435 result(s) for complaint
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Socialist Party's Vice Chairman’s Undeclared Assets Case Still In Focus
- 17 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A business weekly suggests that the mishandling of public funds in the 18th district of Budapest (in the pre-2010 period) must have given ample opportunity for Socialist luminaries to enrich themselves. A liberal commentator thinks that accusing Fidesz of having an even bigger appetite since then is no answer to the present case in which a leading Socialist politician was caught red handed.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Keen To Fight EU On Energy Rates
- 31 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will most firmly resist EU attempts to attack and impede utility rate cuts, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár told reporters in Mád, Borsod county on Wednesday. Brussels will not be able to prevent further cuts in energy prices, “although we have no doubts that it will try” he declared.
A New Era Begins For Consumer Protection In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Over the past four years, consumer protection has undergone a profound change. One of the proofs confirming this is the fact that the protection of consumer rights has been incorporated into the basic law of Hungary, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry said at a press conference in Budapest.
Budapest Prosecutors Confirm Horváth Is Under Suspicion
- 31 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest prosecutors office has rejected a complaint from former tax official András Horváth over the police search of his home and seizure of personal belongings on December 19. The prosecutors said on Monday that the house search and seizure were lawful and well-founded because there are legitimate grounds to suspect Horváth of the crime of slandering the tax office NAV.
Top Court Rejects Complaint On Foetus Protection Law
- 23 Dec 2013 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The top court has rejected a complaint by four civilians, including former radical nationalist Jobbik lawmaker Balázs Lenhardt, challenging Hungary’s foetus protection law.
Opposition Decries Splitting Up Organic Farm In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties said on Wednesday that they consider the breaking up of an organic farm in Kishantos “unacceptable”.
Xpat Opinion: Should Night-Clubs In Hungary Turn Gender-Blind?
- 12 Dec 2013 9:30 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian columnists disagree on a decision by the Equal Treatment Authority here, according to which free entry to night clubs for women (while men must pay to enter) is discriminatory and thus should be banned. Some say, "this practice contributes to the treatment of women as objects," what's your opinion?
Experiencing The Thermal Baths Of Budapest
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Visiting one of Budapest’s famous thermal baths should be high on the list of any of those visiting the city. However, do not let the name “bath” fool you. No one is going to insist you arrive unclothed and carry along your shampoo and soap. These “baths” are not for cleaning but rather for relaxing.
Xpat Opinion: Baja By-Election: Fidesz Wins, Amidst Mutual Recriminations In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing daily says the close call can be interpreted as a success for, as well as a threat to Fidesz in 2014, while a liberal commentator thinks the difference in votes is less important than the unprecedented “show of force” on the ground by Fidesz activists. A pro-government daily, on the other hand, accuses the united opposition of threats and unlawful behaviour in the campaign.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Socialist Party's Vice Chairman’s Undeclared Assets Case Still In Focus
- 17 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A business weekly suggests that the mishandling of public funds in the 18th district of Budapest (in the pre-2010 period) must have given ample opportunity for Socialist luminaries to enrich themselves. A liberal commentator thinks that accusing Fidesz of having an even bigger appetite since then is no answer to the present case in which a leading Socialist politician was caught red handed.
Hungary's Ruling Party Fidesz Keen To Fight EU On Energy Rates
- 31 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will most firmly resist EU attempts to attack and impede utility rate cuts, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár told reporters in Mád, Borsod county on Wednesday. Brussels will not be able to prevent further cuts in energy prices, “although we have no doubts that it will try” he declared.
A New Era Begins For Consumer Protection In Hungary
- 16 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Over the past four years, consumer protection has undergone a profound change. One of the proofs confirming this is the fact that the protection of consumer rights has been incorporated into the basic law of Hungary, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry said at a press conference in Budapest.
Budapest Prosecutors Confirm Horváth Is Under Suspicion
- 31 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest prosecutors office has rejected a complaint from former tax official András Horváth over the police search of his home and seizure of personal belongings on December 19. The prosecutors said on Monday that the house search and seizure were lawful and well-founded because there are legitimate grounds to suspect Horváth of the crime of slandering the tax office NAV.
Top Court Rejects Complaint On Foetus Protection Law
- 23 Dec 2013 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The top court has rejected a complaint by four civilians, including former radical nationalist Jobbik lawmaker Balázs Lenhardt, challenging Hungary’s foetus protection law.
Opposition Decries Splitting Up Organic Farm In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and LMP parties said on Wednesday that they consider the breaking up of an organic farm in Kishantos “unacceptable”.
Xpat Opinion: Should Night-Clubs In Hungary Turn Gender-Blind?
- 12 Dec 2013 9:30 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian columnists disagree on a decision by the Equal Treatment Authority here, according to which free entry to night clubs for women (while men must pay to enter) is discriminatory and thus should be banned. Some say, "this practice contributes to the treatment of women as objects," what's your opinion?
Experiencing The Thermal Baths Of Budapest
- 30 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Visiting one of Budapest’s famous thermal baths should be high on the list of any of those visiting the city. However, do not let the name “bath” fool you. No one is going to insist you arrive unclothed and carry along your shampoo and soap. These “baths” are not for cleaning but rather for relaxing.
Xpat Opinion: Baja By-Election: Fidesz Wins, Amidst Mutual Recriminations In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing daily says the close call can be interpreted as a success for, as well as a threat to Fidesz in 2014, while a liberal commentator thinks the difference in votes is less important than the unprecedented “show of force” on the ground by Fidesz activists. A pro-government daily, on the other hand, accuses the united opposition of threats and unlawful behaviour in the campaign.