653 result(s) for eu development fund
Norway “Blackmailing” Hungary Over Funding, Mulling Legal Steps
- 10 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A statement last week by Norway’s ambassador to Hungary suggesting that the transfer of 36 billion forints (EUR 116m) suspended in May depended on whether civil organisation Ökotárs Foundation would be able to carry on its work was “blackmail”, Nándor Csepreghy, deputy cabinet state secretary for development policy communications, told public television.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Xpat Opinion: The USA’s Own Norwegian Fund Problem
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators find it strange that while Washington sees Hungarian moves to investigate Norwegian funded projects as a serious attack on civil society, the United States has its own problems with Norwegian financed think tanks posing as independent research institutions.
Hungary: EIB Supports SMEs And Municipalities With EUR 100 Million Channelled Through MFB
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a loan of EUR 100 million to MFB Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság (MFB - Hungarian Development Bank) to finance small and medium-sized investments and infrastructure projects promoted by SMEs and public sector promoters in Hungary.
Hungary’s M3 Motorway Now Extended Up To Vásárosnamény
- 15 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Thanks to an efficient cooperation between the government, the authority and the contractor, the 11.9 km section of M3 Motorway between Trunk Road 49 and Vásárosnamény has been opened for public use one month before the deadline.
New Technological Solutions For Management Education Conf In Budapest
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
More than 150 deans and directors of business schools and universities from 35 countries of Europe, America, Asia and Africa have come to Budapest to discuss the impact of technology on management education.
Hungary’s Govt Approves Huf 50bn Of Road Renovation Projects
- 23 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s government has approved 50 billion forints (EUR 160m) of renovation projects on some 500 kms of road, National Development Ministry State Secretary László Tasó said. The ministry will finalise the details of the programme in October, based on a report by the heads of state road company Magyar Közút. Work will start next spring and wind up in the autumn.
Brussels Okays Funding For Transport Projects In Hungary
- 19 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Commission has cleared a total of 67 billion forints funding for three big Hungarian transport projects worth a combined 87.2 billion, the National Development Ministry announced.
EBRD Raises Hungary Growth Forecast
- 19 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its forecast for Hungary’s GDP growth this year to 2.8% from 1.6%, noting the effect on Hungary of the Russian sanctions has been “limited”. It expects output to grow by 2.2% in 2015.
Norway “Blackmailing” Hungary Over Funding, Mulling Legal Steps
- 10 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A statement last week by Norway’s ambassador to Hungary suggesting that the transfer of 36 billion forints (EUR 116m) suspended in May depended on whether civil organisation Ökotárs Foundation would be able to carry on its work was “blackmail”, Nándor Csepreghy, deputy cabinet state secretary for development policy communications, told public television.
Hungary’s Civil Sector In Focus Of Brussels Discussion
- 7 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A discussion was held about the current situation of Hungary’s civil sector at the Philanthropy House in Brussels. Organisers that included CIVICUS, European Alternatives, European Civic Forum and the European Foundation Centre (EFC) invited speakers from Hungary to provide a perspective in light of recent developments.
Xpat Opinion: The USA’s Own Norwegian Fund Problem
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators find it strange that while Washington sees Hungarian moves to investigate Norwegian funded projects as a serious attack on civil society, the United States has its own problems with Norwegian financed think tanks posing as independent research institutions.
Hungary: EIB Supports SMEs And Municipalities With EUR 100 Million Channelled Through MFB
- 23 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a loan of EUR 100 million to MFB Magyar Fejlesztési Bank Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság (MFB - Hungarian Development Bank) to finance small and medium-sized investments and infrastructure projects promoted by SMEs and public sector promoters in Hungary.
Hungary’s M3 Motorway Now Extended Up To Vásárosnamény
- 15 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Thanks to an efficient cooperation between the government, the authority and the contractor, the 11.9 km section of M3 Motorway between Trunk Road 49 and Vásárosnamény has been opened for public use one month before the deadline.
New Technological Solutions For Management Education Conf In Budapest
- 26 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
More than 150 deans and directors of business schools and universities from 35 countries of Europe, America, Asia and Africa have come to Budapest to discuss the impact of technology on management education.
Hungary’s Govt Approves Huf 50bn Of Road Renovation Projects
- 23 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s government has approved 50 billion forints (EUR 160m) of renovation projects on some 500 kms of road, National Development Ministry State Secretary László Tasó said. The ministry will finalise the details of the programme in October, based on a report by the heads of state road company Magyar Közút. Work will start next spring and wind up in the autumn.
Brussels Okays Funding For Transport Projects In Hungary
- 19 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Commission has cleared a total of 67 billion forints funding for three big Hungarian transport projects worth a combined 87.2 billion, the National Development Ministry announced.
EBRD Raises Hungary Growth Forecast
- 19 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has raised its forecast for Hungary’s GDP growth this year to 2.8% from 1.6%, noting the effect on Hungary of the Russian sanctions has been “limited”. It expects output to grow by 2.2% in 2015.