Hypervigilant Observer

Following 45 GROWTH/EMERGING Markets: MEXICO, BRASIL,LATIN AMERICA,EASTERN EUROPE, RUSSIA, EUROZONE...from AUSTIN,TEXAS...with Freely Accessible, Reputable...ENGLISH LANGUAGE LINKS: Energy...Currencies...Crime... Tourism...Politics...Economics. HOARDING News Links...Since JUNE 2009...AD FREE.

Search This Blog

Subscribe To

Posts
Atom
Posts
Comments
Atom
Comments

About Me

View my complete profile

Popular Posts

  • SERBIA / LIBYA : Are Serbian Mercenary Pilots Bombing Protestors In Tripoli?
  • MEXICO: 2 Girls Scale U.S. Border Fence... In Under 18 Seconds.
  • BRASIL: Contract To Build Belo Monte Dam Is Awarded; Bloodshed Threatened.
  • MEXICO: 28 April UPDATE: More Death Discovered In Durango...As Body Count Grows Again By 8; Total 104...So Far.
  • CHILE: Navy's Touring Tall Ship...Has Sordid Past.
  • RUSSIA / GERMANY : Nein! Germany Withdraws Quadriga Prize For Putin.
  • BRASIL: Judge Stops Critical S. Paulo Airport Expansion Over Improper Bids.
  • CHILE / NEW ZEALAND: Santiago Eyes Volcanos For Geothermal Energy.
  • MEXICO: Guapo But Bobo...PRI's Pena Nieto Still Leads To Succeed Prez Calderon.
  • COLOMBIA / PERU / CHILE / MEXICO: New "Pacific Alliance" Begins.

01 September 2011

HUNGARY: "Fat Tax" Starts Today.

                                              SPEIGEL

     Today Budapest imposes a 10 forint/e.37 tax on foods with high fat, salt and sugar content... as well as increased tariffs on soda and alcohol.
     The projected e70M proceeds will cover state health care costs.
     PM Viktor Orban declared that: "Those who live unhealthily have to contribute more."
Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest
Newer Post Older Post Home