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Even more success for Hungary

While the budget for the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has decreased by some 11%, Hungary will be receiving 12.3 billion euros in agriculture funding within the next financial...

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The price of basic foodstuffs may significantly rise in Ukraine

The price of several basic foodstuffs may significantly rise in Ukraine soon. The competent ministry drafted a proposal under which the state regulation on the price of various meat, egg,...

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Hatpöttyös

Hatpöttyös restaurant is a family enterprise in Székesfehérvár and is special because the youngest child in the family is disabled: it was this situation that gave the idea to start...

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Hatpöttyös

Hatpöttyös restaurant is a family enterprise in Székesfehérvár and is special because the youngest child in the family is disabled: it was this situation that gave the idea to start...

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Budapest, Hévíz and Hajdúszoboszló were the most popular last year

On the basis of the datas of the Central Statistics Office (KSH) Budapest, Hévíz and Hajdúszoboszló were the most popular cities among the domestic and foreign tourists last year –...

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The Costes has become the restaurant of 2012

The Costes restaurant was elected as the restaurant of the year 2012, so the restaurant in Budapest won the Dining Guide award for the second time after 2009. The award...

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The case of the creative marketing experts with the egg of Colomb – Video of the day

Love is in the air, as will be the aroma of onion-grilled sliders, as White Castle converts its restaurants across the country into “Love Castles” for Valentine’s Day 2013. Lovers,...

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The National Assembly has decided: tobacco shops can sell alcohol, coffee, soft drinks and newspapers

The national tobacco shops can sell spirits and energy drinks, coffee, mineral water, soft drinks, and newspapers – the Parliament decided on Monday. The national tobacco shops can sell spirits...

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Product range expansion is needed at the tobacco shops

Lázár János justified the product range expansion in the national tobacco shops with long-term functionality issues. Lázár János, Minister of State said this in relation to MTI on Monday, that...

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Magazine: Aroma dj

Austrian-born ODO 7 is a so-called aroma jockey: he blows scents over his audience with huge fans, in order to create a special atmosphere. He creates his scents from volatile...

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I've heard about it, but… 15 – What is Couscous?

Couscous is a traditional Berber dish of semolina (tiny granules of durum wheat) which is cooked by steaming. It is traditionally served with a meat or vegetable stew spooned over...

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Warren Buffett’s investment fund buys a food company for 23 billion USD

The Berkshire Hathaway Inc. investment fund of the star investor Warren Buffett and the 3G Capital investment fund acquires the H.J. Heinz Co. food company for 23 billion USD in...

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There is a chance to resurrect combined transportation

The Hungarian Association of Logistics Service Centres (MLSZKSZ), believes that the intermodal (combined) transport can be made competitive without state aid. According to the MLSZKSZ, 5 percent of the road...

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Slovak retail: the percentage of domestic products can be read on the door

In Slovakia, the retail chains were required to inform the purchasers of the origin of products: the tables containing theses informations must be placed on the entrance of the store....

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Horse Meat Scandal: the French company regained a part of its health permissions

The Spanghero supplier company has received a part of its health permissions. The company was accused by the French Government in connection with the European horse meat scandal – Stéphane...

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Romanian consumer protection authorities fined distributors of Székely products in Csíkszereda

The representatives of the Brasov Consumer Protection Inspectorate visited the Fair of Traditional and Local Products in Csíkszereda accompanied by TV crews. The inspectors identified several irregularities. According to the...

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Spirits made of washer fluids were seized

The finance guards of the National Tax and Customs Office (NAV) seized spririts made of presumably washer fluid, from a person in Hejőkeresztúr. The National Tax and Customs Office (NAV)...

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Dunapack is supporting the arts

For the first time in the history of Dunapack, a new art prize called Master and Student has been awarded to the most talented artists within the compass of a...

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The Hotel Mirage reborn in Hévíz

The new four-star hotel of Hunguest Hotels is already receiving guests under its test run. Before its rebirth, the hotel was closed for many years – Joós Adél the hotel's...

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Leviatan – Video of the day

Directors Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Verena Paravel followed the crew of a commercial fishing trawler out to sea and filmed Leviathan entirely aboard the ship, as well as in the water...

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Dr. Oetker: Charity program for kids in need closed with success

The program ended with a result of 16 million online votes, more than 6,600 children's drawings, about 130 kindergarten and primary schools with a valid tender and the participation of...

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Slowdown in food price increase

As expected, agricultural producer prices continued to increase in December, after the peak of October. According to datas from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) in December producer prices rose by...

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Premium category Hungarian pálinka producers would like break into the Russian market

The producers of premium category Hungarian pálinkas would like break into the Russian market with their products, so 11 Hungarian companies and manufactures presented their products in Moscow and in...

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VM: According to the Hungarian-French agricultural working group the EU budget is acceptable

The Hungarian-French Working Group on Agriculture and Rural Development assessed the EU budget for the 2014-2020 period as acceptable – the Rural Development Ministry (VM) informed MTI on Friday. At...

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VM: Hungarian participation was successful at the world's largest trade fair for organic products

Hungarian participation was successful at the BioFach in Nuremberg. Next year Hungary can be a the key partner of the event – Tóth Katalin, Deputy Secretary of State at the...

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Catfish Salami and Asian delicacies at the Fish Festival in Budapest

The Budapest Fish Festival awaited its guests between 15 (Friday) and 17 (Sunday) February 2013. The organizers of the event invited Németh József, the representative of the National Culinary Association...

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Magazine: More things enjoyed at the same time

Cinema restaurants might have seemed odd 10 years ago but dinner-and-a-movie has become a successful concept in the last 1-2 years, especially in US cities. Several multiplexes and clubs offer...

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I've heard about it, but… 13 – What is tamale?

A tamale — also tamales — is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa (a starchy dough, usually corn-based), which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper. The wrapping...

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Pálinka vendors been caught in Borsod

Several people offered their pálinkas for sale on the internet Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county. The advertisement has also attracted the attention of tax inspectors. The sellers can expect a substantial fine –...

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