854 result(s) for govt
Hungarian Govt Decree Issued On Launching French University In Szeged
- 29 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The government will launch a French University under the auspices of Szeged University. The new university in Szeged, in south Hungary, will have an annual budget of 40 million forints (EUR 128,000) until 2018. Another 20 million forints will be earmarked for this year by the minister of the Prime Minister’s Office.
DK Accuses Hungarian Govt Of Scheme To Quit EU
- 28 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An MEP of the leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the prime minister and the government to drop “preparations to quit the European Union”. Speaking to MTI on Wednesday, Péter Niedermüller, who is also DK’s deputy leader, insisted that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was using every opportunity to criticise European values, which he interpreted as preparations for a shift “to a different ...
Hungarian Govt Working To Minimise Losses Due To Russian Embargo
- 25 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The government is working to minimise the losses suffered by Hungary’s apple growers due to a Russian ban on imports from Europe, the state secretary of the agriculture ministry told public Kossuth Rádió on Friday. István Nagy said that the government’s efforts were aimed at finding alternative markets and noted that “new ties being developed as part of Hungary’s eastern opening strategy will ...
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Investigation Under Way Against Foundation Coordinating Norway Grants In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation against Ökotárs Foundation, an organisation coordinating the distribution of funds from the EEA/Norway Grants in Hungary, under suspicion of embezzlement, a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office said on Thursday.
Budapest Metro Line Renovation Loan Guaranteed By Govt
- 1 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government supports upgrading Budapest’s M3 metro line and will provide a state guarantee to a related loan if necessary, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting.
Govt Offers Help To Restore Andrassy Ave Building Damaged In Fire In Budapest
- 24 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- property
The government will contribute to efforts to rebuild a historic apartment block in Budapest’s Andrassy Avenue, whose roof and upper storey were consumed in a disastrous fire last week, the Prime Minister’s Office told MTI on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Govt Plans No Inauguration Ceremony For WWII Monument In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no unveiling ceremony for Budapest’s new monument dedicated to the victims of Hungary’s 1944 German occupation, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office told a press conference on Monday. Answering a question, János Lázár said that the government is aware of disputes and “misunderstandings” surrounding the monument, respects the grief of people opposing the structure, and decided to ...
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Erected At Midnight
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The statues of the memorial to the victims of German occupation were lifted into place on Szabadság tér shortly after midnight on Saturday night amidst a heavy police presence. Index reported that about 100 police officers closed off Szabadság tér as the statues of an eagle and the Archangel Gabriel were erected.
Hungarian Govt Decree Issued On Launching French University In Szeged
- 29 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The government will launch a French University under the auspices of Szeged University. The new university in Szeged, in south Hungary, will have an annual budget of 40 million forints (EUR 128,000) until 2018. Another 20 million forints will be earmarked for this year by the minister of the Prime Minister’s Office.
DK Accuses Hungarian Govt Of Scheme To Quit EU
- 28 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
An MEP of the leftist Democratic Coalition (DK) has called on the prime minister and the government to drop “preparations to quit the European Union”. Speaking to MTI on Wednesday, Péter Niedermüller, who is also DK’s deputy leader, insisted that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was using every opportunity to criticise European values, which he interpreted as preparations for a shift “to a different ...
Hungarian Govt Working To Minimise Losses Due To Russian Embargo
- 25 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The government is working to minimise the losses suffered by Hungary’s apple growers due to a Russian ban on imports from Europe, the state secretary of the agriculture ministry told public Kossuth Rádió on Friday. István Nagy said that the government’s efforts were aimed at finding alternative markets and noted that “new ties being developed as part of Hungary’s eastern opening strategy will ...
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Investigation Under Way Against Foundation Coordinating Norway Grants In Hungary
- 8 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The public prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation against Ökotárs Foundation, an organisation coordinating the distribution of funds from the EEA/Norway Grants in Hungary, under suspicion of embezzlement, a spokesperson for the prosecutor’s office said on Thursday.
Budapest Metro Line Renovation Loan Guaranteed By Govt
- 1 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government supports upgrading Budapest’s M3 metro line and will provide a state guarantee to a related loan if necessary, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after Wednesday’s cabinet meeting.
Govt Offers Help To Restore Andrassy Ave Building Damaged In Fire In Budapest
- 24 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- property
The government will contribute to efforts to rebuild a historic apartment block in Budapest’s Andrassy Avenue, whose roof and upper storey were consumed in a disastrous fire last week, the Prime Minister’s Office told MTI on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Govt Plans No Inauguration Ceremony For WWII Monument In Budapest
- 22 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There will be no unveiling ceremony for Budapest’s new monument dedicated to the victims of Hungary’s 1944 German occupation, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office told a press conference on Monday. Answering a question, János Lázár said that the government is aware of disputes and “misunderstandings” surrounding the monument, respects the grief of people opposing the structure, and decided to ...
German Occupation Memorial In Budapest Erected At Midnight
- 21 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The statues of the memorial to the victims of German occupation were lifted into place on Szabadság tér shortly after midnight on Saturday night amidst a heavy police presence. Index reported that about 100 police officers closed off Szabadság tér as the statues of an eagle and the Archangel Gabriel were erected.