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320,000 New Hungarian Citizens
- 7 Mar 2013 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The government has granted Hungarian citizenship to over 320,000 residents of other countries under its simplified nationalisation procedures in the past two years, Népszabadság reports, citing an official summary. Over 360,000 applications for citizenship were submitted. Deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén said recently that only 1.5% of applications are rejected. The vast majority of those ...
Xpat Opinion: Church Law Scrapped By Constitutional Court In Hungary
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to strike down the controversial Church Law on formal grounds. He notes, however, that the Court has acknowledged that the government has the right to determine which religious denominations can earn official status as churches, and by implication become eligible for public subsidies in their non-spiritual activities.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Hungary's PM Orban: IMF Story Is Over
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The story of an IMF-EU loan is drawing to a close, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said last week in Brussels. In a group discussion following his lecture at the Bruegel institute, Orban recalled that Hungary had asked for a flexible credit line, but the IMF ultimately said “no”.
Hungary's PM Met President Of The European Commission
- 1 Feb 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso on Wednesday in Brussels. After the meeting, the Hungarian Prime Minister stated that for Hungary it is a moral issue, rather than a political or economic one, that the excessive deficit procedure launched against the country since it joined the EU is ended.
Getronics Granted New Extension To Sign Contract For Road Toll System In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Development Ministry has given Getronics, winner of the electronic road toll system tender, an extra 30 days to sign the contract with state motorway manager AAK, state secretary Vilmos Valyi-Nagy announced last week.
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 ...
Spin Doctor Of Hate Returns To Hungary's MSzP – Sneaks Into Party Congress Avoiding Journalists
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ron Werber, the Archduke of negative campaigning has returned to the socialist party, and according to right-leaning media tried to enter party HQ unnoticed, for fear of journalists.
Hungarian Residence Permits For Sale: €250,000
- 13 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Parliament endorsed an amendment on Tuesday granting a new form of residence permit to any foreigner who buys at least €250,000 worth of five-year state securities. The bill creates the new category of “investor residency”.
320,000 New Hungarian Citizens
- 7 Mar 2013 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The government has granted Hungarian citizenship to over 320,000 residents of other countries under its simplified nationalisation procedures in the past two years, Népszabadság reports, citing an official summary. Over 360,000 applications for citizenship were submitted. Deputy prime minister Zsolt Semjén said recently that only 1.5% of applications are rejected. The vast majority of those ...
Xpat Opinion: Church Law Scrapped By Constitutional Court In Hungary
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to strike down the controversial Church Law on formal grounds. He notes, however, that the Court has acknowledged that the government has the right to determine which religious denominations can earn official status as churches, and by implication become eligible for public subsidies in their non-spiritual activities.
Xpat Opinion: Conflicting Opinions About Matolcsy’s Appointment In Hungary
- 4 Mar 2013 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Newpapers are inundated with mostly cautious speculations ABOUT what will happen to the National Bank when present Minister for National Economy, György Matolcsy takes over. While some commentators see it as a coup, others point out that the markets ha taken the change for granted.
Hungary's PM Orban: IMF Story Is Over
- 5 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The story of an IMF-EU loan is drawing to a close, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said last week in Brussels. In a group discussion following his lecture at the Bruegel institute, Orban recalled that Hungary had asked for a flexible credit line, but the IMF ultimately said “no”.
Hungary's PM Met President Of The European Commission
- 1 Feb 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso on Wednesday in Brussels. After the meeting, the Hungarian Prime Minister stated that for Hungary it is a moral issue, rather than a political or economic one, that the excessive deficit procedure launched against the country since it joined the EU is ended.
Getronics Granted New Extension To Sign Contract For Road Toll System In Hungary
- 21 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Development Ministry has given Getronics, winner of the electronic road toll system tender, an extra 30 days to sign the contract with state motorway manager AAK, state secretary Vilmos Valyi-Nagy announced last week.
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 ...
Spin Doctor Of Hate Returns To Hungary's MSzP – Sneaks Into Party Congress Avoiding Journalists
- 20 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ron Werber, the Archduke of negative campaigning has returned to the socialist party, and according to right-leaning media tried to enter party HQ unnoticed, for fear of journalists.
Hungarian Residence Permits For Sale: €250,000
- 13 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- current affairs
Parliament endorsed an amendment on Tuesday granting a new form of residence permit to any foreigner who buys at least €250,000 worth of five-year state securities. The bill creates the new category of “investor residency”.