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Bird flu in south Russia

About 500 chickens in the south Russia's Krasnodar Territory have died of bird flu H5N1, a local official said. The outbreak was detected at a poultry farm in the town...

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Turo Rudi production in China

EU-Milk Technologies Kft. made a joint venture with a chinese agriculture company to process milk products as the famous hungarian Turo Rudi (curded cold sweets), yoghurt and kefir. The company,...

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Nestlé has lined up the acquisition of a mineral water company

Upon completion of the deal, Nestlé_Waters will control slightly less than 25% of the Swiss bottled water market.  The food and drinks giant confirmed today that it has agreed with...

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The eurozone economy slowed in the second quarter

Economic growth in the 13-nations that share the same currency, narrowed to 0.3 percent in the second quarter after a quarterly increase of 0.7 percent in the first three months....

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Unilever to cut 10-12,000 jobs in Europe

Unilever's announcement in August that it would cut up to 11 pct of its workforce over the next four years as part of the 'One Unilever' programme.   Anglo-Dutch consumer...

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China Brand Trade Center in Budapest

After Dubai, the CBTC will be the second center where more than 1000 of the best chineese companies can intrudece their products. AsiaCenter Kft and Fashion Mart Rt signed an...

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Monopoly in the glass sector

The European Commission said it was looking into allegations made by European Federation of Wine and Spirits Importers and Distributors, or EFWSID, that lack of competition in the glass bottle...

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In a month we will know who can buy Kempinkski's 9,92% share from Budapest Municipality

Until Friday's termin 3 offers arrived for the Kempinski Hotel Budapest's share, which has a nominal value in HUF 258 Million. The company  ownes the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest, near...

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Only 1.4% growth at the Hungary 2007 GDP in the 2Q

Hungary's economy will grow at a smaller rate in 2007 than previously thought, while the rise of gross wages and inflation will be faster than expected-GKI said in a forecast...

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SMEs Confidence index 93%

According to ECOSTAT the SMEs business confidence index is the same as one month before, but 10 % higher than one years ago. 30% of SME managers believe that the...

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Eurozone economic confidence softens in Aug

Economic confidence in the 13 countries pulled back in August to 110.0 in the single currency bloc from 111.0 in July, roughly in line with economists' exepectations. The outlook was...

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Trade gap decrease

According to Central Statistics Office the Hungary's H1 gap is by far the best in the past eight years. Hungary's trade gap widened by EUR 39 m in June to...

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More than HUF 1 billion investment in Hungary

Investments in the Hungarian economy dropped by 0.4% year on year in the second quarter of the year, against a rise of 0.8% in Q1, according to preliminary figures released...

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American products were recall in China

Accordingt to china's quarantine administration said its bureau has discovered harmful living organism in 10 batches of wooden packages from the United States among the total 70 batches sampled between...

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No real estate tax in Hungary in 2008

The Hungarian government will not introduce a real estate tax in January 2008, but talks between the governing coalition parties continue about the lowering the threshold for luxury tax.  ...

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Toys 'R' Us Recalls Chinese Art Sets

Wayne-based Toys “R” Us Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said printed ink on the packaging of the Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases also contained lead. The 213-item set...

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Robot waiters in the Baggers

A restaurant in Nuremberg, in Germany has taken a radical step to eliminate slow service and surly waiters — it has replaced them with a fully automated rail link.  Dishes...

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Dunkin' Donuts develops new zero trans oil

US-based Dunkin' Brands has developed a new oil in order to create trans-free fat bakery products without sacrificing quality, flavour and taste, the company said this week.   The Dunkin'...

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Statistically safer to eat at big-chain fast-food joints

There are about 76 million cases of food-borne illness — ranging from an upset tummy to kidney failure and death — each year in the United States, according to estimates...

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New Rogner member in Hungary

The Thermal Bad and Spa from this year, the new built four stars hotel from next year will take the name Rogner Thermal Spa Egerszalok.  The Spa and Wellness Bath...

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The biggest are the most optimist

Ecostat TOP-100 index of business-activity rose to 103.4% in August, which meant a 3% rise compared to July's results. The index of business activity measured 80.4 % last August. Calculations...

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Coca-Cola to close concentrates plant near to Dublin

The beverage giant would shut down one of its three ingredients plants in Ireland. The company will shift the production of concentrates from the 30-year-old plant in Drogheda, north of...

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EU asks food shops to act 'responsibly' on prices

Europe's farm chief called on retailers not to make European Union's (EU) consumers pay excessively for staple foods such as bread and milk despite recent surges in international grain and...

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Hungary's Industrial Producer Prices Stagnated in the Summer

According to KSH the domestic sales prices slightly rose by 0.1% in July 2007 compared to the previous month, and by 6.2% compared to July 2006.   The export sales...

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Marche restaurants and WIFi on the MOL gas stations

In joint venture with Marche International restaurant chain MOL will open six restaurant besides of the most busy motorways. From this year the oil company offers free WIFI on 100...

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Only 20 in Hungary but 40 in the USA – Happy Birthday Big Mac!

Yearly 4 million Big Mac are sold in Hungary, it meens that day after day almost 12,000 consumers choose this burger. In Hungary Big Mac and the McDonald's celeberaty its...

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“Challenging” UK, US but InBev still up in Q2

The Belgium-based brewer has reported a strong showing in its second quarter, despite “challenging conditions” in both the UK and US.   Sales in the period rose by 7.6% in...

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Cadbury to buy Intergum

Cadbury's planned acquisition of the Turkey-based chewing gum manufacturer Intergum has been approved by the competition regulator. Cadbury announced the proposed 333m acquisition in June this year, claiming the move...

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Run on furniture – especially at IKEA

The Hungarian IKEA has reported HUF 38.6 billion revenues for its financial year ending 31 August, which is a 16% increase from FY2006. IKEA Lakberendezési Kft. had 4.7 million customers...

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