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EU Drops Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Retail Tax
- 31 Mar 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission (EC) has decided not to pursue an infringement procedure launched against Hungary in 2011 over the extraordinary tax the government imposed on retail trade companies, Hungary’s economy ministry announced on Friday.
Pollster Nézőpont: Support For Fidesz Rises In Hungary
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance rose from 37% in February to 40% by March among all voters, said pollster Nézőpont. Backing for the main rival left-ofcentre Unity alliance was 19%, one percentage point up from the previous month. Radical nationalist Jobbik remained unchanged at 12%.
World's Largest River Expedition Along The Danube, Including Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The current International Danube Expedition (JDS3) is the world's largest river research expedition in 2013, the United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, stated Executive Secretary of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River Ivan Zavadsky at a press conference in Budapest.
Hungary's Former PM Bajnai: 2.5mn Voters Needed To Win
- 8 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 2.5-3 million votes are needed for a change of regime, Gordon Bajnai, president of the Homeland and Progress Association, told a forum in Budaörs on Wednesday.
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Hungary: Council Lifts Cohesion Fund Suspension
- 26 Jun 2012 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The Council on 22 June adopted a decision lifting the suspension of cohesion fund commitments for Hungary. It concluded that Hungary has taken measures to correct its excessive government deficit by 2012, in line with the Council's recommendation of 13 March. Hungary's excessive deficit procedure nevertheless remains open.
EU To Lift Suspension Of EU Funds For Hungary
- 7 Jun 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission recommended last week that the planned freeze of €495 million in EU cohesion fund payments to Hungary in 2013 be lifted, saying the country has taken the necessary measures to correct the excessive budget deficit. EU finance ministers, who decided in April to suspend the funds, are expected to formally confirm the EC decision on June 22.
Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Before The EU Summit
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary supports all forms and means of economic growth that do not result in increased debt, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday in Brussels, before the meeting of the heads of state and prime ministers of EU Member States concerning this topic.
Hungarian Caterers Wary Of New Smoking Ban
- 2 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
"The law banning smoking in all bars and restaurants, effective April 1, will not affect high-end restaurants, whereas small units and bars might see serious declines in income, according to honorary chairman Tamás Háber of small restaurant and pub association MVI.
EU Drops Infringement Procedure Over Hungary Retail Tax
- 31 Mar 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission (EC) has decided not to pursue an infringement procedure launched against Hungary in 2011 over the extraordinary tax the government imposed on retail trade companies, Hungary’s economy ministry announced on Friday.
Pollster Nézőpont: Support For Fidesz Rises In Hungary
- 27 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Support for the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance rose from 37% in February to 40% by March among all voters, said pollster Nézőpont. Backing for the main rival left-ofcentre Unity alliance was 19%, one percentage point up from the previous month. Radical nationalist Jobbik remained unchanged at 12%.
World's Largest River Expedition Along The Danube, Including Hungary
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The current International Danube Expedition (JDS3) is the world's largest river research expedition in 2013, the United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation, stated Executive Secretary of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River Ivan Zavadsky at a press conference in Budapest.
Hungary's Former PM Bajnai: 2.5mn Voters Needed To Win
- 8 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 2.5-3 million votes are needed for a change of regime, Gordon Bajnai, president of the Homeland and Progress Association, told a forum in Budaörs on Wednesday.
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Hungary: Council Lifts Cohesion Fund Suspension
- 26 Jun 2012 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The Council on 22 June adopted a decision lifting the suspension of cohesion fund commitments for Hungary. It concluded that Hungary has taken measures to correct its excessive government deficit by 2012, in line with the Council's recommendation of 13 March. Hungary's excessive deficit procedure nevertheless remains open.
EU To Lift Suspension Of EU Funds For Hungary
- 7 Jun 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission recommended last week that the planned freeze of €495 million in EU cohesion fund payments to Hungary in 2013 be lifted, saying the country has taken the necessary measures to correct the excessive budget deficit. EU finance ministers, who decided in April to suspend the funds, are expected to formally confirm the EC decision on June 22.
Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán Before The EU Summit
- 25 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary supports all forms and means of economic growth that do not result in increased debt, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday in Brussels, before the meeting of the heads of state and prime ministers of EU Member States concerning this topic.
Hungarian Caterers Wary Of New Smoking Ban
- 2 Apr 2012 9:06 AM
- current affairs
"The law banning smoking in all bars and restaurants, effective April 1, will not affect high-end restaurants, whereas small units and bars might see serious declines in income, according to honorary chairman Tamás Háber of small restaurant and pub association MVI.