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Hungary’s Opposition Parties Slam Govt Plans
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition politicians savaged the government’s economic policies ahead of the budget vote. Socialist lawmaker Sándor Burány said that the budget was based on tax rises which had a common theme: the government was taxing everything it possibly could. The Socialist head of parliament’s budget committee said the government’s goal was to safeguard the deficit target while paying for “prestige ...
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Hungarian Govt: No Risks In 2015 Budget
- 12 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Government officials have said there were no risks in the 2015 budget, noting that the budget had not taken into account the some 300 billion forints (EUR 980m) in profit the National Bank of Hungary is expected to generate and saying there was fiscal room for a number of big investments.
Fidesz Proposes Amendment To Labour Code On Sunday Extra Pay
- 11 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party is proposing an amendment to the labour code to guarantee double pay for Sunday work and to stipulate that employees must not be forced to work on more than two Sundays a month, the party’s group leader said.
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On Banning Unprofitable Supermarkets
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Lawmakers approved a government law on banning from 2018 supermarkets and hypermarkets that fail to make a profit for two consecutive years. The law which bans the outlets from selling daily consumer goods passed with 116 in favour, 34 against and 25 abstentions.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungarian Government: ”No Evidence” For US Entry Ban
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has not received any document containing evidence to underpin the US entry ban and graft allegations, spokesman Zoltán Kovács said, responding to a question about an interview given to weekly Heti Válasz by André Goodfriend, the US chargé d’affaires.
Govt Estimates 450,000 Hungarians Working Abroad
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of Hungarians living and working abroad is estimated at no more than 450,000, András Tállai, the economy state secretary, told a parliamentary debate on emigration.
Wizz Air Unhappy With Baggage Checks
- 2 Dec 2014 8:03 AM
- travel
Low cost airline Wizz Air is asking Malév Ground Handling to stop outsourcing the checking of cabin baggage at Budapest’s international airport, as the subcontractor Budport is taking too strict an approach. Wizz Air passengers are complaining that baggage is being rejected if it is only slightly oversized.
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Slam Govt Plans
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition politicians savaged the government’s economic policies ahead of the budget vote. Socialist lawmaker Sándor Burány said that the budget was based on tax rises which had a common theme: the government was taxing everything it possibly could. The Socialist head of parliament’s budget committee said the government’s goal was to safeguard the deficit target while paying for “prestige ...
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Hungarian Govt: No Risks In 2015 Budget
- 12 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Government officials have said there were no risks in the 2015 budget, noting that the budget had not taken into account the some 300 billion forints (EUR 980m) in profit the National Bank of Hungary is expected to generate and saying there was fiscal room for a number of big investments.
Fidesz Proposes Amendment To Labour Code On Sunday Extra Pay
- 11 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party is proposing an amendment to the labour code to guarantee double pay for Sunday work and to stipulate that employees must not be forced to work on more than two Sundays a month, the party’s group leader said.
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On Banning Unprofitable Supermarkets
- 10 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Lawmakers approved a government law on banning from 2018 supermarkets and hypermarkets that fail to make a profit for two consecutive years. The law which bans the outlets from selling daily consumer goods passed with 116 in favour, 34 against and 25 abstentions.
Hungary's Sovereignty Must Be Protected, Prime Minister Says
- 8 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
National sovereignty consists of energy, financial and trade independence, Prime Minister Orbán pointed out in Kossuth Radio’s morning interview, adding he regards Senator McCain’s recent claims as “extremist”. Viktor Orbán also noted Hungary’s national sovereignty is far more important than dealing with such statements.
Hungarian Government: ”No Evidence” For US Entry Ban
- 5 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has not received any document containing evidence to underpin the US entry ban and graft allegations, spokesman Zoltán Kovács said, responding to a question about an interview given to weekly Heti Válasz by André Goodfriend, the US chargé d’affaires.
Govt Estimates 450,000 Hungarians Working Abroad
- 4 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of Hungarians living and working abroad is estimated at no more than 450,000, András Tállai, the economy state secretary, told a parliamentary debate on emigration.
Wizz Air Unhappy With Baggage Checks
- 2 Dec 2014 8:03 AM
- travel
Low cost airline Wizz Air is asking Malév Ground Handling to stop outsourcing the checking of cabin baggage at Budapest’s international airport, as the subcontractor Budport is taking too strict an approach. Wizz Air passengers are complaining that baggage is being rejected if it is only slightly oversized.