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Orbán: Hungary Economy Not Viable Without Agriculture
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is not viable without the farming sector’s contribution, the prime minister told a congress of farm association Magosz on Saturday. The government has successfully protected Hungarian farm land over the past four years, Viktor Orbán said, noting that the biggest threat of the previous 20 years had been attempts by the “remnant communist” Socialists and their liberal peers to put ...
“No Talk” Of EDP Against Hungary, Says Varga
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga said commenting on a critical report published by the European Commission that there was “absolutely no talk” about launching an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Hungary. In response to the EC’s criticism of the tax system, including sectoral taxes, Varga said: “Hungary has clearly stated that it has transformed its tax system, there is now a different ...
Hungarian Govt Wants To See EY Audit Results On Norway Funds
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has asked the head of Ernst and Young in Hungary to make available the results of an audit on the distribution of Norway Funds in 2008-2010, the deputy state secretary for development policy communications said on Friday.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Govt Backs Reconstruction Of Metro Line 3 In Budapest
- 17 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government in March this year undertook a guarantee for the reconstruction of Budapest's third metro line and supports the project, regional news portal delmagyar.hu said, citing cabinet chief János Lázár.
European Publishing Body Turns To Brussels Over Hungary’s Ad Tax
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Publishers Council has asked the European Commission to examine the effect of Hungary’s new ad tax on the country’s advertising market. The EPC said the tax would “continue to erode” press freedoms in Hungary as well as hobbling the country’s media sector and eradicating independent news outlets.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Summons Norwegian Ambassador Over Norway Grants
- 11 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign minister, Tibor Navracsics, on Tuesday summoned Norway’s ambassador to Budapest, Tove Skarstein, with a request for information about statements connected with the Norway Grants. Navracsics expressed hope that talks between the Hungarian and Norwegian governments on June 12 would lead to a suitable outcome and the resolution of disputed issues.
Hungary Submits Response To Brussels’ Recommendations
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has responded to country-specific economic policy recommendations by the European Commission, rejecting EC criticism regarding the tax system and the government-initiated utilities price cuts, the National Economy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Hungary To Join EU States In Procuring Flu Jab
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary will join forces with other European Union states in procuring influenza vaccinations for babies younger than a year, the daily Népszabadság reports. The ministers of the countries intending to take part in the joint procedure are expected to sign the agreement in Brussels in mid-June, the paper said.
Orbán: Hungary Economy Not Viable Without Agriculture
- 7 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economy is not viable without the farming sector’s contribution, the prime minister told a congress of farm association Magosz on Saturday. The government has successfully protected Hungarian farm land over the past four years, Viktor Orbán said, noting that the biggest threat of the previous 20 years had been attempts by the “remnant communist” Socialists and their liberal peers to put ...
“No Talk” Of EDP Against Hungary, Says Varga
- 3 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga said commenting on a critical report published by the European Commission that there was “absolutely no talk” about launching an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) against Hungary. In response to the EC’s criticism of the tax system, including sectoral taxes, Varga said: “Hungary has clearly stated that it has transformed its tax system, there is now a different ...
Hungarian Govt Wants To See EY Audit Results On Norway Funds
- 30 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has asked the head of Ernst and Young in Hungary to make available the results of an audit on the distribution of Norway Funds in 2008-2010, the deputy state secretary for development policy communications said on Friday.
Hungary: Loving It, Leaving It
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By David Landry: When I first came here, local folks mostly asked me “Why Hungary?” Now when I tell them I’m leaving, they say “It’s a good time.” So what has happened in the past 19 years?
Govt Backs Reconstruction Of Metro Line 3 In Budapest
- 17 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government in March this year undertook a guarantee for the reconstruction of Budapest's third metro line and supports the project, regional news portal delmagyar.hu said, citing cabinet chief János Lázár.
European Publishing Body Turns To Brussels Over Hungary’s Ad Tax
- 13 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Publishers Council has asked the European Commission to examine the effect of Hungary’s new ad tax on the country’s advertising market. The EPC said the tax would “continue to erode” press freedoms in Hungary as well as hobbling the country’s media sector and eradicating independent news outlets.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Summons Norwegian Ambassador Over Norway Grants
- 11 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s foreign minister, Tibor Navracsics, on Tuesday summoned Norway’s ambassador to Budapest, Tove Skarstein, with a request for information about statements connected with the Norway Grants. Navracsics expressed hope that talks between the Hungarian and Norwegian governments on June 12 would lead to a suitable outcome and the resolution of disputed issues.
Hungary Submits Response To Brussels’ Recommendations
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has responded to country-specific economic policy recommendations by the European Commission, rejecting EC criticism regarding the tax system and the government-initiated utilities price cuts, the National Economy Ministry said on Wednesday.
Hungary To Join EU States In Procuring Flu Jab
- 4 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary will join forces with other European Union states in procuring influenza vaccinations for babies younger than a year, the daily Népszabadság reports. The ministers of the countries intending to take part in the joint procedure are expected to sign the agreement in Brussels in mid-June, the paper said.