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EU Suspends Payment Of USD 2.6 Billion Of Development Funds To Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 11:50 AM
- business
The European Union is suspending EU transfers to Hungary which are connected to the economic development operative programs. The projects at the source of the program have already been completed and their contractors have been paid. The suspension of funds affects roughly HUF 700 billion (USD 2.6 billion) in EU development funds. Hungary’s government estimates it will have to pay back around 10 ...
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Testing Period Extended On Hungay Slovakia Gas Link
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The testing period for the new gas pipeline connecting Hungary and Slovakia has been extended until May 31, Slovak pipeline operator Eustream said. During the testing phase, the pipeline operators are offering 50,000 megawatt hours per day entry and exit capacities to Hungary on a first come-first serve basis, Eustream said in a statement.
Hungarian Opposition Demands Release Of EC’s Funding Report
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties LMP, Együtt and the Hungarian Liberal Party (MLP) demanded that the government should release the EC’s related report to the public without delay. Erzsébet Schmuck, a lawmaker for LMP, said the party had repeatedly stated concern of suspected corruption surrounding the public procurement system and the selection process of projects.
Hungary’s Economy Minister Conveys Govt Comments On EC Report
- 15 Apr 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga at talks in Brussels with Jonathan Hill, EU commissioner for financial stability, financial services and capital markets union, addressed the European Commission’s country specific recommendations as well as a proposal for a union of capital markets.
Govt Promises Free Meals For Poorer Kids In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s crèches and kindergartens will offer poorer children three meals a day free of charge from September on, János Lázár, the cabinet chief, said. Some 320,000 children will be eligible for the free meals while welloff parents will still be charged for their children’s meals. On another subject, Lázár said that the government’s job protection scheme will be extended to farm workers in the ...
EUR 160M In EU Support For Hungary’s Hospital Development
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The European Commission has approved more than 160 million euros in support for hospital development in Hungary. The EU regional development support from 2007-2013 budget allocations is for Hungarianfunded projects already started or completed, the commission said.
Consultation On Internet In Hungary To Cover 6 Topics
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Six topics have emerged as themes to be discussed as part of Hungary’s national consultation on the internet, the government commissioner in charge of the consultation told a news conference.
Official Insists EC Suspected M4 Cartel In Hungary
- 8 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Employees of the European Commission’s regional directorate signalled to the Hungarian government that a cartel might be suspected in the construction of the M4 motorway, PMO development project communications under secretary Nándor Csepreghy told reporters on Tuesday, thus confirming his own previous comments.
EU Suspends Payment Of USD 2.6 Billion Of Development Funds To Hungary
- 16 Apr 2015 11:50 AM
- business
The European Union is suspending EU transfers to Hungary which are connected to the economic development operative programs. The projects at the source of the program have already been completed and their contractors have been paid. The suspension of funds affects roughly HUF 700 billion (USD 2.6 billion) in EU development funds. Hungary’s government estimates it will have to pay back around 10 ...
European Commission & Budapest Disagree On Interpretation Of Land Laws
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government is trying to point out the faults in regulations governing the sale of arable land in the European Union-15 to try to escape the legal proceedings initiated against it because of its own restrictive ownership laws.
Testing Period Extended On Hungay Slovakia Gas Link
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The testing period for the new gas pipeline connecting Hungary and Slovakia has been extended until May 31, Slovak pipeline operator Eustream said. During the testing phase, the pipeline operators are offering 50,000 megawatt hours per day entry and exit capacities to Hungary on a first come-first serve basis, Eustream said in a statement.
Hungarian Opposition Demands Release Of EC’s Funding Report
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties LMP, Együtt and the Hungarian Liberal Party (MLP) demanded that the government should release the EC’s related report to the public without delay. Erzsébet Schmuck, a lawmaker for LMP, said the party had repeatedly stated concern of suspected corruption surrounding the public procurement system and the selection process of projects.
Hungary’s Economy Minister Conveys Govt Comments On EC Report
- 15 Apr 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga at talks in Brussels with Jonathan Hill, EU commissioner for financial stability, financial services and capital markets union, addressed the European Commission’s country specific recommendations as well as a proposal for a union of capital markets.
Govt Promises Free Meals For Poorer Kids In Hungary
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s crèches and kindergartens will offer poorer children three meals a day free of charge from September on, János Lázár, the cabinet chief, said. Some 320,000 children will be eligible for the free meals while welloff parents will still be charged for their children’s meals. On another subject, Lázár said that the government’s job protection scheme will be extended to farm workers in the ...
EUR 160M In EU Support For Hungary’s Hospital Development
- 10 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The European Commission has approved more than 160 million euros in support for hospital development in Hungary. The EU regional development support from 2007-2013 budget allocations is for Hungarianfunded projects already started or completed, the commission said.
Consultation On Internet In Hungary To Cover 6 Topics
- 9 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- tech
Six topics have emerged as themes to be discussed as part of Hungary’s national consultation on the internet, the government commissioner in charge of the consultation told a news conference.
Official Insists EC Suspected M4 Cartel In Hungary
- 8 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Employees of the European Commission’s regional directorate signalled to the Hungarian government that a cartel might be suspected in the construction of the M4 motorway, PMO development project communications under secretary Nándor Csepreghy told reporters on Tuesday, thus confirming his own previous comments.