505 result(s) for consumers
Mobile Payment And E-Shopping Boom Expected In Hungary
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary, a leader in international comparison in the number and active use of contactless PayPass™ bank cards, is up for a boom in mobile payments, as the contactless technology can open the way for even more innovative payment solutions. Furthermore, MasterPass™, a new global platform by MasterCard can transform online shopping and make checkout simpler and quicker than ever for customers ...
Hungarian Telekom's CEO Praises Improvement In Hungarian Business Environment - An Interview
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Although in previous years telecom firms in Hungary were critical of the business environment and the special taxes, Magyar Telekom CEO Christopher Mattheisen has told Magyar Nemzet that telecommunications has developed dynamically in Hungary. He is filled by optimism by the cooperation agreement his company and the Hungarian government have recently signed as that sector and the Hungarian state ...
Xpat Opinion: About Time To Upgrade Hungary’s Credit Rating
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
“The time has come for rating agencies to upgrade Hungary,” said Hendrik Scheerlinck, the CEO of K&H Bank, the Hungarian branch of Belgian KBC. According to portfolio.hu, Scheerlinck said in an interview on Tuesday that he anticipates a stable, economic policy as the country returns to the path of more economic growth.
Xpat Opinion: About Time To Upgrade Hungary’s Credit Rating
- 24 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
“The time has come for rating agencies to upgrade Hungary,” said Hendrik Scheerlinck, the CEO of K&H Bank, the Hungarian branch of Belgian KBC. According to portfolio.hu, Scheerlinck said in an interview on Tuesday that he anticipates a stable, economic policy as the country returns to the path of more economic growth.
Easter Beckons, Wallets Open In Hungary
- 18 Apr 2014 9:01 AM
- shopping
Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Hungarian retailers are experiencing an increase in customer traffic in stores compared to previous years. According to György Vámos, General Secretary of the Hungarian Retail Federation, consumers are predicted to spend HUF 45-50 billion on this year’s religious holiday, compared to a HUF 30-40 billion average in the past seven years, writes ...
Budapest’s Half Marathon Renamed To Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
- 10 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- sport
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will be held on 14 September as the 29th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon.
Tokaj Wine: European Court Of Justice Rejected Hungary’s Appeal & Rules In Favor Of Slovakia
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice has rejected Hungary’s appeal against its earlier judgment on the protected designation of origin (PDO) of the Tokaj wine.
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.
Luxembourg Court Says Hungarian Courts Can Rule On FX Loan Issue
- 13 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The European Court of Justice said in an opinion on Wednesday that it was up to the Hungarian court to determine “whether the consumers were in a position to understand that they would be subject to additional expense by reason of the difference between the two rates of exchange” in connection with a lawsuit over mortgages denominated in foreign currency.
Mobile Payment And E-Shopping Boom Expected In Hungary
- 19 May 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary, a leader in international comparison in the number and active use of contactless PayPass™ bank cards, is up for a boom in mobile payments, as the contactless technology can open the way for even more innovative payment solutions. Furthermore, MasterPass™, a new global platform by MasterCard can transform online shopping and make checkout simpler and quicker than ever for customers ...
Hungarian Telekom's CEO Praises Improvement In Hungarian Business Environment - An Interview
- 12 May 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Although in previous years telecom firms in Hungary were critical of the business environment and the special taxes, Magyar Telekom CEO Christopher Mattheisen has told Magyar Nemzet that telecommunications has developed dynamically in Hungary. He is filled by optimism by the cooperation agreement his company and the Hungarian government have recently signed as that sector and the Hungarian state ...
Xpat Opinion: About Time To Upgrade Hungary’s Credit Rating
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
“The time has come for rating agencies to upgrade Hungary,” said Hendrik Scheerlinck, the CEO of K&H Bank, the Hungarian branch of Belgian KBC. According to portfolio.hu, Scheerlinck said in an interview on Tuesday that he anticipates a stable, economic policy as the country returns to the path of more economic growth.
Xpat Opinion: About Time To Upgrade Hungary’s Credit Rating
- 24 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
“The time has come for rating agencies to upgrade Hungary,” said Hendrik Scheerlinck, the CEO of K&H Bank, the Hungarian branch of Belgian KBC. According to portfolio.hu, Scheerlinck said in an interview on Tuesday that he anticipates a stable, economic policy as the country returns to the path of more economic growth.
Easter Beckons, Wallets Open In Hungary
- 18 Apr 2014 9:01 AM
- shopping
Easter is one of the biggest holidays of the year. Hungarian retailers are experiencing an increase in customer traffic in stores compared to previous years. According to György Vámos, General Secretary of the Hungarian Retail Federation, consumers are predicted to spend HUF 45-50 billion on this year’s religious holiday, compared to a HUF 30-40 billion average in the past seven years, writes ...
Budapest’s Half Marathon Renamed To Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon
- 10 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- sport
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will be held on 14 September as the 29th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon.
Tokaj Wine: European Court Of Justice Rejected Hungary’s Appeal & Rules In Favor Of Slovakia
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Court of Justice has rejected Hungary’s appeal against its earlier judgment on the protected designation of origin (PDO) of the Tokaj wine.
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.
Luxembourg Court Says Hungarian Courts Can Rule On FX Loan Issue
- 13 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The European Court of Justice said in an opinion on Wednesday that it was up to the Hungarian court to determine “whether the consumers were in a position to understand that they would be subject to additional expense by reason of the difference between the two rates of exchange” in connection with a lawsuit over mortgages denominated in foreign currency.
















