141 result(s) for freeze
Hungarian Minister Varga: IMF Talks Could Begin In Summer
- 18 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Talks with the IMF and the EU could begin in July or August after the government modifies the central bank law and the group of EU finance ministers Ecofin decide on issues related to Hungary, Mihaly Varga, minister without portfolio in charge of negotiations with the IMF and EU said in a television interview.
EU To Lift Suspension Of EU Funds For Hungary
- 7 Jun 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission recommended last week that the planned freeze of €495 million in EU cohesion fund payments to Hungary in 2013 be lifted, saying the country has taken the necessary measures to correct the excessive budget deficit. EU finance ministers, who decided in April to suspend the funds, are expected to formally confirm the EC decision on June 22.
Hungary Not To Lose A Penny Of Cohesion Support, Says PM
- 3 Mar 2012 6:30 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary will not lose any penny of its convergence or cohesion fund support next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a press conference after the EU's summit on Friday. The European Commission proposed in February the suspension of 495 million euros of Cohesion Fund allocations for Hungary for 2013 because of the country's failure to address its excessive deficit.
Hungarian Cabinet Disputes Brussels Decision
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission’s (EC) proposal to freeze cohesion fund payments to Hungary is unfounded and unfair, the government said in response. It is impossible to comprehend why the Commission has ignored the fact that, for the first time since joining the EU, Hungary's budget deficit was below 3% of GDP in 2011 and will remain under that figure this year, prime ministerial spokesman Peter ...
Danube May Freeze Over In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The Danube may freeze over in Budapest for the first time in 25 years, if night-time temperatures plunge to around –20C for a few more days. In 1987 a few people were able to cross the river on foot between Pest and Buda.
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Bank Sector In Hungary Losing Its Competitiveness
- 24 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"The bank tax, the freeze on foreclosures and the strong Swiss franc have depressed Hungarian banks’ income-generating capacity to the extent that their ability to contribute to economic growth will decline, the national bank MNB warned in its quarterly report on financial stability.
Hungarian Minister Varga: IMF Talks Could Begin In Summer
- 18 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- current affairs
Talks with the IMF and the EU could begin in July or August after the government modifies the central bank law and the group of EU finance ministers Ecofin decide on issues related to Hungary, Mihaly Varga, minister without portfolio in charge of negotiations with the IMF and EU said in a television interview.
EU To Lift Suspension Of EU Funds For Hungary
- 7 Jun 2012 10:55 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission recommended last week that the planned freeze of €495 million in EU cohesion fund payments to Hungary in 2013 be lifted, saying the country has taken the necessary measures to correct the excessive budget deficit. EU finance ministers, who decided in April to suspend the funds, are expected to formally confirm the EC decision on June 22.
Hungary Not To Lose A Penny Of Cohesion Support, Says PM
- 3 Mar 2012 6:30 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary will not lose any penny of its convergence or cohesion fund support next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a press conference after the EU's summit on Friday. The European Commission proposed in February the suspension of 495 million euros of Cohesion Fund allocations for Hungary for 2013 because of the country's failure to address its excessive deficit.
Hungarian Cabinet Disputes Brussels Decision
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission’s (EC) proposal to freeze cohesion fund payments to Hungary is unfounded and unfair, the government said in response. It is impossible to comprehend why the Commission has ignored the fact that, for the first time since joining the EU, Hungary's budget deficit was below 3% of GDP in 2011 and will remain under that figure this year, prime ministerial spokesman Peter ...
Danube May Freeze Over In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"The Danube may freeze over in Budapest for the first time in 25 years, if night-time temperatures plunge to around –20C for a few more days. In 1987 a few people were able to cross the river on foot between Pest and Buda.
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Finnish Foreign Minister Suggests Freezing Subsidies For Hungary For Violating EU Values
- 7 Jan 2012 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"If political signals are not successful, then the EU must impose sanctions on Hungary for violating basic EU values, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja told Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Bank Sector In Hungary Losing Its Competitiveness
- 24 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"The bank tax, the freeze on foreclosures and the strong Swiss franc have depressed Hungarian banks’ income-generating capacity to the extent that their ability to contribute to economic growth will decline, the national bank MNB warned in its quarterly report on financial stability.