295 result(s) for central bank in Current Affairs
Survey: Majority Supports Govt Crackdown On Black Economy
- 17 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of Hungarians support the government’s crackdown on the shadow economy but many do not consider the infrastructure needed to tackle grey and black markets sufficiently developed, a survey released by the Nézőpont Institute showed.
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians Torn Apart By Anti-Refugee Propaganda
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Publicus Institute has released the results of its poll, taken between July 1 and 6, on Hungarians’ attitude toward and assessment of the European Union. To put the results in perspective, the survey was taken a little over a week after the Brits voted to leave the European Union, the consequences of which seemed and still seem dramatic.
Socialists Win Court Case Against Central Bank Over Property Purchases
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is obliged to publish material concerning its property acquisitions under a binding court decision passed on Thursday, Socialist MP Sándor Burány told a press conference. Burány had sued the central bank to get access to reports made for its supervisory board concerning the purchases.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Tóbiás: 2017 Pension Rise ‘Humiliating, Unfair’
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader József Tóbiás called the government’s planned 0.9% pension rise for next year “humiliating” and “unfair”. He said next year’s pension plan, which would increase pensions by an average of 1,000 forints (EUR 3.19), indicated that the government has “given up” on pensioners. Meanwhile, the government plans to raise the salaries of state-owned company executives and the central ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Soros Campaign Intensifies In Hungary
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A full-fledged witch hunt is taking place in Hungary against a not-at-all favorite son, George Soros. Two weeks ago I already wrote a post on the Orbán government’s reaction to the less than flattering remarks of Bill Clinton about Poland and Hungary, two countries that decided that “democracy is too much trouble [and] they want Putin-like leadership.”
Socialists Want Audience With President To Request Resignation Of Cbank Governor, Chief Prosecutor
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader József Tóbiás on Thursday said he will ask for a meeting with President János Áder to personally request the resignation of the central bank governor and the chief prosecutor. Tóbiás told a press conference that the president had not met his party’s request to make a statement about the questions raised over central bank spending, which was why he wanted to speak to Ader in ...
Bloomberg Reports On Spending By MNB Foundations
- 26 May 2016 6:35 AM
- current affairs
The “web of patronage” revealed when spending by central bank foundations was made public in April has shocked Hungarians, according to an extensive report published by Bloomberg at noon today. “Even seasoned trackers of corruption in the former Soviet Bloc say they’re startled by the audacity the documents reveal,” the report says.
Survey: Majority Supports Govt Crackdown On Black Economy
- 17 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The vast majority of Hungarians support the government’s crackdown on the shadow economy but many do not consider the infrastructure needed to tackle grey and black markets sufficiently developed, a survey released by the Nézőpont Institute showed.
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarians Torn Apart By Anti-Refugee Propaganda
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Publicus Institute has released the results of its poll, taken between July 1 and 6, on Hungarians’ attitude toward and assessment of the European Union. To put the results in perspective, the survey was taken a little over a week after the Brits voted to leave the European Union, the consequences of which seemed and still seem dramatic.
Socialists Win Court Case Against Central Bank Over Property Purchases
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is obliged to publish material concerning its property acquisitions under a binding court decision passed on Thursday, Socialist MP Sándor Burány told a press conference. Burány had sued the central bank to get access to reports made for its supervisory board concerning the purchases.
Matolcsy Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Socialist MP
- 8 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Central Bank governor György Matolcsy filed a civil lawsuit against opposition Socialist MP György Bárándy for impugning his integrity. Matolcsy is demanding 1 million forints compensation, citing his right to protect his personal reputation. At a plenary session in parliament, Bárándy accused Matolcsy of stealing. This accusation goes beyond the bounds of freedom of expression, the bank said.
Tóbiás: 2017 Pension Rise ‘Humiliating, Unfair’
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader József Tóbiás called the government’s planned 0.9% pension rise for next year “humiliating” and “unfair”. He said next year’s pension plan, which would increase pensions by an average of 1,000 forints (EUR 3.19), indicated that the government has “given up” on pensioners. Meanwhile, the government plans to raise the salaries of state-owned company executives and the central ...
Xpat Opinion: Anti-Soros Campaign Intensifies In Hungary
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A full-fledged witch hunt is taking place in Hungary against a not-at-all favorite son, George Soros. Two weeks ago I already wrote a post on the Orbán government’s reaction to the less than flattering remarks of Bill Clinton about Poland and Hungary, two countries that decided that “democracy is too much trouble [and] they want Putin-like leadership.”
Socialists Want Audience With President To Request Resignation Of Cbank Governor, Chief Prosecutor
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist Party leader József Tóbiás on Thursday said he will ask for a meeting with President János Áder to personally request the resignation of the central bank governor and the chief prosecutor. Tóbiás told a press conference that the president had not met his party’s request to make a statement about the questions raised over central bank spending, which was why he wanted to speak to Ader in ...
Bloomberg Reports On Spending By MNB Foundations
- 26 May 2016 6:35 AM
- current affairs
The “web of patronage” revealed when spending by central bank foundations was made public in April has shocked Hungarians, according to an extensive report published by Bloomberg at noon today. “Even seasoned trackers of corruption in the former Soviet Bloc say they’re startled by the audacity the documents reveal,” the report says.