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Xpat Opinion: The USA’s Own Norwegian Fund Problem
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators find it strange that while Washington sees Hungarian moves to investigate Norwegian funded projects as a serious attack on civil society, the United States has its own problems with Norwegian financed think tanks posing as independent research institutions.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Szijjártó’s Talks In Washington
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told MTI in Washington that he was in agreement with Victoria Nuland, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, that bilateral economic and security policy relations were excellent. After talks, he said that Nuland had expressed appreciation for Hungary’s involvement in Afghanistan, its contributions to NATO and its gas supplies to ...
Varga: Hungarian Govt Not Mulling Corporate Tax Changes
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The government is not planning to change the taxation rate for companies next year but the longterm goal is to have a flat-rate tax, Mihály Varga, the economy minister, told a press conference. Presenting details of the government’s tax proposals, Varga said that small and medium-size ventures would continue to pay a 10% corporate tax, and large companies 19%.
Hungary Debated In Strasbourg
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ahead of a European parliamentary debate on the situation in Hungary concerning democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, held at the initiative of the EP’s liberal group, Hungarian left-wing opposition MEPs briefed Hungarian journalists on Tuesday evening.
Hungary’s Justice Minister: Entry Ban Affair Based On Assumption
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister László Trócsányi noted at the meeting of the national security committee that the whole affair was just based on an assumption at this stage and he saw no case to be made under Hungarian law. He said US lawyers had never complained about any of the Hungarian authorities before.
Lázár: Hungary Trusts US Will Discuss Ban As “Friend”
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government, as a strategic partner and friend, trusts the United States will discuss the entry ban issued against Hungarian citizens not only in a critical way, but in a constructive manner too, the cabinet chief told a meeting of parliament’s national security committee. János Lázár said currently the only side that can explain who has been blacklisted and why is the one that ...
Infringement Proceedings Against Hungary Enter 2nd Stage
- 21 Oct 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission (EC) has requested that Hungary amend its registration tax rules for cars leased from abroad, the EC said when revealing its infringement decisions taken in the month. The request took the form of a reasoned opinion which is the second stage in EU infringement proceedings.
US Bans Alleged Corrupt Hungarian Gov’t Officials
- 20 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US has banned several Hungarian officials, some of them members of the government, due to their involvement in corruption, US chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend confirmed at a Friday press conference. America’s top diplomat in Hungary spoke to reporters after he was summoned to the foreign ministry, where he was asked to share any evidence of corruption.
Hungarian Emigrants In Major European Cities 4/4 - London
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the fourth, closing part of the series we look at Hungarians who live in London. Living in the city on the banks of the Thames River, I really have the impression that, outside of Budapest, London is the biggest Hungarian city.
Xpat Opinion: The USA’s Own Norwegian Fund Problem
- 27 Oct 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government commentators find it strange that while Washington sees Hungarian moves to investigate Norwegian funded projects as a serious attack on civil society, the United States has its own problems with Norwegian financed think tanks posing as independent research institutions.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Szijjártó’s Talks In Washington
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told MTI in Washington that he was in agreement with Victoria Nuland, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, that bilateral economic and security policy relations were excellent. After talks, he said that Nuland had expressed appreciation for Hungary’s involvement in Afghanistan, its contributions to NATO and its gas supplies to ...
Varga: Hungarian Govt Not Mulling Corporate Tax Changes
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The government is not planning to change the taxation rate for companies next year but the longterm goal is to have a flat-rate tax, Mihály Varga, the economy minister, told a press conference. Presenting details of the government’s tax proposals, Varga said that small and medium-size ventures would continue to pay a 10% corporate tax, and large companies 19%.
Hungary Debated In Strasbourg
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ahead of a European parliamentary debate on the situation in Hungary concerning democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, held at the initiative of the EP’s liberal group, Hungarian left-wing opposition MEPs briefed Hungarian journalists on Tuesday evening.
Hungary’s Justice Minister: Entry Ban Affair Based On Assumption
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Justice Minister László Trócsányi noted at the meeting of the national security committee that the whole affair was just based on an assumption at this stage and he saw no case to be made under Hungarian law. He said US lawyers had never complained about any of the Hungarian authorities before.
Lázár: Hungary Trusts US Will Discuss Ban As “Friend”
- 21 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government, as a strategic partner and friend, trusts the United States will discuss the entry ban issued against Hungarian citizens not only in a critical way, but in a constructive manner too, the cabinet chief told a meeting of parliament’s national security committee. János Lázár said currently the only side that can explain who has been blacklisted and why is the one that ...
Infringement Proceedings Against Hungary Enter 2nd Stage
- 21 Oct 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission (EC) has requested that Hungary amend its registration tax rules for cars leased from abroad, the EC said when revealing its infringement decisions taken in the month. The request took the form of a reasoned opinion which is the second stage in EU infringement proceedings.
US Bans Alleged Corrupt Hungarian Gov’t Officials
- 20 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The US has banned several Hungarian officials, some of them members of the government, due to their involvement in corruption, US chargé d’affaires André Goodfriend confirmed at a Friday press conference. America’s top diplomat in Hungary spoke to reporters after he was summoned to the foreign ministry, where he was asked to share any evidence of corruption.
Hungarian Emigrants In Major European Cities 4/4 - London
- 17 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In the fourth, closing part of the series we look at Hungarians who live in London. Living in the city on the banks of the Thames River, I really have the impression that, outside of Budapest, London is the biggest Hungarian city.