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Hungary To Increase Military Spending In 2018
- 18 May 2017 9:52 AM
- finance
Pro-government print daily Magyar Idők (Hungarian Times) reports that military-related spending is to increase HUF 73.6 billion in 2018 to HUF 428 billion, or 1.05 percent of GDP. This is an increase of 21 percent.
In Unprecedented Vote On Hungary, European Parliament Calls For Triggering Article 7
- 18 May 2017 9:46 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday a resolution calling for sanctions against Hungary over rule-of-law concerns, in a move unprecedented in the European Union’s history.
Szijjártó: Hungary Backs Reform Of UN
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary supports reforming the United Nations with the aim of making the organisation more effective and ensuring that it can respond faster to global challenges, Hungary’s foreign minister said in New York ahead of a UN session on innovation and digitalisation and talks with UN officials and US business leaders.
Local Opinion: Parliament Adjusts Advertisement Tax Rate
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist interprets the new advertisement tax rules as discriminatory. He accuses the government of intending to silence media outlets critical of the current regime.
Fidesz: EP Vote ‘Political Attack’ Against Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s vote to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary is a shocking political attack, MEPs of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats said and added that they reject such attacks. All other Hungarian groups except radical nationalist Jobbik’s supported the resolution.
Opposition Parties Blame Govt For EP Vote On Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists said Wednesday’s vote by the European Parliament to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary showed that Europe was “fed up with” the actions of the Hungarian government.
EC Sends Hungary Second Letter Of Notice On Asylum Rules
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Wednesday sent Hungary a second letter of formal notice regarding its asylum regulations in connection with an infringement procedure the commission had launched against Hungary over the matter.
Digitalisation A Pathway To Reducing Poverty, Says Hungarian Foreign Minister In NY
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- tech
Digitalisation is not something to be wary of, as it contributes greatly to reducing poverty and improving living conditions, Hungary’s foreign minister said in New York at a UN high-level event on innovation and digital connectivity. Péter Szijjártó said in his address to the meeting on Wednesday afternoon that a new phase of competition was unfolding in the global economy.
Hungary Ready To Undergo EP Assessment, Says Government Office Chief
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The new law on higher education meets European norms, therefore Hungary is ready to undergo all assessments, government office chief János Lázár said on Wednesday in response to the European Parliament vote to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary.
Hungary To Increase Military Spending In 2018
- 18 May 2017 9:52 AM
- finance
Pro-government print daily Magyar Idők (Hungarian Times) reports that military-related spending is to increase HUF 73.6 billion in 2018 to HUF 428 billion, or 1.05 percent of GDP. This is an increase of 21 percent.
In Unprecedented Vote On Hungary, European Parliament Calls For Triggering Article 7
- 18 May 2017 9:46 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday a resolution calling for sanctions against Hungary over rule-of-law concerns, in a move unprecedented in the European Union’s history.
Szijjártó: Hungary Backs Reform Of UN
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary supports reforming the United Nations with the aim of making the organisation more effective and ensuring that it can respond faster to global challenges, Hungary’s foreign minister said in New York ahead of a UN session on innovation and digitalisation and talks with UN officials and US business leaders.
Local Opinion: Parliament Adjusts Advertisement Tax Rate
- 18 May 2017 9:40 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist interprets the new advertisement tax rules as discriminatory. He accuses the government of intending to silence media outlets critical of the current regime.
Fidesz: EP Vote ‘Political Attack’ Against Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s vote to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary is a shocking political attack, MEPs of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats said and added that they reject such attacks. All other Hungarian groups except radical nationalist Jobbik’s supported the resolution.
Opposition Parties Blame Govt For EP Vote On Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists said Wednesday’s vote by the European Parliament to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary showed that Europe was “fed up with” the actions of the Hungarian government.
EC Sends Hungary Second Letter Of Notice On Asylum Rules
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Wednesday sent Hungary a second letter of formal notice regarding its asylum regulations in connection with an infringement procedure the commission had launched against Hungary over the matter.
Digitalisation A Pathway To Reducing Poverty, Says Hungarian Foreign Minister In NY
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- tech
Digitalisation is not something to be wary of, as it contributes greatly to reducing poverty and improving living conditions, Hungary’s foreign minister said in New York at a UN high-level event on innovation and digital connectivity. Péter Szijjártó said in his address to the meeting on Wednesday afternoon that a new phase of competition was unfolding in the global economy.
Hungary Ready To Undergo EP Assessment, Says Government Office Chief
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The new law on higher education meets European norms, therefore Hungary is ready to undergo all assessments, government office chief János Lázár said on Wednesday in response to the European Parliament vote to propose invoking Article 7 against Hungary.