564 result(s) for dispute
Lázár: Quota Referendum ‘Historic’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Oct. 2 referendum on the EU’s migrant quota measures will be “historic”, government office chief János Lázár said. Voters are expected to make a clear choice and thereby strengthen the government’s hand in its political dispute with the European Commission, he said at a regular weekly press briefing.
Xpat Opinion: Dispute Over Hungary’s National Bank Recruitment
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist criticizes the National Bank for hiring former counterespionage officers. A pro-government economist, on the other hand, alleges that its critics want to take revenge on the National Bank for cutting into the profit of financial speculators.
Rác Bath Company In Budapest In Liquidation
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A court has ordered the liquidation of project company Rác Beruházó, which teamed up with Rác Nosztalgia to renovate the historic Rác bath and spa at the foot of Gellért Hill in Buda.
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
PM: Austria Benefits From Hungary’s Border Policy
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If Hungary can keep stopping illegal entrants on its southern border, it can also protect Austria from illegal immigration, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern. He said Hungary had now fully sealed its border with Serbia, noting that under the country’s criminal code, no one is allowed to stay illegally in Hungary.
Court Rejects Zsolnay Liquidation Request
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A court in western Hungary has rejected a bailiff’s request to liquidate porcelain maker Zsolnay, the company’s counsel told MTI. The company was informed of the decision in a fax from the Zalaegerszeg court on Friday, Imre Bodnár said, confirming a report on the website of daily Népszabadság.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Szijjártó Holds Bilateral Talks At Asia - Europe Summit
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met several other foreign ministers at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Szijjártó reiterated that the Hungarian government supports granting China market economy status.
Lázár: New Govt Structure To Help Decision-Making, Prepare For 2018 Election
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The newly announced government structure will help strengthen decision-making and strategic planning and support the prime minister in preparing for the 2018 general election, the government office chief told weekly Figyelő in an interview. János Lázár said the changes will create a forum which acts as a buffer zone between the ministries and the government where disputes can be resolved.
Lázár: Quota Referendum ‘Historic’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Oct. 2 referendum on the EU’s migrant quota measures will be “historic”, government office chief János Lázár said. Voters are expected to make a clear choice and thereby strengthen the government’s hand in its political dispute with the European Commission, he said at a regular weekly press briefing.
Xpat Opinion: Dispute Over Hungary’s National Bank Recruitment
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative columnist criticizes the National Bank for hiring former counterespionage officers. A pro-government economist, on the other hand, alleges that its critics want to take revenge on the National Bank for cutting into the profit of financial speculators.
Rác Bath Company In Budapest In Liquidation
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A court has ordered the liquidation of project company Rác Beruházó, which teamed up with Rác Nosztalgia to renovate the historic Rác bath and spa at the foot of Gellért Hill in Buda.
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
PM: Austria Benefits From Hungary’s Border Policy
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If Hungary can keep stopping illegal entrants on its southern border, it can also protect Austria from illegal immigration, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern. He said Hungary had now fully sealed its border with Serbia, noting that under the country’s criminal code, no one is allowed to stay illegally in Hungary.
Court Rejects Zsolnay Liquidation Request
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A court in western Hungary has rejected a bailiff’s request to liquidate porcelain maker Zsolnay, the company’s counsel told MTI. The company was informed of the decision in a fax from the Zalaegerszeg court on Friday, Imre Bodnár said, confirming a report on the website of daily Népszabadság.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Szijjártó Holds Bilateral Talks At Asia - Europe Summit
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met several other foreign ministers at the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Szijjártó reiterated that the Hungarian government supports granting China market economy status.
Lázár: New Govt Structure To Help Decision-Making, Prepare For 2018 Election
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The newly announced government structure will help strengthen decision-making and strategic planning and support the prime minister in preparing for the 2018 general election, the government office chief told weekly Figyelő in an interview. János Lázár said the changes will create a forum which acts as a buffer zone between the ministries and the government where disputes can be resolved.


















