Company and Personal News
Fluid Music purchased Mood Media
Date: 2010-08-06 00:05:21
In June 2010, Fluid Music Canada Inc. purchased all issued shares and assets of Mood Media Group SA, for 160 million euros, (about 206 million USD). Mood Media Corporation (“Mood...
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Unilever’s profit increased by 39 percent
Date: 2010-08-06 00:02:54
The British-Dutch Unilever increased its profits by 39 percent in the year's second quarter, compared to a year earlier. The company’s after-tax profit was 1.15 billion euros, compared to the...
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New method to help flood victims
Date: 2010-08-06 00:01:01
METRO Trade Ltd. and Varga Winery joined forces to help the flood victims of Komlóska and Tolcsva. The sales revenue of 6500 bottles of ”Aranymetszés” premium wines will be given...
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Campari has good results
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:52
Campari’s revenue and profit also increased in this year's first half, because consumption grew at a pace to offset the increase costs of raw materials. According to the communication of...
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The Competition Authority fined Auchan
Date: 2010-08-06 00:00:01
The Competition Authority penalized Auchan Hungary Ltd. to 5 million HUF, for the infringement of the Trade Act. In order to fulfill the obligations, the Competition Authority (GVH) monitored the...
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Good results for Henkel in the second quarter
Date: 2010-08-05 00:03:05
Henkel reported a significant increase in sales and in revenues in the second quarter. Sales increased by 11.6 percent, to 3.890 billion euros. Henkel’s sales in the second quarter of...
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According to the manufacturer; everyone can consume Visegrádi Mineral Water safely
Date: 2010-08-05 00:02:05
The bottled natural mineral water of Visegrádi Mineral Water Ltd. is comply with all the laws and requirements and can safely consumed in any age – states the official communication...
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Ice cold wonders from Szentkirályi
Date: 2010-08-05 00:01:01
The Szentkirályi Mineral Water Ltd. does not leave its consumers without surprises this summer: the ice water and ice tea was made for those who like the healthy, good tasting...
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MasterCard Europe: nearly two billion purchase transactions during the quarter
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:05
In the second quarter of 2010, MasterCard Europe’s reported turnover increased by 13.6 %. The number of credit card purchases increased by 13.2 %, while the number of cash pick...
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Tesco may buy an online bank
Date: 2010-08-05 00:00:01
According to the Financial Times; the Spanish Santander or the British Tesco may buy the Egg online bank from Citigroup. The Citigroup bought the Internet bank three years ago, for...
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Opinion on bank's has improved
Date: 2010-08-04 00:02:01
A significant increase occured among the adult Hungarian population, in satisfaction with banks and banking services – states the Retail Banking Monitor research of GfK Hungária. In the first half...
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Holiday vouchers: plastic card instead of paper
Date: 2010-08-04 00:01:05
Bánki Erik, chairman of the parliament’s sport and tourism committee considers the introduction of plastic cards, instead of paper holiday checks – reports Magyar Hírlap. Bánki told the newspaper, that...
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Tesco is ready for the school season
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:55
The autumn school start gives new challenges to the students and to their parents. Tesco provides assistance to the families, with a wide range of school supplies, low prices and...
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Dettol: New biocide (disinfectant) family with the recommendation of Heim Pál Hospital
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:50
The volatile, wet weather favor the spread of bacteria and viruses. With a little more care and hygiene, however, we can avoid the attack of pathogens. The Dettol disinfectants help...
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The Bestillo Pálinka House brews 3000 liters of pálinka
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:35
Vavrek Zsolt Executive Director said: the geographical origin protected gönci peach despite the harsh weather conditions has very good quality this year, and quantity reached the expected 30 tons. He...
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Borsodi Brewery Co. to absorbe into Starbev Hungary Ltd.
Date: 2010-08-04 00:00:02
On the 31st of October the Borsodi Brewery Co. will absorbe into Starbev Hungary Ltd. told Stefánkovits Ildikó, legal and communications director of Borsodi Brewery to agromonitor.hu. The acquisition does...
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After eight years of tourism downturn, huge tourist interest in Baranya county
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:58
A sharp increase occured in the number of tourists in Pécs and Baranya county, due to the European Capital of Culture program. 217 percent increase occured in Pécs, 145 in...
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It is difficult to compensate the weak pre-season at the Lake Balaton
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:42
Until the end of May, commercial accomodiations received 294 thousand guests, 1.5 percent less, than in the same period of last year – reports the Central Statistical Office (KSH). According...
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Metro’s profit decreased
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:30
Metro AG reported lower second quarter results than expected. However, the German company reported that revenues increased, due to the growing consumption during the Football World Cup, which increased the...
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“McDonald's Cycle Mania” program has been launched
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:09
According to the survey of McDonald's; nearly 100 percent of the youngsters believe that they are using their bikes in accordance with transport arrangements. According to bike opinion leaders; half...
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New leader of the media sector at GfK Hungária
Date: 2010-08-03 00:00:01
From the 2nd of August 2010, Kántor Kata will be the Sector Manager of GfK Hungária Market Research Institute’s Media sector. Kántor Kata studied in Hungary and in Great Britain....
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The development of spas will be a priority area again
Date: 2010-08-02 00:06:02
The New Széchenyi Plan considers health industry, as a promising opportunity of break out, It’s development can create jobs and increases the country's competitiveness. In the scope of the New...
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The Consumer Protection Authority is satisfied with the results
Date: 2010-08-02 00:04:01
The National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) has good experinces after the inspections of the first half of the tourist season. The consumer protection carried out 6432 test shoppings between the...
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Red Point for Dolce Gusto
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:38
12 thousand entries arrived from 60 countries to the world's largest design competition, the red dot award, where the CircoloTM coffee machine of the NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto® system was recognized,...
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22 tonnes of spoiled mushrooms were found at the border
Date: 2010-08-02 00:00:05
More than 43 thousand pieces of spoiled mushrooms were found by the Customs officers at the Croatian border. According to the suspicion the expired products are intended to be marketed...
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One to be wound up, three will replace it
Date: 2010-07-30 00:04:59
The first half of the year brought a wound up record among the travel and hospitality service providers. Despite this, three times as many business have been established as they...
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The hundred largest Hungarian companies
Date: 2010-07-30 00:04:25
The prolonged economic crisis last year, indisposed the 100 Hungarian companies with the highest turnover and has launched an unusually high level of rearrangements in the rankings – shows the...
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A change in the usage of holiday vouchers
Date: 2010-07-30 00:04:01
The holiday voucher will remain, but the government will review the usage of it – said Soltész Miklós Secretary of Social, Family and Youth Affairs. The government will examine the...
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Wide range of Hungarian fruit in the Tesco stores
Date: 2010-07-30 00:01:25
Despite this year's bad weather, the volume of domestic fruit and vegetable supply is increasing. Although this year, domestic production declined due to bad weather, Tesco aims to offer more...
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Innovation Manager at GfK Hungária
Date: 2010-07-30 00:01:01
From the 19th of July 2010 Sári Péter fills the new, Innovation Manager position at the GfK Hungária Market Research Institute. The 34-year professional who has degree in economics after...
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