18 result(s) for utilities bills
Windfall Taxes ‘Not Expected to Burden Consumers’ in Hungary, Claims Minister
- 27 May 2022 9:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The new windfall taxes imposed on banks, insurers, retail chains, energy companies, telcos and airlines are not expected to burden consumers because the measure only taxes companies’ extra profits, Márton Nagy, the new minister for economic development, told a press briefing on Thursday.
Hungary’s Online Payments Market Booming
- 5 Jun 2018 11:05 AM
- finance
The domestic market of online payments has boasted dynamic growth in recent years as the volume of such transactions rocketed tenfold. According to the National Bank of Hungary, bank cards issued within the country were used to pay out HUF 375 billion through the internet already in 2016.
PM Press Chief: Govt Ready To Work With EC On All Open Legal Questions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a meeting of European People’s Party (EPP) leaders in Brussels that Hungary’s government is ready to cooperate with the European Commission on all unresolved legal questions, the head of the PM’s Press Office said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Vanishing Social Welfare System
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
2015 brought many changes to Hungary’s social welfare system. From March 2015 needy families now receive far less social assistance than before. A number of programs were eliminated. In their place, local governments can offer so-called “settlement assistance”, but who receives how much is now entirely left up to the local governments.
Hungary’s Analysts Predict Fidesz Economic Policy Of “Consolidation”
- 7 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Economic analysts polled by MTI expect Fidesz, which won a sweeping victory in Sunday’s election, to continue pursuing its economic policies in the new term. Péter Heim, head of Századvég economic research institute, said the new Fidesz government is likely to keep the budget deficit below 3% of the country’s output, and the deficit is likely to come nearer to 2% in 2015.
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.
Hungary’s Gov Measure Could Affect Water Meters, But Not Gas And Electricity Meters
- 27 Feb 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
A measure announced by the government on Wednesday to require service providers to pay for utilities meter replacement could affect water meters, but gas and electricity distributors already cover such costs for retail customers, industry insiders told MTI.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Left-Wing Weeklies Fear An Uphill Campaign
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-leaning weeklies think it will be extremely difficult for the Socialists and their allies to match the governing right wing. They accuse Fidesz of smart but unfair campaign methods.
Hungarians Households Owe HUF 143 Billion In Utilities
- 21 Jun 2012 3:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian households have amassed Ft 143 billion of debt to energy companies as of May 31, half of which is owed to gas companies, according to data from the Hungarian Energy Office, Development Minister Mrs. László Németh reported. Gas companies switched off gas at 102,000 households and 13,000 business, while electricity companies cut off service affecting 37,000 households and 3,000 companies.
Windfall Taxes ‘Not Expected to Burden Consumers’ in Hungary, Claims Minister
- 27 May 2022 9:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The new windfall taxes imposed on banks, insurers, retail chains, energy companies, telcos and airlines are not expected to burden consumers because the measure only taxes companies’ extra profits, Márton Nagy, the new minister for economic development, told a press briefing on Thursday.
Hungary’s Online Payments Market Booming
- 5 Jun 2018 11:05 AM
- finance
The domestic market of online payments has boasted dynamic growth in recent years as the volume of such transactions rocketed tenfold. According to the National Bank of Hungary, bank cards issued within the country were used to pay out HUF 375 billion through the internet already in 2016.
PM Press Chief: Govt Ready To Work With EC On All Open Legal Questions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a meeting of European People’s Party (EPP) leaders in Brussels that Hungary’s government is ready to cooperate with the European Commission on all unresolved legal questions, the head of the PM’s Press Office said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Vanishing Social Welfare System
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
2015 brought many changes to Hungary’s social welfare system. From March 2015 needy families now receive far less social assistance than before. A number of programs were eliminated. In their place, local governments can offer so-called “settlement assistance”, but who receives how much is now entirely left up to the local governments.
Hungary’s Analysts Predict Fidesz Economic Policy Of “Consolidation”
- 7 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- current affairs
Economic analysts polled by MTI expect Fidesz, which won a sweeping victory in Sunday’s election, to continue pursuing its economic policies in the new term. Péter Heim, head of Századvég economic research institute, said the new Fidesz government is likely to keep the budget deficit below 3% of the country’s output, and the deficit is likely to come nearer to 2% in 2015.
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.
Hungary’s Gov Measure Could Affect Water Meters, But Not Gas And Electricity Meters
- 27 Feb 2014 2:00 AM
- current affairs
A measure announced by the government on Wednesday to require service providers to pay for utilities meter replacement could affect water meters, but gas and electricity distributors already cover such costs for retail customers, industry insiders told MTI.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Left-Wing Weeklies Fear An Uphill Campaign
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-leaning weeklies think it will be extremely difficult for the Socialists and their allies to match the governing right wing. They accuse Fidesz of smart but unfair campaign methods.
Hungarians Households Owe HUF 143 Billion In Utilities
- 21 Jun 2012 3:35 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian households have amassed Ft 143 billion of debt to energy companies as of May 31, half of which is owed to gas companies, according to data from the Hungarian Energy Office, Development Minister Mrs. László Németh reported. Gas companies switched off gas at 102,000 households and 13,000 business, while electricity companies cut off service affecting 37,000 households and 3,000 companies.