1,067 result(s) for government plans
IMF Not Planning To Close Budapest Office
- 15 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
IMF external relations director Gerry Rice firmly rejected reports that the IMF plans to close its Budapest office, at a press briefing in Washington on Thursday. Mihály Varga, the minister without portfolio in charge of IMF negotiations, responded to the rumour by saying the cabinet had not received any official notification from the IMF.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Hungary To Utilize 2014-2020 EU Funds In A More Concentrated Way
- 8 Feb 2013 7:00 AM
- business
Hungary plans to utilize available funds in a more concentrated way than it does currently during the European Union's upcoming development period in 2014-2020, stressed Deputy Secretary of State for Development Programmes Nándor Csepreghy in Budapest on Thursday at the conference jointly organised by the Regional Development Holding and business magazine Piac és Profit (Market and Profit).
Hungary's Szentkirályi To Export Mineral Water To Saudi Arabia
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian mineral water producer Szentkirályi is to begin exporting its products to Saudi Arabia; an agreement was signed in Budapest on Thursday by Export-Import Manager of Szentkirályi Mineral Water Ltd. Tamás Tóth and a Saudi partner company.
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.
Xpat Opinion: LMP Splits Over Co-operation With Bajnai & Co. In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading LMP member suggests in a right wing paper that other political forces are at work behind the internal tensions in his party, while a centre-left commentator writes that the LMP’s plans to steer towards the political centre are understandable but unrealistic.
Hungarian Government Comes To Agreement With Students On State-Funded Places
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be state-funded places available at the 16 faculties as opposed to previous plans, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced following a two and a half hour consultation with representatives of the National Union of Students (HÖOK).
Further Energy Price Cuts Ahead In Hungary
- 17 Jan 2013 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Household energy costs could drop by another 10% from March or April, Magyar Hirlap reports, citing unnamed government sources. The newspaper writes that this year's government plans feature a “significant” cut – probably of another 10% – in the prices of household gas and electricity.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...
IMF Not Planning To Close Budapest Office
- 15 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
IMF external relations director Gerry Rice firmly rejected reports that the IMF plans to close its Budapest office, at a press briefing in Washington on Thursday. Mihály Varga, the minister without portfolio in charge of IMF negotiations, responded to the rumour by saying the cabinet had not received any official notification from the IMF.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Hungary To Utilize 2014-2020 EU Funds In A More Concentrated Way
- 8 Feb 2013 7:00 AM
- business
Hungary plans to utilize available funds in a more concentrated way than it does currently during the European Union's upcoming development period in 2014-2020, stressed Deputy Secretary of State for Development Programmes Nándor Csepreghy in Budapest on Thursday at the conference jointly organised by the Regional Development Holding and business magazine Piac és Profit (Market and Profit).
Hungary's Szentkirályi To Export Mineral Water To Saudi Arabia
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarian mineral water producer Szentkirályi is to begin exporting its products to Saudi Arabia; an agreement was signed in Budapest on Thursday by Export-Import Manager of Szentkirályi Mineral Water Ltd. Tamás Tóth and a Saudi partner company.
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.
Xpat Opinion: LMP Splits Over Co-operation With Bajnai & Co. In Hungary
- 28 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading LMP member suggests in a right wing paper that other political forces are at work behind the internal tensions in his party, while a centre-left commentator writes that the LMP’s plans to steer towards the political centre are understandable but unrealistic.
Hungarian Government Comes To Agreement With Students On State-Funded Places
- 18 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be state-funded places available at the 16 faculties as opposed to previous plans, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced following a two and a half hour consultation with representatives of the National Union of Students (HÖOK).
Further Energy Price Cuts Ahead In Hungary
- 17 Jan 2013 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Household energy costs could drop by another 10% from March or April, Magyar Hirlap reports, citing unnamed government sources. The newspaper writes that this year's government plans feature a “significant” cut – probably of another 10% – in the prices of household gas and electricity.
Xpat Opinion: A Bad Week For The Hungarian Forint &The Government
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the weakening of the Hungarian currency (HUF) was due to a statement by the Minister of the Economy. One cautions the PM against nominating him for the presidency of the National Bank. Other analysts think recent events have dealt several blows to the authority of the governing élite.In a sarcastic week-end front page editorial, Népszabadság takes it almost for granted ...