758 result(s) for ministry official
Govt: Brussels Refuses To Help Hungary On Migrants Where It Counts
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has rejected Hungary’s plea for financial assistance for an orphanage which caters to child migrants, a government official told Monday’s Magyar Hírlap newspaper. Bence Rétvári, parliamentary state secretary at the ministry of human resources, told the paper that Brussels “speaks of solidarity in vain” when it comes to actually contributing humanitarian aid.
Official: Hungary Should Speed Up EU Funding Transfers In Light Of Brexit
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary should speed up its drawdowns on European Union funding in light of Brexit, an official at the Human Resources Ministry said in Saturday’s issue of daily Magyar Idők.
Official: Brexit To Have Minimal Impact On Hungarian Economy
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The impact of the United Kingdomʼs departure from the European Union could be minimal as the countryʼs fundamentals are stable, National Economy Ministry State Secretary Péter Benő Banai said on state-owned Kossuth radio.
Road Haulage Tracking And Electronic Tills Boost Govt Revenue By HUF 420BN
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The introduction of an electronic road haulage tracking system and the mandatory connection of tills to the tax office have raised the Hungarian state’s revenue by 420 billion forints (EUR 1.35bn) over two years, the economy ministry said. The road haulage tracking system and electronic tills have not only raised direct tax revenues, they have also boosted revenues from excise fees and fines.
Number Of Abortions Down By 22.9 Pc Over Past Five Years
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Although the number of abortions in Hungary dropped by 22.9 percent between 2010-2015 and declined by a further 4.1 percent in the first three months this year, their ratio is still high in a European comparison, a human resources ministry official told daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Official Reports Improved Roma Poverty Indicators
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Poverty risk indicators for the Roma population have significantly declined in the past 2-3 years, an official at the human resources ministry said. The proportion of Roma experiencing income poverty fell from 68% to 63% while in-work poverty rate fell from 43% to 27% and the deprivation rate from 78% to 68%, state secretary Károly Czibere told a meeting of the Roma Coordination Council.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
Xpat Report: Canadian Embassy In Budapest Supports Hungarian Youth
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
From April to May 2016, the Embassy of Canada in Budapest was home to a moving student-made art exhibit that creatively communicated the importance of human rights and the value of diversity. The exhibit, consisting of 10 art pieces and 3D installations, was the collective output of over 200 students, who participated in a project to promote tolerance and inclusion through media and education.
Govt: Brussels Refuses To Help Hungary On Migrants Where It Counts
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has rejected Hungary’s plea for financial assistance for an orphanage which caters to child migrants, a government official told Monday’s Magyar Hírlap newspaper. Bence Rétvári, parliamentary state secretary at the ministry of human resources, told the paper that Brussels “speaks of solidarity in vain” when it comes to actually contributing humanitarian aid.
Official: Hungary Should Speed Up EU Funding Transfers In Light Of Brexit
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary should speed up its drawdowns on European Union funding in light of Brexit, an official at the Human Resources Ministry said in Saturday’s issue of daily Magyar Idők.
Official: Brexit To Have Minimal Impact On Hungarian Economy
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The impact of the United Kingdomʼs departure from the European Union could be minimal as the countryʼs fundamentals are stable, National Economy Ministry State Secretary Péter Benő Banai said on state-owned Kossuth radio.
Road Haulage Tracking And Electronic Tills Boost Govt Revenue By HUF 420BN
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The introduction of an electronic road haulage tracking system and the mandatory connection of tills to the tax office have raised the Hungarian state’s revenue by 420 billion forints (EUR 1.35bn) over two years, the economy ministry said. The road haulage tracking system and electronic tills have not only raised direct tax revenues, they have also boosted revenues from excise fees and fines.
Number Of Abortions Down By 22.9 Pc Over Past Five Years
- 15 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Although the number of abortions in Hungary dropped by 22.9 percent between 2010-2015 and declined by a further 4.1 percent in the first three months this year, their ratio is still high in a European comparison, a human resources ministry official told daily Magyar Hírlap.
Xpat Opinion: U.S. Undersecretary Sarah Sewall In Hungary
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Sarah Sewall, U.S. undersecretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights, paid a visit to Hungary at the end of May. As one of the Hungarian papers noted, she was the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat to visit Hungary since the summer of 2011, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a quick trip to Hungary.
Official Reports Improved Roma Poverty Indicators
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Poverty risk indicators for the Roma population have significantly declined in the past 2-3 years, an official at the human resources ministry said. The proportion of Roma experiencing income poverty fell from 68% to 63% while in-work poverty rate fell from 43% to 27% and the deprivation rate from 78% to 68%, state secretary Károly Czibere told a meeting of the Roma Coordination Council.
Hungarian Govt Has ‘No Intention’ Of Banning Uber
- 1 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is not looking to ban ride-hailing service Uber but simply wants to ensure that it competes fairly with taxi companies, a development ministry official said. The government does not oppose modern transport solutions, János Fónagy said after a meeting with representatives of Uber, the tax and transport authorities and the interior ministry.
Xpat Report: Canadian Embassy In Budapest Supports Hungarian Youth
- 31 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
From April to May 2016, the Embassy of Canada in Budapest was home to a moving student-made art exhibit that creatively communicated the importance of human rights and the value of diversity. The exhibit, consisting of 10 art pieces and 3D installations, was the collective output of over 200 students, who participated in a project to promote tolerance and inclusion through media and education.