109 result(s) for increased taxes
Viktor Orbán: Europe Must Regain ‘Independence From Soros Empire’
- 24 Jul 2017 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must regain its “independence from the empire” of US billionaire George Soros, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech to the Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő) summer university, in central Romania, on Saturday.
Orbán: Border Fence Will Stand As Long As I Am PM
- 13 Jun 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has promised that the border fence along Hungary’s southern border would stand as long as he is the prime minister. Addressing parliament, Orbán said that as long as Fidesz and the Christian Democrats governed Hungary, the government will not yield to Brussels’ “blackmails” and will refuse to accept mandatory migrant quotas.
Is Demand For Hungarian Workers Abroad Likely To Futher Increase?
- 23 May 2017 8:30 AM
- business
Demand for Hungarian workers abroad is likely to futher increase and it is therefore important to continue wage increases in Hungary in order to prevent the emigration of workers, the head of the chamber of industry and commerce said in Friday’s daily Magyar Idők. László Parragh said wages for skilled workers should be increased by around 20 percent and the government should further cut taxes.
Budgetary Spending On Sports Has Grown 250 Percent Since 2010
- 18 May 2017 9:50 AM
- sport
The state budget for 2018 shows the government plans to spend HUF 237 billion on sports, reports 24.hu. That’s up from HUF 66.8 billion in 2010, a 254 percent increase since the Orbán government took office.
Orbán: Shaming Hungary ‘Foolish’
- 18 May 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said shaming Hungary was “foolish”, noting that the country currently has the highest or second highest growth rate in the European Union. Speaking at a general assembly meeting of Mercedes parent company Daimler in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary had the fastest-declining unemployment rate in the EU and that it complied with all European financial regulations.
Sziget Festival: The 25th Edition Has Arrived
- 11 May 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival, the Island of Freedom, the 7-day non-stop music and arts festival hosts almost 500.000 Szitizens coming from more than 100 countries every year. This year the program will be as colorful and vibrant as every year, so Szitizens can expect music, theatre, circus, dance and tons of activities. Moreover, the lovely city of Budapest -surrounding the island- invites everyone to explore ...
Hungarian Content Providers Face Death By A Thousand Cuts
- 10 May 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is again proposing to raise the advertising tax on Hungarian content providers, many of which say this (and other “market anomalies” in Hungary) are hurting the country’s media sector.
Habitat For Humanity Campaigns For Affordable Housing
- 5 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- property
International housing organization Habitat for Humanity urged the government in a recent campaign to take legislative measures to create a transparent and sustainable housing scheme amid an ever-growing housing crisis in Hungary. The current unregulated conditions are disadvantageous for both the tenants and the property owners, states the communique published by Habitat for Humanity Hungary.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
Viktor Orbán: Europe Must Regain ‘Independence From Soros Empire’
- 24 Jul 2017 10:40 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must regain its “independence from the empire” of US billionaire George Soros, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a speech to the Baile Tusnad (Tusnádfürdő) summer university, in central Romania, on Saturday.
Orbán: Border Fence Will Stand As Long As I Am PM
- 13 Jun 2017 8:36 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has promised that the border fence along Hungary’s southern border would stand as long as he is the prime minister. Addressing parliament, Orbán said that as long as Fidesz and the Christian Democrats governed Hungary, the government will not yield to Brussels’ “blackmails” and will refuse to accept mandatory migrant quotas.
Is Demand For Hungarian Workers Abroad Likely To Futher Increase?
- 23 May 2017 8:30 AM
- business
Demand for Hungarian workers abroad is likely to futher increase and it is therefore important to continue wage increases in Hungary in order to prevent the emigration of workers, the head of the chamber of industry and commerce said in Friday’s daily Magyar Idők. László Parragh said wages for skilled workers should be increased by around 20 percent and the government should further cut taxes.
Budgetary Spending On Sports Has Grown 250 Percent Since 2010
- 18 May 2017 9:50 AM
- sport
The state budget for 2018 shows the government plans to spend HUF 237 billion on sports, reports 24.hu. That’s up from HUF 66.8 billion in 2010, a 254 percent increase since the Orbán government took office.
Orbán: Shaming Hungary ‘Foolish’
- 18 May 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said shaming Hungary was “foolish”, noting that the country currently has the highest or second highest growth rate in the European Union. Speaking at a general assembly meeting of Mercedes parent company Daimler in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary had the fastest-declining unemployment rate in the EU and that it complied with all European financial regulations.
Sziget Festival: The 25th Edition Has Arrived
- 11 May 2017 11:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival, the Island of Freedom, the 7-day non-stop music and arts festival hosts almost 500.000 Szitizens coming from more than 100 countries every year. This year the program will be as colorful and vibrant as every year, so Szitizens can expect music, theatre, circus, dance and tons of activities. Moreover, the lovely city of Budapest -surrounding the island- invites everyone to explore ...
Hungarian Content Providers Face Death By A Thousand Cuts
- 10 May 2017 7:40 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz is again proposing to raise the advertising tax on Hungarian content providers, many of which say this (and other “market anomalies” in Hungary) are hurting the country’s media sector.
Habitat For Humanity Campaigns For Affordable Housing
- 5 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- property
International housing organization Habitat for Humanity urged the government in a recent campaign to take legislative measures to create a transparent and sustainable housing scheme amid an ever-growing housing crisis in Hungary. The current unregulated conditions are disadvantageous for both the tenants and the property owners, states the communique published by Habitat for Humanity Hungary.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.