István Garai, president of the National Association for Consumer Protection in Hungary has died

It is with deep regret that we inform everyone who knew, liked and respected him that István Garai, president of the National Association for Consumer Protection in Hungary (NACPH) and publisher of the advertisement-free consumer magazine “Kosár” suddenly and tragically died at the age of 58. Details

Commissioner Kuneva celebrates Consumer Day with EU award ceremony

Commissioner Meglena Kuneva today presented the first ever EU Consumer Champion award, in the run up to European Consumer Day on 15 March. Details

Don't switch off your mobile when abroad!

A Eurotariff means you can roam within the 27 Member States of the European Union for no more than 49 cents per minute for making calls and 24 cents per minute for receiving calls (excluding VAT). Details

Commission gives airlines and Member States another six months to make the air passenger rights regulation work

The European Commission presented today a report that evaluates the results and the application of the air passenger rights Regulation. Details

New EU Security Rules at Airports

A brief guide to help you Details

Consumers: 50% of misleading airline websites corrected

EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva today published the mid term report on an EU wide enforcement investigation -involving 15 EU national authorities as well as Norway – against misleading advertising and unfair practices on airline ticket selling websites. Details

Energising Europe: A real market with secure supply

Today a new momentum has been given to the energy policy for Europe. The European Commission has adopted a third package of legislative proposals1 to ensure a real and effective choice of supplier and benefits to every single EU citizen. Details

Visit of Ms Meglena Kuneva

On 6th February 2007, to the invitation of the European Consumer Centre Hungary Ms Meglena Kuneva, Commissioner for consumer protection, appointed by the European Commission as from 1st January 2007 paid us a visit and solemnly opened the European Consumer Centre Hungary. Details

Air passenger rights

DENIED BOARDING? CANCELLED? DELAYED FOR A LONGTIME? Details