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EC: Hungary On Track For Deficit Target, Not On Debt
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission said Hungary is “on track” to achieving this year’s deficit target of 2.9% of gross domestic product (GDP), but added that state debt is “not yet on a firm downward path” in a memo following a postprogramme surveillance mission to the country. The EC said that the projected pace of debt reduction “appears at risk of breaching the requirements of the Stability and Growth ...
Melia: US Wants Successful Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s success is in the interest of the United States, Thomas Melia, the US deputy assistant secretary of state, said in an interview to commercial broadcaster ATV. He declared that Hungary was “an old friend” and the US wants to see a stable and prosperous Hungary which has peaceful relations with its neighbours.
Hungarian Government To Restrict Supermarkets In World Heritage Areas
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
A bill on “implementing fair market practices” in commerce submitted to Parliament by the economy minister on Tuesday would prohibit big supermarkets and discount shops from opening in the area of Budapest’s World Heritage sites.
Szijjártó: Hungarian Govt Feels Unfairly Treated
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government sometimes feels that it is treated unfairly by the international press, foreign minister Péter Szijjártó told German conservative daily Die Welt in an interview. It is possible to objectively discuss every concrete case but very difficult to fight against diffuse prejudices, he told the paper.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Hungary Hues To European Values, Says PM Orbán Viktor
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Asked by journalists in Munich about reports indicating increasing anti-Semitism, the curtailment of freedoms and acts against the Roma in Hungary, Viktor Orbán responded that Hungary exercised the principle of “zero tolerance” against any policy that goes against European values, and it does its utmost to eliminate such occurrences.
Russian Official Praises Hungary's Orbán Cabinet
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The example set by the Orbán cabinet which for years has firmly represented its national interests even against Brussels and Washington is simultaneously sobering and encouraging for Russia, a senior official of the Russian Academy of Sciences said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap.
Six Arrested In Internet Tax Demonstration In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Six people were taken into custody by police for trespassing at the Fidesz party headquarters after an antigovernment demonstration on Sunday. Police questioned them in connection with vandalising the headquarters of the ruling Fidesz party near Heroes’ Square following a mass demonstration against the government’s new internet tax plans.
US Diplomat: Entry Ban Not Triggered By Hungary Govt Measures
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States has not banned Hungarian officials to enter the country because of any measures by the Hungarian government, but because it has evidence that those affected have been involved in corruption activities, André Goodfriend, charge d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest, said on Friday.
EC: Hungary On Track For Deficit Target, Not On Debt
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission said Hungary is “on track” to achieving this year’s deficit target of 2.9% of gross domestic product (GDP), but added that state debt is “not yet on a firm downward path” in a memo following a postprogramme surveillance mission to the country. The EC said that the projected pace of debt reduction “appears at risk of breaching the requirements of the Stability and Growth ...
Melia: US Wants Successful Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s success is in the interest of the United States, Thomas Melia, the US deputy assistant secretary of state, said in an interview to commercial broadcaster ATV. He declared that Hungary was “an old friend” and the US wants to see a stable and prosperous Hungary which has peaceful relations with its neighbours.
Hungarian Government To Restrict Supermarkets In World Heritage Areas
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
A bill on “implementing fair market practices” in commerce submitted to Parliament by the economy minister on Tuesday would prohibit big supermarkets and discount shops from opening in the area of Budapest’s World Heritage sites.
Szijjártó: Hungarian Govt Feels Unfairly Treated
- 18 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government sometimes feels that it is treated unfairly by the international press, foreign minister Péter Szijjártó told German conservative daily Die Welt in an interview. It is possible to objectively discuss every concrete case but very difficult to fight against diffuse prejudices, he told the paper.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Hungary Hues To European Values, Says PM Orbán Viktor
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Asked by journalists in Munich about reports indicating increasing anti-Semitism, the curtailment of freedoms and acts against the Roma in Hungary, Viktor Orbán responded that Hungary exercised the principle of “zero tolerance” against any policy that goes against European values, and it does its utmost to eliminate such occurrences.
Russian Official Praises Hungary's Orbán Cabinet
- 5 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The example set by the Orbán cabinet which for years has firmly represented its national interests even against Brussels and Washington is simultaneously sobering and encouraging for Russia, a senior official of the Russian Academy of Sciences said in an interview with Magyar Hírlap.
Six Arrested In Internet Tax Demonstration In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Six people were taken into custody by police for trespassing at the Fidesz party headquarters after an antigovernment demonstration on Sunday. Police questioned them in connection with vandalising the headquarters of the ruling Fidesz party near Heroes’ Square following a mass demonstration against the government’s new internet tax plans.
US Diplomat: Entry Ban Not Triggered By Hungary Govt Measures
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States has not banned Hungarian officials to enter the country because of any measures by the Hungarian government, but because it has evidence that those affected have been involved in corruption activities, André Goodfriend, charge d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest, said on Friday.