998 result(s) for consumer
CBanker: No Threat Of Deflation In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary sees no threat of deflation in the country despite inflation being well below the 3% target, a senior analyst at the central bank said. András Balatoni told public news channel M1 that Hungary is in no way threatened by the level of deflation Japan battled in the 90s.
Hungary Among Less Drug-Afflicted European Countries
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary is among the less drug afflicted countries in Europe, according to a fresh report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The 2016 report was based on expert analysis and anonymous accounts of drug users.
Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics Sales Edge Down
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sales of home appliances and consumer electronics fell by an annual 1.2% to 121.4 billion forints (EUR 384.4m) in the first quarter, market researcher GfK said. Sales of small home appliances rose 14.6% and sales of big home appliances were up by 9.4%.
Rock/Space/Time, Pop Music & Visual Art, Until 26 June
- 6 May 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Simultaneously with Ludwig Museum’s recently opened exhibition Passion. Fan Behaviour and Art, Rock/Space/Time takes its audience on a journey through the recent past of the Hungarian visual arts scene. In addition to the analysis of fan behaviour, this exhibition focuses on the relation between popular music and contemporary art.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Sziget Festival Prepares For Record Turnout And More
- 20 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget is the Island of Freedom and also the winner of the ‘Best European Festival Line-up Award’ in 2015. To live up to its traditions, the festival continues to build its identity upon a very diverse and open-minded program structure, making sure that it is much more than ‘just’ a music festival.
Retailers Play Down Sunday Shopping Change
- 12 Apr 2016 9:20 AM
- shopping
Large food retail chains responded coolly to the news that the law on restricting shopping on Sundays is to be repealed. Spar said it will do its best to establish conditions for Sunday reopening. Only those units will be opened where consumer demand justifies it, the company said, most likely in city centres and tourist areas.
Internet VAT Rate Cut Would Reduce Budget Revenue HUF 12-13BN
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the VAT rate on internet service from 27% to 18% will reduce budget revenue by an annual 12-13 billion forints (EUR 38-42m), business daily Világgazdaság said, quoting calculations by the economy ministry. The government recently announced plans to cut the VAT rate on internet service to 18% following a national consultation.
Report: 85% Support Reopening Stores On Sunday
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
In a poll conducted recently by online news portal origo.hu, 85% of the siteʼs readers said they support the reopening of stores on Sundays, but government friendly daily Magyar Idők reported today that the increase in payroll resulting from the Sunday reopenings may have to be passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices.
CBanker: No Threat Of Deflation In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary sees no threat of deflation in the country despite inflation being well below the 3% target, a senior analyst at the central bank said. András Balatoni told public news channel M1 that Hungary is in no way threatened by the level of deflation Japan battled in the 90s.
Hungary Among Less Drug-Afflicted European Countries
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary is among the less drug afflicted countries in Europe, according to a fresh report by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The 2016 report was based on expert analysis and anonymous accounts of drug users.
Home Appliances, Consumer Electronics Sales Edge Down
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Sales of home appliances and consumer electronics fell by an annual 1.2% to 121.4 billion forints (EUR 384.4m) in the first quarter, market researcher GfK said. Sales of small home appliances rose 14.6% and sales of big home appliances were up by 9.4%.
Rock/Space/Time, Pop Music & Visual Art, Until 26 June
- 6 May 2016 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Simultaneously with Ludwig Museum’s recently opened exhibition Passion. Fan Behaviour and Art, Rock/Space/Time takes its audience on a journey through the recent past of the Hungarian visual arts scene. In addition to the analysis of fan behaviour, this exhibition focuses on the relation between popular music and contemporary art.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Sziget Festival Prepares For Record Turnout And More
- 20 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget is the Island of Freedom and also the winner of the ‘Best European Festival Line-up Award’ in 2015. To live up to its traditions, the festival continues to build its identity upon a very diverse and open-minded program structure, making sure that it is much more than ‘just’ a music festival.
Retailers Play Down Sunday Shopping Change
- 12 Apr 2016 9:20 AM
- shopping
Large food retail chains responded coolly to the news that the law on restricting shopping on Sundays is to be repealed. Spar said it will do its best to establish conditions for Sunday reopening. Only those units will be opened where consumer demand justifies it, the company said, most likely in city centres and tourist areas.
Internet VAT Rate Cut Would Reduce Budget Revenue HUF 12-13BN
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the VAT rate on internet service from 27% to 18% will reduce budget revenue by an annual 12-13 billion forints (EUR 38-42m), business daily Világgazdaság said, quoting calculations by the economy ministry. The government recently announced plans to cut the VAT rate on internet service to 18% following a national consultation.
Report: 85% Support Reopening Stores On Sunday
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
In a poll conducted recently by online news portal origo.hu, 85% of the siteʼs readers said they support the reopening of stores on Sundays, but government friendly daily Magyar Idők reported today that the increase in payroll resulting from the Sunday reopenings may have to be passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices.