234 result(s) for prospects
Fidesz Election Ploy Will Drive SMEs Out Of Business, Warn Critics
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“We are confronted by an election trick that could trigger a wave of significant wage increases that would cause real problems for those companies which employ people in the vicinity of minimum wage.” – András Vértes, president, GKI Economic Research Zrt.
EC Revises 2016 Hungary GDP Growth Forecast Downwards To 2.1%
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy, adjusted for inflation, is expected to grow by 2.1 % this year, the European Commission said in its autumn economic forecast released on Wednesday. The commission revised its estimate downwards from its spring forecast of 2.5%.
Roma Pride March Held In Budapest
- 17 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Roma pride march demanding equal opportunities was held in central Budapest on Saturday. Speakers at the Roma pride day, held for the fourth time, talked about the importance of joining forces. Activist and main organiser Jenő Setét said everybody must accept that “Roma lives matter, too”.
Over 70% Of Hungarians Reject EU’s Migrant Quota In New Survey
- 22 Sep 2016 12:30 PM
- current affairs
Some 72% of Hungarians are against the automatic distribution of asylumseekers within European Union member states and 78% would vote ‘no’ at the Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas, the Századvég Foundation said citing a September survey on Tuesday. Századvég conducted its survey between September 7 and 12.
PM: Austria Benefits From Hungary’s Border Policy
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If Hungary can keep stopping illegal entrants on its southern border, it can also protect Austria from illegal immigration, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern. He said Hungary had now fully sealed its border with Serbia, noting that under the country’s criminal code, no one is allowed to stay illegally in Hungary.
GKI: Business, Consumer Confidence Improve In July
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
GKI’s combined gauge of consumer and business confidence stood at 0.0 points in July, up from -3.7 points in the previous month. The business confidence index rose to 5.6 points from 1.7 points as sentiment improved in industry and services but deteriorated in construction and trade. Industrial companies’ assessment improved in terms of output, order stock -- including export orders -- and ...
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Századvég: Europeans Worried Over Impacts Of Illegal Migration
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Europeans expressed concern over the consequences of illegal migration and were critical of the migration policy of Brussels, the head of research firm Századvég Foundation said at a conference, outlining the findings of an EU-wide survey.
UAE To Open Embassy In Budapest Next Year
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Arab Emirates will open an embassy in Budapest next year, an important step in further strengthening bilateral relations, UAE’s foreign minister said in Budapest, after talks with his Hungarian counterpart. The governments of the UAE and Hungary hope to conclude several agreements this year, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told a joint press conference with Péter Szijjártó.
Fidesz Election Ploy Will Drive SMEs Out Of Business, Warn Critics
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
“We are confronted by an election trick that could trigger a wave of significant wage increases that would cause real problems for those companies which employ people in the vicinity of minimum wage.” – András Vértes, president, GKI Economic Research Zrt.
EC Revises 2016 Hungary GDP Growth Forecast Downwards To 2.1%
- 10 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s economy, adjusted for inflation, is expected to grow by 2.1 % this year, the European Commission said in its autumn economic forecast released on Wednesday. The commission revised its estimate downwards from its spring forecast of 2.5%.
Roma Pride March Held In Budapest
- 17 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A Roma pride march demanding equal opportunities was held in central Budapest on Saturday. Speakers at the Roma pride day, held for the fourth time, talked about the importance of joining forces. Activist and main organiser Jenő Setét said everybody must accept that “Roma lives matter, too”.
Over 70% Of Hungarians Reject EU’s Migrant Quota In New Survey
- 22 Sep 2016 12:30 PM
- current affairs
Some 72% of Hungarians are against the automatic distribution of asylumseekers within European Union member states and 78% would vote ‘no’ at the Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas, the Századvég Foundation said citing a September survey on Tuesday. Századvég conducted its survey between September 7 and 12.
PM: Austria Benefits From Hungary’s Border Policy
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
If Hungary can keep stopping illegal entrants on its southern border, it can also protect Austria from illegal immigration, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern. He said Hungary had now fully sealed its border with Serbia, noting that under the country’s criminal code, no one is allowed to stay illegally in Hungary.
GKI: Business, Consumer Confidence Improve In July
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
GKI’s combined gauge of consumer and business confidence stood at 0.0 points in July, up from -3.7 points in the previous month. The business confidence index rose to 5.6 points from 1.7 points as sentiment improved in industry and services but deteriorated in construction and trade. Industrial companies’ assessment improved in terms of output, order stock -- including export orders -- and ...
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Századvég: Europeans Worried Over Impacts Of Illegal Migration
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Europeans expressed concern over the consequences of illegal migration and were critical of the migration policy of Brussels, the head of research firm Századvég Foundation said at a conference, outlining the findings of an EU-wide survey.
UAE To Open Embassy In Budapest Next Year
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The United Arab Emirates will open an embassy in Budapest next year, an important step in further strengthening bilateral relations, UAE’s foreign minister said in Budapest, after talks with his Hungarian counterpart. The governments of the UAE and Hungary hope to conclude several agreements this year, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan told a joint press conference with Péter Szijjártó.