96 result(s) for eu directive
Moody’s Upgrades Hungary’s Banking System Outlook To Positive
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the outlook of Hungary’s banking system to positive, the rating agency said today in a report entitled “Banking System Outlook - Hungary”. Moodyʼs noted, however, that government support for banks in the EU, including Hungary, is less certain under the provisions of the EUʼs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
EC Sues Hungary Over Land Law
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has sued Hungary at the European Court of Justice due to the government’s failure to comply with the EU law on the free movement of capital, it was announced on Thursday. Hungary passed a law in December 2013 terminating existing 20-year land lease contracts within five months with no compensation payable. These contracts were terminated on May 1, 2014.
Uber To Be Regulated Not Banned
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government does not want to ban Uber, but rather to force terms on it equal to other taxi companies in Hungary, parliamentarian affairs state secretary of the Development Ministry János Fónagy said after meeting representatives of Uber on Tuesday.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
Law Would Ban E-Cigarettes From Workplaces In Hungary
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government is planning legislation to restrict the usage of electronic cigarettes, banning them from workplaces and playgrounds, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said today, according to reports.
EC Closes One Infringement Procedure Against Hungary, Launches Another
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has closed an infringement procedure against Hungary related to excise tax rules for pálinka, the Hungarian fruit brandy, but launched another one on exemptions for pálinka and herbal spirits from a product tax, the EC’s press service said.
Greenpeace : Paks Upgrade Violates EU Directives
- 15 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The planned upgrade of the Paks nuclear plant is in breach of several EU directives, Greenpeace Hungary said after formally submitting its position to the European Commission.
Hungarian Parlt Raises Tax On Fruit Brandy Pálinka
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament raised the tax on distillation of Hungarian pálinka fruit brandy for personal consumption by 700 forints (EUR 2.24) per litre to comply with a ruling by the European Court. From January it will be obligatory to purchase “distillation stamps” for every litre of pálinka. Individuals may purchase between 5 and 86 of the 700 forint stamps.
New Cigarette Packages In Hungary From Next May
- 20 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary is planning to ban brand logos from cigarette packaging from next May, in favour of a uniform look for all brands, featuring only text, Prime Minister’s Office state secretary Balázs Sonkodi told news website Index. This exceeds the requirements of the EU’s Tobacco Product Directive, which stipulates that 65% of the two largest faces of cigarette packages must be covered by warnings.
Moody’s Upgrades Hungary’s Banking System Outlook To Positive
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the outlook of Hungary’s banking system to positive, the rating agency said today in a report entitled “Banking System Outlook - Hungary”. Moodyʼs noted, however, that government support for banks in the EU, including Hungary, is less certain under the provisions of the EUʼs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
EC Sues Hungary Over Land Law
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has sued Hungary at the European Court of Justice due to the government’s failure to comply with the EU law on the free movement of capital, it was announced on Thursday. Hungary passed a law in December 2013 terminating existing 20-year land lease contracts within five months with no compensation payable. These contracts were terminated on May 1, 2014.
Uber To Be Regulated Not Banned
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government does not want to ban Uber, but rather to force terms on it equal to other taxi companies in Hungary, parliamentarian affairs state secretary of the Development Ministry János Fónagy said after meeting representatives of Uber on Tuesday.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
Law Would Ban E-Cigarettes From Workplaces In Hungary
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government is planning legislation to restrict the usage of electronic cigarettes, banning them from workplaces and playgrounds, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said today, according to reports.
EC Closes One Infringement Procedure Against Hungary, Launches Another
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has closed an infringement procedure against Hungary related to excise tax rules for pálinka, the Hungarian fruit brandy, but launched another one on exemptions for pálinka and herbal spirits from a product tax, the EC’s press service said.
Greenpeace : Paks Upgrade Violates EU Directives
- 15 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The planned upgrade of the Paks nuclear plant is in breach of several EU directives, Greenpeace Hungary said after formally submitting its position to the European Commission.
Hungarian Parlt Raises Tax On Fruit Brandy Pálinka
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament raised the tax on distillation of Hungarian pálinka fruit brandy for personal consumption by 700 forints (EUR 2.24) per litre to comply with a ruling by the European Court. From January it will be obligatory to purchase “distillation stamps” for every litre of pálinka. Individuals may purchase between 5 and 86 of the 700 forint stamps.
New Cigarette Packages In Hungary From Next May
- 20 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary is planning to ban brand logos from cigarette packaging from next May, in favour of a uniform look for all brands, featuring only text, Prime Minister’s Office state secretary Balázs Sonkodi told news website Index. This exceeds the requirements of the EU’s Tobacco Product Directive, which stipulates that 65% of the two largest faces of cigarette packages must be covered by warnings.