3,147 result(s) for economy
Varga: Moody’s Upgrade To Open ‘New Chapter’
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The upgrade of Hungary’s sovereign rating by Moody’s means that all three big ratings agencies have Hungary in investment grade and this could open a “new chapter” in efforts to reduce the country’s public debt, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said.
Szijjártó: Budapest - Belgrade Rail Upgrade Deal Signed With China
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The deal with China on upgrading the Budapest-Belgrade rail line was signed on Saturday during a China-CEE summit in Riga, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told journalists. Hungary and China have reached “a new milestone” in ties, he said, adding that Hungary had always shown commitment to furthering cooperation between central and eastern Europe and China.
Hungary Contributes Hundreds Of Billions In Intl Aid
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has contributed several hundreds of billions of forints in international aid to meet its international obligations stemming from solidarity, a foreign ministry state secretary said.
Xpat Opinion: US Presidential Election In Focus
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics.
EC Finds Hungary Ad Tax In Breach Of EU Rules
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission said it found that a Hungarian tax on advertising is incompatible with European Union rules and ordered the country to recover taxes from companies that enjoyed an unfair advantage. The EC said the tax is in breach of EU state aid rules because its progressive tax rates grant selective advantage to certain companies.
Lázár: Wage Increases, Investment Promotion Govt Priorities For Near Future
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Wage rises will be one of the government’s top priorities in the coming years, government office chief János Lázár said. He said the wage pressure is growing in the Hungarian economy with businesses pushing for payroll tax cuts.
Hungary Wooing EBA To Move To Budapest In Wake Of Brexit
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government submitted an application last week for the headquarters of the European Banking Authority (EBA) to be moved to Budapest, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told daily Magyar Idők.
New Laws Seen Limiting Retail Working Hours
- 3 Nov 2016 3:30 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is planning to make changes to the country’s regulatory environment affecting the working hours of retail workers, according to a report today in government-friendly daily Magyar Idők. Reports yesterday suggested stricter regulations for Sunday working hours are being considered.
Hungarian Government Approves Natl Workplace Safety Policy
- 30 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has approved a new national workplace safety and health policy, an economy ministry official announced on Thursday. The policy will be valid from 2016 to 2022, state secretary Péter Cseresnyés told a conference in Budapest. Citing a recent study, Cseresnyés said the total costs of job-related injuries and illnesses in Hungary in 2013 were over 200 billion forints (EUR 646.1m).
Varga: Moody’s Upgrade To Open ‘New Chapter’
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The upgrade of Hungary’s sovereign rating by Moody’s means that all three big ratings agencies have Hungary in investment grade and this could open a “new chapter” in efforts to reduce the country’s public debt, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said.
Szijjártó: Budapest - Belgrade Rail Upgrade Deal Signed With China
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The deal with China on upgrading the Budapest-Belgrade rail line was signed on Saturday during a China-CEE summit in Riga, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told journalists. Hungary and China have reached “a new milestone” in ties, he said, adding that Hungary had always shown commitment to furthering cooperation between central and eastern Europe and China.
Hungary Contributes Hundreds Of Billions In Intl Aid
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has contributed several hundreds of billions of forints in international aid to meet its international obligations stemming from solidarity, a foreign ministry state secretary said.
Xpat Opinion: US Presidential Election In Focus
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just days ahead of the US presidential election, pundits in the leading Hungarian dailies and weeklies assess the possible impact of election victory either candidate on US foreign policy and global politics.
EC Finds Hungary Ad Tax In Breach Of EU Rules
- 7 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission said it found that a Hungarian tax on advertising is incompatible with European Union rules and ordered the country to recover taxes from companies that enjoyed an unfair advantage. The EC said the tax is in breach of EU state aid rules because its progressive tax rates grant selective advantage to certain companies.
Lázár: Wage Increases, Investment Promotion Govt Priorities For Near Future
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Wage rises will be one of the government’s top priorities in the coming years, government office chief János Lázár said. He said the wage pressure is growing in the Hungarian economy with businesses pushing for payroll tax cuts.
Hungary Wooing EBA To Move To Budapest In Wake Of Brexit
- 3 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government submitted an application last week for the headquarters of the European Banking Authority (EBA) to be moved to Budapest, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told daily Magyar Idők.
New Laws Seen Limiting Retail Working Hours
- 3 Nov 2016 3:30 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is planning to make changes to the country’s regulatory environment affecting the working hours of retail workers, according to a report today in government-friendly daily Magyar Idők. Reports yesterday suggested stricter regulations for Sunday working hours are being considered.
Hungarian Government Approves Natl Workplace Safety Policy
- 30 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has approved a new national workplace safety and health policy, an economy ministry official announced on Thursday. The policy will be valid from 2016 to 2022, state secretary Péter Cseresnyés told a conference in Budapest. Citing a recent study, Cseresnyés said the total costs of job-related injuries and illnesses in Hungary in 2013 were over 200 billion forints (EUR 646.1m).