76 result(s) for watchdog
USAID Launches Extensive New Programmes in Hungary & Region
- 14 Dec 2022 9:50 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with bipartisan Congressional support, is supporting new locally driven initiatives in Central Europe with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media, “which are all pillars of resilient democratic societies”, the US Embassy in Budapest said on Monday.
Watchdog Puts Bank Fees Under Heightened Scrutiny in Hungary
- 15 Jun 2022 3:33 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said it will make scrutinising changes to lenders’ fees a “priority” as banks pay a windfall tax and the transactions duty is extended.
Hungarian Nuclear Authority Turns Down Paks Extension
- 4 Oct 2021 5:38 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The National Atomic Energy Authority (OAH) rejected the construction permit for the extension of the Paks nuclear power plant on Friday.
Soros Behind Fresh Attacks Against Hungary, Says Justice Minister
- 6 Jul 2021 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Financier George Soros is behind fresh attacks on Hungary's government over its record on media freedom, Judit Varga, the justice minister, has said.
Media Watchdog Responds To EC Letter Concerning Klubrádió
- 22 Feb 2021 8:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) chair Monika Karas (pictured on top) on Friday said there is no legal means at present to allow Klubrádió to provide media services temporarily in a letter responding to the European Commission.
Hungarian Competition Watchdog Recaps 30 Years
- 23 Nov 2020 10:16 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- finance
The Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated 5,054 proceedings and levied Ft 100 billion in fines in 1,298 cases since its formation 30 years ago, the competition watchdog announced in a statement.
EU Court: Hungarian Telecoms Infringe Net Neutrality By Waiving Tariffs For Some Apps
- 16 Sep 2020 9:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The European Union’s top court has ruled that mobile operators favouring some apps over others when setting their tariffs violate the principle of net neutrality. The decision is in connection with a lawsuit involving Telenor Magyarország in Hungary.
Hungarian Opinion: Mass Debate Over Transgender Sex Change Surgery
- 12 May 2020 8:22 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing liberal commentator accuses the government of violating the rights of transgender individuals by proposing restrictions on changing one’s biological gender in official documents. A pro-government columnist thinks that the opposition is spreading conspiracy theories to weaken the government.
Opinion: Rule Of Law Quarantined In The Case Of Iranian Student In Hungary
- 17 Apr 2020 9:24 AM
- current affairs
The following is the view of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, a non-governmental watchdog organization that, "Protects human dignity and the rule of law through legal and public advocacy methods".
USAID Launches Extensive New Programmes in Hungary & Region
- 14 Dec 2022 9:50 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with bipartisan Congressional support, is supporting new locally driven initiatives in Central Europe with the goal of strengthening democratic institutions, civil society, and independent media, “which are all pillars of resilient democratic societies”, the US Embassy in Budapest said on Monday.
Watchdog Puts Bank Fees Under Heightened Scrutiny in Hungary
- 15 Jun 2022 3:33 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said it will make scrutinising changes to lenders’ fees a “priority” as banks pay a windfall tax and the transactions duty is extended.
Hungarian Nuclear Authority Turns Down Paks Extension
- 4 Oct 2021 5:38 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The National Atomic Energy Authority (OAH) rejected the construction permit for the extension of the Paks nuclear power plant on Friday.
Soros Behind Fresh Attacks Against Hungary, Says Justice Minister
- 6 Jul 2021 9:29 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Financier George Soros is behind fresh attacks on Hungary's government over its record on media freedom, Judit Varga, the justice minister, has said.
Media Watchdog Responds To EC Letter Concerning Klubrádió
- 22 Feb 2021 8:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) chair Monika Karas (pictured on top) on Friday said there is no legal means at present to allow Klubrádió to provide media services temporarily in a letter responding to the European Commission.
Hungarian Competition Watchdog Recaps 30 Years
- 23 Nov 2020 10:16 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- finance
The Competition Authority (GVH) has initiated 5,054 proceedings and levied Ft 100 billion in fines in 1,298 cases since its formation 30 years ago, the competition watchdog announced in a statement.
EU Court: Hungarian Telecoms Infringe Net Neutrality By Waiving Tariffs For Some Apps
- 16 Sep 2020 9:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The European Union’s top court has ruled that mobile operators favouring some apps over others when setting their tariffs violate the principle of net neutrality. The decision is in connection with a lawsuit involving Telenor Magyarország in Hungary.
Hungarian Opinion: Mass Debate Over Transgender Sex Change Surgery
- 12 May 2020 8:22 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A left-wing liberal commentator accuses the government of violating the rights of transgender individuals by proposing restrictions on changing one’s biological gender in official documents. A pro-government columnist thinks that the opposition is spreading conspiracy theories to weaken the government.
Opinion: Rule Of Law Quarantined In The Case Of Iranian Student In Hungary
- 17 Apr 2020 9:24 AM
- current affairs
The following is the view of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, a non-governmental watchdog organization that, "Protects human dignity and the rule of law through legal and public advocacy methods".