632 result(s) for economic measures
Budget Shortfall HUF 402.1BN In H1, 52.8% Of Full -Year Target
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s cash-flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was 402.1 billion forints (EUR 1.3bn) in the first six months of 2016, according to a first reading of data released by the Economy Ministry. The deficit reached 52.8% of the 761.6 billion forint full year target. In June alone, the general government ran a 388.9 billion forint deficit, up from 312.2 billion forints a year ...
Analysts : Brexit Could Slightly Slow Down Hungary’s Economic Growth
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The British vote to leave the European Union could slightly slow down economic growth in Hungary, analysts told MTI in reaction to Brexit. Takarékbank analyst Gergely Suppan said that a reduction in EU funding should not be expected for the time being because it is fixed by contract and Britain’s payment obligations will be maintained until its exit is completed, possibly even until the end of ...
UN Expert Calls On Govt To Stop Gender Discrimination
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government should stop trying to cover up gender discrimination with an ideology based on “conservative family values”, a UN human rights expert said in Budapest. Frances Raday, who heads the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Discrimination against Women, told a press conference that discrimination against women and strengthening the role of women should be treated as two ...
Analysts: Hungary’s Upgrade Confirms Efforts Of 4-5 Years
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen bank chief analyst Zoltán Török said the upgrade confirms efforts to stabilise the economy over the past 4-5 years. He said a fiscal loosening this year and next was “not to serious” and that the effect would be countered, in part, by policy measures boosting demand and contributing to economic growth.
LMP Initiates Parliamentary Debate About Offshore Businesses
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition LMP party initiated a debate in parliament about measures that could eliminate offshore businesses in Hungary and proposals Hungary could put forward to Brussels on more effective measures against such businesses, the co-chair of the party said.
Hungary Fully Reimbursed IMF - European Commission Loan
- 7 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
On 6 April 2016, the European Commission credited the last instalment, EUR 1.5bn, of the loan facility that the former Hungarian government had received from the IMF and the European Commission in 2008 and 2009, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced. With this step, he added, the Government has reached its goal of creating economic policy independence also in terms of state ...
Opposition Parties Call On Politicians To Declare Offshore Interests
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
All politicians should make a public declaration if they are involved in any offshore businesses, the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition has urged. Referring to press reports, DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference that two Hungarian politicians have been named in connection with the recent offshore scandal.
Hungary Takes Threat Of Terrorism Seriously, Says Orbán In Washington
- 4 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government takes the threat of terrorism seriously and has addressed the issue appropriately, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Hungarian public media in Washington, DC on Friday. orbánThe prime minister is in the US capital for the fourth Nuclear Security Summit.
Varga: EC Avows Hungary Economic Progress In Country Report
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission’s recent country report provides a more realistic picture of Hungary compared with previous reports as it acknowledges economic achievements due to government reform measures, the economy minister said.
Budget Shortfall HUF 402.1BN In H1, 52.8% Of Full -Year Target
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s cash-flow-based budget deficit, excluding local councils, was 402.1 billion forints (EUR 1.3bn) in the first six months of 2016, according to a first reading of data released by the Economy Ministry. The deficit reached 52.8% of the 761.6 billion forint full year target. In June alone, the general government ran a 388.9 billion forint deficit, up from 312.2 billion forints a year ...
Analysts : Brexit Could Slightly Slow Down Hungary’s Economic Growth
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The British vote to leave the European Union could slightly slow down economic growth in Hungary, analysts told MTI in reaction to Brexit. Takarékbank analyst Gergely Suppan said that a reduction in EU funding should not be expected for the time being because it is fixed by contract and Britain’s payment obligations will be maintained until its exit is completed, possibly even until the end of ...
UN Expert Calls On Govt To Stop Gender Discrimination
- 30 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government should stop trying to cover up gender discrimination with an ideology based on “conservative family values”, a UN human rights expert said in Budapest. Frances Raday, who heads the UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Discrimination against Women, told a press conference that discrimination against women and strengthening the role of women should be treated as two ...
Analysts: Hungary’s Upgrade Confirms Efforts Of 4-5 Years
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Raiffeisen bank chief analyst Zoltán Török said the upgrade confirms efforts to stabilise the economy over the past 4-5 years. He said a fiscal loosening this year and next was “not to serious” and that the effect would be countered, in part, by policy measures boosting demand and contributing to economic growth.
LMP Initiates Parliamentary Debate About Offshore Businesses
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition LMP party initiated a debate in parliament about measures that could eliminate offshore businesses in Hungary and proposals Hungary could put forward to Brussels on more effective measures against such businesses, the co-chair of the party said.
Hungary Fully Reimbursed IMF - European Commission Loan
- 7 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
On 6 April 2016, the European Commission credited the last instalment, EUR 1.5bn, of the loan facility that the former Hungarian government had received from the IMF and the European Commission in 2008 and 2009, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced. With this step, he added, the Government has reached its goal of creating economic policy independence also in terms of state ...
Opposition Parties Call On Politicians To Declare Offshore Interests
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
All politicians should make a public declaration if they are involved in any offshore businesses, the leftist opposition Democratic Coalition has urged. Referring to press reports, DK spokesman Zsolt Gréczy told a press conference that two Hungarian politicians have been named in connection with the recent offshore scandal.
Hungary Takes Threat Of Terrorism Seriously, Says Orbán In Washington
- 4 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government takes the threat of terrorism seriously and has addressed the issue appropriately, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Hungarian public media in Washington, DC on Friday. orbánThe prime minister is in the US capital for the fourth Nuclear Security Summit.
Varga: EC Avows Hungary Economic Progress In Country Report
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission’s recent country report provides a more realistic picture of Hungary compared with previous reports as it acknowledges economic achievements due to government reform measures, the economy minister said.