752 result(s) for government aid
Xpat Opionion: ’Hunger Marchers’ Reach Budapest
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An influential right wing pundit claims the demonstration is a joint MSZP-Jobbik attack on the government, while independent bloggers accuse the official parliamentary guard of complicity in setting up a counter-demonstration banner in front of Parliament. A libertarian commentator finds it rather sad that marching people still expect the government to provide them with “work and bread”, instead ...
Andy Vajna Wants Nothing To Do With Hungarian Art Academy
- 5 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for the national film industry Andy Vajna warned that he will “stand up and go home” if film makers are subordinated to the authority of the Hungarian Art Academy (MMA) led by interior designer György Fekete.
Hungarian Students Network (HaHa) Admits Receiving US Help
- 31 Jan 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
The Students Network (HaHa) admitted to Klubrádió on Monday that it has received American assistance, but said that did not include political influence. Activist Andrea Kóbor told the radio station that an NGO had offered advice, as reported by Magyar Nemzet after the newspaper obtained the movement’s entire internal correspondence.
Annual Film Festival Cancelled In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The annual Hungarian Film Festival will not be held this year due to a shortage of films, Népszava reported on Saturday. The Hungarian Film Makers Federation will instead hold a public general meeting on February 2.
IMF Loan Instalment Paid Early By Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary paid a €607 million instalment on its 2008 IMF loan on Friday, two weeks before it was due, Economy Minister György Matolcsy announced. The early repayment was possible because investors had snapped up the new retail euro bond Pemák, purchasing a total €1.3 billion Matolcsy said.
Hungarian Journalist Kidnapped And Freed In Syria
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped and then released Hungarian reporter Bálint Szlankó along with a Mexican and a Basque journalist in Aleppo, Syria on Tuesday. Szlankó, a freelance journalist, wrote on his Facebook page that the reporters were taken to a place near the battle lines in the eastern part of Aleppo.
More Pay For Victims Of Communism In Hungary
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The victims of Communism have seen their life annuity double from January 1, 2013. Their allowance will be raised by a further 50% in 2014. The government decision applies to those taken to the Soviet Union for forced labour, those convicted of taking part in the 1956 Uprising and the victims of show trials between 1945 and 1963.
Sightseeing Buses In Legal Limbo In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The city of Budapest cancelled the operating licences of the four sightseeing bus companies in the capital from January 1 and extended them until March 30, due to an amendment of the law on national assets. The new regulation states that the operation of bus lines must be a monopoly of local governments.
Hungary's Human Resources Minister, Students Sign Agreement
- 22 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and students leader Dávid Nagy signed an agreement yesterday under which six demands formulated by students will be met. The student council federation HÖOK and the government will continue talks on two other issues.
Xpat Opionion: ’Hunger Marchers’ Reach Budapest
- 13 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
An influential right wing pundit claims the demonstration is a joint MSZP-Jobbik attack on the government, while independent bloggers accuse the official parliamentary guard of complicity in setting up a counter-demonstration banner in front of Parliament. A libertarian commentator finds it rather sad that marching people still expect the government to provide them with “work and bread”, instead ...
Andy Vajna Wants Nothing To Do With Hungarian Art Academy
- 5 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- entertainment
Government commissioner for the national film industry Andy Vajna warned that he will “stand up and go home” if film makers are subordinated to the authority of the Hungarian Art Academy (MMA) led by interior designer György Fekete.
Hungarian Students Network (HaHa) Admits Receiving US Help
- 31 Jan 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
The Students Network (HaHa) admitted to Klubrádió on Monday that it has received American assistance, but said that did not include political influence. Activist Andrea Kóbor told the radio station that an NGO had offered advice, as reported by Magyar Nemzet after the newspaper obtained the movement’s entire internal correspondence.
Annual Film Festival Cancelled In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The annual Hungarian Film Festival will not be held this year due to a shortage of films, Népszava reported on Saturday. The Hungarian Film Makers Federation will instead hold a public general meeting on February 2.
IMF Loan Instalment Paid Early By Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary paid a €607 million instalment on its 2008 IMF loan on Friday, two weeks before it was due, Economy Minister György Matolcsy announced. The early repayment was possible because investors had snapped up the new retail euro bond Pemák, purchasing a total €1.3 billion Matolcsy said.
Hungarian Journalist Kidnapped And Freed In Syria
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped and then released Hungarian reporter Bálint Szlankó along with a Mexican and a Basque journalist in Aleppo, Syria on Tuesday. Szlankó, a freelance journalist, wrote on his Facebook page that the reporters were taken to a place near the battle lines in the eastern part of Aleppo.
More Pay For Victims Of Communism In Hungary
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The victims of Communism have seen their life annuity double from January 1, 2013. Their allowance will be raised by a further 50% in 2014. The government decision applies to those taken to the Soviet Union for forced labour, those convicted of taking part in the 1956 Uprising and the victims of show trials between 1945 and 1963.
Sightseeing Buses In Legal Limbo In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The city of Budapest cancelled the operating licences of the four sightseeing bus companies in the capital from January 1 and extended them until March 30, due to an amendment of the law on national assets. The new regulation states that the operation of bus lines must be a monopoly of local governments.
Hungary's Human Resources Minister, Students Sign Agreement
- 22 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and students leader Dávid Nagy signed an agreement yesterday under which six demands formulated by students will be met. The student council federation HÖOK and the government will continue talks on two other issues.