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András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
U.S. Ambassador @ AmCham Business Forum In Budapest
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
"Madam Ambassador, Minister Martonyi, Mr. Pongrácz, Ms. Lippai-Nagy, Mr. Benkő, ladies and gentlemen. Good Afternoon.
It is a great pleasure for me to attend this, my first AmCham Hungary event, made even more pleasant by the participation of my friend, Ambassador Szemerkényi.
It is a great pleasure for me to attend this, my first AmCham Hungary event, made even more pleasant by the participation of my friend, Ambassador Szemerkényi.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Erste Purchase
- 12 Feb 2015 11:30 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist, Liberal and green LMP parties have slammed the government for signing a memorandum of understanding under which the state of Hungary would obtain a stake in Erste Bank Hungary. The Socialists said that “the corrupt government’s move” could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of forints, and asked who would benefit from the deal.
Bank Levy Reduction Could Benefit Hungary Rating
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s plan to reduce the bank levy could have a positive impact on Hungary’s sovereign rating, Reuters quoted an analyst for Fitch Ratings as saying. “One key policy would be to reduce this tax on the banking sector and that I think would be positive for our assessment,” Arnaud Louis said.
U.S.- Hungary Sign Totalization Agreement
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ambassador Colleen Bell and Hungarian Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog signed an agreement today to eliminate dual taxation of U.S. and Hungarian citizens as a result of the payment of social security taxes to both countries based on the same earnings. The agreement promotes equity and fairness for workers who divide their careers between the two countries.
Balog: Merkel Visit Reflects Hungary’s Increased Importance In Central Europe
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A key message of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Budapest is that Hungary’s importance in central Europe has grown, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said. Another important message has been the shared views on economic cooperation, he added.
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Rogán: Hungary Would Suffer If It Replaced Forint With Euro
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary is likely to have fulfilled the preconditions for adopting the euro by 2020 but it would only be worth contemplating replacing the forint if it appeared that the country would benefit from such a move, Antal Rogán, parliamentary group leader of the ruling Fidesz party, told journalists. In a recent interview to Magyar Hírlap daily, Rogán said that the Hungarian economy would be in a fit ...
András Simonyi: Orbán Is Off Course & Heading Down The Wrong Track
- 23 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The first half of our interview with András Simonyi, Hungary’s former ambassador to NATO and the United States, was published on Thursday, February 19, 2015. The interview took place on Wednesday, February 18, the day after Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin paid an official visit to Budapest. Mr. Simonyi is presently managing director for the Center of Transatlantic Relations at the ...
U.S. Ambassador @ AmCham Business Forum In Budapest
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
"Madam Ambassador, Minister Martonyi, Mr. Pongrácz, Ms. Lippai-Nagy, Mr. Benkő, ladies and gentlemen. Good Afternoon.
It is a great pleasure for me to attend this, my first AmCham Hungary event, made even more pleasant by the participation of my friend, Ambassador Szemerkényi.
It is a great pleasure for me to attend this, my first AmCham Hungary event, made even more pleasant by the participation of my friend, Ambassador Szemerkényi.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary GDP Grows By 3.5 % In 2014
- 16 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
After the publication of 2014 growth data which exceeds even the most optimistic estimates, the leading left-wing daily suggests that the government should spend more on welfare. A conservative columnist believes that fast economic growth can be sustained.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Criticise Erste Purchase
- 12 Feb 2015 11:30 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist, Liberal and green LMP parties have slammed the government for signing a memorandum of understanding under which the state of Hungary would obtain a stake in Erste Bank Hungary. The Socialists said that “the corrupt government’s move” could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of forints, and asked who would benefit from the deal.
Bank Levy Reduction Could Benefit Hungary Rating
- 12 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government’s plan to reduce the bank levy could have a positive impact on Hungary’s sovereign rating, Reuters quoted an analyst for Fitch Ratings as saying. “One key policy would be to reduce this tax on the banking sector and that I think would be positive for our assessment,” Arnaud Louis said.
U.S.- Hungary Sign Totalization Agreement
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ambassador Colleen Bell and Hungarian Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog signed an agreement today to eliminate dual taxation of U.S. and Hungarian citizens as a result of the payment of social security taxes to both countries based on the same earnings. The agreement promotes equity and fairness for workers who divide their careers between the two countries.
Balog: Merkel Visit Reflects Hungary’s Increased Importance In Central Europe
- 5 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A key message of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Budapest is that Hungary’s importance in central Europe has grown, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said. Another important message has been the shared views on economic cooperation, he added.
IMF Issues Concluding Statement On Hungary
- 4 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is coming back from the crisis but the road to strong, sustained activity and higher private sector employment is still a long one. Macroeconomic policies have contributed to a welcome reduction in vulnerabilities, strong growth and a reduction in unemployment. But the country remains susceptible to shocks and its medium-term growth prospects are subdued.
Rogán: Hungary Would Suffer If It Replaced Forint With Euro
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary is likely to have fulfilled the preconditions for adopting the euro by 2020 but it would only be worth contemplating replacing the forint if it appeared that the country would benefit from such a move, Antal Rogán, parliamentary group leader of the ruling Fidesz party, told journalists. In a recent interview to Magyar Hírlap daily, Rogán said that the Hungarian economy would be in a fit ...