698 result(s) for public sector
Hungarian Parlt Passes Changes To Tax Secret Rules
- 12 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament on Tuesday passed a proposal under which the names of donors and recipients, as well as the amounts donated will be handled as tax secrets in future. Parliament adopted the governmentinitiated motion in an expedited procedure, with 138 deputies in favour and 31 voting against
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
Gross Wage Growth Continues To Slow In July
- 21 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 5.1% to 256,900 forints (EUR 835) in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. Wage growth slowed for the third month in a row after peaking this year at 6.5% in March and April. Net wages rose at a faster clip during the period, climbing 6.7% to 170,800 forints (EUR 578) on the back of a one percentage point reduction in the ...
Varga Welcomes S&P Decision, Eyes Bumpy Road Ahead
- 19 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Speaking at an event for economists in Kecskemét, in western Hungary, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said Standard and Poor’s analysts had noticed the successful reform of Hungary’s economy and that growth has stabilised. Meanwhile, the public debt has declined and the internal structure of the debt improved, he added.
Xpat Opinion: Migration Realities – Beyond The Shouting
- 6 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator finds the divisive debate over migration counterproductive. He adds that despite its harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric, the government is by no means sealing off Hungary’s borders.
Investment Volume Down 20.3% In Q2
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Investment volume in Hungary fell by an annual 20.3% in the second quarter, the Central Statistical Office reported. Investment volume fell after already dropping by 12.6% in the first quarter of the year. For the first half of 2016 investment volume was down 17.3%.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Culture War In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
In their overall assessment of the Rio Olympic Games, Hungarian pundits interpret the performance of Hungarian athletes and the importance of sports in highly ideological and overly politicized terms.
Lázár: Sport ‘National Cause’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers sports as a “strategic sector and a national cause”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly press briefing. The achievements of Hungary’s athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics and in past years will help the country’s bid to host the Olympics, Lázár said. He called Hungary one of the most successful “sporting nations” in the world.
Hungarian Hospital Debt Rapidly Increasing
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s ailing hospitals amassed a total debt of 68.2 billion forints (EUR 220m) by the end of June, daily Népszava reported, adding that the amount was increasing by 3-4 billion forints each month. Out of the 68.2 billion forints total, hospitals owed 51.8 billion to suppliers, the report said.
Hungarian Parlt Passes Changes To Tax Secret Rules
- 12 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament on Tuesday passed a proposal under which the names of donors and recipients, as well as the amounts donated will be handled as tax secrets in future. Parliament adopted the governmentinitiated motion in an expedited procedure, with 138 deputies in favour and 31 voting against
Referendum Seen Having ‘Little Impact’ On Markets
- 30 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In terms of economic implications, pundits see little impact from the outcome of Hungary’s referendum on the EU’s refugee quota plan, set for Sunday. However, while the government expects the referendum to send a “clear message to Brussels,” analysts see it as a very strong majority rejection of EU refugee settlement policy.
Gross Wage Growth Continues To Slow In July
- 21 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The average monthly wage in Hungary rose by an annual 5.1% to 256,900 forints (EUR 835) in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. Wage growth slowed for the third month in a row after peaking this year at 6.5% in March and April. Net wages rose at a faster clip during the period, climbing 6.7% to 170,800 forints (EUR 578) on the back of a one percentage point reduction in the ...
Varga Welcomes S&P Decision, Eyes Bumpy Road Ahead
- 19 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Speaking at an event for economists in Kecskemét, in western Hungary, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said Standard and Poor’s analysts had noticed the successful reform of Hungary’s economy and that growth has stabilised. Meanwhile, the public debt has declined and the internal structure of the debt improved, he added.
Xpat Opinion: Migration Realities – Beyond The Shouting
- 6 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative commentator finds the divisive debate over migration counterproductive. He adds that despite its harsh anti-immigrant rhetoric, the government is by no means sealing off Hungary’s borders.
Investment Volume Down 20.3% In Q2
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Investment volume in Hungary fell by an annual 20.3% in the second quarter, the Central Statistical Office reported. Investment volume fell after already dropping by 12.6% in the first quarter of the year. For the first half of 2016 investment volume was down 17.3%.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Culture War In Hungary
- 29 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
In their overall assessment of the Rio Olympic Games, Hungarian pundits interpret the performance of Hungarian athletes and the importance of sports in highly ideological and overly politicized terms.
Lázár: Sport ‘National Cause’
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government considers sports as a “strategic sector and a national cause”, János Lázár, the government office chief, told a weekly press briefing. The achievements of Hungary’s athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympics and in past years will help the country’s bid to host the Olympics, Lázár said. He called Hungary one of the most successful “sporting nations” in the world.
Hungarian Hospital Debt Rapidly Increasing
- 16 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s ailing hospitals amassed a total debt of 68.2 billion forints (EUR 220m) by the end of June, daily Népszava reported, adding that the amount was increasing by 3-4 billion forints each month. Out of the 68.2 billion forints total, hospitals owed 51.8 billion to suppliers, the report said.