2,042 result(s) for 2017
Bocuse d’Or European Final Begins In Budapest
- 11 May 2016 9:01 AM
- food & drink
The European final of Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious contest of chefs, has begun in Budapest. This is the first time Hungary is hosting the contest’s continental event. There are altogether 20 chefs competing with each other in two days.
Tax On Online Ads May Come Next Year
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The 2017 tax bill submitted to Parliament yesterday contains the so-called Google tax, as the bill requires advertising platform operators to register and report advertisements in order to pay tax on them. Online advertisers must also report to the tax authority.
Telcos Lower Roaming Charges, Complying With EU Caps
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungarian mobile telecommunications service providers have complied with European Union caps on roaming charges and modified their general contract conditions, the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) said. From April 30, roaming charges in the EU were capped at the price for domestic service plus 0.05 euros (HUF 19.2) per minute for voice calls and per megabyte for data ...
Magyar Telekom Q1 Profit Jumps On One-Offs, Improved Margin
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Magyar Telekomʼs first-quarter net income more than quadrupled to HUF 10.7 billion from HUF 2.5 bln in the base period on an improved margin and one-off gains, an earnings report published late yesterday shows, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Teacher Org Unhappy With Govt Plans To Reform State Management System
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The changes the government is planning in public education will lead to “total state control” of the sector and freeze out local councils altogether, the civil teachers’ movement that has organised several protests and work stoppages said in an open letter addressed to government office chief János Lázár and education officials.
Orbán: Govt To Spend Eur 3.9bn On Research Until 2020
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister said the government is planning to spend a total of 1,200 billion forints (EUR 3.9bn) on research, development and innovation in the next four years. Addressing the opening ceremony of the general assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Viktor Orbán said that the total will bring Hungary close to the European average of research spending-GDP ratio of 1.9%.
Govt To Increase School Manager, Higher-Ed Funds
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government in 2017 will increase spending on the state school manager and higher education by 103 billion forints (EUR 330m) and 43 billion forints, respectively, the state secretary for education said. László Palkovics said that contrary to press reports, the government had no plans to cut spending on state school manager Klik, and pointed out that the institution had received 96 billion ...
Unions, Left-Wing Parties Voice Demands On Labour Day
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers on Labour Day. The heads of Hungary’s five trade union confederations said in the City Park that the Labour Code should be revised, a fairer tax system introduced and the minimum wage raised to subsistence level.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
Bocuse d’Or European Final Begins In Budapest
- 11 May 2016 9:01 AM
- food & drink
The European final of Bocuse d’Or, the world’s most prestigious contest of chefs, has begun in Budapest. This is the first time Hungary is hosting the contest’s continental event. There are altogether 20 chefs competing with each other in two days.
Tax On Online Ads May Come Next Year
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The 2017 tax bill submitted to Parliament yesterday contains the so-called Google tax, as the bill requires advertising platform operators to register and report advertisements in order to pay tax on them. Online advertisers must also report to the tax authority.
Telcos Lower Roaming Charges, Complying With EU Caps
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungarian mobile telecommunications service providers have complied with European Union caps on roaming charges and modified their general contract conditions, the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) said. From April 30, roaming charges in the EU were capped at the price for domestic service plus 0.05 euros (HUF 19.2) per minute for voice calls and per megabyte for data ...
Magyar Telekom Q1 Profit Jumps On One-Offs, Improved Margin
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
Magyar Telekomʼs first-quarter net income more than quadrupled to HUF 10.7 billion from HUF 2.5 bln in the base period on an improved margin and one-off gains, an earnings report published late yesterday shows, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Teacher Org Unhappy With Govt Plans To Reform State Management System
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The changes the government is planning in public education will lead to “total state control” of the sector and freeze out local councils altogether, the civil teachers’ movement that has organised several protests and work stoppages said in an open letter addressed to government office chief János Lázár and education officials.
Orbán: Govt To Spend Eur 3.9bn On Research Until 2020
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The prime minister said the government is planning to spend a total of 1,200 billion forints (EUR 3.9bn) on research, development and innovation in the next four years. Addressing the opening ceremony of the general assembly of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Viktor Orbán said that the total will bring Hungary close to the European average of research spending-GDP ratio of 1.9%.
Govt To Increase School Manager, Higher-Ed Funds
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government in 2017 will increase spending on the state school manager and higher education by 103 billion forints (EUR 330m) and 43 billion forints, respectively, the state secretary for education said. László Palkovics said that contrary to press reports, the government had no plans to cut spending on state school manager Klik, and pointed out that the institution had received 96 billion ...
Unions, Left-Wing Parties Voice Demands On Labour Day
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers on Labour Day. The heads of Hungary’s five trade union confederations said in the City Park that the Labour Code should be revised, a fairer tax system introduced and the minimum wage raised to subsistence level.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.