122 result(s) for consumer protection
GVH, MNB & NFH Signed Cooperation Agreement
- 4 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) and the National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) have signed a cooperation agreement for the consistent enforcement of the law (Fttv.) on the prohibition of unfair commercial practices against consumers.
Orbán: Hungary Wants To Get Gas Via Turkey
- 25 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for efforts to ensure gas transports to central Europe, including Hungary, via Turkey. Hungary aims to get gas via Turkey and Serbia, Orbán said after talks with Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu. The two sides agreed that growing tension in Eurasia was undesirable.
Hungary’s President Áder Returns Two Laws To Parliament
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder returned the laws on the protection of the built environment and on trade to parliament for reconsideration. Both laws were approved by parliament on December 9.
Sunday Shop Opening Rules In Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
As of 15 March 2015 a day of rest will be introduced in the Hungarian retail sector. The aim of the legislation is not to keep shops closed, but to allow everyone to have the last day of the week off.
Xpat Opnion: First State-Owned Hungarian Bank Is Already In Trouble
- 19 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Great interest preceded a press conference held jointly by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and György Matolcsy, governor of the Hungarian National Bank (HNB), this morning. What was so important that these two men would have to appear together in public? It had to be something momentous. Well, it was. The newly “nationalized” Magyar Külkereskedemi Bank (MKB) is in serious trouble and the Hungarian ...
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On Banning Unprofitable Supermarkets
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Lawmakers approved a government law on banning from 2018 supermarkets and hypermarkets that fail to make a profit for two consecutive years. The law which bans the outlets from selling daily consumer goods passed with 116 in favour, 34 against and 25 abstentions.
National Campaign Launched In Hungary To Promote Tap Water Consumption
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Tap water consumption is not only healthy but it also reflects environmentally aware behaviour, Deputy State Secretary for Consumer Protection László Koszorús said upon launching the campaign From the Tap! (Csapra Fel!) in Budapest on 2 December, 2014. The national awareness raising action launched by the five major regional water public utility service providers aims to encourage the Hungarian ...
Hungarian Parliament Approves “Fair Banking” Law
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament approved a law on “fair banking” and a separate legislation on converting forex loans into home currency. The former establishes strict conditions for unilateral changes to interest rates and fees, as well as requires banks to provide adequate information before loan contracts are signed.
Report: Hungarian Hotels Inflate Star Ratings
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Ten percent of Budapest hotels are not actually qualified for the stars they’re claiming – and the situation outside of the capital is far worse, vg.hu reported yesterday, based on data published by Hungarian Central Statistics Office (KSH) and The Hungarian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (MSZÉSZ).
GVH, MNB & NFH Signed Cooperation Agreement
- 4 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH), the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) and the National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) have signed a cooperation agreement for the consistent enforcement of the law (Fttv.) on the prohibition of unfair commercial practices against consumers.
Orbán: Hungary Wants To Get Gas Via Turkey
- 25 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called for efforts to ensure gas transports to central Europe, including Hungary, via Turkey. Hungary aims to get gas via Turkey and Serbia, Orbán said after talks with Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu. The two sides agreed that growing tension in Eurasia was undesirable.
Hungary’s President Áder Returns Two Laws To Parliament
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder returned the laws on the protection of the built environment and on trade to parliament for reconsideration. Both laws were approved by parliament on December 9.
Sunday Shop Opening Rules In Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
As of 15 March 2015 a day of rest will be introduced in the Hungarian retail sector. The aim of the legislation is not to keep shops closed, but to allow everyone to have the last day of the week off.
Xpat Opnion: First State-Owned Hungarian Bank Is Already In Trouble
- 19 Dec 2014 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Great interest preceded a press conference held jointly by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and György Matolcsy, governor of the Hungarian National Bank (HNB), this morning. What was so important that these two men would have to appear together in public? It had to be something momentous. Well, it was. The newly “nationalized” Magyar Külkereskedemi Bank (MKB) is in serious trouble and the Hungarian ...
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On Banning Unprofitable Supermarkets
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Lawmakers approved a government law on banning from 2018 supermarkets and hypermarkets that fail to make a profit for two consecutive years. The law which bans the outlets from selling daily consumer goods passed with 116 in favour, 34 against and 25 abstentions.
National Campaign Launched In Hungary To Promote Tap Water Consumption
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Tap water consumption is not only healthy but it also reflects environmentally aware behaviour, Deputy State Secretary for Consumer Protection László Koszorús said upon launching the campaign From the Tap! (Csapra Fel!) in Budapest on 2 December, 2014. The national awareness raising action launched by the five major regional water public utility service providers aims to encourage the Hungarian ...
Hungarian Parliament Approves “Fair Banking” Law
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament approved a law on “fair banking” and a separate legislation on converting forex loans into home currency. The former establishes strict conditions for unilateral changes to interest rates and fees, as well as requires banks to provide adequate information before loan contracts are signed.
Report: Hungarian Hotels Inflate Star Ratings
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Ten percent of Budapest hotels are not actually qualified for the stars they’re claiming – and the situation outside of the capital is far worse, vg.hu reported yesterday, based on data published by Hungarian Central Statistics Office (KSH) and The Hungarian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (MSZÉSZ).