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Hungarian PM's Letter To German Chancellor Angela Merkel
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel written on the occasion of today’s debate on Hungary in the German House of Representatives , Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reiterated the Hungarian Government’s full commitment to European norms and the Basic Treaty of the European Union.
PM Orbán: Half Of Banks Should Be Hungarian-Owned
- 13 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Half of Hungary’s bank sector should be Hungarian-owned and foreign-currency loans owed by SMEs should be converted into forints, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Tuesday during a wide-ranging speech on economic policy. Speaking at a Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) meeting, Orbán said the credit crunch in Hungary came about because foreign-owned banks withdrew money from Hungary
Hungary's PM Orbán Hails “Irreversible” Changes
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s governing majority approved the fourth amendment to the Basic Law since it entered into effect 14 months ago, comprising 22 provisions that have together renewed fears of a decline of Hungary’s democratic institutions, due to the removal of checks and balances to the government’s power.
Hungary's PM Orbán & Budapest Mayor Tarlós Sign Agreement
- 11 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and mayor István Tarlós on Friday signed a wide-ranging agreement under the title Budapest 21. Orbán said a heroic struggle has been going on at City Hall since 2010 to ensure that the capital continue to function, but now “the nation’s capital will be free of heavy burdens” as the government has assumed 60% of the city’s debts, or Ft 104 billion.
Hungary's PM Orbán Reluctant To Lower VAT On Food
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yesterday rejected a Socialist MP’s suggestion that the VAT on staple foods be reduced. Socialist Zoltán Gõgös urged a reduction in the VAT in Parliament Monday afternoon, saying people are going hungry and the present system encourages them to cheat.
Hungary's PM Orbán Condemns Jobbik’s “Racism”
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned Jobbik’s stance on Roma as “racism” in a response to one of the far-right party’s MPs in Parliament on Monday. He made the comment after Jobbik spokeswoman Dóra Duró said Roma families have grown accustomed to raising children merely as a source of income and have begun to live on crime and aid.
Hungary's PM Nominates György Matolcsy To The Post Of Central Bank Governor
- 1 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced today that Minister György Matolcsy is the nominee for Central Bank governor to replace András Simor. The Ministry for National Economy will be headed by Minister without portfolio Mihály Varga, who was responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai’s New Party Loses An Ally In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators agree that Milla had good reasons not to join Gordon Bajnai’s new party, but their decision is yet another sign of how difficult it is for centre-left organizations and splinter parties to join forces.
Hungary's PM Held His Regular State-Of-The-Nation Speech
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held his traditional state-of-the-nation speech on 22 February in Budapest, providing a comprehensive assessment of the past year’s achievements and paving the way for future steps of the country.
Hungarian PM's Letter To German Chancellor Angela Merkel
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In a letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel written on the occasion of today’s debate on Hungary in the German House of Representatives , Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reiterated the Hungarian Government’s full commitment to European norms and the Basic Treaty of the European Union.
PM Orbán: Half Of Banks Should Be Hungarian-Owned
- 13 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- business
Half of Hungary’s bank sector should be Hungarian-owned and foreign-currency loans owed by SMEs should be converted into forints, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Tuesday during a wide-ranging speech on economic policy. Speaking at a Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) meeting, Orbán said the credit crunch in Hungary came about because foreign-owned banks withdrew money from Hungary
Hungary's PM Orbán Hails “Irreversible” Changes
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s governing majority approved the fourth amendment to the Basic Law since it entered into effect 14 months ago, comprising 22 provisions that have together renewed fears of a decline of Hungary’s democratic institutions, due to the removal of checks and balances to the government’s power.
Hungary's PM Orbán & Budapest Mayor Tarlós Sign Agreement
- 11 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and mayor István Tarlós on Friday signed a wide-ranging agreement under the title Budapest 21. Orbán said a heroic struggle has been going on at City Hall since 2010 to ensure that the capital continue to function, but now “the nation’s capital will be free of heavy burdens” as the government has assumed 60% of the city’s debts, or Ft 104 billion.
Hungary's PM Orbán Reluctant To Lower VAT On Food
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- shopping
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán yesterday rejected a Socialist MP’s suggestion that the VAT on staple foods be reduced. Socialist Zoltán Gõgös urged a reduction in the VAT in Parliament Monday afternoon, saying people are going hungry and the present system encourages them to cheat.
Hungary's PM Orbán Condemns Jobbik’s “Racism”
- 5 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán condemned Jobbik’s stance on Roma as “racism” in a response to one of the far-right party’s MPs in Parliament on Monday. He made the comment after Jobbik spokeswoman Dóra Duró said Roma families have grown accustomed to raising children merely as a source of income and have begun to live on crime and aid.
Hungary's PM Nominates György Matolcsy To The Post Of Central Bank Governor
- 1 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced today that Minister György Matolcsy is the nominee for Central Bank governor to replace András Simor. The Ministry for National Economy will be headed by Minister without portfolio Mihály Varga, who was responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations.
Xpat Opinion: Bajnai’s New Party Loses An Ally In Hungary
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-wing commentators agree that Milla had good reasons not to join Gordon Bajnai’s new party, but their decision is yet another sign of how difficult it is for centre-left organizations and splinter parties to join forces.
Hungary's PM Held His Regular State-Of-The-Nation Speech
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held his traditional state-of-the-nation speech on 22 February in Budapest, providing a comprehensive assessment of the past year’s achievements and paving the way for future steps of the country.