52 result(s) for consumer protection authority
Ryanair Under Investigation in Hungary for Passing on Extra-Profit Tax to Passengers
- 13 Jun 2022 8:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- business
The government condemns low-cost airline Ryanair’s “unfair ticket pricing”, the ministry of economic development said on Friday. Márton Nagy, the minister, has launched an investigation with a view to protecting consumers.
Hungary to Designate Service Providers for Petrol Stations Threatened by Closure
- 17 Feb 2022 6:10 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The state is ready to intervene and exercise its right to designate new operators for petrol stations that face closure in areas where, as a result, fuel would become unavailable within a 5 km radius of a settlement, the prime minister’s chief of staff told a regular press briefing on Wednesday.
EC Takes Legal Action Against Hungary Over Violation of LGBTQ Rights
- 16 Jul 2021 2:29 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Hungary over its child protection law as well as the insistence by the authorities that a children’s book with LGBTQ content should carry a content warning.
New Great Read: Xpat Community Newsletter - 8 – 14 October
- 8 Oct 2020 6:20 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your review via the link below.
Budapest's Transport Authority Sued Over Selling Airport Bus Tickets
- 8 Oct 2020 8:14 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The central government office which deals with Budapest is suing the capital’s transport authority (BKK) for allowing the sale of tickets for the suspended airport bus service.
PCR Test Prices In Hungary Monitored By Consumer-Protection Authority
- 7 Oct 2020 11:16 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The consumer protection authority is monitoring providers of PCR tests nationwide to ensure that tests are not conducted above the official price which the government has capped at 19,500 forints (EUR 54), the innovation and technology ministry said.
Wizz Air Discounts Investigated By Consumer Protection Authority In Hungary
- 5 Aug 2020 9:00 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The GVH has launched an investigation into Wizz Air regarding alleged misleading discount offers, the competition authority announced.
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigating Online Retailer Alza
- 6 May 2020 10:57 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The competition authority GVH announced on Tuesday that it is examining whether online retailer Alza placed undue emotional pressure on potential customers in order to induce higher sales.
Hungarian Competition Authority Fines Booking.com HUF 2.5 Billion
- 29 Apr 2020 9:45 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has issued a fine of HUF 2.5 billion to Dutch company Booking.com BV, which operates international accommodation booking platform booking.com, the competition authority announced on Tuesday.
Ryanair Under Investigation in Hungary for Passing on Extra-Profit Tax to Passengers
- 13 Jun 2022 8:59 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- business
The government condemns low-cost airline Ryanair’s “unfair ticket pricing”, the ministry of economic development said on Friday. Márton Nagy, the minister, has launched an investigation with a view to protecting consumers.
Hungary to Designate Service Providers for Petrol Stations Threatened by Closure
- 17 Feb 2022 6:10 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The state is ready to intervene and exercise its right to designate new operators for petrol stations that face closure in areas where, as a result, fuel would become unavailable within a 5 km radius of a settlement, the prime minister’s chief of staff told a regular press briefing on Wednesday.
EC Takes Legal Action Against Hungary Over Violation of LGBTQ Rights
- 16 Jul 2021 2:29 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Hungary over its child protection law as well as the insistence by the authorities that a children’s book with LGBTQ content should carry a content warning.
New Great Read: Xpat Community Newsletter - 8 – 14 October
- 8 Oct 2020 6:20 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your review via the link below.
Budapest's Transport Authority Sued Over Selling Airport Bus Tickets
- 8 Oct 2020 8:14 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The central government office which deals with Budapest is suing the capital’s transport authority (BKK) for allowing the sale of tickets for the suspended airport bus service.
PCR Test Prices In Hungary Monitored By Consumer-Protection Authority
- 7 Oct 2020 11:16 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The consumer protection authority is monitoring providers of PCR tests nationwide to ensure that tests are not conducted above the official price which the government has capped at 19,500 forints (EUR 54), the innovation and technology ministry said.
Wizz Air Discounts Investigated By Consumer Protection Authority In Hungary
- 5 Aug 2020 9:00 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The GVH has launched an investigation into Wizz Air regarding alleged misleading discount offers, the competition authority announced.
Hungarian Competition Authority Investigating Online Retailer Alza
- 6 May 2020 10:57 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The competition authority GVH announced on Tuesday that it is examining whether online retailer Alza placed undue emotional pressure on potential customers in order to induce higher sales.
Hungarian Competition Authority Fines Booking.com HUF 2.5 Billion
- 29 Apr 2020 9:45 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has issued a fine of HUF 2.5 billion to Dutch company Booking.com BV, which operates international accommodation booking platform booking.com, the competition authority announced on Tuesday.


















