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Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Parliament Approves Hungary’s 2014 Budget
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament has approved Hungary’s budget for 2014 with a deficit of a 2.9% of GDP. Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on submitting the bill that the 2014 budget was based on the assumption of 2% economic growth and 2.4% inflation.
Hungary’s Top Court Rules FX Lending Legal
- 17 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Banks cannot be held responsible for dearer foreign currency mortgages due to changes in the exchange rate, the court said. Hungary’s Supreme Court, the Kúria, ruled on Monday that lending in foreign currency and related contracts are legal, and the client should bear the risks related to exchange rate fluctuations.
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Hungarian Govt To Limit Executive Bonuses At State - Owned Companies
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government on Wednesday asked state-owned company executives to pay back any bonuses above 2 million forints (EUR 6,644) they received this year. Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics told Wednesday’s cabinet meeting that no bonuses had been paid in the public administration in 2013.
36% Of Hungarians Support Ruling Parties
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 36% of all voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats in line with a poll prepared by the Nézőpont Institute. Within the whole sample, 10% said they preferred the main opposition Socialists, 6% expressed support for the E14-PM alliance, 3% for Democratic Coalition, also 3% for LMP and 10% for radical nationalist Jobbik.
Xpat Opinion: Tax Authority Scandal In Hungary Is Going Nowhere
- 3 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Left-wing commentators agree that it is unlikely that the public will ever get to the bottom ofthe alleged tax fraud case. While one commentary writes the alleged misconduct of the Tax Authority does not bother Fidesz voters, the other opposition commentator says the whistleblower botched his revelation and the issue will end in a Parliamentary catfight.
Hungary’s Fidesz Says Tax Fraud Must Not Go Unpunished
- 3 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Tax fraud must not go unpunished but it is up to the public prosecutor’s office to clarify the validity of the statements made by former tax office staffer András Horváth about alleged VAT fraud, ruling Fidesz spokesman Róbert Zsigó said on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of A Hungarian Whistleblower
- 20 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was a month ago that András Horváth, a former employee of NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal/National Office of Taxation and Customs), turned to the prosecutor’s office to report a breach of fiduciary duties committed by the top management of this 23,000-employee office. He claimed that large-scale cheating goes on with fictitious VAT reimbursement payments, especially in the case of large ...
Xpat Opinion: The Current Hungarian Political Scene: Three Polls Full Of Question Marks
- 19 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It just happened that the three most important polling companies–Ipsos, Medián, and Tárki–released their findings on the popularity of the parties only a few hours from each other. Ipsos and Tárki are pretty much in sync; Medián’s findings diverge from the other two.
Parliament Approves Hungary’s 2014 Budget
- 18 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament has approved Hungary’s budget for 2014 with a deficit of a 2.9% of GDP. Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on submitting the bill that the 2014 budget was based on the assumption of 2% economic growth and 2.4% inflation.
Hungary’s Top Court Rules FX Lending Legal
- 17 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Banks cannot be held responsible for dearer foreign currency mortgages due to changes in the exchange rate, the court said. Hungary’s Supreme Court, the Kúria, ruled on Monday that lending in foreign currency and related contracts are legal, and the client should bear the risks related to exchange rate fluctuations.
Xpat Opinion: Senator Ben Cardin: Human Rights In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The following remarks by Ben Cardin, senator from Maryland, were delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Friday, December 13, 2013. Senator Cardin is deeply interested in foreign affairs and sits on the Committee on Foreign Relations. He is also the co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, otherwise known as the Helsinki Commission. Senator Cardin addressed the ...
Hungarian Govt To Limit Executive Bonuses At State - Owned Companies
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government on Wednesday asked state-owned company executives to pay back any bonuses above 2 million forints (EUR 6,644) they received this year. Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics told Wednesday’s cabinet meeting that no bonuses had been paid in the public administration in 2013.
36% Of Hungarians Support Ruling Parties
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Some 36% of all voters support the ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrats in line with a poll prepared by the Nézőpont Institute. Within the whole sample, 10% said they preferred the main opposition Socialists, 6% expressed support for the E14-PM alliance, 3% for Democratic Coalition, also 3% for LMP and 10% for radical nationalist Jobbik.
Xpat Opinion: Tax Authority Scandal In Hungary Is Going Nowhere
- 3 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Left-wing commentators agree that it is unlikely that the public will ever get to the bottom ofthe alleged tax fraud case. While one commentary writes the alleged misconduct of the Tax Authority does not bother Fidesz voters, the other opposition commentator says the whistleblower botched his revelation and the issue will end in a Parliamentary catfight.
Hungary’s Fidesz Says Tax Fraud Must Not Go Unpunished
- 3 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Tax fraud must not go unpunished but it is up to the public prosecutor’s office to clarify the validity of the statements made by former tax office staffer András Horváth about alleged VAT fraud, ruling Fidesz spokesman Róbert Zsigó said on Monday.