141 result(s) for probe
Hungarian Govt “Ready To Face” EC Probes
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The government is ready to face European Commission probes into Hungary’s supermarket oversight fee and health-care contribution payable by tobacco companies, government office chief János Lázár said. He insisted that the Spar supermarket chain and tobacco maker Philip Morris had filed complaints against Hungary in Brussels, and the government is ready to “argue its case”.
Consumers’ Rights Protection “Effective”, Says Hungarian Media Authority
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s media authority on Thursday said it was "effective" in protecting infocommunications consumers’ rights and rejected recent critical remarks by a Socialist lawmaker. Ferenc Baja said the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) should do more to protect consumers’ rights in the infocommunications sector.
Telenor, Magyar Telekom Gear Up For Tariff Changes In Hungary
- 30 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Telenor is giving its clients until the end of June to refuse tariff changes that will take effect on July 1, while Magyar Telekom will inform its subscribers of tariff changes in July and give them a chance to reject them for 15 days, the telcos said. Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) on Friday said it signed contracts with Magyar Telekom and Telenor “ensuring the ...
Socalists Demand Hearing Into Report Of Stolen Paks Data
- 16 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of a report in tabloid Blikk that devices containing classified data related to the Paks nuclear power station have been stolen from a car parked in Budapest, the Socialist Party has demanded that the authorities brief parliament’s national security committee on the matter. Zsolt Molnár, the committee’s (Socialist) chairman, said in a statement that if it is indeed the case that the ...
Industry Associations In Hungary Call For Further Consultations On Ad Tax
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Industry associations continue to call for consultations on the tax on advertisements, asking the government to consider abolishing the tax due to its detrimental effect on the economy, the Hungarian Advertising Association said. In consent with another nine organisations, the association said the planned amendment to the ad tax would curb growth opportunities for micro- and small businesses and ...
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Official Insists EC Suspected M4 Cartel In Hungary
- 8 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Employees of the European Commission’s regional directorate signalled to the Hungarian government that a cartel might be suspected in the construction of the M4 motorway, PMO development project communications under secretary Nándor Csepreghy told reporters on Tuesday, thus confirming his own previous comments.
Hungary’s M4 Probe To Wind Up At End Of April
- 7 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- getting around
The government’s review of the construction of a section of the M4 motorway, based on the European Commission’s suspicion of cartel activity, will wind up at the end of April, deputy state secretary for development policy communications Nándor Csepreghy said. The internal review was ordered by Cabinet Chief János Lázár on March 26, and construction on the stretch was halted simultaneously.
Hungarian Consulate In Moscow Supplied EU Visas To 'Gangsters And Whores'
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of an article by András Dezső and Szabolcs Panyi “Előre kurvák, gengszterek! – A Kiss Szilárd-sztori III. rész” (“Whores and gangsters, forward!”- The Szilárd Kiss story part 3.”) published at Hungarian daily online Index.hu on 23. March 2015.
Hungarian Govt “Ready To Face” EC Probes
- 17 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The government is ready to face European Commission probes into Hungary’s supermarket oversight fee and health-care contribution payable by tobacco companies, government office chief János Lázár said. He insisted that the Spar supermarket chain and tobacco maker Philip Morris had filed complaints against Hungary in Brussels, and the government is ready to “argue its case”.
Consumers’ Rights Protection “Effective”, Says Hungarian Media Authority
- 3 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s media authority on Thursday said it was "effective" in protecting infocommunications consumers’ rights and rejected recent critical remarks by a Socialist lawmaker. Ferenc Baja said the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) should do more to protect consumers’ rights in the infocommunications sector.
Telenor, Magyar Telekom Gear Up For Tariff Changes In Hungary
- 30 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Telenor is giving its clients until the end of June to refuse tariff changes that will take effect on July 1, while Magyar Telekom will inform its subscribers of tariff changes in July and give them a chance to reject them for 15 days, the telcos said. Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) on Friday said it signed contracts with Magyar Telekom and Telenor “ensuring the ...
Socalists Demand Hearing Into Report Of Stolen Paks Data
- 16 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of a report in tabloid Blikk that devices containing classified data related to the Paks nuclear power station have been stolen from a car parked in Budapest, the Socialist Party has demanded that the authorities brief parliament’s national security committee on the matter. Zsolt Molnár, the committee’s (Socialist) chairman, said in a statement that if it is indeed the case that the ...
Industry Associations In Hungary Call For Further Consultations On Ad Tax
- 7 May 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Industry associations continue to call for consultations on the tax on advertisements, asking the government to consider abolishing the tax due to its detrimental effect on the economy, the Hungarian Advertising Association said. In consent with another nine organisations, the association said the planned amendment to the ad tax would curb growth opportunities for micro- and small businesses and ...
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Official Insists EC Suspected M4 Cartel In Hungary
- 8 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Employees of the European Commission’s regional directorate signalled to the Hungarian government that a cartel might be suspected in the construction of the M4 motorway, PMO development project communications under secretary Nándor Csepreghy told reporters on Tuesday, thus confirming his own previous comments.
Hungary’s M4 Probe To Wind Up At End Of April
- 7 Apr 2015 5:00 AM
- getting around
The government’s review of the construction of a section of the M4 motorway, based on the European Commission’s suspicion of cartel activity, will wind up at the end of April, deputy state secretary for development policy communications Nándor Csepreghy said. The internal review was ordered by Cabinet Chief János Lázár on March 26, and construction on the stretch was halted simultaneously.
Hungarian Consulate In Moscow Supplied EU Visas To 'Gangsters And Whores'
- 3 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of an article by András Dezső and Szabolcs Panyi “Előre kurvák, gengszterek! – A Kiss Szilárd-sztori III. rész” (“Whores and gangsters, forward!”- The Szilárd Kiss story part 3.”) published at Hungarian daily online Index.hu on 23. March 2015.