253 result(s) for finance minister varga
Economy Minister: Hungary Among Safest Countries
- 17 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
From all aspects, Hungary is among the safest countries in the world, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a business award ceremony in Budapest on Friday. Varga said businesses could plan ahead if the related security was in place. The economy is on a growth path and the state treasury maintains a primary surplus, while the public debt has been shrinking in the past few years, he said.
Hungary Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- 21 Jun 2017 8:48 AM
- business
Hungary has joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as the documentation process had been finalized and the initial capital instalment had been transferred to the institution, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said, following the annual general meeting of the Beijing-based financial institution held in South-Korea.
Hungary Could Need EUR 3.8 Bn New Borrowing In 2017
- 29 Dec 2016 7:00 AM
- business
The gross financing requirement for 2017 of the Hungarian state will be 7.844 trillion forints (EUR 25.4bn); of this amount, 1.166 trillion forints will represent new borrowing while 6.678 trillion forints will be needed for credit renewals, Economy Minister Mihály Varga and Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) CEO György Barcza announced at a press conference on Wednesday.
Economy Minister Holds Talks During Annual Meetings Of World Bank, IMF
- 10 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian economy minister met the heads of several international financial institutions as well as representatives of investor groups on the occasion of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, on Saturday, his ministry said.
Hungary Urges ‘Google Tax’ On Internet Firms
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary presented a proposal to levy a withholding tax on internet companies – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – at an informal meeting of European Union finance ministers in Bratislava at the weekend, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The commonly cited “Google tax” has been mentioned several times by the Hungarian government lately.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Varga: Strong National Economies Key To Europe’s Rebound After Brexit
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Sovereign national economies are key to Europe regaining its competitiveness after Britain’s exit from the bloc, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a meeting of the EU’s finance ministers in Brussels. The EU ministers met to discuss, among other things, measures that need to be taken at the national and EU levels to offset the negative effects of Brexit, a statement from the economy ministry said.
Varga: Brexit Could Slow Hungarian GDP Growth By 0.4%
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The exit of Great Britain from the European Union could slow the speed of Hungarian GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 of a percentage point, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference regarding the 2017 Hungarian budget bill.
Finance Minister Varga: Fitch Upgrade Evidence Of Reforms
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
An upgrade of Hungary back to investment grade by ratings agency Fitch on Friday is a result of economic reforms the government started in 2010, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference on Saturday. The upgrade is evidence that the Hungarian economic restructuring has been a success, that the Hungarian reforms are working, Varga said.
Economy Minister: Hungary Among Safest Countries
- 17 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
From all aspects, Hungary is among the safest countries in the world, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a business award ceremony in Budapest on Friday. Varga said businesses could plan ahead if the related security was in place. The economy is on a growth path and the state treasury maintains a primary surplus, while the public debt has been shrinking in the past few years, he said.
Hungary Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- 21 Jun 2017 8:48 AM
- business
Hungary has joined the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as the documentation process had been finalized and the initial capital instalment had been transferred to the institution, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said, following the annual general meeting of the Beijing-based financial institution held in South-Korea.
Hungary Could Need EUR 3.8 Bn New Borrowing In 2017
- 29 Dec 2016 7:00 AM
- business
The gross financing requirement for 2017 of the Hungarian state will be 7.844 trillion forints (EUR 25.4bn); of this amount, 1.166 trillion forints will represent new borrowing while 6.678 trillion forints will be needed for credit renewals, Economy Minister Mihály Varga and Government Debt Management Agency (AKK) CEO György Barcza announced at a press conference on Wednesday.
Economy Minister Holds Talks During Annual Meetings Of World Bank, IMF
- 10 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian economy minister met the heads of several international financial institutions as well as representatives of investor groups on the occasion of the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, on Saturday, his ministry said.
Hungary Urges ‘Google Tax’ On Internet Firms
- 13 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary presented a proposal to levy a withholding tax on internet companies – such as Google, Facebook and Amazon – at an informal meeting of European Union finance ministers in Bratislava at the weekend, Hungarian news agency MTI reported. The commonly cited “Google tax” has been mentioned several times by the Hungarian government lately.
Hungarian Economist Calls Paks II “A National Tragedy”
- 15 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Translation of György Nej’s interview with Hungarian economist Mária Zita Petschnig published in 168 óra on 18 July 2014 under the title “National Tragedy: We may leave the EU.” President Áder János signed into law the agreement pertaining to the the Paks II loan agreement, although the Hungarian Wire Office (MTI) neglected to report it. Was it really so unimportant? The project, together with ...
Varga: Strong National Economies Key To Europe’s Rebound After Brexit
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Sovereign national economies are key to Europe regaining its competitiveness after Britain’s exit from the bloc, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a meeting of the EU’s finance ministers in Brussels. The EU ministers met to discuss, among other things, measures that need to be taken at the national and EU levels to offset the negative effects of Brexit, a statement from the economy ministry said.
Varga: Brexit Could Slow Hungarian GDP Growth By 0.4%
- 20 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The exit of Great Britain from the European Union could slow the speed of Hungarian GDP growth by 0.3-0.4 of a percentage point, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference regarding the 2017 Hungarian budget bill.
Finance Minister Varga: Fitch Upgrade Evidence Of Reforms
- 23 May 2016 9:00 AM
- business
An upgrade of Hungary back to investment grade by ratings agency Fitch on Friday is a result of economic reforms the government started in 2010, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a press conference on Saturday. The upgrade is evidence that the Hungarian economic restructuring has been a success, that the Hungarian reforms are working, Varga said.