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Orbán: Hungary Experiencing Economic Boom
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary is experiencing a time of economic prosperity and will take another step forward in 2017, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public Kossuth Radio. Speaking about next year’s budget, the prime minister said wages are continuously growing while unemployment is decreasing, something that Hungary “achieved without loans”.
Civil Groups Hold Protest Against Liget Project
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Civil groups held a demonstration on Sunday against a development project in the City Park, dubbed the Liget Project, which includes constructing a museum quarter. Over five hundred participants adopted a symbol of their protest, a tree growing out of a clenched fist. Organisers said that civil groups demanded a halt to the project and planned changes to the park withdrawn.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Attorneys Are Being Snooped On Like It’s No One’s Business
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Panic spread among Budapest lawyers last year when it was reported that law offices were being surveilled. It was not clear who was doing the snooping but the state’s security apparatus (which includes the police, Constitutional Protection Office and even Counter Terrorism Centre TEK) couldn’t be ruled out.
Update: Vote For The Most Lovable Tree In Hungary
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 230,000 people voted and the oak of Bátaszék won the competition.
The European Tree of the Year contest originated in 2011. It was inspired by the popular Tree of the Year contest, which has been organised in the Czech Republic. The European round is a finale consisting of the winners of the national rounds. This year, Hungary is represented by the oak of Bátaszék.
The European Tree of the Year contest originated in 2011. It was inspired by the popular Tree of the Year contest, which has been organised in the Czech Republic. The European round is a finale consisting of the winners of the national rounds. This year, Hungary is represented by the oak of Bátaszék.
Parties Respond To Teachers Strike
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Politicians and activists of the Socialist opposition expressed solidarity with teachers in front of the Parliament. Party leader József Tóbiás said that the strike was about common goals and solidarity, and those in power must not be allowed to threaten those who joined the strike.
Bakers Call For Lower VAT
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Bakers Association is lobbying for the extension of VAT cuts to bread products, after the government announced plans to lower the consumption tax on milk, eggs and poultry to 5% from 27% in 2017. Bread is the most basic food, and lower taxes would not only curb tax evasion, but lead to higher production and more jobs, the association argued.
Hungarian Workers Protest Against Sunday Shopping
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 200 retail workers protested against Sunday shopping in front of the Economy Ministry building on Sunday, in a demonstration organised by the Retail Workers Union (KASZ). They carried banners reading “We would like to go to a football match after mass,” “We spend too little time with our families,” and “Western work for Eastern wages”. The protesters also demanded twice the usual daily ...
Survey: 80% Of Foreign Companies Would Reinvest In Hungary
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Given the choice, 80% of foreign-owned companies would reinvest in Hungary based on the current situation, up from 71% in 2015, an annual survey of 227 companies carried out by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) showed, state-owned news agency MTI reported.
Orbán: Hungary Experiencing Economic Boom
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary is experiencing a time of economic prosperity and will take another step forward in 2017, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public Kossuth Radio. Speaking about next year’s budget, the prime minister said wages are continuously growing while unemployment is decreasing, something that Hungary “achieved without loans”.
Civil Groups Hold Protest Against Liget Project
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Civil groups held a demonstration on Sunday against a development project in the City Park, dubbed the Liget Project, which includes constructing a museum quarter. Over five hundred participants adopted a symbol of their protest, a tree growing out of a clenched fist. Organisers said that civil groups demanded a halt to the project and planned changes to the park withdrawn.
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Attorneys Are Being Snooped On Like It’s No One’s Business
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Panic spread among Budapest lawyers last year when it was reported that law offices were being surveilled. It was not clear who was doing the snooping but the state’s security apparatus (which includes the police, Constitutional Protection Office and even Counter Terrorism Centre TEK) couldn’t be ruled out.
Update: Vote For The Most Lovable Tree In Hungary
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 230,000 people voted and the oak of Bátaszék won the competition.
The European Tree of the Year contest originated in 2011. It was inspired by the popular Tree of the Year contest, which has been organised in the Czech Republic. The European round is a finale consisting of the winners of the national rounds. This year, Hungary is represented by the oak of Bátaszék.
The European Tree of the Year contest originated in 2011. It was inspired by the popular Tree of the Year contest, which has been organised in the Czech Republic. The European round is a finale consisting of the winners of the national rounds. This year, Hungary is represented by the oak of Bátaszék.
Parties Respond To Teachers Strike
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Politicians and activists of the Socialist opposition expressed solidarity with teachers in front of the Parliament. Party leader József Tóbiás said that the strike was about common goals and solidarity, and those in power must not be allowed to threaten those who joined the strike.
Bakers Call For Lower VAT
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Bakers Association is lobbying for the extension of VAT cuts to bread products, after the government announced plans to lower the consumption tax on milk, eggs and poultry to 5% from 27% in 2017. Bread is the most basic food, and lower taxes would not only curb tax evasion, but lead to higher production and more jobs, the association argued.
Hungarian Workers Protest Against Sunday Shopping
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 200 retail workers protested against Sunday shopping in front of the Economy Ministry building on Sunday, in a demonstration organised by the Retail Workers Union (KASZ). They carried banners reading “We would like to go to a football match after mass,” “We spend too little time with our families,” and “Western work for Eastern wages”. The protesters also demanded twice the usual daily ...
Survey: 80% Of Foreign Companies Would Reinvest In Hungary
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Given the choice, 80% of foreign-owned companies would reinvest in Hungary based on the current situation, up from 71% in 2015, an annual survey of 227 companies carried out by the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK) showed, state-owned news agency MTI reported.