267 result(s) for cabinet meeting
Hungary's Minister Of State Lázár Expresses His Condolences To The Deceased’s Family
- 25 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
„The greatest tragedy is that a person died” – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár stated in regard to his road accident on Wednesday morning. He said that he cannot express the degree of compassion and sympathy that would properly reflect his feelings. He will visit the family and help them as much as possible.
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”.
Report: Cyberspace Conference In Budapest
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the Budapest Conference on Cyberspace and called for international consensus on cybercrime.
Xpat Opinion: Slot Machines Banned In Hungary
- 4 Oct 2012 12:35 PM
- entertainment
In an unusually swift procedure, Parliament banned slot machines with immediate effect, except for those in casinos. Commentators both on the right and the left agree that it was the right decision, although the price is high: the loss of tens of billions in gambling revenues and tens of thousands of jobs.
Cabinet To Outlaw Slot Machines In Hungary
- 2 Oct 2012 8:59 AM
- entertainment
The cabinet proposes outlawing the operation of slot machines, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár announced after an unscheduled cabinet meeting was held at 8 a.m. Monday morning. The cabinet submitted a proposal to Parliament to abolish gambling halls and electronic casinos, which is expected to pass today in a fast-track procedure.
Hungarian Cabinet Sends Proposals To EU, IMF
- 25 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet sent a letter to the EU and the IMF stating what measures it would prefer to take in the interest of reaching a loan agreement, minister in charge of negotiations Mihaly Varga confirmed. A supplement was also added listing the measures implemented by the cabinet in the past two years.
Orban, Varga Optimistic On IMF Loan For Hungary
- 17 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Consultations are proceeding right on schedule with negotiators of the EU and the IMF and the cabinet expects to conclude negotiations quickly, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told foreign journalists last week. Although some controversial issues remain, negotiations are going well and a precautionary loan of about €15 billion is expected, he said. A transaction tax imposed on the National Bank could ...
Hungary Government Condemns Anti-Semitic Display At Football Match
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The government of Hungary most firmly condemns the conduct of supporters who disrupted the Hungary-Israel friendly football match at Budapest’s Puskás Ferenc stadium on August 15, the spokesman’s office said in a Tuesday statement.
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Hungary's Minister Of State Lázár Expresses His Condolences To The Deceased’s Family
- 25 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
„The greatest tragedy is that a person died” – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár stated in regard to his road accident on Wednesday morning. He said that he cannot express the degree of compassion and sympathy that would properly reflect his feelings. He will visit the family and help them as much as possible.
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”.
Report: Cyberspace Conference In Budapest
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- tech
Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the Budapest Conference on Cyberspace and called for international consensus on cybercrime.
Xpat Opinion: Slot Machines Banned In Hungary
- 4 Oct 2012 12:35 PM
- entertainment
In an unusually swift procedure, Parliament banned slot machines with immediate effect, except for those in casinos. Commentators both on the right and the left agree that it was the right decision, although the price is high: the loss of tens of billions in gambling revenues and tens of thousands of jobs.
Cabinet To Outlaw Slot Machines In Hungary
- 2 Oct 2012 8:59 AM
- entertainment
The cabinet proposes outlawing the operation of slot machines, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár announced after an unscheduled cabinet meeting was held at 8 a.m. Monday morning. The cabinet submitted a proposal to Parliament to abolish gambling halls and electronic casinos, which is expected to pass today in a fast-track procedure.
Hungarian Cabinet Sends Proposals To EU, IMF
- 25 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet sent a letter to the EU and the IMF stating what measures it would prefer to take in the interest of reaching a loan agreement, minister in charge of negotiations Mihaly Varga confirmed. A supplement was also added listing the measures implemented by the cabinet in the past two years.
Orban, Varga Optimistic On IMF Loan For Hungary
- 17 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Consultations are proceeding right on schedule with negotiators of the EU and the IMF and the cabinet expects to conclude negotiations quickly, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told foreign journalists last week. Although some controversial issues remain, negotiations are going well and a precautionary loan of about €15 billion is expected, he said. A transaction tax imposed on the National Bank could ...
Hungary Government Condemns Anti-Semitic Display At Football Match
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The government of Hungary most firmly condemns the conduct of supporters who disrupted the Hungary-Israel friendly football match at Budapest’s Puskás Ferenc stadium on August 15, the spokesman’s office said in a Tuesday statement.
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...