2,101 result(s) for measures
Speech By Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán At The London School Of Economics
- 17 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Speech made on 10 November 2011 at LSE, UK: "Thank you very much and good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. My elaboration today is about Central Europe and its future in a wider context, may I say in a European context. Thank you for the invitation, because it is always a joy to explain Central Europe to the Westerners, which is not an easy job anyway. The difficulty of that kind of lecture is ...
Hungarians Love Their Tap Water, Survey Shows
- 13 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- health & wellness
"Based on a recent economic survey 85% of the Hungarians enjoy drinking tap water. At least 75% of all adults participating in the survey, carried out by order of the Hungarian Public Water Association (MAVIZ) claim to “love” the quality of their water.
EU Orders Malév Hungarian Airlines To Repay State Aid
- 12 Jan 2012 10:35 AM
- business
"The European Commission yesterday ordered Malév to repay almost Ft 100 billion to the state, after ruling that government financial assistance for the airline during 2007-10 constituted illegal state aid. In essence, the EU competition authority found that Malév could not have obtained such financing from the market on similar conditions as offered by the state.
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Interview With Ildiko Eperjesi, ATV Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Question: Last year took some very unusual turns as far as the contacts between the United States and our country are concerned. First, Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State came to Hungary and she raised some criticism. And then you published some articles where you were very polite, but you also raised some criticism in terms of the operation of the Hungarian government.
Colling Accounting: Changes In Hungarian Tax Legislation 2011
- 17 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- specials
"2011 is the year of tax legislation changes, as tax laws this year have changed even more frequently than in previous years. Instead of – sometimes necessary, but often inspired by sudden ideas and consequently brush-fire nature (often surviving only for one year) – austerity measures taken in previous years, we can now witness the fundaments of an entirely different system taking form, which ...
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Martonyi Criticises Moody's Downgrade
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"It was a huge mistake for Moody's credit-rating agency to downgrade Hungarian debt, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said on the BBC's “Hard Talk” programme in London last week. Calling the downgrade completely unfounded, he asked: “If we can meet the deficit targets for this year, next year and 2012, why should we think that we cannot meet these goals in 2013, 2014 or 2015?” Hungary can safely ...
Fidesz Unveil “Necessary” Media Law In Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"A new Media Act is “necessary” and the key consideration has been “defending the interests of the community”, Fidesz MP Erzsebet Menczer asserted as she introduced the bill in Parliament. The House must implement regulation of one the key industries of the 21st century,” she said.
Hungary Downgraded By Moody’s
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s sovereign credit rating on Monday was reduced to Baa3 from Baa1 by Moody’s Investors Service, according to Bloomberg. Baa3 is the lowest investment grade, and one step away from speculative, or “junk” category. The Hungarian Forint weakened after the announcement.
Speech By Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán At The London School Of Economics
- 17 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Speech made on 10 November 2011 at LSE, UK: "Thank you very much and good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. My elaboration today is about Central Europe and its future in a wider context, may I say in a European context. Thank you for the invitation, because it is always a joy to explain Central Europe to the Westerners, which is not an easy job anyway. The difficulty of that kind of lecture is ...
Hungarians Love Their Tap Water, Survey Shows
- 13 Jan 2012 8:10 AM
- health & wellness
"Based on a recent economic survey 85% of the Hungarians enjoy drinking tap water. At least 75% of all adults participating in the survey, carried out by order of the Hungarian Public Water Association (MAVIZ) claim to “love” the quality of their water.
EU Orders Malév Hungarian Airlines To Repay State Aid
- 12 Jan 2012 10:35 AM
- business
"The European Commission yesterday ordered Malév to repay almost Ft 100 billion to the state, after ruling that government financial assistance for the airline during 2007-10 constituted illegal state aid. In essence, the EU competition authority found that Malév could not have obtained such financing from the market on similar conditions as offered by the state.
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Interview With Ildiko Eperjesi, ATV Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Question: Last year took some very unusual turns as far as the contacts between the United States and our country are concerned. First, Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State came to Hungary and she raised some criticism. And then you published some articles where you were very polite, but you also raised some criticism in terms of the operation of the Hungarian government.
Colling Accounting: Changes In Hungarian Tax Legislation 2011
- 17 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- specials
"2011 is the year of tax legislation changes, as tax laws this year have changed even more frequently than in previous years. Instead of – sometimes necessary, but often inspired by sudden ideas and consequently brush-fire nature (often surviving only for one year) – austerity measures taken in previous years, we can now witness the fundaments of an entirely different system taking form, which ...
Hungarian Economy Minister Matolcsy Outlines Reform Plans
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The government plans to cut Ft 600-800 billion in spending to make up for revenue lost when the crisis taxes end in two years time, Economy Minister György Matolcsy told weekly magazine HVG.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Martonyi Criticises Moody's Downgrade
- 15 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"It was a huge mistake for Moody's credit-rating agency to downgrade Hungarian debt, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said on the BBC's “Hard Talk” programme in London last week. Calling the downgrade completely unfounded, he asked: “If we can meet the deficit targets for this year, next year and 2012, why should we think that we cannot meet these goals in 2013, 2014 or 2015?” Hungary can safely ...
Fidesz Unveil “Necessary” Media Law In Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"A new Media Act is “necessary” and the key consideration has been “defending the interests of the community”, Fidesz MP Erzsebet Menczer asserted as she introduced the bill in Parliament. The House must implement regulation of one the key industries of the 21st century,” she said.
Hungary Downgraded By Moody’s
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s sovereign credit rating on Monday was reduced to Baa3 from Baa1 by Moody’s Investors Service, according to Bloomberg. Baa3 is the lowest investment grade, and one step away from speculative, or “junk” category. The Hungarian Forint weakened after the announcement.