159 result(s) for energy market in Current Affairs
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Utility Price Regulation: ‘Strong But Not Uncommon’
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Hungary has introduced price cuts in utility costs, and we had an interesting reaction last week from a major player in the energy market. "What you see in Hungary, the regulatory impact on the market … it is very strong but is not uncommon. Everywhere in Europe the state intervenes in tariffs, in the way a business is structured," said Willem Coppoolse, head of illiquid gas ...
Photo Article: V4 Heads Of State Held Talks In Budapest
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.
Hungary's PM: National Interests Can Be Protected In A Peaceful Way
- 27 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
National interests can be protected in a peaceful way that is acceptable for the great powers as well, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview recorded in Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő) on July 27 and aired by Romanian all-news channel Digi 24 on Saturday evening.
Hungary's PM Orbán Argues His Case In Interview With WSJ
- 22 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s unorthodox economic policies are actually innovative and purposeful, as conventional economic policy does not work in times of crisis, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Defending the extra taxes on such sectors as banking, energy telecoms and retail, he confirmed that they will remain until the state debt is below 50% of GDP, which he said ...
The Hungarian Government Has No Disputes With Chancellor Angela Merkel
- 27 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister reiterated at a press briefing following an EU summit of heads of state and heads of government in Brussels that the Hungarian Government has no disputes whatsoever with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, nor does the governing Fidesz party with Germany's ruling CDU party.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead In Polls In Hungary
- 9 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the latest opinion polls, a centrist and a pro-government commentator wonder why the left-wing parties have not managed to increase their support, although a majority of voters are dissatisfied with the current government.
Xpat Opinion: The War Around Utility Tariffs In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The planned legislation on a 10% reduction in all utility prices for households is described as a popular but risky move by business analysts, while partisan commentators criticise or praise it according to their political affiliations.
Hungary Defies EU Over Energy Distribution Rules
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary expects “a big debate” with the European Union over its plans to transform energy distribution in the household sector into a "non-profit activity", the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said today (22 August). In Brussels, the European Commission declined to comment, saying it learnt of the plans from the press.
Agreement On Energy Cooperation Between Hungary & Russia
- 1 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in Hungary's fundamental interest to pursue good relations and close cooperation with Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said when he met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. The Prime Minister stressed Russia’s importance and apart from its economic power, he also praised the richness of Russian culture. He pointed out that Hungary has always regarded Russia as a great nation ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Utility Price Regulation: ‘Strong But Not Uncommon’
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Hungary has introduced price cuts in utility costs, and we had an interesting reaction last week from a major player in the energy market. "What you see in Hungary, the regulatory impact on the market … it is very strong but is not uncommon. Everywhere in Europe the state intervenes in tariffs, in the way a business is structured," said Willem Coppoolse, head of illiquid gas ...
Photo Article: V4 Heads Of State Held Talks In Budapest
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.
Hungary's PM: National Interests Can Be Protected In A Peaceful Way
- 27 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
National interests can be protected in a peaceful way that is acceptable for the great powers as well, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview recorded in Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő) on July 27 and aired by Romanian all-news channel Digi 24 on Saturday evening.
Hungary's PM Orbán Argues His Case In Interview With WSJ
- 22 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s unorthodox economic policies are actually innovative and purposeful, as conventional economic policy does not work in times of crisis, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Defending the extra taxes on such sectors as banking, energy telecoms and retail, he confirmed that they will remain until the state debt is below 50% of GDP, which he said ...
The Hungarian Government Has No Disputes With Chancellor Angela Merkel
- 27 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Prime Minister reiterated at a press briefing following an EU summit of heads of state and heads of government in Brussels that the Hungarian Government has no disputes whatsoever with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, nor does the governing Fidesz party with Germany's ruling CDU party.
Xpat Opinion: Fidesz Still Ahead In Polls In Hungary
- 9 May 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the latest opinion polls, a centrist and a pro-government commentator wonder why the left-wing parties have not managed to increase their support, although a majority of voters are dissatisfied with the current government.
Xpat Opinion: The War Around Utility Tariffs In Hungary
- 25 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The planned legislation on a 10% reduction in all utility prices for households is described as a popular but risky move by business analysts, while partisan commentators criticise or praise it according to their political affiliations.
Hungary Defies EU Over Energy Distribution Rules
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary expects “a big debate” with the European Union over its plans to transform energy distribution in the household sector into a "non-profit activity", the country’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said today (22 August). In Brussels, the European Commission declined to comment, saying it learnt of the plans from the press.
Agreement On Energy Cooperation Between Hungary & Russia
- 1 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It is in Hungary's fundamental interest to pursue good relations and close cooperation with Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said when he met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday. The Prime Minister stressed Russia’s importance and apart from its economic power, he also praised the richness of Russian culture. He pointed out that Hungary has always regarded Russia as a great nation ...