41 result(s) for consumer protection law
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flight cancelled? Delayed? Denied boarding? Do you know your rights?
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Airspace is now open for anyone with money to travel. Increasing numbers are taking to the air as travel becomes quicker and cheaper. Yet despite the increasing number of air passengers, many are not aware of their rights when travelling with EU air carriers anywhere in the world, or departing with third party (non-EU) air carriers from the EU. For the last ten years, the European Union has ...
Costs Of Resetting Utility Meters In Hungary To Rest With Energy Suppliers
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
All costs related to resetting meters in connection with fee changes in utility bills must be covered by suppliers, Szilárd Németh, a lawmaker of ruling Fidesz said, announcing a government decision on Wednesday, which follows a Fidesz-sponsored proposal to significantly reduce or scrap base fees in utilities bills earlier this week.
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.
New Law In Hungary On Credit Insitutions To Favour Customers
- 27 Nov 2013 3:00 AM
- business
The new law on credit institutions will aim to enhance the security and stability of the financial sector as well as being conducive to balanced, consumerfriendly services, state secretary of taxation and finances Gábor Orbán told Parliament on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flight cancelled? Delayed? Denied boarding? Do you know your rights?
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Airspace is now open for anyone with money to travel. Increasing numbers are taking to the air as travel becomes quicker and cheaper. Yet despite the increasing number of air passengers, many are not aware of their rights when travelling with EU air carriers anywhere in the world, or departing with third party (non-EU) air carriers from the EU. For the last ten years, the European Union has ...
Costs Of Resetting Utility Meters In Hungary To Rest With Energy Suppliers
- 27 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
All costs related to resetting meters in connection with fee changes in utility bills must be covered by suppliers, Szilárd Németh, a lawmaker of ruling Fidesz said, announcing a government decision on Wednesday, which follows a Fidesz-sponsored proposal to significantly reduce or scrap base fees in utilities bills earlier this week.
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.
New Law In Hungary On Credit Insitutions To Favour Customers
- 27 Nov 2013 3:00 AM
- business
The new law on credit institutions will aim to enhance the security and stability of the financial sector as well as being conducive to balanced, consumerfriendly services, state secretary of taxation and finances Gábor Orbán told Parliament on Tuesday.