993 result(s) for economy ministry
Uber Asks Govt To Rethink Efforts To Ban Its Services
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing company Uber has voiced concern over a bill that seeks to ban its services in Hungary. Zoltán Fekete, a senior executive at the company, said in front of the economy ministry that the ban which would include blocking Uber’s website goes against modern trends and innovation. Uber operates in 415 cities worldwide but its website is not blocked anywhere, Fekete said.
The 10 Most Outrageous Things Matolcsy’s Foundations Have Spent Money On
- 9 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The foundations that were created by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), and cost 260 billion HUF, have recently revealed what they have the money on. There are six foundations, approximately 1 000 items, but 24.hu selected the top 10 most outrageous things.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
Hungarian Workers Protest Against Sunday Shopping
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 200 retail workers protested against Sunday shopping in front of the Economy Ministry building on Sunday, in a demonstration organised by the Retail Workers Union (KASZ). They carried banners reading “We would like to go to a football match after mass,” “We spend too little time with our families,” and “Western work for Eastern wages”. The protesters also demanded twice the usual daily ...
Govt Programme Worth HUF 9BN To Promote IT Skills Among Adults
- 15 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The economy ministry will use a budget of nearly 9 billion forints (EUR 28.9m) to launch a programme designed to improve the digital literacy of Hungary’s adult population, state secretary István Lepsényi told a conference.
Retailers’ Union Calls Demo For Sunday On Shop Openings
- 14 Apr 2016 1:40 AM
- current affairs
The Union of Retail Employees (KASZ) has organised a demonstration for Sunday in protest of the government’s fast procedure in removing restrictions on Sunday shop openings. The demonstration will be held by the Economy Ministry’s building and the union wants to present a petition to Economy Minister Mihály Varga, KASZ said.
Internet VAT Rate Cut Would Reduce Budget Revenue HUF 12-13BN
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the VAT rate on internet service from 27% to 18% will reduce budget revenue by an annual 12-13 billion forints (EUR 38-42m), business daily Világgazdaság said, quoting calculations by the economy ministry. The government recently announced plans to cut the VAT rate on internet service to 18% following a national consultation.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
Uber Asks Govt To Rethink Efforts To Ban Its Services
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing company Uber has voiced concern over a bill that seeks to ban its services in Hungary. Zoltán Fekete, a senior executive at the company, said in front of the economy ministry that the ban which would include blocking Uber’s website goes against modern trends and innovation. Uber operates in 415 cities worldwide but its website is not blocked anywhere, Fekete said.
The 10 Most Outrageous Things Matolcsy’s Foundations Have Spent Money On
- 9 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The foundations that were created by the Hungarian National Bank (MNB), and cost 260 billion HUF, have recently revealed what they have the money on. There are six foundations, approximately 1 000 items, but 24.hu selected the top 10 most outrageous things.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
Hungarian Workers Protest Against Sunday Shopping
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 200 retail workers protested against Sunday shopping in front of the Economy Ministry building on Sunday, in a demonstration organised by the Retail Workers Union (KASZ). They carried banners reading “We would like to go to a football match after mass,” “We spend too little time with our families,” and “Western work for Eastern wages”. The protesters also demanded twice the usual daily ...
Govt Programme Worth HUF 9BN To Promote IT Skills Among Adults
- 15 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The economy ministry will use a budget of nearly 9 billion forints (EUR 28.9m) to launch a programme designed to improve the digital literacy of Hungary’s adult population, state secretary István Lepsényi told a conference.
Retailers’ Union Calls Demo For Sunday On Shop Openings
- 14 Apr 2016 1:40 AM
- current affairs
The Union of Retail Employees (KASZ) has organised a demonstration for Sunday in protest of the government’s fast procedure in removing restrictions on Sunday shop openings. The demonstration will be held by the Economy Ministry’s building and the union wants to present a petition to Economy Minister Mihály Varga, KASZ said.
Internet VAT Rate Cut Would Reduce Budget Revenue HUF 12-13BN
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the VAT rate on internet service from 27% to 18% will reduce budget revenue by an annual 12-13 billion forints (EUR 38-42m), business daily Világgazdaság said, quoting calculations by the economy ministry. The government recently announced plans to cut the VAT rate on internet service to 18% following a national consultation.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.















