97 result(s) for govt measures
Govt Rejects Reports That Brussels Criticised Rural Development Programme
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government rejects press reports that the European Commission criticised Hungary’s programme for allocating European Union funding for rural development. “In reaction to claims that have come to light in the press, we consider it important to point out that the European Commission did not express criticism, but made professional observations with regard to the Rural Development Programme,” ...
Statement Of Hungarian PM’s Office Re Rural Development Programme
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to the statements in the press, we believe it is important to point out that the European Commission did not criticise the Rural Development Programme, it formulated expert opinions on it, just like it does in the case of all other member states as well.
Hungarian Govt Condemns Motions Supporting School Segregation
- 26 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The government rejects and condemns illegal school segregation and is committed to quality education that develops the conditions for equal opportunity, the ministry of human resources said.
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Withdraw Planned Tax On Solar Panels
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to withdraw solar panels from an environmental product fee, saying that the tax would be “yet another nail in the coffin” of Hungary’s economic and energy independence. Lawmaker Lajos Kepli said that the government had made needless “luxury investments” and pursued a reckless economic policy, and such taxes were desperate measures ...
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Slam Govt Plans
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition politicians savaged the government’s economic policies ahead of the budget vote. Socialist lawmaker Sándor Burány said that the budget was based on tax rises which had a common theme: the government was taxing everything it possibly could. The Socialist head of parliament’s budget committee said the government’s goal was to safeguard the deficit target while paying for “prestige ...
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Hungary’s Govt Measures To Help Needy Through Winter
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is planning to take several measures to help the poor and homeless in the winter time, government spokeswoman Éva Kurucz told a press conference on Monday. Speaking at northern Hungary’s Sóshartyán, Kurucz said that the government would spend some 9 billion forints (EUR 29.4m) on services for the homeless, and would provide free firewood for poor families.
US Diplomat: Entry Ban Not Triggered By Hungary Govt Measures
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States has not banned Hungarian officials to enter the country because of any measures by the Hungarian government, but because it has evidence that those affected have been involved in corruption activities, André Goodfriend, charge d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest, said on Friday.
Hungarian Govt Official To Meet Reps Of Big Stores Affected By Russian Sanctions
- 10 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian government commissioner Gyula Budai will meet on Wednesday representatives of large supermarket chains based in the country concerning measures connected with Russian sanctions. Budai said there was a real danger that Polish, Spanish and Dutch produce would flood central and southern Europe, and Hungary must be appropriately prepared for such a situation.
Govt Rejects Reports That Brussels Criticised Rural Development Programme
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government rejects press reports that the European Commission criticised Hungary’s programme for allocating European Union funding for rural development. “In reaction to claims that have come to light in the press, we consider it important to point out that the European Commission did not express criticism, but made professional observations with regard to the Rural Development Programme,” ...
Statement Of Hungarian PM’s Office Re Rural Development Programme
- 28 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Reacting to the statements in the press, we believe it is important to point out that the European Commission did not criticise the Rural Development Programme, it formulated expert opinions on it, just like it does in the case of all other member states as well.
Hungarian Govt Condemns Motions Supporting School Segregation
- 26 Jan 2015 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The government rejects and condemns illegal school segregation and is committed to quality education that develops the conditions for equal opportunity, the ministry of human resources said.
Jobbik Calls On Govt To Withdraw Planned Tax On Solar Panels
- 13 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The radical nationalist Jobbik party has called on the government to withdraw solar panels from an environmental product fee, saying that the tax would be “yet another nail in the coffin” of Hungary’s economic and energy independence. Lawmaker Lajos Kepli said that the government had made needless “luxury investments” and pursued a reckless economic policy, and such taxes were desperate measures ...
Hungary’s Opposition Parties Slam Govt Plans
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition politicians savaged the government’s economic policies ahead of the budget vote. Socialist lawmaker Sándor Burány said that the budget was based on tax rises which had a common theme: the government was taxing everything it possibly could. The Socialist head of parliament’s budget committee said the government’s goal was to safeguard the deficit target while paying for “prestige ...
Hungary’s Union Chief “Trusts In Agreement” With Govt
- 16 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A partial road-block demonstration organised by the Liga trade union umbrella organisation around the country went according to plans, István Gaskó, the union’s chief, said on Monday afternoon. Joined by several unions, Liga held the partial road blockade at altogether 54 points between 7am and 4pm in protest against government measures which the unions say are disadvantageous to employees.
Hungary’s Govt Measures To Help Needy Through Winter
- 2 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is planning to take several measures to help the poor and homeless in the winter time, government spokeswoman Éva Kurucz told a press conference on Monday. Speaking at northern Hungary’s Sóshartyán, Kurucz said that the government would spend some 9 billion forints (EUR 29.4m) on services for the homeless, and would provide free firewood for poor families.
US Diplomat: Entry Ban Not Triggered By Hungary Govt Measures
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The United States has not banned Hungarian officials to enter the country because of any measures by the Hungarian government, but because it has evidence that those affected have been involved in corruption activities, André Goodfriend, charge d’affaires of the US embassy in Budapest, said on Friday.
Hungarian Govt Official To Meet Reps Of Big Stores Affected By Russian Sanctions
- 10 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian government commissioner Gyula Budai will meet on Wednesday representatives of large supermarket chains based in the country concerning measures connected with Russian sanctions. Budai said there was a real danger that Polish, Spanish and Dutch produce would flood central and southern Europe, and Hungary must be appropriately prepared for such a situation.