251 result(s) for competition office
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Hungary’s Competition Office Fines Retailer AUCHAN 1 Billion Forints
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s Competition Office (GVH) on Monday said it fined Auchan Magyarország 1 billion forints (EUR 3.3m) for charging suppliers to stock their products in its inventory. GVH found that Auchan had unilaterally charged about three-quarters of its non-food suppliers the fee in 2006-2014.
Xpat Report: Annual Poetry Competition In Budapest
- 19 Mar 2015 11:30 AM
- community & culture
Recently the Ninth Poetry Festival hosted by Britannica International School took place in the elaborately decorated Auditorium, festooned with Memory Jars, on the theme of ‘Remembrance’. This year, three other prestigious International Schools from Budapest attended, including The American International School, The British International School of Budapest and the International Christian School ...
EC Launches Investigation Into Hungary’s Advertising Tax
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"It is very important that that we ensure equal conditions of competition on the European media market. These days numerous media companies fund their operations primarily from advertising revenues. I welcome signs from the Hungarian government indicating its willingness to modify the advertising tax.
Photo Article: Best Dive Bars In Budapest
- 5 Mar 2015 10:45 AM
- entertainment
ByWe Love Budapest : Immortalized in the writings of Charles Bukowski, the dive bar is a cherished institution among destitute drunkards, ne’er-do-well artists, and slumming hipsters. Almost every American town has at least one dive bar (usually detested by local leaders), characterized by a genuinely aged appearance, cheap drinks, and ...
Hungarian Macaron Day, Akvárium Budapest, 20 March 2015
- 2 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
The annual Macaron Day in Budapest is inspired by the Jour du Macaron held on the same day in Paris and the Macaron Day in New York City. It's dedicated to the famous French macaron, a round crunchy pastry sandwiched together with a soft creamy center.
Two Stations Of The Metro Line 4 In Budapest Awarded
- 19 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- getting around
The stations of Metro Line 4 at Fővám tér and Gellért tér have been ranked first in the category of community architecture of the 2015 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards, the list of ArchDaily international architecture portal.
Hungary’s Tax Experts Tell Us What To Expect
- 4 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Andrea Butkovics, CEO at Colling Accounting & Consulting
Matt Damon Learning Horse Archery In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2015 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Hungary’s Lajos Kassai is teaching actor Matt Damon the art of equestrian archery as the star prepares for a role in the Hollywood movie The Great Wall. Kassai, 54, wrote on Facebook that he had been asked to teach Damon horse archery skills and to help in choreographing action scenes.
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Hungary’s Competition Office Fines Retailer AUCHAN 1 Billion Forints
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s Competition Office (GVH) on Monday said it fined Auchan Magyarország 1 billion forints (EUR 3.3m) for charging suppliers to stock their products in its inventory. GVH found that Auchan had unilaterally charged about three-quarters of its non-food suppliers the fee in 2006-2014.
Xpat Report: Annual Poetry Competition In Budapest
- 19 Mar 2015 11:30 AM
- community & culture
Recently the Ninth Poetry Festival hosted by Britannica International School took place in the elaborately decorated Auditorium, festooned with Memory Jars, on the theme of ‘Remembrance’. This year, three other prestigious International Schools from Budapest attended, including The American International School, The British International School of Budapest and the International Christian School ...
EC Launches Investigation Into Hungary’s Advertising Tax
- 17 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"It is very important that that we ensure equal conditions of competition on the European media market. These days numerous media companies fund their operations primarily from advertising revenues. I welcome signs from the Hungarian government indicating its willingness to modify the advertising tax.
Photo Article: Best Dive Bars In Budapest
- 5 Mar 2015 10:45 AM
- entertainment
ByWe Love Budapest : Immortalized in the writings of Charles Bukowski, the dive bar is a cherished institution among destitute drunkards, ne’er-do-well artists, and slumming hipsters. Almost every American town has at least one dive bar (usually detested by local leaders), characterized by a genuinely aged appearance, cheap drinks, and ...
Hungarian Macaron Day, Akvárium Budapest, 20 March 2015
- 2 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- food & drink
The annual Macaron Day in Budapest is inspired by the Jour du Macaron held on the same day in Paris and the Macaron Day in New York City. It's dedicated to the famous French macaron, a round crunchy pastry sandwiched together with a soft creamy center.
Two Stations Of The Metro Line 4 In Budapest Awarded
- 19 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- getting around
The stations of Metro Line 4 at Fővám tér and Gellért tér have been ranked first in the category of community architecture of the 2015 ArchDaily Building of the Year Awards, the list of ArchDaily international architecture portal.
Hungary’s Tax Experts Tell Us What To Expect
- 4 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Andrea Butkovics, CEO at Colling Accounting & Consulting
Matt Damon Learning Horse Archery In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2015 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Hungary’s Lajos Kassai is teaching actor Matt Damon the art of equestrian archery as the star prepares for a role in the Hollywood movie The Great Wall. Kassai, 54, wrote on Facebook that he had been asked to teach Damon horse archery skills and to help in choreographing action scenes.