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McCain Repeats Concerns Over Hungary Democracy
- 4 Dec 2014 3:30 AM
- current affairs
US Senator John McCain has repeated his concerns over democracy and the rule of law in Hungary. The Republican senator and former presidential candidate said “democracy without respect for rule of law, separation of powers, and the protection of economic, civil, and religious liberties is not only inadequate, it is dangerous.
EC: Hungary On Track For Deficit Target, Not On Debt
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission said Hungary is “on track” to achieving this year’s deficit target of 2.9% of gross domestic product (GDP), but added that state debt is “not yet on a firm downward path” in a memo following a postprogramme surveillance mission to the country. The EC said that the projected pace of debt reduction “appears at risk of breaching the requirements of the Stability and Growth ...
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls For New Energy Supply Options After Russian Pipeline Decision
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will need to find new sources to ensure the security of its energy supplies for the long term, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, in reaction to news that Russia was dropping plans for the South Stream gas pipeline project. “Russia had the right to make that decision and Hungary has acknowledged the move,” he said.
Németh: New Chance For Hungary-Romania Ties
- 1 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The appointment of a new president in Romania, Klaus Iohannis, creates a new opportunity for ties “which have stagnated for almost three years” to be set on a new path, Zsolt Németh, chairman of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said in Parliament after meeting Balázs Izsák, chairman of the Szekler National Council.
Hungary Govt Wants To Convince EC To Approve Grants To SMEs
- 27 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian government intends to give grants to small and medium-size businesses in the manufacturing industry, and will try to convince the European Commission to approve the move, economy ministry state secretary Béla Glattfelder said.
Brussels Drops Road Toll Infringement Procedure Against Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has dropped an infringement procedure against Hungary for failing to call a tender to build a road toll system for commercial vehicles, a commission source told MTI. Hungary introduced a per-kilometre toll on commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes last year.
Hungary’s Dispute With EC On Road Tenders Continues
- 25 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary hopes to persuade the European Commission not to impose a large fine in connection with road tenders, deputy state secretary Nandor Csepreghy said on Monday, after the commission notified the Hungarian government of its final opinion that it intends to fine Hungary retroactively to 2007.
Brussels Reviews Hungarian Govt Aid For Audi Expansion
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- business
The European Commission is scrutinising more than one hundred million euros in state support for the recent expansion of German carmaker Audi’s base in Gyor, in western Hungary, daily Magyar Nemzet said.
One Gov’t-Approved Supplier To Stock Tobacco Shops From May 2015
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Two days before the Hungarian Foreign Ministry released a two-page document received from the US Embassy citing specific cases of alleged corruption, including the awarding of national tobacco shop franchises, the Office of the Prime Minister run by Chancellor János Lázár distributed a draft bill on “Tobacco product retailing integration”, writes 444.hu. Ministries were given 48 hours to offer ...
McCain Repeats Concerns Over Hungary Democracy
- 4 Dec 2014 3:30 AM
- current affairs
US Senator John McCain has repeated his concerns over democracy and the rule of law in Hungary. The Republican senator and former presidential candidate said “democracy without respect for rule of law, separation of powers, and the protection of economic, civil, and religious liberties is not only inadequate, it is dangerous.
EC: Hungary On Track For Deficit Target, Not On Debt
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission said Hungary is “on track” to achieving this year’s deficit target of 2.9% of gross domestic product (GDP), but added that state debt is “not yet on a firm downward path” in a memo following a postprogramme surveillance mission to the country. The EC said that the projected pace of debt reduction “appears at risk of breaching the requirements of the Stability and Growth ...
Hungary's Foreign Minister Calls For New Energy Supply Options After Russian Pipeline Decision
- 3 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will need to find new sources to ensure the security of its energy supplies for the long term, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, in reaction to news that Russia was dropping plans for the South Stream gas pipeline project. “Russia had the right to make that decision and Hungary has acknowledged the move,” he said.
Németh: New Chance For Hungary-Romania Ties
- 1 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The appointment of a new president in Romania, Klaus Iohannis, creates a new opportunity for ties “which have stagnated for almost three years” to be set on a new path, Zsolt Németh, chairman of parliament’s foreign affairs committee, said in Parliament after meeting Balázs Izsák, chairman of the Szekler National Council.
Hungary Govt Wants To Convince EC To Approve Grants To SMEs
- 27 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian government intends to give grants to small and medium-size businesses in the manufacturing industry, and will try to convince the European Commission to approve the move, economy ministry state secretary Béla Glattfelder said.
Brussels Drops Road Toll Infringement Procedure Against Hungary
- 27 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has dropped an infringement procedure against Hungary for failing to call a tender to build a road toll system for commercial vehicles, a commission source told MTI. Hungary introduced a per-kilometre toll on commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes last year.
Hungary’s Dispute With EC On Road Tenders Continues
- 25 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary hopes to persuade the European Commission not to impose a large fine in connection with road tenders, deputy state secretary Nandor Csepreghy said on Monday, after the commission notified the Hungarian government of its final opinion that it intends to fine Hungary retroactively to 2007.
Brussels Reviews Hungarian Govt Aid For Audi Expansion
- 22 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- business
The European Commission is scrutinising more than one hundred million euros in state support for the recent expansion of German carmaker Audi’s base in Gyor, in western Hungary, daily Magyar Nemzet said.
One Gov’t-Approved Supplier To Stock Tobacco Shops From May 2015
- 21 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
Two days before the Hungarian Foreign Ministry released a two-page document received from the US Embassy citing specific cases of alleged corruption, including the awarding of national tobacco shop franchises, the Office of the Prime Minister run by Chancellor János Lázár distributed a draft bill on “Tobacco product retailing integration”, writes 444.hu. Ministries were given 48 hours to offer ...