02-07 10:00:16
It might make a more appetising soup than a salad. Nasa is to send turnip, cress and basil seeds to the Moon in an attempt to grow them. The experiment...
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FAO: a decline in global food prices
Date: 2014-02-06 12:55:47
The average food prices fell globally in January, compared to December 2013 – the Thursday released analysis of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows. The organization calculates the...
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This is how the online cash registers are manufactured
Date: 2014-02-06 12:50:48
A few journalists could take a glimpse into the manufaturing processes of the online cash registers at the manufacturing bases of the Polish Comp group. Nearly one-third, about 60 thousand...
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The winemakers would like to win on the domestic market
Date: 2014-02-06 12:22:25
Hungary is not on the world wine map – Kiss Eliza, Ministerial Commissioner described the current situation of the Hungarian wineries at the press conference of the National Council of...
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Two new SPAR Express stores have been opened at OMV filling stations
Date: 2014-02-06 12:21:50
The new SPAR Express stores can be found at OMV filling stations in the Tölgyfa street, 2nd district of Budapest and in the Védgát street in the 21st district (Csepel)....
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The Coca-Cola is looking for everyday heroes
Date: 2014-02-06 12:21:42
Coca-Cola has launched an all-year long campaign, which fits into the “be open to happiness” platform. This time, the company is looking for everyday, a little wacko heroes who brighten...
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European Commission calls for cooperation against VAT fraud
Date: 2014-02-06 12:20:08
The European Commission calls for closer cooperation with countries outside the EU, in order to curb VAT fraud, so the European Commission turned to the Member States for authorization on...
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World novelty also included to Saturday's Chocolate Festival in Szeged
Date: 2014-02-06 12:16:57
After last year's success, Szeged celebrates the chocolate again on Saturday. According to the organizers, the world's first chocolate kebab will debut at the event, as well as chocolate tool...
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The Chinese luxury market will not be given impetus this year
Date: 2014-02-06 11:08:30
Similarly to previous years, the luxury market grows only slightly in China this year, however the Chinese remain the dominant players of the global market – the study of Bain...
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Cégér: the wine label design application was written out again
Date: 2014-02-06 11:05:03
The Cégér – (Trade sign – Design vignette for the good winewine label) competition was announced for the third time. The competition aims to help young graphic artists and winemakers...
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A Chinese city became famous for its fake branded shops
Date: 2014-02-06 10:58:19
A street in Vuhsi, East-China became famous for its fake branded shops, lining up next to each other. The street now serves as a tourist attraction, instead of a shopping...
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The situation in the east has not changed – Video of the day
Date: 2014-02-06 10:17:14
The honey is definitely natural. The bee inside the honey packet proves it. The small – but perhaps telling – example reflects the ick factor thousands of athletes and visitors...
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A beer crisis in the US?
Date: 2014-02-06 10:08:05
The warning came as SABMiller, which is based in London and Johannesburg, reported Thursday a rise in sales for the year ended March 31, underpinned by its expansion in emerging...
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No reason to replace fructose with glucose
Date: 2014-02-06 10:04:01
Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital have found there is no benefit in replacing fructose, the sugar most commonly blamed for obesity, with glucose in commercially prepared foods. The findings, published...
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Magazine: Health with and without alcohol – Drink trends in 2014
Date: 2014-02-06 09:43:37
Drink manufacturers had no choice but to adapt to the prevailing health trends. • more functionality, • manufacturers using better sweeteners, • some alcoholic beverages contain minerals and new natural...
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Difficult year in agricultural pest and disease control
Date: 2014-02-06 08:52:11
NAK considers the Hungarian Chamber of Agricultural Pest Control Engineers and Plant Pathologists to be a strategic partner. One of the most important areas where the two partners cooperate is...
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On an interest rate rollercoaster
Date: 2014-02-06 08:06:07
According to a forecast by GKI Economic Research Zrt., after last year’s recession this year brings growth just above the stagnation level and growth in 2014 will be around 1.3...
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NGM: retail surtax does not conflict with the EU law
Date: 2014-02-05 15:42:49
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), the decision of the European Court of Justice confirms the Hungarian position that the retail surtax was not a discrimination between various...
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Analysts expect an upturn in retail sales
Date: 2014-02-05 13:10:36
Although last December’s retail sales growth decelerated, after the outstanding increase of November, but analysts polled by MTI expect a further upturn in sales this year. According to the Wednesday...
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We spent an average of 34,700 HUF on Christmas gifts
Date: 2014-02-05 12:45:53
The most popular gifts were clothing, accessories, beauty care products books, games and toys. According to the first-quarter survey of the Cofidis Credit Monitor, Hungarians spent an average of 34,700...
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Special retail tax: the EU decided in the NAV vs. Hervis case
Date: 2014-02-05 12:42:11
The special retail tax on ventures, that are connected to companies, that have their seats in another Member States was considered to be indirect discrimination – the Court of Justice...
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Hungarian fruit and vegetable growers in Berlin
Date: 2014-02-05 12:40:39
Germany, that is Hungary’s largest agricultural trading partner hosts some of our country's market players in the fruit and vegetable sector. Producers, processors, traders, research institutions and consultants will attend...
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Camera Eye Research reverals our shopping habits
Date: 2014-02-05 12:35:51
Shopping is not an enjoyable pastime, when it is part of the daily routine. Searching after around promotions, compare prices and find the best offer is not as easy as...
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18 percent of the European Agricultural Fund was spent on rural development bewteen 2006-2013
Date: 2014-02-05 12:25:14
18 percent of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), was spent on non-agricultural sectoral rural development bewteen 2006-2013 in the last budgetary period of the EU – V....
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Magazine: Edible QR codes
Date: 2014-02-05 11:45:36
A German company combines QR codes with a cookie mix: consumes can use Qkies to make and bake cookies before decorating them with the 20 enclosed QR codes, which are...
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Retail sales decreased in the EU
Date: 2014-02-05 11:15:03
Retail sales declined in the European Union (EU 28) and in the Euro Zone in December 2013, compared to the datas of the previous month – the Eurostat announced. According...
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The entries have started to the pálinka tournament Gyula brandy
Date: 2014-02-05 11:00:23
Registration has started for the Pálinka, Fruit and Wine Spirits World Cup in Gyula. In the scope of the event, the Hungary’s Best Pálinkas title will be awarded as well....
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Michelin-starred food distribution trucks in Paris
Date: 2014-02-05 10:59:22
Marc Veyrat, one of the most creative Michelin-starred French chef launches food trucks in Paris on Thursday: the multi-course healthy organic lunches can be purchased in pre-heated jars, especially in...
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Newer names of the VOLT Festival: Foals, Icona Pop, Morcheeba
Date: 2014-02-05 10:58:42
The Foals, the Icona Pop, Steve Aoki, the Woodkid, Morcheeba, I am Legion, Sunrise Avenue and Noisia will also perform at this year's VOLT Festival in Sopron between 2 and...
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