97 result(s) for forint in Tech
‘Superfast Internet’ To Be Built In Hungary Next Year
- 8 Dec 2016 6:40 AM
- tech
Next February, work will begin on building a “superfast” internet network in 139 districts of Hungary, the government commissioner in charge of the Digital Prosperity Programme said. Tamás Deutsch told a news conference in Szeged, in southern Hungary, that the country will be among the first European Union member states in which data transfer speeds of at least 30 megabits per second will be ...
US Medical Tech Company Becton Dickinson Expands Plant With EUR 110m Investment
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
US medical technology company Becton Dickinson is investing 34 billion forints (EUR 110m) to expand its syringe plant in Tatabanya, in north-west Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, announced on Wednesday. The government is supporting the investment with an additional 2.7 billion forint grant, he added.
IT Services Hungary To Invest HUF 4.6 Bn At Local Bases
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
IT Services Hungary (ITSH) will invest 4.6 billion forints (EUR 14.9m) at its bases in the Hungarian cities of Szeged, Debrecen and Pécs, creating 360 jobs. The government is supporting the investment with a 650 million forint grant, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said.
EPAM Systems Plans HUF 3.6 bn Expansion, Signs Strategic Pact With Govt
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, its 69th such pact, with the US-based software developer EPAM Systems on Monday. The company will spend 3.6 billion forints (EUR 11.47m) to expand its capacity at bases in the Hungarian cities of Debrecen in the east and Szeged in the south, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference after the signing in ...
Cable TV Companies Protest RTL Klub, Tv2 Programme Fees
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian Cable Communications Association (KBSZ) has sent a letter to national media authority NMHH protesting against fees TV service providers will have to pay commercial broadcasters RTL Klub and TV2, business daily Világgazdaság said.
Govt Programme Worth HUF 9BN To Promote IT Skills Among Adults
- 15 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The economy ministry will use a budget of nearly 9 billion forints (EUR 28.9m) to launch a programme designed to improve the digital literacy of Hungary’s adult population, state secretary István Lepsényi told a conference.
Internet VAT Rate Cut Would Reduce Budget Revenue HUF 12-13BN
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the VAT rate on internet service from 27% to 18% will reduce budget revenue by an annual 12-13 billion forints (EUR 38-42m), business daily Világgazdaság said, quoting calculations by the economy ministry. The government recently announced plans to cut the VAT rate on internet service to 18% following a national consultation.
Website Secretly Supported By State
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Pesti Srácok website has been running articles critical of opposition figures and former Fidesz treasurer Lajos Simicska on commission from government ministries and local authorities, according to reports. The Agriculture Ministry ordered 12 articles from the ostensibly independent website in which the former Socialist governments had to be criticised and Simicska’s land holdings were ...
Hungarian Govt Considers Setting Up 2,000 Free Wi-Fi Access Points
- 13 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- tech
The government is considering setting up around 2,000 free Wi- Fi access points, using the already existing 1,300 e-Hungary points as a foundation for the project, daily Népszabadság said. In settlements without e-Hungary points, Wi- Fi access will be set up in local municipality offices or the most frequented public spaces.
‘Superfast Internet’ To Be Built In Hungary Next Year
- 8 Dec 2016 6:40 AM
- tech
Next February, work will begin on building a “superfast” internet network in 139 districts of Hungary, the government commissioner in charge of the Digital Prosperity Programme said. Tamás Deutsch told a news conference in Szeged, in southern Hungary, that the country will be among the first European Union member states in which data transfer speeds of at least 30 megabits per second will be ...
US Medical Tech Company Becton Dickinson Expands Plant With EUR 110m Investment
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
US medical technology company Becton Dickinson is investing 34 billion forints (EUR 110m) to expand its syringe plant in Tatabanya, in north-west Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, announced on Wednesday. The government is supporting the investment with an additional 2.7 billion forint grant, he added.
IT Services Hungary To Invest HUF 4.6 Bn At Local Bases
- 4 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- tech
IT Services Hungary (ITSH) will invest 4.6 billion forints (EUR 14.9m) at its bases in the Hungarian cities of Szeged, Debrecen and Pécs, creating 360 jobs. The government is supporting the investment with a 650 million forint grant, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said.
EPAM Systems Plans HUF 3.6 bn Expansion, Signs Strategic Pact With Govt
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian government signed a strategic cooperation agreement, its 69th such pact, with the US-based software developer EPAM Systems on Monday. The company will spend 3.6 billion forints (EUR 11.47m) to expand its capacity at bases in the Hungarian cities of Debrecen in the east and Szeged in the south, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference after the signing in ...
Cable TV Companies Protest RTL Klub, Tv2 Programme Fees
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Hungarian Cable Communications Association (KBSZ) has sent a letter to national media authority NMHH protesting against fees TV service providers will have to pay commercial broadcasters RTL Klub and TV2, business daily Világgazdaság said.
Govt Programme Worth HUF 9BN To Promote IT Skills Among Adults
- 15 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The economy ministry will use a budget of nearly 9 billion forints (EUR 28.9m) to launch a programme designed to improve the digital literacy of Hungary’s adult population, state secretary István Lepsényi told a conference.
Internet VAT Rate Cut Would Reduce Budget Revenue HUF 12-13BN
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
A reduction in the VAT rate on internet service from 27% to 18% will reduce budget revenue by an annual 12-13 billion forints (EUR 38-42m), business daily Világgazdaság said, quoting calculations by the economy ministry. The government recently announced plans to cut the VAT rate on internet service to 18% following a national consultation.
Website Secretly Supported By State
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The Pesti Srácok website has been running articles critical of opposition figures and former Fidesz treasurer Lajos Simicska on commission from government ministries and local authorities, according to reports. The Agriculture Ministry ordered 12 articles from the ostensibly independent website in which the former Socialist governments had to be criticised and Simicska’s land holdings were ...
Hungarian Govt Considers Setting Up 2,000 Free Wi-Fi Access Points
- 13 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- tech
The government is considering setting up around 2,000 free Wi- Fi access points, using the already existing 1,300 e-Hungary points as a foundation for the project, daily Népszabadság said. In settlements without e-Hungary points, Wi- Fi access will be set up in local municipality offices or the most frequented public spaces.