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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.
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.
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.
Local Opinion: US State Department Disagrees With CEU Bill
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A statement by the spokesman of the State Department has added further vigour to the debate over the future of Budapest’s Central European University. One side forthrightly condemns the planned new legislation, while the other dismisses the unfolding protest as mere hysteria.
Government Plans Major Advertising Tax Hike
- 30 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- business
Advertising tax in Hungary is set to be raised from the current 5.3% to 9% as of June, for taxpayers with revenue exceeding HUF 100 million, according to a proposed amendment submitted by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga, Hungarian wire service MTI reported today. The amendment would also allow companies tax-free self-advertising.
National Bank Keeps Base Rate On Hold, Raises 2017 Inflation Forecast To 2.6 %
- 28 Mar 2017 12:00 PM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided to keep the central bank’s key rate on hold at 0.90 percent at a meeting on Tuesday, as expected. The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) raised its inflation forecast for this year in a quarterly forecast released.
Hungary Among 29 Countries To Sign Declaration On Autonomous Vehicles In EU
- 27 Mar 2017 11:31 AM
- getting around
Hungary is among 29 countries to have signed a memorandum of understanding on working together to ensure there are no obstacles to introducing autonomous vehicles in the European Union, a government official said on Thursday.
Achilles Georgiu, Program Director at CEU of MSc, Business School
- 22 Mar 2017 11:00 AM
Achilles is the program Director of MSc in Technology Management & Innovation and the Industrial Director of MSc in Business Analytics programs at CEU, and Technology Services Leader at IBM 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.
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.
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.
Local Opinion: US State Department Disagrees With CEU Bill
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A statement by the spokesman of the State Department has added further vigour to the debate over the future of Budapest’s Central European University. One side forthrightly condemns the planned new legislation, while the other dismisses the unfolding protest as mere hysteria.
Government Plans Major Advertising Tax Hike
- 30 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- business
Advertising tax in Hungary is set to be raised from the current 5.3% to 9% as of June, for taxpayers with revenue exceeding HUF 100 million, according to a proposed amendment submitted by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga, Hungarian wire service MTI reported today. The amendment would also allow companies tax-free self-advertising.
National Bank Keeps Base Rate On Hold, Raises 2017 Inflation Forecast To 2.6 %
- 28 Mar 2017 12:00 PM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary’s Monetary Council decided to keep the central bank’s key rate on hold at 0.90 percent at a meeting on Tuesday, as expected. The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) raised its inflation forecast for this year in a quarterly forecast released.
Hungary Among 29 Countries To Sign Declaration On Autonomous Vehicles In EU
- 27 Mar 2017 11:31 AM
- getting around
Hungary is among 29 countries to have signed a memorandum of understanding on working together to ensure there are no obstacles to introducing autonomous vehicles in the European Union, a government official said on Thursday.
Achilles Georgiu, Program Director at CEU of MSc, Business School
- 22 Mar 2017 11:00 AM
Achilles is the program Director of MSc in Technology Management & Innovation and the Industrial Director of MSc in Business Analytics programs at CEU, and Technology Services Leader at IBM Hungary.