157 result(s) for lajos kósa
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Tram Project Much Delayed In Debrecen, Hungary
- 1 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The city of Debrecen will formally file a request today for a daily Ft 10 million indemnity payment from project managers who are far behind schedule on building a second tram line in the city. Mayor Lajos Kósa told a Thursday press conference that the ATK-Debrecen consortium was to have completed the project on May 31, but only 23% of the track and 32-33% of the terminal is completed.
Budapest Airport Operator Dismayed By New Tax
- 28 Mar 2012 9:02 AM
- business
"The modification to the land tax approved in Parliament on Monday puts additional burdens on Budapest Airport, which is already fighting for survival, after state airline Malév went bankrupt, the airport operator announced on Tuesday.
Subcontractors On Strike In Debrecen, Hungary
- 9 Mar 2012 7:00 AM
- current affairs
"Arcadom, the main contractor for construction of a second tram line in Debrecen, has promised to pay its subcontractors, who plan to stage public protests on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Subcontractors waiting for a total of Ft 900 million have suspended work, saying they face bankruptcy.
Hungary’s EU Commissioner Andor Under Fire
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Socialist vice president Laszlo Kovacs and Fidesz executive vice president Lajos Kosa criticised Hungary’s EU Commissioner Laszlo Andor for attending a conference in Budapest last week instead of taking part in the European Commission meeting which decided that the EU could halt payments of cohesion funds to Hungary next year.
Hungarian Cabinet Disputes Brussels Decision
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission’s (EC) proposal to freeze cohesion fund payments to Hungary is unfounded and unfair, the government said in response. It is impossible to comprehend why the Commission has ignored the fact that, for the first time since joining the EU, Hungary's budget deficit was below 3% of GDP in 2011 and will remain under that figure this year, prime ministerial spokesman Peter ...
Fidesz To Amend Act On Civil Servants In Hungary
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz is planning to dismiss 25-30,000 public sector workers and has submitted a motion to Parliament amending the act on public employees that will allow the state to sack civil servants without explanation.
Former Esztergom Mayor Starts Packing
- 22 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Former mayor of Esztergom Tamás Meggyes on Wednesday began to clear out his office, telling Népszabadság that “in the present situation I decided not to lay claim to it, as I do not want to be a burden on the town, even with one office”.
Hungay's Fidesz Popularity At 66%
- 28 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has the support of 66% of decided party voters, a Median poll taken from September 3-7 suggests.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary, A Nation At War Within
- 6 Jun 2012 8:56 AM
- current affairs
"Only this morning I heard a short interview with one of the political scientists of Méltányosság Intézet. “Méltányosság” can be translated as fairness, fair-mindedness, or even impartiality. In any case, this particular associate of the institute was studying the seemingly entrenched inability of Hungarians to conduct civilized and rational dialogue with people who hold opposing views. Not only ...
Tram Project Much Delayed In Debrecen, Hungary
- 1 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The city of Debrecen will formally file a request today for a daily Ft 10 million indemnity payment from project managers who are far behind schedule on building a second tram line in the city. Mayor Lajos Kósa told a Thursday press conference that the ATK-Debrecen consortium was to have completed the project on May 31, but only 23% of the track and 32-33% of the terminal is completed.
Budapest Airport Operator Dismayed By New Tax
- 28 Mar 2012 9:02 AM
- business
"The modification to the land tax approved in Parliament on Monday puts additional burdens on Budapest Airport, which is already fighting for survival, after state airline Malév went bankrupt, the airport operator announced on Tuesday.
Subcontractors On Strike In Debrecen, Hungary
- 9 Mar 2012 7:00 AM
- current affairs
"Arcadom, the main contractor for construction of a second tram line in Debrecen, has promised to pay its subcontractors, who plan to stage public protests on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Subcontractors waiting for a total of Ft 900 million have suspended work, saying they face bankruptcy.
Hungary’s EU Commissioner Andor Under Fire
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Socialist vice president Laszlo Kovacs and Fidesz executive vice president Lajos Kosa criticised Hungary’s EU Commissioner Laszlo Andor for attending a conference in Budapest last week instead of taking part in the European Commission meeting which decided that the EU could halt payments of cohesion funds to Hungary next year.
Hungarian Cabinet Disputes Brussels Decision
- 29 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The European Commission’s (EC) proposal to freeze cohesion fund payments to Hungary is unfounded and unfair, the government said in response. It is impossible to comprehend why the Commission has ignored the fact that, for the first time since joining the EU, Hungary's budget deficit was below 3% of GDP in 2011 and will remain under that figure this year, prime ministerial spokesman Peter ...
Fidesz To Amend Act On Civil Servants In Hungary
- 2 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Fidesz is planning to dismiss 25-30,000 public sector workers and has submitted a motion to Parliament amending the act on public employees that will allow the state to sack civil servants without explanation.
Former Esztergom Mayor Starts Packing
- 22 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Former mayor of Esztergom Tamás Meggyes on Wednesday began to clear out his office, telling Népszabadság that “in the present situation I decided not to lay claim to it, as I do not want to be a burden on the town, even with one office”.
Hungay's Fidesz Popularity At 66%
- 28 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance has the support of 66% of decided party voters, a Median poll taken from September 3-7 suggests.