853 result(s) for labour
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
Lázár: Reports Of Abuse Against Migrants ‘Lies’
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár rejected reports by human rights organisations accusing Hungarian authorities of being violent towards migrants at the border as “lies and slander”. He said authorities handled migrants in a professional manner. Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Wednesday that Hungary’s authorities “summarily force” migrants back to Serbia at the southern border, ...
Economy Minister: Hungary To Bring In Non-EU Guest Workers To Ease Shortage Of Labour
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is working on solving the shortage of labour, which is becoming an increasing problem in certain sectors and professions in the country, by “importing” skilled guest workers to Hungary from countries outside the EU but this will not cause any Hungarians to lose their jobs, the Minister for National Economy has said.
Golgotha Painting Lawsuit Begins
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The trial in which Hungarian-American art collector Imre Pákh is challenging the government’s decision to forbid the export of the painting Golgotha, owned by him, began yesterday at the Capital Public Administration and Labour Court.
Hungary Jobless Rate Falls To 5.5% In March-May
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The average unemployment rate among 15- to 74-year-olds in Hungary fell to 5.5% in March-May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. The rate was down from 5.8% in February-April and 7.1% in the same period a year earlier. The jobless rate was the same for those aged 15-64 in March-May.
New Socialist Leader Wants Botka To Head Election Campaign Preparations
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly-elected Socialist Party leader Gyula Molnár said that he wants to see Szeged Mayor László Botka take charge of the party’s preparations for its 2018 election campaign. Molnár told InfoRádió that Botka could lead the talks the party would conduct with potential partners for the 2018 general election.
Gross Wages Rise 6.4% In April
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary was 264,471 forints (EUR 845) in April, up by 6.4% from the same month a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wage growth outpaced the increase, rising by 8.0% to 175,874 forints, because of a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate, to 15%, from January.
Hungarian CEOs Optimistic About State Of The Economy
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian chief executives are optimistic: 81% feel confident about the direction the economy is headed in the next twelve months, consulting firm Stanton Chase said based on a survey of 120 executives. Last year an almost identical share said they were optimistic about the economy.
LMP Welcomes Parlt Approval Of Resolution On Free Trade Agreements
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Outgoing group leader of the green opposition LMP András Schiffer welcomed parliament’s approval of a resolution under which Hungary will not support the coming into effect of free trade agreements, even on a temporary basis, without the approval of national parliaments.
Retail Turnover Rebounds After Sunday Shopping Restrictions Lifted
- 3 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
Large retailers have recovered from the drop in revenue caused by Sunday shopping restrictions, the daily Magyar Nemzet said on Wednesday. Since the restrictions were lifted in April, turnover has rebounded. Retail chain Spar told the paper that 9 percent of revenue is generated on Sundays.
Lázár: Reports Of Abuse Against Migrants ‘Lies’
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár rejected reports by human rights organisations accusing Hungarian authorities of being violent towards migrants at the border as “lies and slander”. He said authorities handled migrants in a professional manner. Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Wednesday that Hungary’s authorities “summarily force” migrants back to Serbia at the southern border, ...
Economy Minister: Hungary To Bring In Non-EU Guest Workers To Ease Shortage Of Labour
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is working on solving the shortage of labour, which is becoming an increasing problem in certain sectors and professions in the country, by “importing” skilled guest workers to Hungary from countries outside the EU but this will not cause any Hungarians to lose their jobs, the Minister for National Economy has said.
Golgotha Painting Lawsuit Begins
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The trial in which Hungarian-American art collector Imre Pákh is challenging the government’s decision to forbid the export of the painting Golgotha, owned by him, began yesterday at the Capital Public Administration and Labour Court.
Hungary Jobless Rate Falls To 5.5% In March-May
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The average unemployment rate among 15- to 74-year-olds in Hungary fell to 5.5% in March-May, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. The rate was down from 5.8% in February-April and 7.1% in the same period a year earlier. The jobless rate was the same for those aged 15-64 in March-May.
New Socialist Leader Wants Botka To Head Election Campaign Preparations
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Newly-elected Socialist Party leader Gyula Molnár said that he wants to see Szeged Mayor László Botka take charge of the party’s preparations for its 2018 election campaign. Molnár told InfoRádió that Botka could lead the talks the party would conduct with potential partners for the 2018 general election.
Gross Wages Rise 6.4% In April
- 22 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average gross wage in Hungary was 264,471 forints (EUR 845) in April, up by 6.4% from the same month a year earlier, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Net wage growth outpaced the increase, rising by 8.0% to 175,874 forints, because of a one percentage point cut in the personal income tax rate, to 15%, from January.
Hungarian CEOs Optimistic About State Of The Economy
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian chief executives are optimistic: 81% feel confident about the direction the economy is headed in the next twelve months, consulting firm Stanton Chase said based on a survey of 120 executives. Last year an almost identical share said they were optimistic about the economy.
LMP Welcomes Parlt Approval Of Resolution On Free Trade Agreements
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Outgoing group leader of the green opposition LMP András Schiffer welcomed parliament’s approval of a resolution under which Hungary will not support the coming into effect of free trade agreements, even on a temporary basis, without the approval of national parliaments.