299 result(s) for tobacco
Hungarian Party Together Calls On Govt To Withdraw New Tobacco Bill
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Together (Együtt) party has called on the government to withdraw its plan to introduce a bill on tobacco trade. Viktor Szigetvári, the party’s co-leader, said the bill, which he dubbed “tobacco law 2”, which seeks to place a middleman between retailers and wholesalers, was “unnecessary”.
Xpat Opinion: Escalation In Hungarian-US Diplomatic Skirmishes
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government reveals an aide memoire by the US Embassy’s document on corruption, a conservative columnist accuses the US of trying to pressure the Hungarian government in defense of American business interest. Left-wing commentators accuse the Hungarian government of closing its eyes over institutional corruption.
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.
New Sectoral Tax On Tobacco Firms In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- business
A Fidesz MP yesterday submitted to Parliament a special tax on the tobacco sector, the proceeds of which would be used only for health-related spending. The progressive tax, to be levied on net revenues, would be a temporary measure, according to the draft bill.
BAT: Tobacco Tax Could Raise Cigarette Prices In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- shopping
A proposed one-off tax on tobacco companies could raise the price of cigarettes by 70-80 forints (EUR 0.25) per pack, daily Népszabadság said on Friday, citing an official from British American Tobacco (BAT). Attila Tóth, who handles BAT’s relations with the government, told the paper that the sector had not generated “extra profit” for years.
Sunday Closure For Stores In Hungary Mooted
- 10 Nov 2014 12:35 AM
- shopping
The Christian Democrats are proposing to ban Sunday shopping at large retail outlets from January 1. The party, which has tried to present such a bill in the past, states that “everyone must be ensured a free Sunday”.
Sunday Closure For Stores Mooted In Hungary
- 3 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Christian Democrats are proposing to ban Sunday shopping at large retail outlets from January 1. The party, which has tried to present such a bill in the past, states that “everyone must be ensured a free Sunday”.
Consumer Prices In Hungary Down 0.5% Yr/Yr In Sept
- 16 Oct 2014 10:35 AM
- shopping
Consumer prices in Hungary edged down by an annual 0.5% in September after a 0.2% increase in August, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Month on month, consumer prices dropped 0.2% after the same rate of decline in August.
Illegal Cigarette Sales In Hungary Top 12%
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
The black market for cigarettes in Hungary has grown to 12.1% of total sales, market research company GfK Hungária said. A little more than a year ago, GfK Hungária said illegal sales of cigarettes accounted for 7.7% of total turnover. In its latest release, the market researcher said the rate had reached 11.8% by the end of last year, but noted there had been “restructuring” on the market.
Hungarian Party Together Calls On Govt To Withdraw New Tobacco Bill
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Together (Együtt) party has called on the government to withdraw its plan to introduce a bill on tobacco trade. Viktor Szigetvári, the party’s co-leader, said the bill, which he dubbed “tobacco law 2”, which seeks to place a middleman between retailers and wholesalers, was “unnecessary”.
Xpat Opinion: Escalation In Hungarian-US Diplomatic Skirmishes
- 17 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As the Hungarian government reveals an aide memoire by the US Embassy’s document on corruption, a conservative columnist accuses the US of trying to pressure the Hungarian government in defense of American business interest. Left-wing commentators accuse the Hungarian government of closing its eyes over institutional corruption.
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.
New Sectoral Tax On Tobacco Firms In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- business
A Fidesz MP yesterday submitted to Parliament a special tax on the tobacco sector, the proceeds of which would be used only for health-related spending. The progressive tax, to be levied on net revenues, would be a temporary measure, according to the draft bill.
BAT: Tobacco Tax Could Raise Cigarette Prices In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- shopping
A proposed one-off tax on tobacco companies could raise the price of cigarettes by 70-80 forints (EUR 0.25) per pack, daily Népszabadság said on Friday, citing an official from British American Tobacco (BAT). Attila Tóth, who handles BAT’s relations with the government, told the paper that the sector had not generated “extra profit” for years.
Sunday Closure For Stores In Hungary Mooted
- 10 Nov 2014 12:35 AM
- shopping
The Christian Democrats are proposing to ban Sunday shopping at large retail outlets from January 1. The party, which has tried to present such a bill in the past, states that “everyone must be ensured a free Sunday”.
Sunday Closure For Stores Mooted In Hungary
- 3 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
The Christian Democrats are proposing to ban Sunday shopping at large retail outlets from January 1. The party, which has tried to present such a bill in the past, states that “everyone must be ensured a free Sunday”.
Consumer Prices In Hungary Down 0.5% Yr/Yr In Sept
- 16 Oct 2014 10:35 AM
- shopping
Consumer prices in Hungary edged down by an annual 0.5% in September after a 0.2% increase in August, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Month on month, consumer prices dropped 0.2% after the same rate of decline in August.
Illegal Cigarette Sales In Hungary Top 12%
- 14 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
The black market for cigarettes in Hungary has grown to 12.1% of total sales, market research company GfK Hungária said. A little more than a year ago, GfK Hungária said illegal sales of cigarettes accounted for 7.7% of total turnover. In its latest release, the market researcher said the rate had reached 11.8% by the end of last year, but noted there had been “restructuring” on the market.