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Orbán Opens Local Rail Line
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
There is a great need in the country for tourism based on small railways, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday upon dedicating the small 5.7km railway service that runs between the Felcsút stadium near his home to the Alcsút Arboretum.
Govt To Increase School Manager, Higher-Ed Funds
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government in 2017 will increase spending on the state school manager and higher education by 103 billion forints (EUR 330m) and 43 billion forints, respectively, the state secretary for education said. László Palkovics said that contrary to press reports, the government had no plans to cut spending on state school manager Klik, and pointed out that the institution had received 96 billion ...
Unions, Left-Wing Parties Voice Demands On Labour Day
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers on Labour Day. The heads of Hungary’s five trade union confederations said in the City Park that the Labour Code should be revised, a fairer tax system introduced and the minimum wage raised to subsistence level.
IMF Urges Policy Reform To Improve Investment Climate
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for structural policies to improve the investment climate, enhance competitiveness and address weaknesses in the labour market in a report following scheduled consultations. “Increased market confidence and enhanced competitiveness would lift private investment, including from abroad.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Jobbik Finds Government’s “Self-Promotion” Too Expensive
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s plans to spend a total 15.6 billion forints (EUR 48.5m) on “communication and consultations” as outlined in the 2017 budget are unacceptable for radical nationalist Jobbik. Dániel Z Kárpát, Jobbik’s deputy leader, told a press conference on Thursday that the government seeks to increase funding for its “propaganda ministry” by ten times, and noted that the prime minister’s ...
Hungary Jobless Rate 6.0% In Jan-March
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s average unemployment rate was 6.0% in January-March, down from 6.1% in the previous three-month period, the Central Statistical Office reported. The unemployment rate was down from 7.8% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 272,800 in January-March.
2017 Budget Bill Targets Deficit Of HUF 1,166.4 BN
- 28 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s budget is expected to run a cash-flow-based deficit of 1,166.4 billion forints (EUR 3.7bn) next year, well above the 761.6 billion gap targeted for 2016. The 2017 budget bill targets revenue of 17,374.9 billion forints and expenditures of 18,541.3 billion.
Budapest Taxis To Block Roads In New Protest
- 26 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The Lánchíd bridge was blocked by demonstrating taxis this morning. Approximately 1,000 Hungarian taxis are expected to close the main roads of Budapest today in a demonstration against ride-sharing services, which they claim still operate unlawfully in the capital because of lack of effective government action, according to reports.
Orbán Opens Local Rail Line
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
There is a great need in the country for tourism based on small railways, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday upon dedicating the small 5.7km railway service that runs between the Felcsút stadium near his home to the Alcsút Arboretum.
Govt To Increase School Manager, Higher-Ed Funds
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government in 2017 will increase spending on the state school manager and higher education by 103 billion forints (EUR 330m) and 43 billion forints, respectively, the state secretary for education said. László Palkovics said that contrary to press reports, the government had no plans to cut spending on state school manager Klik, and pointed out that the institution had received 96 billion ...
Unions, Left-Wing Parties Voice Demands On Labour Day
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s trade unions called for joint efforts to reduce the vulnerability of workers while opposition parties demanded higher wages for workers on Labour Day. The heads of Hungary’s five trade union confederations said in the City Park that the Labour Code should be revised, a fairer tax system introduced and the minimum wage raised to subsistence level.
IMF Urges Policy Reform To Improve Investment Climate
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for structural policies to improve the investment climate, enhance competitiveness and address weaknesses in the labour market in a report following scheduled consultations. “Increased market confidence and enhanced competitiveness would lift private investment, including from abroad.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Jobbik Finds Government’s “Self-Promotion” Too Expensive
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s plans to spend a total 15.6 billion forints (EUR 48.5m) on “communication and consultations” as outlined in the 2017 budget are unacceptable for radical nationalist Jobbik. Dániel Z Kárpát, Jobbik’s deputy leader, told a press conference on Thursday that the government seeks to increase funding for its “propaganda ministry” by ten times, and noted that the prime minister’s ...
Hungary Jobless Rate 6.0% In Jan-March
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s average unemployment rate was 6.0% in January-March, down from 6.1% in the previous three-month period, the Central Statistical Office reported. The unemployment rate was down from 7.8% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 272,800 in January-March.
2017 Budget Bill Targets Deficit Of HUF 1,166.4 BN
- 28 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s budget is expected to run a cash-flow-based deficit of 1,166.4 billion forints (EUR 3.7bn) next year, well above the 761.6 billion gap targeted for 2016. The 2017 budget bill targets revenue of 17,374.9 billion forints and expenditures of 18,541.3 billion.
Budapest Taxis To Block Roads In New Protest
- 26 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The Lánchíd bridge was blocked by demonstrating taxis this morning. Approximately 1,000 Hungarian taxis are expected to close the main roads of Budapest today in a demonstration against ride-sharing services, which they claim still operate unlawfully in the capital because of lack of effective government action, according to reports.














