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Xpat Opinion: Slovakia v. Hungary At The European Court Of Justice: The Sólyom Case
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Here is an old/new story that will provide us some relief from pondering the chances of the Hungarian opposition in 2014. It was more than three years ago, on August 21, 2009, that President László Sólyom tried to cross the Slovak-Hungarian border at Komárom-Komárno in order to attend the unveiling of a statue of St. Stephen. The Slovak government warned him while he was en route to stay away. ...
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Meeting Point – Programme To Raise Awareness Against Discrimination In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
The 'PROGRESS – equality without boundaries' programme of the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.
EuCham.eu Contributes To Bled Strategic Forum 2012
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The Bled Strategic Forum 2012 gathered economic, political and social leaders from all CEE and Balkans, joined by top officials of other institutions. Prime ministers, presidents and leaders from dozens of countries were invited to discuss on the reshaped global order. EuCham, the OECD Secretary General, the EBRD President, the EU Environment Commissioner and the Slovakian Deputy prime minister ...
Xpat Opinion: Disappointment Following A Postponed Teachers’ Pay Raise In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-of-centre, centrist and pro-government commentators are all appalled by the sudden move announced as part of a 400 billion HUF fiscal package. Early last week, Minister of the Economy György Matolcsy announced as part of his adjustment package that the planned introduction of a “career path” for teachers, comprising an immediate 30 per cent pay raise, will be postponed by four months, from ...
Discrimination Remains – The Debate Of The Ombudsman & The Minister On The Treatment Of Marriage & Partnership
- 11 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is no matrimonial property between partners and they are not obliged to maintain each other or each others’ children. In the case of spouses there is an obligation of maintenance and that is the reason why the level of family allowance is determined differently in case of spouses and partners raising each others’ children. This was the argument of the Minister of National Resources, who ...
Xpat Opinion: New Reactions To Adjustment Package In Hungary
- 10 Oct 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The editorial of a pro-government daily describes the package as a necessity under the constraints of the global economic crisis, while a centrist economist dismisses it as yet another unrealistic plan.
Matolcsy Announces New Austerity Package In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister György Matolcsy on Friday announced Ft 133 billion of austerity cuts this year and a further Ft 397 billion next year, while raising the budget deficit targets for both 2012 and 2013. The 2012 deficit target has been raised from 2.5% of GDP to 2.7%, and the 2013 target from 2.2% also to 2.7%, Matolcsy revealed, citing the unfavourable global economic outlook and worse domestic ...
Jutka Fischer, Professional Artist
- 5 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
As well as working as a practising professional artist, with exhibitions internationally and throughout the UK, Jutka Fischer has been involved in cultural management activities for a number of years. This has included running festivals, workshops and courses for all age groups.
Xpat Opinion: Slovakia v. Hungary At The European Court Of Justice: The Sólyom Case
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Here is an old/new story that will provide us some relief from pondering the chances of the Hungarian opposition in 2014. It was more than three years ago, on August 21, 2009, that President László Sólyom tried to cross the Slovak-Hungarian border at Komárom-Komárno in order to attend the unveiling of a statue of St. Stephen. The Slovak government warned him while he was en route to stay away. ...
Hungary's Government Boosts Bank Tax In Effort To Meet EU Deficit Target
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Gyorgy Matolcsy yesterday announced that the tax on banks will not be halved in 2013 and that the tax on financial transactions will be increased as part of a response to EU criticisms that he called “professionally faulty, unjustified and proof of double standards”.
Meeting Point – Programme To Raise Awareness Against Discrimination In Hungary
- 17 Oct 2012 9:01 AM
- community & culture
The 'PROGRESS – equality without boundaries' programme of the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.
EuCham.eu Contributes To Bled Strategic Forum 2012
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- business
The Bled Strategic Forum 2012 gathered economic, political and social leaders from all CEE and Balkans, joined by top officials of other institutions. Prime ministers, presidents and leaders from dozens of countries were invited to discuss on the reshaped global order. EuCham, the OECD Secretary General, the EBRD President, the EU Environment Commissioner and the Slovakian Deputy prime minister ...
Xpat Opinion: Disappointment Following A Postponed Teachers’ Pay Raise In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-of-centre, centrist and pro-government commentators are all appalled by the sudden move announced as part of a 400 billion HUF fiscal package. Early last week, Minister of the Economy György Matolcsy announced as part of his adjustment package that the planned introduction of a “career path” for teachers, comprising an immediate 30 per cent pay raise, will be postponed by four months, from ...
Discrimination Remains – The Debate Of The Ombudsman & The Minister On The Treatment Of Marriage & Partnership
- 11 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
There is no matrimonial property between partners and they are not obliged to maintain each other or each others’ children. In the case of spouses there is an obligation of maintenance and that is the reason why the level of family allowance is determined differently in case of spouses and partners raising each others’ children. This was the argument of the Minister of National Resources, who ...
Xpat Opinion: New Reactions To Adjustment Package In Hungary
- 10 Oct 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The editorial of a pro-government daily describes the package as a necessity under the constraints of the global economic crisis, while a centrist economist dismisses it as yet another unrealistic plan.
Matolcsy Announces New Austerity Package In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister György Matolcsy on Friday announced Ft 133 billion of austerity cuts this year and a further Ft 397 billion next year, while raising the budget deficit targets for both 2012 and 2013. The 2012 deficit target has been raised from 2.5% of GDP to 2.7%, and the 2013 target from 2.2% also to 2.7%, Matolcsy revealed, citing the unfavourable global economic outlook and worse domestic ...
Jutka Fischer, Professional Artist
- 5 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
As well as working as a practising professional artist, with exhibitions internationally and throughout the UK, Jutka Fischer has been involved in cultural management activities for a number of years. This has included running festivals, workshops and courses for all age groups.