505 result(s) for consumers
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.
National Campaign Launched In Hungary To Promote Tap Water Consumption
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Tap water consumption is not only healthy but it also reflects environmentally aware behaviour, Deputy State Secretary for Consumer Protection László Koszorús said upon launching the campaign From the Tap! (Csapra Fel!) in Budapest on 2 December, 2014. The national awareness raising action launched by the five major regional water public utility service providers aims to encourage the Hungarian ...
Icy Weather Cuts Off Electricity Supply In Hungary
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nearly 40 villages remained without electricity on Tuesday as freezing rain and ice caused power lines and trees to collapse, while many roads had to be closed to traffic. Authorities have banned entry to wooded areas more than 400 metres above sea level in the Pilis, Budai and Visegrádi hills.
Bill Would Make Tobacco Companies Pay One-Time Health-Care Contribution
- 14 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A bill submitted by an MP of governing Fidesz on Thursday would require tobacco companies to pay a one-off extraordinary health-care contribution next year.
Hungarian Business ASSN Warns Against Keeping Shops Closed On Sundays
- 3 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Association of Shopping Centres (MBSZ) has given warning that a proposal to restrict retailers’ opening times on Sundays would have serious consequences. KDNP, a member of the governing alliance, said earlier that an initiative to prohibit all but family-owned retailers from doing businesses on Sundays was “in line with the expectations of most people, both on the part of employees ...
Hungary’s Competition Office Fines Magyar Telekom For Misleading Advertising
- 30 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s Competition Office (GVH) on Wednesday said it fined Magyar Telekom 90 million forints for misleading advertising. In television advertisements of its Next Business XL and M packages run over six weeks in autumn 2013, the company failed to inform the targeted SMEs that the monthly fees apply only for four or more subscriptions and if other conditions were met.
Hungary’s Gas Supply Secure, Says European Commission
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s gas supply would be secure even in a worst-case scenario, the national development ministry said referring to the Energy Security Stress Tests of the European Commission. The Commission said that if Russian gas shipments to Europe stopped entirely, Hungary’s reserves could still ensure household supplies, with limitations stipulated by law, the ministry said.
Bridging Europe Culture Festival, Budapest, Until 16 September
- 12 Sep 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The Bridging Europe arts festival will focus on German culture during its four-day programme starting on Sept. 10 this year. The festival organised for the second time by the Palace of Arts and the Budapest Festival Orchestra seeks to find connections between Hungarian culture and the cultures of other countries through music. Last year the Czech Republic was in focus.
Hungarian Lenders May Have To Take A Hit On FX Car Loans
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
Consumers who borrowed in foreign currencies in order to purchase cars should be also be helped out, as the Kúria also declared their contracts to be unfair, PMO Minister János Lázár told tabloid Blikk in an interview.
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.
National Campaign Launched In Hungary To Promote Tap Water Consumption
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Tap water consumption is not only healthy but it also reflects environmentally aware behaviour, Deputy State Secretary for Consumer Protection László Koszorús said upon launching the campaign From the Tap! (Csapra Fel!) in Budapest on 2 December, 2014. The national awareness raising action launched by the five major regional water public utility service providers aims to encourage the Hungarian ...
Icy Weather Cuts Off Electricity Supply In Hungary
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Nearly 40 villages remained without electricity on Tuesday as freezing rain and ice caused power lines and trees to collapse, while many roads had to be closed to traffic. Authorities have banned entry to wooded areas more than 400 metres above sea level in the Pilis, Budai and Visegrádi hills.
Bill Would Make Tobacco Companies Pay One-Time Health-Care Contribution
- 14 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A bill submitted by an MP of governing Fidesz on Thursday would require tobacco companies to pay a one-off extraordinary health-care contribution next year.
Hungarian Business ASSN Warns Against Keeping Shops Closed On Sundays
- 3 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Association of Shopping Centres (MBSZ) has given warning that a proposal to restrict retailers’ opening times on Sundays would have serious consequences. KDNP, a member of the governing alliance, said earlier that an initiative to prohibit all but family-owned retailers from doing businesses on Sundays was “in line with the expectations of most people, both on the part of employees ...
Hungary’s Competition Office Fines Magyar Telekom For Misleading Advertising
- 30 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s Competition Office (GVH) on Wednesday said it fined Magyar Telekom 90 million forints for misleading advertising. In television advertisements of its Next Business XL and M packages run over six weeks in autumn 2013, the company failed to inform the targeted SMEs that the monthly fees apply only for four or more subscriptions and if other conditions were met.
Hungary’s Gas Supply Secure, Says European Commission
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s gas supply would be secure even in a worst-case scenario, the national development ministry said referring to the Energy Security Stress Tests of the European Commission. The Commission said that if Russian gas shipments to Europe stopped entirely, Hungary’s reserves could still ensure household supplies, with limitations stipulated by law, the ministry said.
Bridging Europe Culture Festival, Budapest, Until 16 September
- 12 Sep 2014 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The Bridging Europe arts festival will focus on German culture during its four-day programme starting on Sept. 10 this year. The festival organised for the second time by the Palace of Arts and the Budapest Festival Orchestra seeks to find connections between Hungarian culture and the cultures of other countries through music. Last year the Czech Republic was in focus.
Hungarian Lenders May Have To Take A Hit On FX Car Loans
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
Consumers who borrowed in foreign currencies in order to purchase cars should be also be helped out, as the Kúria also declared their contracts to be unfair, PMO Minister János Lázár told tabloid Blikk in an interview.