662 result(s) for economy foreign minister
Foreign Ministry Official: CETA ‘Good Pact’
- 27 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
István Mikola, state secretary at the foreign ministry, said that Hungary needed free trade agreements so as not to be excluded from any world market.
Govt To Rethink Securities Market On Back Of S&P Upgrade
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The government plans “major changes” on the state bond market after Standard and Poor’s raised Hungary’s rating last week, government office chief János Lázár said. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has asked Economy Minister Mihály Varga to review financial opportunities arising from the upgrade, Lázár said at a weekly government press conference.
Szijjártó Holds Bilateral Talks On Diplomacy, Economy In NY
- 22 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó held bilateral talks focusing on diplomatic and economic issues in New York. Szijjártó participated in nine bilateral meetings, including four with African counterparts, with the aim of boosting economic ties with African countries.
Hungary Urges ‘Google Tax’ On Internet Firms
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary presented a proposal to levy a withholding tax on internet companies – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – at an informal meeting of European Union finance ministers in Bratislava at the weekend, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The commonly cited “Google tax” has been mentioned several times by the Hungarian government lately.
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Hold Talks In Hungary
- 8 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Turkish economy progressed significantly in recent years and it is therefore important for Hungary to maintain well-balanced economic ties with Turkey, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after meeting Tukey’s Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak on Tuesday.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Xpat Opinion: Fear Of Refugees Is Something To Fear
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal:
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
Varga: Hungary To Rely More On Domestic Funding
- 22 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary will in future rely more on domestic resources in stimulating economic growth over external and EU funding, the economy minister said in Băile Tuşnad (Tusnádfürdő), in central Romania. Mihály Varga noted subsidies the Hungarian government had adopted to support industry development, households and home building.
Foreign Ministry Official: CETA ‘Good Pact’
- 27 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
István Mikola, state secretary at the foreign ministry, said that Hungary needed free trade agreements so as not to be excluded from any world market.
Govt To Rethink Securities Market On Back Of S&P Upgrade
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The government plans “major changes” on the state bond market after Standard and Poor’s raised Hungary’s rating last week, government office chief János Lázár said. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has asked Economy Minister Mihály Varga to review financial opportunities arising from the upgrade, Lázár said at a weekly government press conference.
Szijjártó Holds Bilateral Talks On Diplomacy, Economy In NY
- 22 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó held bilateral talks focusing on diplomatic and economic issues in New York. Szijjártó participated in nine bilateral meetings, including four with African counterparts, with the aim of boosting economic ties with African countries.
Hungary Urges ‘Google Tax’ On Internet Firms
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary presented a proposal to levy a withholding tax on internet companies – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – at an informal meeting of European Union finance ministers in Bratislava at the weekend, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The commonly cited “Google tax” has been mentioned several times by the Hungarian government lately.
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Hold Talks In Hungary
- 8 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Turkish economy progressed significantly in recent years and it is therefore important for Hungary to maintain well-balanced economic ties with Turkey, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after meeting Tukey’s Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak on Tuesday.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Xpat Opinion: Fear Of Refugees Is Something To Fear
- 29 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal:
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
In the face of a labor shortage, Hungary should consider bringing in qualified workers from countries outside of the European Union, according to a sensible proposal offered by the Confederation of Hungarian Employers (MGYOSZ) and endorsed by National Economy Minister Mihály Varga on July 6. But it seems this plan faces a lot of ...
Varga: Hungary To Rely More On Domestic Funding
- 22 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary will in future rely more on domestic resources in stimulating economic growth over external and EU funding, the economy minister said in Băile Tuşnad (Tusnádfürdő), in central Romania. Mihály Varga noted subsidies the Hungarian government had adopted to support industry development, households and home building.