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Hungary’s Economy On Long-Term Growth Path, Says Fidesz
- 29 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government has succeeded in putting the national economy on a growth path and is committed to maintaining this trend in 2015, the spokesman of ruling Fidesz’s parliamentary group said. Bence Tuzson said that a total 12,000 billion forints (EUR 38.5bn) in European Union funds would be available to Hungary in the next seven years, and those funds, together with the country’s performance, could ...
Forint Strengthens As Hungary Welcomes ECB Announcement
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s forint got a boost from a falling euro against the dollar after the European Cental Bank (ECB) announced an extended asset purchase programme comprising sovereign euro area debt. Forint is now trading at 311,5 to the euro on the interbank forex market, up from 315.31 late Wednesday. Forint hit an all-time low at 327.62 last Thursday. Hungary’s Economy Ministry also welcomed the ...
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
70th Anniversary Of Raoul Wallenberg’s Disappearance Commemorated In Budapest
- 21 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The 70th anniversary of the disappearance of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was commemorated in Budapest on Monday. The Raoul Wallenberg awards were presented within the framework of the commemorative event.
Official: Hungary, Germany In Lockstep On Russian Embargo
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Germany fully agree on the matter of the embargo ordered by Russia, ministerial commissioner for measures related to the embargo on European Union farm products, Gyula Budai, said in Berlin. Both countries are interested in finding a peaceful solution as soon as possible to the Ukrainian- Russian crisis so that their exporters can return to the Russian market, he added.
Kósa: Hungary’s Exposure To Terror Threat Average
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s exposure to terrorism is equal to the European Union’s average, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said after the committee discussed security policy challenges Hungary may face after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Loses International Lawsuit On Tobacco Licenses
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság thinks the government should compensate former tobacconists who lost their licenses after the reform introduced in 2012, after one of them won his case against Hungary at the European Court of Human Rights.
Hungarian Interests Upheld In GMO Case
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On 13 January in the European Parliament, MEPs voted in favour of the legislative amendment that will enable member states to ban the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is of extremely high strategic importance that Hungarian agriculture remains GMO free, as also stated in the country’s constitution.
Hungary’s Economy On Long-Term Growth Path, Says Fidesz
- 29 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The government has succeeded in putting the national economy on a growth path and is committed to maintaining this trend in 2015, the spokesman of ruling Fidesz’s parliamentary group said. Bence Tuzson said that a total 12,000 billion forints (EUR 38.5bn) in European Union funds would be available to Hungary in the next seven years, and those funds, together with the country’s performance, could ...
Forint Strengthens As Hungary Welcomes ECB Announcement
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s forint got a boost from a falling euro against the dollar after the European Cental Bank (ECB) announced an extended asset purchase programme comprising sovereign euro area debt. Forint is now trading at 311,5 to the euro on the interbank forex market, up from 315.31 late Wednesday. Forint hit an all-time low at 327.62 last Thursday. Hungary’s Economy Ministry also welcomed the ...
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Hungary’s Fidesz Leader Discusses Immigration, Ukraine With German CU/CSU MP
- 22 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Antal Rogán, the group leader of ruling Fidesz met Arnold Vaatz, deputy group leader of CDU/CSU in the German parliament, for talks in Budapest. The two politicians discussed the issue of immigration and the situation in Ukraine, among other topics. Speaking to reporters after the talks, Vaatz said the immigration issue required a humanitarian solution in line with European values.
70th Anniversary Of Raoul Wallenberg’s Disappearance Commemorated In Budapest
- 21 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The 70th anniversary of the disappearance of Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg was commemorated in Budapest on Monday. The Raoul Wallenberg awards were presented within the framework of the commemorative event.
Official: Hungary, Germany In Lockstep On Russian Embargo
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Germany fully agree on the matter of the embargo ordered by Russia, ministerial commissioner for measures related to the embargo on European Union farm products, Gyula Budai, said in Berlin. Both countries are interested in finding a peaceful solution as soon as possible to the Ukrainian- Russian crisis so that their exporters can return to the Russian market, he added.
Kósa: Hungary’s Exposure To Terror Threat Average
- 20 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s exposure to terrorism is equal to the European Union’s average, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said after the committee discussed security policy challenges Hungary may face after the recent terrorist attacks in France.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary Loses International Lawsuit On Tobacco Licenses
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság thinks the government should compensate former tobacconists who lost their licenses after the reform introduced in 2012, after one of them won his case against Hungary at the European Court of Human Rights.
Hungarian Interests Upheld In GMO Case
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On 13 January in the European Parliament, MEPs voted in favour of the legislative amendment that will enable member states to ban the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is of extremely high strategic importance that Hungarian agriculture remains GMO free, as also stated in the country’s constitution.