2,101 result(s) for measures
Government Measures Drastically Reduce Smoking In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of smokers in Hungary has fallen dramatically thanks to government measures taken to protect non-smokers in the past few years, state secretary for health Miklós Szócska said. A recent survey shows that while 28% of the adult population used to smoke on a daily basis in 2012, that ratio dropped to 19% in 2013.
Xpat Opinion: Getting It Wrong On Purpose: Human Rights Watch & Domestic Violence In Hungary
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week, Human Rights Watch published a report on domestic violence issues in Hungary and that report has received some coverage, drawing attention to an important problem. But based on the report, some media channels published articles directing criticism at how the Hungarian system fails to address the problem. They don’t have all the facts.
Hungary’s Positive Retail Sales Trend Unbroken
- 8 Nov 2013 11:52 AM
- shopping
In September this year, retail sale turnover increased by 0.3 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH).
European Commission Also Acknowledges Hungary’s Economic Performance
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The Ministry for National Economy welcomes the autumn forecast of the European Commission which provides a realistic evaluation of a gradually improving Hungarian economy. The forecast by EU experts confirms that Hungary’s fiscal deficit will not exceed 3 percent in the coming years.
Hungary Continues To Step Up Against Domestic Violence
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Representatives of the Ministry of Human Resources held talks with the Human Rights Watch about the organisation's report on domestic violence in Hungary. The report subsequently acknowledges that including violence within relationships as a separate category of offence within the new Penal Code, operative as of 1 July 2013, was a necessary step and points in the right direction.
EESC Chief Examines Hungary’s Crisis Management Measures
- 6 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Henri Malosse held talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday. Mr. Malosse is in Hungary to study the innovative steps that have enabled the country to recover from the economic crisis.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Utility Price Regulation: ‘Strong But Not Uncommon’
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Hungary has introduced price cuts in utility costs, and we had an interesting reaction last week from a major player in the energy market. "What you see in Hungary, the regulatory impact on the market … it is very strong but is not uncommon. Everywhere in Europe the state intervenes in tariffs, in the way a business is structured," said Willem Coppoolse, head of illiquid gas ...
Exchange Of Information On Tax Issues Between Hungary & USA
- 29 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Representatives of Hungary and the United States of America initialled an agreement to improve international tax compliance and assist the implementation of FATCA regulation.
Hungarian-British Workshop Discussion On Economic Policy And A Visit To The United States
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Representatives of the governments of Hungary and Great Britain discussed the most important issues relating to economic policy and government communications at an informal workshop held on October 16-17.
Government Measures Drastically Reduce Smoking In Hungary
- 20 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The number of smokers in Hungary has fallen dramatically thanks to government measures taken to protect non-smokers in the past few years, state secretary for health Miklós Szócska said. A recent survey shows that while 28% of the adult population used to smoke on a daily basis in 2012, that ratio dropped to 19% in 2013.
Xpat Opinion: Getting It Wrong On Purpose: Human Rights Watch & Domestic Violence In Hungary
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Last week, Human Rights Watch published a report on domestic violence issues in Hungary and that report has received some coverage, drawing attention to an important problem. But based on the report, some media channels published articles directing criticism at how the Hungarian system fails to address the problem. They don’t have all the facts.
Hungary’s Positive Retail Sales Trend Unbroken
- 8 Nov 2013 11:52 AM
- shopping
In September this year, retail sale turnover increased by 0.3 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH).
European Commission Also Acknowledges Hungary’s Economic Performance
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- business
The Ministry for National Economy welcomes the autumn forecast of the European Commission which provides a realistic evaluation of a gradually improving Hungarian economy. The forecast by EU experts confirms that Hungary’s fiscal deficit will not exceed 3 percent in the coming years.
Hungary Continues To Step Up Against Domestic Violence
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Representatives of the Ministry of Human Resources held talks with the Human Rights Watch about the organisation's report on domestic violence in Hungary. The report subsequently acknowledges that including violence within relationships as a separate category of offence within the new Penal Code, operative as of 1 July 2013, was a necessary step and points in the right direction.
EESC Chief Examines Hungary’s Crisis Management Measures
- 6 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Henri Malosse held talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday. Mr. Malosse is in Hungary to study the innovative steps that have enabled the country to recover from the economic crisis.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Utility Price Regulation: ‘Strong But Not Uncommon’
- 31 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government of Hungary has introduced price cuts in utility costs, and we had an interesting reaction last week from a major player in the energy market. "What you see in Hungary, the regulatory impact on the market … it is very strong but is not uncommon. Everywhere in Europe the state intervenes in tariffs, in the way a business is structured," said Willem Coppoolse, head of illiquid gas ...
Exchange Of Information On Tax Issues Between Hungary & USA
- 29 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Representatives of Hungary and the United States of America initialled an agreement to improve international tax compliance and assist the implementation of FATCA regulation.
Hungarian-British Workshop Discussion On Economic Policy And A Visit To The United States
- 21 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- business
Representatives of the governments of Hungary and Great Britain discussed the most important issues relating to economic policy and government communications at an informal workshop held on October 16-17.