3,147 result(s) for economy
Interest In Language Courses In Hungary Strong Among Would-Be Unigrads
- 3 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- community & culture
So far, 31,000 young Hungarians who have completed their university studies have signed up for statesponsored courses to help them pass their language exam, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said.
Kroes Spokesman Slams Hungary's Internet Tax
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
EC spokesman for digital affairs Ryan Health criticised the Hungarian internet tax in strong terms yesterday, describing it as “a terrible idea both in theory and in practice”. “It is not a question of whether levying the tax is legal or not”, he said, as “this proposal is yet another element in the worrying conduct and legislative practice of the Hungarian government”.
Hungarian Govt Supports HUF 700 Cap On Internet Tax
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The government supports a proposal put forward by the ruling Fidesz party on capping the tax to be levied on internet traffic at 700 forints or 2.3 euros a month, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said. The tax would not be payable by subscribers but by telecoms, Varga said in parliament on Monday.
EC Spox: Hungary’s Internet Tax “Bad Direction”
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- tech
Hungary is behind the EU average concerning digital penetration and levying a tax on internet use would point to “a bad direction” and would further hold back online data traffic, the spokesman of outgoing EC commissioner for digital agenda Neelie Kroes said on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
10,000 Protest Against Internet Tax In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A peaceful gathering of 10,000 assembled on downtown József nádor tér to protest against the internet tax, then turned violent after the crowd marched along Andrássy út to Heroes Square on Sunday night.
Hungarian Emigrants Return Only If Hungary Performs Better - An Interview
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If the Hungarian economy could demonstrate the kind of growth potential over the coming 10-15 years that would really reduce the GDP and wage gap, it could increase chances for many of the people who've gone abroad to work to come home, Barnabás Virág, the central bank's chief of economic forecasting and analysis told Figyelő.
Opposition: Internet Tax To Send Hungary Back To The '90s
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s opposition E-PM alliance urged the government to scrap plans of levying a tax on internet data transfers in a statement released today. According to estimates, the government’s plans mean that every downloaded gigabyte would cost Hungarian internet service providers HUF 150, and many believe ISPs would simply pass the tax on to users.
Report: Hungarian Hotels Inflate Star Ratings
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Ten percent of Budapest hotels are not actually qualified for the stars they’re claiming – and the situation outside of the capital is far worse, vg.hu reported yesterday, based on data published by Hungarian Central Statistics Office (KSH) and The Hungarian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (MSZÉSZ).
Interest In Language Courses In Hungary Strong Among Would-Be Unigrads
- 3 Nov 2014 3:00 AM
- community & culture
So far, 31,000 young Hungarians who have completed their university studies have signed up for statesponsored courses to help them pass their language exam, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said.
Kroes Spokesman Slams Hungary's Internet Tax
- 29 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
EC spokesman for digital affairs Ryan Health criticised the Hungarian internet tax in strong terms yesterday, describing it as “a terrible idea both in theory and in practice”. “It is not a question of whether levying the tax is legal or not”, he said, as “this proposal is yet another element in the worrying conduct and legislative practice of the Hungarian government”.
Hungarian Govt Supports HUF 700 Cap On Internet Tax
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The government supports a proposal put forward by the ruling Fidesz party on capping the tax to be levied on internet traffic at 700 forints or 2.3 euros a month, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said. The tax would not be payable by subscribers but by telecoms, Varga said in parliament on Monday.
EC Spox: Hungary’s Internet Tax “Bad Direction”
- 28 Oct 2014 3:00 AM
- tech
Hungary is behind the EU average concerning digital penetration and levying a tax on internet use would point to “a bad direction” and would further hold back online data traffic, the spokesman of outgoing EC commissioner for digital agenda Neelie Kroes said on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion: America Wants Policy Change In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators across the political spectrum agree that the United States wants Hungary to reverse the political course it has been following for the past few years. All place the recent American entry ban imposed on six Hungarian personalities suspected of corruption in this context. But they disagree on who is right and who is wrong in this dispute.
10,000 Protest Against Internet Tax In Budapest
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A peaceful gathering of 10,000 assembled on downtown József nádor tér to protest against the internet tax, then turned violent after the crowd marched along Andrássy út to Heroes Square on Sunday night.
Hungarian Emigrants Return Only If Hungary Performs Better - An Interview
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If the Hungarian economy could demonstrate the kind of growth potential over the coming 10-15 years that would really reduce the GDP and wage gap, it could increase chances for many of the people who've gone abroad to work to come home, Barnabás Virág, the central bank's chief of economic forecasting and analysis told Figyelő.
Opposition: Internet Tax To Send Hungary Back To The '90s
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
Hungary’s opposition E-PM alliance urged the government to scrap plans of levying a tax on internet data transfers in a statement released today. According to estimates, the government’s plans mean that every downloaded gigabyte would cost Hungarian internet service providers HUF 150, and many believe ISPs would simply pass the tax on to users.
Report: Hungarian Hotels Inflate Star Ratings
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
Ten percent of Budapest hotels are not actually qualified for the stars they’re claiming – and the situation outside of the capital is far worse, vg.hu reported yesterday, based on data published by Hungarian Central Statistics Office (KSH) and The Hungarian Association of Hotels and Restaurants (MSZÉSZ).