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Timmermans: EC To Scrutinise Hungary Higher Education Law
- 13 Apr 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission (EC) is to examine whether the amendment to the Hungarian higher education law, which he said threatened the Central European University founded by US financier George Soros with closure, complies with the fundamental values of the European Union, first Vice-President of the EC, Frans Timmermans, said.
St. Margaret’s Anniversary Dinner, Budapest, 29 April
- 12 Apr 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
St. Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church in Budapest is holding its Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, April 29,2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the The Haxen Királyi Étterem, Királyi utca 100, Budapest District VI. Our former pastor, the Reverend Canon Denis Moss will be guest of honour and speaker. The date being celebrated is the 25th anniversary of St. Margaret’s becoming licensed as a church in Hungary.
George Soros & Viktor Orbán Go To War In Budapest
- 11 Apr 2017 7:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s pressure on George Soros’ Budapest university is about more than the future of one school. It’s part of an ideological battle which will dominate European and North American discourse in the coming years.
Boosting Economy Key To Higher Wages
- 11 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
Brussels has no means to close the wage gap between Hungary and the rest of the European Union, Fidesz lawmaker Erik Bánki told a news conference ahead of a parliamentary debate of a proposal by the radical nationalist Jobbik party to bump up wages to the EU average.
Budapest Transport Company Makes ‘Irresistible’ Offer To Striking Unions
- 10 Apr 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Trade unions of Budapest’s transport company BKV, which recently threatened an extensive strike unless their wage demands are met, have been given an “irresistible” offer, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós told a press conference on Friday.
CEU Issue Used To Attack Hungary On Migrant Quotas
- 7 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are under way to force European Union migrant quotas on Hungary, government office chief János Lázár said. Once the law on the transparency of NGOs is enacted, more questions will be raised and threats made. “Essentially it’s all about the quotas,” and the issue of CEU is being channelled into this dispute, Lázár insisted.
There Will Be No 9 % Ad Tax In Hungary In 2018
- 5 Apr 2017 9:22 AM
- business
There will not be a 9% ad tax in 2018, Lajos Kósa, parliamentary group leader of the governing Fidesz, said. Economy Minister Mihaly Varga earlier submitted an amendment proposing to raise the tax on advertising to 9% from 5.3% from June 2017 for taxpayers with revenue exceeding 100 million forints (EUR 320,000).
US Embassy Continues To Advocate For CEU Independence
- 5 Apr 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for the Central European University’s (CEU) independence and unhindered operation in Hungary, US Embassy Charge d’Affaires David Kostelancik said in a statement on Tuesday. The US is “disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting CEU”, the statement said.
Habitat For Humanity Campaigns For Affordable Housing
- 5 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- property
International housing organization Habitat for Humanity urged the government in a recent campaign to take legislative measures to create a transparent and sustainable housing scheme amid an ever-growing housing crisis in Hungary. The current unregulated conditions are disadvantageous for both the tenants and the property owners, states the communique published by Habitat for Humanity Hungary.
Timmermans: EC To Scrutinise Hungary Higher Education Law
- 13 Apr 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission (EC) is to examine whether the amendment to the Hungarian higher education law, which he said threatened the Central European University founded by US financier George Soros with closure, complies with the fundamental values of the European Union, first Vice-President of the EC, Frans Timmermans, said.
St. Margaret’s Anniversary Dinner, Budapest, 29 April
- 12 Apr 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
St. Margaret’s Anglican Episcopal Church in Budapest is holding its Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, April 29,2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the The Haxen Királyi Étterem, Királyi utca 100, Budapest District VI. Our former pastor, the Reverend Canon Denis Moss will be guest of honour and speaker. The date being celebrated is the 25th anniversary of St. Margaret’s becoming licensed as a church in Hungary.
George Soros & Viktor Orbán Go To War In Budapest
- 11 Apr 2017 7:07 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s pressure on George Soros’ Budapest university is about more than the future of one school. It’s part of an ideological battle which will dominate European and North American discourse in the coming years.
Boosting Economy Key To Higher Wages
- 11 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
Brussels has no means to close the wage gap between Hungary and the rest of the European Union, Fidesz lawmaker Erik Bánki told a news conference ahead of a parliamentary debate of a proposal by the radical nationalist Jobbik party to bump up wages to the EU average.
Budapest Transport Company Makes ‘Irresistible’ Offer To Striking Unions
- 10 Apr 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Trade unions of Budapest’s transport company BKV, which recently threatened an extensive strike unless their wage demands are met, have been given an “irresistible” offer, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós told a press conference on Friday.
CEU Issue Used To Attack Hungary On Migrant Quotas
- 7 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Preparations are under way to force European Union migrant quotas on Hungary, government office chief János Lázár said. Once the law on the transparency of NGOs is enacted, more questions will be raised and threats made. “Essentially it’s all about the quotas,” and the issue of CEU is being channelled into this dispute, Lázár insisted.
There Will Be No 9 % Ad Tax In Hungary In 2018
- 5 Apr 2017 9:22 AM
- business
There will not be a 9% ad tax in 2018, Lajos Kósa, parliamentary group leader of the governing Fidesz, said. Economy Minister Mihaly Varga earlier submitted an amendment proposing to raise the tax on advertising to 9% from 5.3% from June 2017 for taxpayers with revenue exceeding 100 million forints (EUR 320,000).
US Embassy Continues To Advocate For CEU Independence
- 5 Apr 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The United States will continue to advocate for the Central European University’s (CEU) independence and unhindered operation in Hungary, US Embassy Charge d’Affaires David Kostelancik said in a statement on Tuesday. The US is “disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting CEU”, the statement said.
Habitat For Humanity Campaigns For Affordable Housing
- 5 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- property
International housing organization Habitat for Humanity urged the government in a recent campaign to take legislative measures to create a transparent and sustainable housing scheme amid an ever-growing housing crisis in Hungary. The current unregulated conditions are disadvantageous for both the tenants and the property owners, states the communique published by Habitat for Humanity Hungary.