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Govt Official: Internet VAT Could Be Reduced This Year
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The government is planning to submit a proposal on reducing VAT on internet subscriptions by the end of the year, a government official told parliament.
‘No Obstacle’ To Counter-Terrorism Action Plan
- 13 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Almost all obstacles barring approval of the government’s counterterrorism action plan have been overcome, a government official said after five-party talks on the package. An expert consultation will be held on the package on Wednesday and the government plans to submit it next week, meaning parliament can discuss it from April 25, interior ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát said.
Hungary’s PM: Orbán: ‘I Am Not A Wealthy Man’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he was not a wealthy man and he did not have a “strawman”, in response to a question by Jobbik in parliament. “I never had a strawman, nor do I have one now or will I ever have one in the future,” Orbán said, responding to a question on whether Lőrinc Mészáros, the mayor of his native Felcsút, was acting as his “front”. Orbán added that he had been a Member of ...
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Socialists Seek To Combine Three Referendum Questions
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party announced its intention to combine signature collections for referendum questions on the Sunday shop restrictions, the sale of state-owned farmland and on putting a 2 million forint cap on public officials’ salaries.
Economy Minister Varga: Hungary Hopes To Boost Business With Hong Kong
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian companies have shown a growing interest in business opportunities in Hong Kong and the Hungarian government hopes that similar interest can be sparked among Hong Kong firms in Hungarian investments, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after holding talks with officials from Hong Kong in Budapest on Tuesday.
Bakondi: Hungary Looking Into Reported CIA Terror Alert
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government will request information from the United States about a CIA warning where Budapest was reportedly mentioned among possible terrorist targets, the chief domestic security advisor to the prime minister said. György Bakondi responded to a report by the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita, according to which the CIA had warned the Polish national security services about possible ...
EC Report Notes Hungary’s Progress In Cutting Unemployment
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has moved forward in efforts to reduce unemployment while structural problems remain in the areas of fighting poverty, promoting social inclusion and running fostered work programmes effectively, a senior European Commission official said, citing the EC’s latest country report.
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.
Govt Official: Internet VAT Could Be Reduced This Year
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
The government is planning to submit a proposal on reducing VAT on internet subscriptions by the end of the year, a government official told parliament.
‘No Obstacle’ To Counter-Terrorism Action Plan
- 13 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Almost all obstacles barring approval of the government’s counterterrorism action plan have been overcome, a government official said after five-party talks on the package. An expert consultation will be held on the package on Wednesday and the government plans to submit it next week, meaning parliament can discuss it from April 25, interior ministry state secretary Károly Kontrát said.
Hungary’s PM: Orbán: ‘I Am Not A Wealthy Man’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said he was not a wealthy man and he did not have a “strawman”, in response to a question by Jobbik in parliament. “I never had a strawman, nor do I have one now or will I ever have one in the future,” Orbán said, responding to a question on whether Lőrinc Mészáros, the mayor of his native Felcsút, was acting as his “front”. Orbán added that he had been a Member of ...
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Socialists Seek To Combine Three Referendum Questions
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party announced its intention to combine signature collections for referendum questions on the Sunday shop restrictions, the sale of state-owned farmland and on putting a 2 million forint cap on public officials’ salaries.
Economy Minister Varga: Hungary Hopes To Boost Business With Hong Kong
- 6 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian companies have shown a growing interest in business opportunities in Hong Kong and the Hungarian government hopes that similar interest can be sparked among Hong Kong firms in Hungarian investments, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said after holding talks with officials from Hong Kong in Budapest on Tuesday.
Bakondi: Hungary Looking Into Reported CIA Terror Alert
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian government will request information from the United States about a CIA warning where Budapest was reportedly mentioned among possible terrorist targets, the chief domestic security advisor to the prime minister said. György Bakondi responded to a report by the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita, according to which the CIA had warned the Polish national security services about possible ...
EC Report Notes Hungary’s Progress In Cutting Unemployment
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has moved forward in efforts to reduce unemployment while structural problems remain in the areas of fighting poverty, promoting social inclusion and running fostered work programmes effectively, a senior European Commission official said, citing the EC’s latest country report.
Opposition Parties Press For Measures Against Offshore Business
- 5 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition parties have urged the government to take measures in light of the international offshore scandal dubbed “Panama Papers”. The radical nationalist Jobbik party insisted that lawmakers with ties to offshore companies should be stripped of their mandates. MPs should sign affidavits that they have no ties with offshore companies, Jobbik lawmaker György Szilágyi said.