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FM: the conservation of biodiversity in the decision-making process should be incorporated
The conservation of biodiversity in the decision-making process should be incorporated into the national and municipal levels of decision-making – Nagy István, Parliamentary Minister of State of the Ministry of...
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The Media Markt uses robots to delivery
German consumer electronics retailer Media Markt is testing using robots to make home delivery of goods faster and more cost effective, although for now they have to be accompanied by...
Read moreThe 12 lives of egg – Video of the day
What is it about eggs that makes them such a beloved ingredient? Is it for their simple convenience? Their nutritional credentials? The sheer number of ways there are to cook...
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Magazine: Serving the gastronomy sector in 21st century fashion
METRO’s new service, called METRO MAX, debuted at Sziget Festival in August: bars and restaurants on the festival island could get everything they needed in the METRO MAX centre’s ‘festival-edition’,...
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Changes in the system of subsidies
NAK president Balázs Győrffy told at a roundtable discussion in Bálványos that the biggest challenge of the next few years will be assisting farmers in preparing for the new system...
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What should we put on the table? Hungarian food industry at the crossroads
At the Coop Rally – which is the traditional vocational program of the COOP supermarket chain, the Sága Foods greeted the participants of the event this year as host. At...
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Procter & Gamble is growing together with Hungary for a quarter of a century
The company's quarter century offers one of the most innovative and diverse product portfolio for the Hungarian people, offering such dominant brands as Ariel, Pampers, Always, Gillette, Jar and Head...
Read moreAB InBev purchased SABMiller
Shareholders from both companies voted overwhelmingly in favor of the acquisition, one of the largest in corporate history. AB InBev will drop the SABMiller name and begin trading as a...
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St. Francis-day pepper festival held in Szeged-Alsóváros
A festival presenting the paprika-growing traditions will be held on Saturday in Szeged-Alsóváros – Petri Márta, the head of the Franciscan Visitor Centre told MTI. Certainly the Franciscan friars were...
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Changes in the Labour Code
Act 67 of 2016 on next year’s budget has amended the Labour Code too. One of the new elements is that in the past pregnant women couldn’t be made redundant...
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Street artists of the kitchen – Video of the day
If there were an Olympic event called “Making Food in the Quickest, Most Amazing Way Possible,” these skilled men and women would all be gold medal contenders. From hand-pulling noodles...
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New CEO in the lead of the Danubius Hotels Group
From 1 January 2017, Kovács Balázs, the current sales and chief marketing officer of the group will be the CEO of the Danubius Hotels Group – the company informed MTI...
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Magazine: A hero from our past
A book has been published telling the life story of István Lukács, Hungary’s most famous chef in the period before the political transformation in 1990. He is the only chef...
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Food porn in street food category – Video of the day
For a meaty, beer-spiked feast, there’s no better destination than The Cannibal in New York City. Watch as chef Francis Derby builds a decadent spread from the restaurant’s carnivore-friendly menu...
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The World Day of Tourism this year promotes the barrier-free travel
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) the this year promotes the barrier-free travel. Hungary will celebrate the World Tourism Day on 27 September for the sixth time: Hungary also...
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The Czech Republic has become an attractive destination
About 13.6 million foreign tourists visited the Czech Republic in this year's first half, which is a ten percent increase year over year – the CzechTourism public tourism agency said...
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Kika is expanding in the Czech Republic
Six new Kika furniture stores will be opened over the next few years in the Czech Republic – was announced by the managing director of the Austrian chain responsible for...
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Eight gladiators will fight to the death atthe World Chess Festival in Budapest
Olympic champion, Olympic silver medalist, world championship challenger, former World Champion Grandmaster will also take part at the international chess gala in October. The World Chess Festival – organized by...
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More expensive vegetable but cheaper animal-origin products
In June 2016 agricultural production prices increased by 1.5 percent from the level of June 2015 – reported the Central Statistical Office (KSH). This rise was driven by the price...
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Han Solo is evergreen – Video of the day
Hans Solo trapped in carbonite, in cake form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKLhvKjLhUA...
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Discounted menus during the National Restaurant Week again
Three-course menus can be tasted on unified discounted prices during the National Restaurant Week between October 10 and 16 in Hungary’s 110 medium and high-end restaurants. The National Restaurant Week...
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Gifts – from ballpoint pens to the Olympic Games
Promotional gift is a collective category that includes promotional gifts (usually distributed in large numbers) and business gifts (a means for saying thank you to business partners). Business gifts also...
Read moreIce cream of the year in 2016
The Guild of Hungarian Confectioners organised their Ice Cream of the Year competition in Szeged. There were 85 entries this year, when the mandatory flavour was sour cherry. Winner of...
Read morePálinka celebrations in Tarpa
The 13th Szatmár-Beregi Plum Days awaits the guests with the ceremonial presentation of fruit spirits, crafts, culinary specialties, local food tastings and cultural programs on Saturday in Tarpa, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county....
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The court ordered bankruptcy proceedings against the Palóc Nagykereskedelmi Kft.
The Tribunal of Balassagyarmat ordered bankruptcy proceedings against the Salgótarján-based Palóc Nagykereskedelmi Kft. – was published on Friday on the website of the Company Gazette. The court designated the Budapest-based...
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Unauthorised wells can be legalised
NAK has called attention to the fact that wells constructed without permission can now be legalised, thanks to the latest modification of the law. Wells dug illegally before 4 June...
Read moreMastercard: Bangkok, London and Paris are the world's most popular destinations
The Thai capital, Bangkok has beaten London to be crowned as the world's most popular travel destination this year, according to an annual ranking by global payments and technology company...
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