9 result(s) for media authority in Shopping
About You Sanctioned by Watchdog in Hungary for Unfair Business Practices
- 20 Nov 2025 5:35 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday said it ordered the Hamburg-based operator of online retailer About You to pay a fine and offer several hundred thousand Hungarians compensation for unfair business practices.
Official: Tainted & Dangerous Spices on Many Shop Shelves in Hungary
- 7 Oct 2025 12:32 PM
- shopping
Every second packet of oregano has failed in a broad inspection carried out by the Hungary's trade and consumer protection authority (NKFH), which examined oregano and ground pepper.
Shopping Watchdog Highlights Need to Counter Sales of Elf Bar-Type Products in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 7:15 AM
- shopping
The Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SARA) pointed to the need for fast and firm measures to counter the illegal trade and use of Elf Bar-type vaping products at a roundtable in Budapest.
Customer protection Authority Fines Profiteering Butcher At Budapest Market
- 11 Apr 2020 7:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
Hungary’s customer protection authority has imposed a fine of 300,000 forints (EUR 838) on a butcher at Budapest’s Lehel Square indoor market for charging “stellar prices” for chicken products, the innovation and technology ministry said.
Food Safety Authority Orders Removal Of Infected Egg Products
- 16 Aug 2017 8:12 AM
- shopping
Food items from Germany containing eggs infected by insecticide fipronil have been transported to Hungary as well, according to media reports Tuesday afternoon.
Wallis Purchase Of Praktiker Receives Greenlight
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority approved the purchase of D.I.Y. chain Praktiker’s local stores by Hungarian Wallis group, according to a press statement issued. Wallis purchased Praktiker’s commercial business, real estate and brand at the beginning of the year.
New Statutes Might Reduce Market Share Of Foreign-Owned Food Retailers
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is about to use legal measures to reduce the market share of foreign-owned retail chain stores in Hungary. The proposed measures - which amalgamate related ideas of the past five years - might even shoo off some foreign retailers from Hungary altogether.
Cigarette Black Market Flourishes In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s exploding black market in cigarettes is depriving the country of billions in tax receipts and may soon overtake the legal market for cigarettes.
Hungary's PM’s Office Chief Says Philip Morris Is Behind Tobacco Retail Outrage
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Prime Minister’s Office chief Janos Lazar has accused Philip Morris of being behind the outrage over the award of tobacco retail licences.
About You Sanctioned by Watchdog in Hungary for Unfair Business Practices
- 20 Nov 2025 5:35 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) on Wednesday said it ordered the Hamburg-based operator of online retailer About You to pay a fine and offer several hundred thousand Hungarians compensation for unfair business practices.
Official: Tainted & Dangerous Spices on Many Shop Shelves in Hungary
- 7 Oct 2025 12:32 PM
- shopping
Every second packet of oregano has failed in a broad inspection carried out by the Hungary's trade and consumer protection authority (NKFH), which examined oregano and ground pepper.
Shopping Watchdog Highlights Need to Counter Sales of Elf Bar-Type Products in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 7:15 AM
- shopping
The Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SARA) pointed to the need for fast and firm measures to counter the illegal trade and use of Elf Bar-type vaping products at a roundtable in Budapest.
Customer protection Authority Fines Profiteering Butcher At Budapest Market
- 11 Apr 2020 7:13 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
Hungary’s customer protection authority has imposed a fine of 300,000 forints (EUR 838) on a butcher at Budapest’s Lehel Square indoor market for charging “stellar prices” for chicken products, the innovation and technology ministry said.
Food Safety Authority Orders Removal Of Infected Egg Products
- 16 Aug 2017 8:12 AM
- shopping
Food items from Germany containing eggs infected by insecticide fipronil have been transported to Hungary as well, according to media reports Tuesday afternoon.
Wallis Purchase Of Praktiker Receives Greenlight
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian Competition Authority approved the purchase of D.I.Y. chain Praktiker’s local stores by Hungarian Wallis group, according to a press statement issued. Wallis purchased Praktiker’s commercial business, real estate and brand at the beginning of the year.
New Statutes Might Reduce Market Share Of Foreign-Owned Food Retailers
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government is about to use legal measures to reduce the market share of foreign-owned retail chain stores in Hungary. The proposed measures - which amalgamate related ideas of the past five years - might even shoo off some foreign retailers from Hungary altogether.
Cigarette Black Market Flourishes In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s exploding black market in cigarettes is depriving the country of billions in tax receipts and may soon overtake the legal market for cigarettes.
Hungary's PM’s Office Chief Says Philip Morris Is Behind Tobacco Retail Outrage
- 21 May 2013 9:00 AM
- shopping
Prime Minister’s Office chief Janos Lazar has accused Philip Morris of being behind the outrage over the award of tobacco retail licences.













