505 result(s) for consumers
Hungarian Consumer Awareness On The Rise
- 17 Jan 2018 8:33 AM
- shopping
Consumers are better informed and place more trust in retailers, a survey by Nielsen and consultancy CP Contact found in Q4 2017. Complaints concerning the quality of shoes and clothing products, for example, have dropped steeply, although internet services triggered a record number of issues.
'The Tea Party' - National Tea Day, Budapest, 14 January
- 11 Jan 2018 1:48 AM
- food & drink
On 14 January the first Hungarian National Tea Day will be organised at the Akvárium Klub on Erzsébet tér. The aim of this whole-day event is to promote top-quality teas already available in Hungary and their distributors to Hungarian consumers and wider circles of tea professionals.
VAT On Internet Services To Drop To 5 % From 2018
- 2 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- tech
VAT on internet services will continue to drop, from the current 18 percent to 5 percent, from Jan. 1. The economy ministry previously said that the 13 percentage point drop is expected to leave 22 billion forints (EUR 70m) in the pockets of consumers.
Hungary’s Government Agrees With Tusk’s View That Mandatory Quota Divisive, Ineffective
- 15 Dec 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government agrees with European Council President Donald Tusk that the European Union’s mandatory quota for refugees is “a divisive and ineffective way to handle the migration crisis”, the Hungarian government office chief said at his weekly press conference on Thursday.
Hungary’s Gas Supply Is Assured
- 14 Dec 2017 8:13 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s supply of natural gas has not been endangered by the gas explosion in Austria. The country’s daily natural gas requirements can be continued to be met smoothly using natural gas imported via Ukraine, gas stored in underground gas storage facilities and Hungary’s own natural gas production.
Hungarians To Spend 3-4% More On Christmas Presents This Year
- 14 Dec 2017 7:13 AM
- shopping
It is likely that Hungarian households will spend around 100 billion forints (319 million euros) on Christmas presents this year, 3-4% more than a year ago, György Vámos, general secretary of the National Commerce Association (OKSZ), told MTI.
Gas Distributor Suspends Cutoffs
- 29 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
State public utility company NKM will not cut off non-paying gas consumers during the holiday period of December 16 to January 7, the company announced on Tuesday.
Record High 'Black Friday' Sales In Hungary
- 23 Nov 2017 10:47 AM
- shopping
Electronic goods retailer Extreme Digital was the first to introduce Black Friday to Hungary in 2014, seen as a kick-off to the holiday season. Some stores set November 17, while others November 24 as the date for big discounts. Hungarian online retailers are already claiming a record daily turnover in Black Friday sales this year, according to the retail association OKSZ.
Top 5 Whisky Watering Holes In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2017 6:51 AM
- entertainment
Last weekend witnessed the 7th Whisky & Fine Spirit Show in Budapest, organised by WhiskyNet - Hungary’s top whisky distributor - and the Hungarian Whisky Club, led by Dávid Kovács. More than 2.500 whisky fans had the chance to enjoy those two days of spirit heaven. To follow up here's a look at the top five spots in town - according to @expatsintheloop - to sip super whiskies all year round in ...
Hungarian Consumer Awareness On The Rise
- 17 Jan 2018 8:33 AM
- shopping
Consumers are better informed and place more trust in retailers, a survey by Nielsen and consultancy CP Contact found in Q4 2017. Complaints concerning the quality of shoes and clothing products, for example, have dropped steeply, although internet services triggered a record number of issues.
'The Tea Party' - National Tea Day, Budapest, 14 January
- 11 Jan 2018 1:48 AM
- food & drink
On 14 January the first Hungarian National Tea Day will be organised at the Akvárium Klub on Erzsébet tér. The aim of this whole-day event is to promote top-quality teas already available in Hungary and their distributors to Hungarian consumers and wider circles of tea professionals.
VAT On Internet Services To Drop To 5 % From 2018
- 2 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- tech
VAT on internet services will continue to drop, from the current 18 percent to 5 percent, from Jan. 1. The economy ministry previously said that the 13 percentage point drop is expected to leave 22 billion forints (EUR 70m) in the pockets of consumers.
Hungary’s Government Agrees With Tusk’s View That Mandatory Quota Divisive, Ineffective
- 15 Dec 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government agrees with European Council President Donald Tusk that the European Union’s mandatory quota for refugees is “a divisive and ineffective way to handle the migration crisis”, the Hungarian government office chief said at his weekly press conference on Thursday.
Hungary’s Gas Supply Is Assured
- 14 Dec 2017 8:13 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s supply of natural gas has not been endangered by the gas explosion in Austria. The country’s daily natural gas requirements can be continued to be met smoothly using natural gas imported via Ukraine, gas stored in underground gas storage facilities and Hungary’s own natural gas production.
Hungarians To Spend 3-4% More On Christmas Presents This Year
- 14 Dec 2017 7:13 AM
- shopping
It is likely that Hungarian households will spend around 100 billion forints (319 million euros) on Christmas presents this year, 3-4% more than a year ago, György Vámos, general secretary of the National Commerce Association (OKSZ), told MTI.
Gas Distributor Suspends Cutoffs
- 29 Nov 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
State public utility company NKM will not cut off non-paying gas consumers during the holiday period of December 16 to January 7, the company announced on Tuesday.
Record High 'Black Friday' Sales In Hungary
- 23 Nov 2017 10:47 AM
- shopping
Electronic goods retailer Extreme Digital was the first to introduce Black Friday to Hungary in 2014, seen as a kick-off to the holiday season. Some stores set November 17, while others November 24 as the date for big discounts. Hungarian online retailers are already claiming a record daily turnover in Black Friday sales this year, according to the retail association OKSZ.
Top 5 Whisky Watering Holes In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2017 6:51 AM
- entertainment
Last weekend witnessed the 7th Whisky & Fine Spirit Show in Budapest, organised by WhiskyNet - Hungary’s top whisky distributor - and the Hungarian Whisky Club, led by Dávid Kovács. More than 2.500 whisky fans had the chance to enjoy those two days of spirit heaven. To follow up here's a look at the top five spots in town - according to @expatsintheloop - to sip super whiskies all year round in ...