20 result(s) for m4 in Current Affairs
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Media Taken Hostage By Government
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A large portion of the media is seeking to stay in the good graces of politics instead of serving those who consume media. As a consequence, media spins the news, certain issues or personalities are blacklisted, and it refrains from clashing opposing views and criticisms. Recently, the rightwing or middle-class media has become the hand maiden of politics. . . .
Gyurcsány Wins Legal Case Against PM Orbán
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Altus Zrt., Ferenc Gyurcsány's company, sued Viktor Orbán because in May 2015 Orbán claimed that Altus is a bogus company created for the sole purpose of generating revenue from the European Union to finance Gyurcsány's party, the Democratic Coalition - Hungarian Spectrum reported. Orbán has to openly express his regret for ever having made such a statement.
Lázár: More Than HUF 9 Tr Paid Out In EU Monies In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 9,000 billion forints (EUR 28.4bn) of European Union funding has been paid out in Hungary, government office chief János Lázár said about the 2007-2013 EU budget period. Tenders have already been invited for the 2014-2020 EU budget period amounting to 3 billion forints, he told a weekly government press briefing.
Hungarian Govt Seeks Alternative To M4 Motorway Project
- 27 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Brussels has rejected Hungary’s proposal to go ahead with a project to build the M4 motorway from Budapest in the direction of the Romanian border, the government is working on an alternative plan for a section of the route by creating a four-lane highway connecting Szolnok, in central Hungary, to the existing M5 motorway, cabinet chief János Lázár said.
Govt Would Pass EC Fine Over M4 Motorway Construction To Builders
- 26 Mar 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
If the European Commission finds Hungary’s M4 motorway construction project in breach of cartel laws and imposes a fine, the government will pass this on to the building companies, an official at the Prime Minister’s Office said. Deputy state secretary Nándor Csepreghy told a conference in Budapest that the ministry was waiting to know if “the suspicions of the EC were confirmed” over the ...
Left’s Budapest Mayor Candidate Pledges Safety, Innovation, Accountability
- 6 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Falus, candidate of the leftist parties for Budapest mayor in the upcoming municipal elections, highlighted safety, innovation and accountability as the main characteristics of his electoral programme, which he revealed on Friday.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Magyar Opinion: EU To Claw Back €300 Million Of Metro Funds
- 18 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the recommendation by the anti-fraud agency (OLAF) of the European Union that Hungary should be compelled to refund the equivalent of 75 billion forints of European contributions because of alleged corruption, a pro-government columnist urges exemplary punishment for the culprits.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Meets Croatian, Romanian Ministers In Dubrovnik
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has met with Croatian Economy Minister Tomislav Panenic on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum to discuss a dispute over the management of Croatian oil and gas company INA, among other issues, the foreign ministry said. Szijjártó confirmed that Hungary is “interested in cooperation rather than an acrimonious dispute” at the meeting, the ministry said.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Media Taken Hostage By Government
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“A large portion of the media is seeking to stay in the good graces of politics instead of serving those who consume media. As a consequence, media spins the news, certain issues or personalities are blacklisted, and it refrains from clashing opposing views and criticisms. Recently, the rightwing or middle-class media has become the hand maiden of politics. . . .
Gyurcsány Wins Legal Case Against PM Orbán
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Altus Zrt., Ferenc Gyurcsány's company, sued Viktor Orbán because in May 2015 Orbán claimed that Altus is a bogus company created for the sole purpose of generating revenue from the European Union to finance Gyurcsány's party, the Democratic Coalition - Hungarian Spectrum reported. Orbán has to openly express his regret for ever having made such a statement.
Lázár: More Than HUF 9 Tr Paid Out In EU Monies In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 9,000 billion forints (EUR 28.4bn) of European Union funding has been paid out in Hungary, government office chief János Lázár said about the 2007-2013 EU budget period. Tenders have already been invited for the 2014-2020 EU budget period amounting to 3 billion forints, he told a weekly government press briefing.
Hungarian Govt Seeks Alternative To M4 Motorway Project
- 27 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As Brussels has rejected Hungary’s proposal to go ahead with a project to build the M4 motorway from Budapest in the direction of the Romanian border, the government is working on an alternative plan for a section of the route by creating a four-lane highway connecting Szolnok, in central Hungary, to the existing M5 motorway, cabinet chief János Lázár said.
Govt Would Pass EC Fine Over M4 Motorway Construction To Builders
- 26 Mar 2015 4:00 AM
- current affairs
If the European Commission finds Hungary’s M4 motorway construction project in breach of cartel laws and imposes a fine, the government will pass this on to the building companies, an official at the Prime Minister’s Office said. Deputy state secretary Nándor Csepreghy told a conference in Budapest that the ministry was waiting to know if “the suspicions of the EC were confirmed” over the ...
Left’s Budapest Mayor Candidate Pledges Safety, Innovation, Accountability
- 6 Sep 2014 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Ferenc Falus, candidate of the leftist parties for Budapest mayor in the upcoming municipal elections, highlighted safety, innovation and accountability as the main characteristics of his electoral programme, which he revealed on Friday.