141 result(s) for probe
Hungary’s PM: Thorough Probe Needed Into Malaysia Plane Crash
- 18 Jul 2014 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The “unusual, rare and shocking” downing of the Malaysian passenger jet over the eastern part of Ukraine requires a thorough investigation, the prime minister said in a radio interview today. Speaking to public broadcaster Kossuth Rádió, Viktor Orbán said it was likely the tragedy was due to a military manoeuvre, and he expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.
No Political Pressure On Government Control Body In Hungary, Its Chief Says
- 2 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government control office (KEHI) has not come under any political pressure in connection with its investigation into the use of Norway Grant monies, the body’s head told business daily Világgazdaság. Barna Gaál Szabolcs said in an interview that since the change of government in 2010 it was natural that most of the investigations launched by the office concerned the period of the Fidesz ...
Foundation Involved In Norway Grants Refuses To Cooperate With Hungarian Government
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Krétakör Foundation has said it will refuse to cooperate with an investigation mounted by the Government Control Office (Kehi) in connection with money it won under the Norway Grants scheme. Its managing director, Márton Gulyás, told the office by phone of its decision. Several NGOs, including Krétakör, received a letter from the Kehi informing them that they would be subject to an ...
Hungary’s Supreme Court Rejects E-PM Request Over Election Law Provision
- 28 Apr 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, has rejected a request by leftist opposition alliance E-PM to examine the results of election lists from the point of view of an election law rule that it is contesting with the Constitutional Court.
Hungary’s National Bank Finds Delinquent Banks In Free Withdrawal Probe
- 18 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary has found in a probe that several banks have unlawfully passed on the cost of mandatory free cash withdrawals to clients, daily Magyar Nemzet said, citing spokesman István Binder.
E-PM Asks For European Probe Into Hungary M4 Motorway
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The opposition E-PM alliance is asking European institutions to probe the costs of a motorway section in eastern Hungary. E-PM co-leader Benedek Jávor told a press conference on Friday that the M4 section between Abony and Fegyvernek had cost a total 110 billion forints (EUR 370m), 3.8 billion per kilometre.
Hungary's PM’s Ft 4.5mn Consultancy Probed
- 17 Oct 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Fidelitas deputy mayor of Orosháza Ibolya Hutás-Csizmadia is receiving Ft 4.5 million for giving foreign policy advice to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to a report on website hvg.hu. She also receives from the town a monthly salary of Ft 174,000 for four hours work a week, despite having resigned as deputy mayor last month.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...
Hungary’s PM: Thorough Probe Needed Into Malaysia Plane Crash
- 18 Jul 2014 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The “unusual, rare and shocking” downing of the Malaysian passenger jet over the eastern part of Ukraine requires a thorough investigation, the prime minister said in a radio interview today. Speaking to public broadcaster Kossuth Rádió, Viktor Orbán said it was likely the tragedy was due to a military manoeuvre, and he expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.
No Political Pressure On Government Control Body In Hungary, Its Chief Says
- 2 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government control office (KEHI) has not come under any political pressure in connection with its investigation into the use of Norway Grant monies, the body’s head told business daily Világgazdaság. Barna Gaál Szabolcs said in an interview that since the change of government in 2010 it was natural that most of the investigations launched by the office concerned the period of the Fidesz ...
Foundation Involved In Norway Grants Refuses To Cooperate With Hungarian Government
- 20 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Krétakör Foundation has said it will refuse to cooperate with an investigation mounted by the Government Control Office (Kehi) in connection with money it won under the Norway Grants scheme. Its managing director, Márton Gulyás, told the office by phone of its decision. Several NGOs, including Krétakör, received a letter from the Kehi informing them that they would be subject to an ...
Hungary’s Supreme Court Rejects E-PM Request Over Election Law Provision
- 28 Apr 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Kúria, Hungary’s supreme court, has rejected a request by leftist opposition alliance E-PM to examine the results of election lists from the point of view of an election law rule that it is contesting with the Constitutional Court.
Hungary’s National Bank Finds Delinquent Banks In Free Withdrawal Probe
- 18 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary has found in a probe that several banks have unlawfully passed on the cost of mandatory free cash withdrawals to clients, daily Magyar Nemzet said, citing spokesman István Binder.
E-PM Asks For European Probe Into Hungary M4 Motorway
- 6 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The opposition E-PM alliance is asking European institutions to probe the costs of a motorway section in eastern Hungary. E-PM co-leader Benedek Jávor told a press conference on Friday that the M4 section between Abony and Fegyvernek had cost a total 110 billion forints (EUR 370m), 3.8 billion per kilometre.
Hungary's PM’s Ft 4.5mn Consultancy Probed
- 17 Oct 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Fidelitas deputy mayor of Orosháza Ibolya Hutás-Csizmadia is receiving Ft 4.5 million for giving foreign policy advice to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to a report on website hvg.hu. She also receives from the town a monthly salary of Ft 174,000 for four hours work a week, despite having resigned as deputy mayor last month.
Xpat Opinion: More Controversy Over The National Bank Chief In Hungary
- 8 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist suggests that the National Bank will surrender its independence after the appointment of its new president next month. A conservative pundit doubts that the National Bank has much room to stimulate growth through monetary policy as hoped for by the government.
Young Entrepreneurs Shine At Venture Competition Final In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- business
It wasn’t presenting to an auditorium packed with influential players from the world of Hungarian entrepreneurship that made Marcell Szirtes nervous, it was “waiting to hear if we had won.” And win they did. Marcell is a member of the team behind MiniBrake, a safety device designed for children’s bicycles. MiniBrake took the top prize on November 30 at the finals of the Hungarian chapter of the ...