531 result(s) for eu commissioner
Deutsch Insists On Internet VAT Cut
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The government has received the opinion of the European Commission on the planned cut in the VAT on internet services, but the government insists on cutting the VAT from 27% to 18% from January 1, 2017, digital affairs commissioner Tamás Deutsch told Magyar Idõk.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Slams Zeid Over Speech Against European ‘Populists’
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The high commissioner of the UN’s Human Rights Council is unfit for his post or any other post in the United Nations, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, commenting on Zeid Raad Al Hussein’s recent remarks on “populism” in Europe.
Socialist Leader Discusses Migration, EU Future With Brussels Officials
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gyula Molnár, the leader of Hungary’s opposition Socialist Party, met European Union officials on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss migration and the future of the bloc. Molnár held talks with European Parliament President Martin Schulz, European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič, EU commissioners Vytenis Andriukaitis and Corina Cretu, as well as Gianni Pittella, the president of the EP’s ...
Lázár: Sport ‘National Cause’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers sports as a “strategic sector and a national cause”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly press briefing. The achievements of Hungary’s athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics and in past years will help the country’s bid to host the Olympics, Lázár said. He called Hungary one of the most successful “sporting nations” in the world.
Hungarian Govt Drawing Up 10-Year Programme
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is drawing up a social programme for the 10- year period starting in 2018, János Lázár, the government office chief, said at a regular government news conference. “There are big issues that we have to deal with after 2018,” Lázár said, citing the conclusion of the latest European Union financing period, which ends in 2020.
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 ...
Govt Decides On Cycle Path Development Projects
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has decided to implement cycle path development projects worth 30 billion forints (EUR 96.4m) in major tourist regions, a government commissioner said. The projects include developing a path connecting Budapest to Lake Balaton, in western Hungary, and further developing a path around the lake, Máriusz Révész said.
Govt To Spend HUF 235Bn On Budapest Hospital Developments
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The government has allocated around 235 billion forints (EUR 754.6m) towards hospital developments and upgrades planned in Budapest, the government commissioner for hospital developments told daily Magyar Idők on Saturday. The funds have been earmarked for the first phase of developments, which are scheduled to start at the beginning of next year at the latest, Péter Cserháti said.
LMP Co-Leader, EU Commissioner Debate Future Of Hungary, EU At Ecopolis Summer Academy
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
LMP co-leader Bernadett Szél and European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics discussed the future of Hungary and the EU at a panel discussion at the fourth Ecopolis Summer Academy in Felsőtárkány, in northern Hungary. In their debate held at the event on Saturday evening, the topic of Hungary’s exit from the European Union was also addressed.
Deutsch Insists On Internet VAT Cut
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The government has received the opinion of the European Commission on the planned cut in the VAT on internet services, but the government insists on cutting the VAT from 27% to 18% from January 1, 2017, digital affairs commissioner Tamás Deutsch told Magyar Idõk.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Slams Zeid Over Speech Against European ‘Populists’
- 7 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The high commissioner of the UN’s Human Rights Council is unfit for his post or any other post in the United Nations, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, commenting on Zeid Raad Al Hussein’s recent remarks on “populism” in Europe.
Socialist Leader Discusses Migration, EU Future With Brussels Officials
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Gyula Molnár, the leader of Hungary’s opposition Socialist Party, met European Union officials on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss migration and the future of the bloc. Molnár held talks with European Parliament President Martin Schulz, European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič, EU commissioners Vytenis Andriukaitis and Corina Cretu, as well as Gianni Pittella, the president of the EP’s ...
Lázár: Sport ‘National Cause’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers sports as a “strategic sector and a national cause”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly press briefing. The achievements of Hungary’s athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics and in past years will help the country’s bid to host the Olympics, Lázár said. He called Hungary one of the most successful “sporting nations” in the world.
Hungarian Govt Drawing Up 10-Year Programme
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is drawing up a social programme for the 10- year period starting in 2018, János Lázár, the government office chief, said at a regular government news conference. “There are big issues that we have to deal with after 2018,” Lázár said, citing the conclusion of the latest European Union financing period, which ends in 2020.
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 ...
Govt Decides On Cycle Path Development Projects
- 4 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has decided to implement cycle path development projects worth 30 billion forints (EUR 96.4m) in major tourist regions, a government commissioner said. The projects include developing a path connecting Budapest to Lake Balaton, in western Hungary, and further developing a path around the lake, Máriusz Révész said.
Govt To Spend HUF 235Bn On Budapest Hospital Developments
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The government has allocated around 235 billion forints (EUR 754.6m) towards hospital developments and upgrades planned in Budapest, the government commissioner for hospital developments told daily Magyar Idők on Saturday. The funds have been earmarked for the first phase of developments, which are scheduled to start at the beginning of next year at the latest, Péter Cserháti said.
LMP Co-Leader, EU Commissioner Debate Future Of Hungary, EU At Ecopolis Summer Academy
- 1 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
LMP co-leader Bernadett Szél and European Commissioner Tibor Navracsics discussed the future of Hungary and the EU at a panel discussion at the fourth Ecopolis Summer Academy in Felsőtárkány, in northern Hungary. In their debate held at the event on Saturday evening, the topic of Hungary’s exit from the European Union was also addressed.