653 result(s) for eu development fund
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Hungaroring Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The fact that the Formula 1 race was being organised for the fourth time already in 1989, the year of the political turn, clearly tells what a remarkable pole-position Hungary used to hold among the countries of the former Eastern bloc. The Hungaroring is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s as popular as always, with excellent prospects.
Sport Restores Hungary’s Self-Respect
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the importance of sport and self-respect at the inauguration of the new training centre of the Diósgyőr Metal Works Physical Exercise Club (DVTK) in Miskolc. The training centre, built near the Diósgyőr football stadium, was inaugurated on Sunday.
Xpat Opinion: The Balance Of Two Years In Government
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal analyst thinks Hungary has deviated from its strategic goal of catching up with the most advanced countries, while a pro-government pundit sees the past two years as a succession of positive developments in the economy.
In Élet és Irodalom, economist Éva Várhegyi claims that despite the transfer of substantial EU funds to Hungary every year, the distance in terms of per capita GDP ...
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.
Hungary Fully Reimbursed IMF - European Commission Loan
- 7 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
On 6 April 2016, the European Commission credited the last instalment, EUR 1.5bn, of the loan facility that the former Hungarian government had received from the IMF and the European Commission in 2008 and 2009, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced. With this step, he added, the Government has reached its goal of creating economic policy independence also in terms of state ...
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Xpat Opinion: Brussels Suspends Social Infrastructure Fund Payments
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- business
As the European Commission decides to withhold structural funds, a left-wing commentator fears that Hungarian taxpayers will have to pay billions of Forints if the projects are rejected by the EU.
EUR 5M Roma Inclusion Initiative Launched At CEU
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A European funding consortium has established a 5 million euro initiative at the Central European University in Budapest to improve the situation of Roma in all sectors through teaching and research, leadership development, and community outreach, the university said on Tuesday.
CEU Roma Community Spreads Cultural Awareness Via Flash Mob:
CEU Roma Community Spreads Cultural Awareness Via Flash Mob:
Varga: Govt Aims For Lower VAT, But “Now Is Not The Time”
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s government aims to reduce the 27% general value-added tax rate in the long term, though “now is not the time” for a cut, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview in the fresh issue of business weekly Figyelő. “It would be nice if the VAT rate could be reduced and the top rate brought to 25% or lower. This is in line with the cabinet’s long-term intentions, but now is not the ...
Hungaroring Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The fact that the Formula 1 race was being organised for the fourth time already in 1989, the year of the political turn, clearly tells what a remarkable pole-position Hungary used to hold among the countries of the former Eastern bloc. The Hungaroring is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s as popular as always, with excellent prospects.
Sport Restores Hungary’s Self-Respect
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke about the importance of sport and self-respect at the inauguration of the new training centre of the Diósgyőr Metal Works Physical Exercise Club (DVTK) in Miskolc. The training centre, built near the Diósgyőr football stadium, was inaugurated on Sunday.
Xpat Opinion: The Balance Of Two Years In Government
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A liberal analyst thinks Hungary has deviated from its strategic goal of catching up with the most advanced countries, while a pro-government pundit sees the past two years as a succession of positive developments in the economy.
In Élet és Irodalom, economist Éva Várhegyi claims that despite the transfer of substantial EU funds to Hungary every year, the distance in terms of per capita GDP ...
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.
Hungary Fully Reimbursed IMF - European Commission Loan
- 7 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
On 6 April 2016, the European Commission credited the last instalment, EUR 1.5bn, of the loan facility that the former Hungarian government had received from the IMF and the European Commission in 2008 and 2009, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced. With this step, he added, the Government has reached its goal of creating economic policy independence also in terms of state ...
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Xpat Opinion: Brussels Suspends Social Infrastructure Fund Payments
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- business
As the European Commission decides to withhold structural funds, a left-wing commentator fears that Hungarian taxpayers will have to pay billions of Forints if the projects are rejected by the EU.
EUR 5M Roma Inclusion Initiative Launched At CEU
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A European funding consortium has established a 5 million euro initiative at the Central European University in Budapest to improve the situation of Roma in all sectors through teaching and research, leadership development, and community outreach, the university said on Tuesday.
CEU Roma Community Spreads Cultural Awareness Via Flash Mob:
CEU Roma Community Spreads Cultural Awareness Via Flash Mob: