39 result(s) for consumer protection law
Blame Game: High Food Prices in Hungary Are Due to Government Windfall Taxes, Says Spar Boss
- 25 Sep 2023 12:35 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
Hungarian consumers have become very price-conscious in the current market environment and this is reflected in the growing market share of own-labelled products, Spar CEO Gabriella Heiszler told the annual conference of economists in Eger.
Official Probe Launched in Hungary Against Microsoft Over AI-Based Bing Chat Program
- 26 Jul 2023 10:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched a probe into Microsoft’s practices regarding the AI-based chat function of its search engine Bing.
Bookshop in Budapest Fined for Displaying LGBTQ+ Graphic Novel
- 17 Jul 2023 8:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
The Government Office of Budapest has levied a “consumer protection fine” of 12 million forints on book chain Líra Könyv for breaking the law by displaying Heartstopper by British author Alice Oseman.
EP Position on Artificial Intelligence Supported by Hungarian Officials
- 16 Jun 2023 5:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The European Parliament’s negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which the body adopted on Wednesday, is an “important milestone” towards legislation handling “risks and citizens’ fears” without stumping innovation, an MEP of ruling Fidesz told the plenary.
Shops Warned About "Playing Tricks” With Food Price Caps, HUF 1 Billion Fines Issued
- 22 May 2023 5:21 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
Consumer protection checks and controls have been continuous since the price caps on specified foods were introduced and more than Ft 1 billion in fines have been meted out by the authorities, “which sends a message to shops that it is not worth playing tricks”, government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi stressed at a press conference.
Complaint by Ryanair Against HUF 300 Million Fine Rejected by Court in Hungary
- 20 Apr 2023 7:10 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The Constitutional Court has rejected a complaint from airline Ryanair against the introduction of the extra profit tax introduced in the summer of 2022, declaring that it does not have the authority to rule on the matter.
New Law Mandates Most Foreign-Language Ads Must Also Have Hungarian Text
- 23 Jan 2023 10:39 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
Foreign-language texts published in Hungarian media products, and in radio and TV commercials, must also be presented in Hungarian, apart from a few exceptions, effective January 22, the Day of Hungarian Culture.
'Survival of Hungarian Society at Stake' Says Head of NMHH About Internet Regulation
- 5 Oct 2022 10:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The state and market players are jointly responsible for regulating the internet, the head of the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) said.
Ryanair to Fight New HUF 300 Million Fine for 'Unfair Commercial Practice' in Hungary
- 9 Aug 2022 12:33 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- travel
The consumer protection authority has levied a fine of Ft 300 million on Ryanair, because the low-cost airline raised ticket prices in response to the imposition of a windfall tax on airlines.
Blame Game: High Food Prices in Hungary Are Due to Government Windfall Taxes, Says Spar Boss
- 25 Sep 2023 12:35 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
Hungarian consumers have become very price-conscious in the current market environment and this is reflected in the growing market share of own-labelled products, Spar CEO Gabriella Heiszler told the annual conference of economists in Eger.
Official Probe Launched in Hungary Against Microsoft Over AI-Based Bing Chat Program
- 26 Jul 2023 10:31 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) has launched a probe into Microsoft’s practices regarding the AI-based chat function of its search engine Bing.
Bookshop in Budapest Fined for Displaying LGBTQ+ Graphic Novel
- 17 Jul 2023 8:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- shopping
The Government Office of Budapest has levied a “consumer protection fine” of 12 million forints on book chain Líra Könyv for breaking the law by displaying Heartstopper by British author Alice Oseman.
EP Position on Artificial Intelligence Supported by Hungarian Officials
- 16 Jun 2023 5:38 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The European Parliament’s negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which the body adopted on Wednesday, is an “important milestone” towards legislation handling “risks and citizens’ fears” without stumping innovation, an MEP of ruling Fidesz told the plenary.
Shops Warned About "Playing Tricks” With Food Price Caps, HUF 1 Billion Fines Issued
- 22 May 2023 5:21 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- shopping
Consumer protection checks and controls have been continuous since the price caps on specified foods were introduced and more than Ft 1 billion in fines have been meted out by the authorities, “which sends a message to shops that it is not worth playing tricks”, government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi stressed at a press conference.
Complaint by Ryanair Against HUF 300 Million Fine Rejected by Court in Hungary
- 20 Apr 2023 7:10 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- business
The Constitutional Court has rejected a complaint from airline Ryanair against the introduction of the extra profit tax introduced in the summer of 2022, declaring that it does not have the authority to rule on the matter.
New Law Mandates Most Foreign-Language Ads Must Also Have Hungarian Text
- 23 Jan 2023 10:39 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
Foreign-language texts published in Hungarian media products, and in radio and TV commercials, must also be presented in Hungarian, apart from a few exceptions, effective January 22, the Day of Hungarian Culture.
'Survival of Hungarian Society at Stake' Says Head of NMHH About Internet Regulation
- 5 Oct 2022 10:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- tech
The state and market players are jointly responsible for regulating the internet, the head of the National Media and Communications Authority (NMHH) said.
Ryanair to Fight New HUF 300 Million Fine for 'Unfair Commercial Practice' in Hungary
- 9 Aug 2022 12:33 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- travel
The consumer protection authority has levied a fine of Ft 300 million on Ryanair, because the low-cost airline raised ticket prices in response to the imposition of a windfall tax on airlines.