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Hungary’s New Constitution “Historical Mission”
- 27 Apr 2015 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Creating a new constitution for Hungary was a historical mission and a necessity, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event marking the fourth anniversary of the passing of Hungary’s constitution. Orbán told a conference dubbed Dialogue and Identity in parliament that the most important change from the old constitution’s “value-neutral text” is that the current basic law “demonstrates our ...
Hungary's PM: 2016 Budget Planning Means “Everyone Can Move Forward”
- 27 Apr 2015 10:00 AM
- business
Thanks to the government’s advance planning for the 2016 budget “everyone can move forward,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his regular Friday morning interview with public radio. The goal is to push the jobless rate down to around 3% by 2018- 2019, which in effect would mean full employment. Tax cuts are a means to stimulate employment and they are also tantamount to a pay rise, he added.
EU, Hungary Economy Growing, Says Varga
- 27 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has successfully completed structural transformations in its jobs market and tax system, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after a meeting of Ecofin in Riga. Varga said European Union ministers had reviewed economic progress in the bloc and of individual member states.
FBI Director Regrets Holocaust Remarks Were “Distracting”
- 24 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
FBI director James Comey declined to apologise for recent remarks regarding the involvement of Germany, Poland and Hungary in the Holocaust but said he regretted mentioning specific countries, which was “distracting” for readers, the US news website wate.com reported. During a visit to the local FBI headquarters of Knoxville on Tuesday, Comey was asked if he had an apology for his remarks ...
MEPs Query Brussels About Contract With Gyurcsány Firm
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
MEPs of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats have submitted a written question to the European Commission concerning a contract awarded to Altus, a company owned by a former prime minister, Ferenc Gyurcsány, for preparing studies on the operation of development policy programmes between 2014 and 2020.
Hungary’s State-Owned Hospitals Haven’t Paid Suppliers For 4 Months
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mounting arrears to suppliers on the part of state-owned hospitals has left at least one service provider little choice but to shut down all laboratory services except those critical to saving life. Another company is seriously disappointed politically in the Fidesz government’s neglect of Hungary’s public health care system despite promising to introduce important reforms in 2010.
Balaton Shops Plea For Sunday Opening
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Local authorities around Lake Balaton have asked Economy Minister Mihály Varga to allow stores in the region to open on Sundays during the summer tourist season. It is not multinational chains but small local retailers who are keen to open on Sundays, Balaton Association head and Szigliget mayor Balázs Balassa underlined.
Testing Period Extended On Hungay Slovakia Gas Link
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The testing period for the new gas pipeline connecting Hungary and Slovakia has been extended until May 31, Slovak pipeline operator Eustream said. During the testing phase, the pipeline operators are offering 50,000 megawatt hours per day entry and exit capacities to Hungary on a first come-first serve basis, Eustream said in a statement.
Hungary’s Foreign Policy “Christian”
- 15 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary bears responsibility in giving joint responses to global challenges with other countries and its government pursues a Christian foreign policy, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told an international conference on the history of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Hungary, marking the 25th anniversary of reestablishing diplomatic relations.
Hungary’s New Constitution “Historical Mission”
- 27 Apr 2015 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Creating a new constitution for Hungary was a historical mission and a necessity, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event marking the fourth anniversary of the passing of Hungary’s constitution. Orbán told a conference dubbed Dialogue and Identity in parliament that the most important change from the old constitution’s “value-neutral text” is that the current basic law “demonstrates our ...
Hungary's PM: 2016 Budget Planning Means “Everyone Can Move Forward”
- 27 Apr 2015 10:00 AM
- business
Thanks to the government’s advance planning for the 2016 budget “everyone can move forward,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his regular Friday morning interview with public radio. The goal is to push the jobless rate down to around 3% by 2018- 2019, which in effect would mean full employment. Tax cuts are a means to stimulate employment and they are also tantamount to a pay rise, he added.
EU, Hungary Economy Growing, Says Varga
- 27 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has successfully completed structural transformations in its jobs market and tax system, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after a meeting of Ecofin in Riga. Varga said European Union ministers had reviewed economic progress in the bloc and of individual member states.
FBI Director Regrets Holocaust Remarks Were “Distracting”
- 24 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
FBI director James Comey declined to apologise for recent remarks regarding the involvement of Germany, Poland and Hungary in the Holocaust but said he regretted mentioning specific countries, which was “distracting” for readers, the US news website wate.com reported. During a visit to the local FBI headquarters of Knoxville on Tuesday, Comey was asked if he had an apology for his remarks ...
MEPs Query Brussels About Contract With Gyurcsány Firm
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
MEPs of the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats have submitted a written question to the European Commission concerning a contract awarded to Altus, a company owned by a former prime minister, Ferenc Gyurcsány, for preparing studies on the operation of development policy programmes between 2014 and 2020.
Hungary’s State-Owned Hospitals Haven’t Paid Suppliers For 4 Months
- 21 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Mounting arrears to suppliers on the part of state-owned hospitals has left at least one service provider little choice but to shut down all laboratory services except those critical to saving life. Another company is seriously disappointed politically in the Fidesz government’s neglect of Hungary’s public health care system despite promising to introduce important reforms in 2010.
Balaton Shops Plea For Sunday Opening
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
Local authorities around Lake Balaton have asked Economy Minister Mihály Varga to allow stores in the region to open on Sundays during the summer tourist season. It is not multinational chains but small local retailers who are keen to open on Sundays, Balaton Association head and Szigliget mayor Balázs Balassa underlined.
Testing Period Extended On Hungay Slovakia Gas Link
- 16 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The testing period for the new gas pipeline connecting Hungary and Slovakia has been extended until May 31, Slovak pipeline operator Eustream said. During the testing phase, the pipeline operators are offering 50,000 megawatt hours per day entry and exit capacities to Hungary on a first come-first serve basis, Eustream said in a statement.
Hungary’s Foreign Policy “Christian”
- 15 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary bears responsibility in giving joint responses to global challenges with other countries and its government pursues a Christian foreign policy, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told an international conference on the history of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Hungary, marking the 25th anniversary of reestablishing diplomatic relations.