189 result(s) for parliament in Business
Kósa: Telekom Cancellation Of Hungarian Singer’s Sponsorship Deal Reminiscent Of Communist Era
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Magyar Telekom’s decision to cancel a sponsorship agreement with Hungarian pop singer Ákos Kovács over his comments on the role of women in society is reminiscent of the cultural policy of Communist Hungary, the ruling Fidesz party’s parliamentary group leader said. “Comrade [György] Aczél walks among us,” Lajos Kósa said, referring to the prominent culture minister of the Communist era.
Xpat Opinion: Laughable Hungarian Legislation Is Not Funny
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The appearance of corruption has long been a problem for this government, but in the first week of December, officials were so blatant in their efforts to circumvent scrutiny that it was almost humorous. In truth, the way these maneuvers destroy trust in our leadership is not very funny.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Foreign Policy Boosts Economic Competitiveness
- 8 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s foreign policy has an important role in helping the country enforce its economic interests and boost its competitiveness, the foreign minister told parliament’s economic committee. Péter Szijjártó said in a ministerial hearing that Hungary’s economic model has succeeded in boosting economic growth while implementing a disciplined fiscal policy and reducing public debt.
Hungary’s Tax Authority Becomes Part Of Economy Ministry
- 2 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s parliament voted to abolish NAV, the tax and customs authority, as an independent body and fold it into a state secretariat operating as part of the economy ministry. The authority will become a two-tiered organisation and the 19 county-level tax and customs units will be merged. The three separate tax and customs units in the capital will also be rolled into one.
Hungarian Parlt Raises Tax On Fruit Brandy Pálinka
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament raised the tax on distillation of Hungarian pálinka fruit brandy for personal consumption by 700 forints (EUR 2.24) per litre to comply with a ruling by the European Court. From January it will be obligatory to purchase “distillation stamps” for every litre of pálinka. Individuals may purchase between 5 and 86 of the 700 forint stamps.
Hungarian Parlt Passes Taxpayer Classification, Red Tape Reduction Laws
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Lawmakers approved bills on cutting red tape and classifying taxpayers based on tax compliance risk. The bill put forward by government office chief János Lázár aims to simplify and speed up public administration, scale back the number of steps needed to obtain permits and reduce completion deadlines. Activities no longer requiring permits will include the sale of precious metal jewellery, ...
NBH Governor: Hungary Sees Price, Financial Stability Since 2013
- 5 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has enjoyed price and financial stability since 2013, when changes got under way at the central bank, the bank’s governor, György Matolcsy, said. Addressing lawmakers in parliament in a debate of the bank’s 2012, 2013 and 2014 business reports, Matolcsy said the bank’s new leadership in place since March 2013 had returned to a “responsible, conservative, but creatively functioning” path ...
Govt To Create A More Taxpayer-Friendly, Less Complicated Tax Regime
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The Government aims to set up a new, customer-friendly taxation system that is faster and requires less administration and bureaucracy, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Taxation András Tállai said at a press conference after having presented a bill on the rules of taxation to Hungary’s National Assembly.
Hungary’s PM & Hong Kong Financial Secretary Discuss Economic Cooperation
- 28 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary John Tsang met in Hungary’s Parliament building to discuss economic cooperation with Asia, the Prime Minister’s Press Chief Bertalan Havasi told kormany.hu. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga were also present at the meeting.
Kósa: Telekom Cancellation Of Hungarian Singer’s Sponsorship Deal Reminiscent Of Communist Era
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Magyar Telekom’s decision to cancel a sponsorship agreement with Hungarian pop singer Ákos Kovács over his comments on the role of women in society is reminiscent of the cultural policy of Communist Hungary, the ruling Fidesz party’s parliamentary group leader said. “Comrade [György] Aczél walks among us,” Lajos Kósa said, referring to the prominent culture minister of the Communist era.
Xpat Opinion: Laughable Hungarian Legislation Is Not Funny
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The appearance of corruption has long been a problem for this government, but in the first week of December, officials were so blatant in their efforts to circumvent scrutiny that it was almost humorous. In truth, the way these maneuvers destroy trust in our leadership is not very funny.
Hungary’s Foreign Minister: Foreign Policy Boosts Economic Competitiveness
- 8 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s foreign policy has an important role in helping the country enforce its economic interests and boost its competitiveness, the foreign minister told parliament’s economic committee. Péter Szijjártó said in a ministerial hearing that Hungary’s economic model has succeeded in boosting economic growth while implementing a disciplined fiscal policy and reducing public debt.
Hungary’s Tax Authority Becomes Part Of Economy Ministry
- 2 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s parliament voted to abolish NAV, the tax and customs authority, as an independent body and fold it into a state secretariat operating as part of the economy ministry. The authority will become a two-tiered organisation and the 19 county-level tax and customs units will be merged. The three separate tax and customs units in the capital will also be rolled into one.
Hungarian Parlt Raises Tax On Fruit Brandy Pálinka
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Parliament raised the tax on distillation of Hungarian pálinka fruit brandy for personal consumption by 700 forints (EUR 2.24) per litre to comply with a ruling by the European Court. From January it will be obligatory to purchase “distillation stamps” for every litre of pálinka. Individuals may purchase between 5 and 86 of the 700 forint stamps.
Hungarian Parlt Passes Taxpayer Classification, Red Tape Reduction Laws
- 18 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Lawmakers approved bills on cutting red tape and classifying taxpayers based on tax compliance risk. The bill put forward by government office chief János Lázár aims to simplify and speed up public administration, scale back the number of steps needed to obtain permits and reduce completion deadlines. Activities no longer requiring permits will include the sale of precious metal jewellery, ...
NBH Governor: Hungary Sees Price, Financial Stability Since 2013
- 5 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has enjoyed price and financial stability since 2013, when changes got under way at the central bank, the bank’s governor, György Matolcsy, said. Addressing lawmakers in parliament in a debate of the bank’s 2012, 2013 and 2014 business reports, Matolcsy said the bank’s new leadership in place since March 2013 had returned to a “responsible, conservative, but creatively functioning” path ...
Govt To Create A More Taxpayer-Friendly, Less Complicated Tax Regime
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- business
The Government aims to set up a new, customer-friendly taxation system that is faster and requires less administration and bureaucracy, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Taxation András Tállai said at a press conference after having presented a bill on the rules of taxation to Hungary’s National Assembly.
Hungary’s PM & Hong Kong Financial Secretary Discuss Economic Cooperation
- 28 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary John Tsang met in Hungary’s Parliament building to discuss economic cooperation with Asia, the Prime Minister’s Press Chief Bertalan Havasi told kormany.hu. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga were also present at the meeting.