162 result(s) for hungarian armed forces in Articles
Parliament Approves Extending Hungary Iraq Mission
- 14 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq and increasing its staff and powers, in a vote on Tuesday. Under a parliamentary resolution approved in April 2015, the Hungarian Armed Forces sent a contingent of up to 150 soldiers – or 300 during the replacement period – to the training centre in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Opposition Support For Hungary Iraq Mission Extension Uncertain
- 24 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
It is still uncertain if the government’s proposal for extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq will get sufficient support from the opposition in parliament, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said.
Hungary To Increase Military Spending In 2018
- 18 May 2017 9:52 AM
- finance
Pro-government print daily Magyar Idők (Hungarian Times) reports that military-related spending is to increase HUF 73.6 billion in 2018 to HUF 428 billion, or 1.05 percent of GDP. This is an increase of 21 percent.
Upgrade Of Voluntary Reserves System Under Way In Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The upgrade of the Hungarian army’s volunteer reserves system is under way to meet the goal of tripling the number of such troops over the next nine years, a senior army official said on Thursday.
Passenger Jet Intercepted By Hungarian Gripens
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Gripen fighter planes were scrambled to intercept a passenger jet on Friday after it entered Hungary’s airspace unannounced, the defence ministry said.
President Addresses Hungarian Military Leaders
- 15 Feb 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder addressed an annual meeting of Hungary’s military chiefs, and highlighted the rapidly changing nature of security challenges facing the world and Hungary.
Hungary October Gross Wages Up 5.4%
- 21 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary rose by an annual 5.4% to 262,200 forints (EUR 835) in September, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wage growth outpaced the increase, climbing 7% to 174,393 forints due to a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate from January.
Gross Wages Up 6.7% In Sept
- 23 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Average gross wages in Hungary rose by an annual 6.7% in September to 257,857 forints (EUR 834), the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. Net wages grew by 8.3% to 171,475 forints due to a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate from January.
Government Office Chief: Fierce EU Debate Expected Over Migrant Quotas
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár has said European Union member states were likely to have a fierce debate over whether the bloc should adopt a mandatory migrant quota scheme or a more flexible one proposed by EU President Slovakia recently. Hungary rejects the mandatory scheme proposed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Lázár noted at a weekly government press briefing.
Parliament Approves Extending Hungary Iraq Mission
- 14 Jun 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
Lawmakers approved extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq and increasing its staff and powers, in a vote on Tuesday. Under a parliamentary resolution approved in April 2015, the Hungarian Armed Forces sent a contingent of up to 150 soldiers – or 300 during the replacement period – to the training centre in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Opposition Support For Hungary Iraq Mission Extension Uncertain
- 24 May 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
It is still uncertain if the government’s proposal for extending Hungary’s mission in Iraq will get sufficient support from the opposition in parliament, Lajos Kósa, head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee, said.
Hungary To Increase Military Spending In 2018
- 18 May 2017 9:52 AM
- finance
Pro-government print daily Magyar Idők (Hungarian Times) reports that military-related spending is to increase HUF 73.6 billion in 2018 to HUF 428 billion, or 1.05 percent of GDP. This is an increase of 21 percent.
Upgrade Of Voluntary Reserves System Under Way In Hungary
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The upgrade of the Hungarian army’s volunteer reserves system is under way to meet the goal of tripling the number of such troops over the next nine years, a senior army official said on Thursday.
Passenger Jet Intercepted By Hungarian Gripens
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Gripen fighter planes were scrambled to intercept a passenger jet on Friday after it entered Hungary’s airspace unannounced, the defence ministry said.
President Addresses Hungarian Military Leaders
- 15 Feb 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder addressed an annual meeting of Hungary’s military chiefs, and highlighted the rapidly changing nature of security challenges facing the world and Hungary.
Hungary October Gross Wages Up 5.4%
- 21 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary rose by an annual 5.4% to 262,200 forints (EUR 835) in September, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wage growth outpaced the increase, climbing 7% to 174,393 forints due to a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate from January.
Gross Wages Up 6.7% In Sept
- 23 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Average gross wages in Hungary rose by an annual 6.7% in September to 257,857 forints (EUR 834), the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. Net wages grew by 8.3% to 171,475 forints due to a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate from January.
Government Office Chief: Fierce EU Debate Expected Over Migrant Quotas
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár has said European Union member states were likely to have a fierce debate over whether the bloc should adopt a mandatory migrant quota scheme or a more flexible one proposed by EU President Slovakia recently. Hungary rejects the mandatory scheme proposed by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, Lázár noted at a weekly government press briefing.