28 result(s) for rate hike in Current Affairs
New Windfall Tax on "Extra Profits" Announced in Hungary
- 26 May 2022 8:51 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary's government will require banks, insurers, retail chains, energy companies, telcos and airlines to contribute their "extra profits" to a utilities fund and a defence fund for a period of two years, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a video message on Facebook on Wednesday.
DK Calls on Gov’t, Central Bank to 'Take Responsibility for Rising Food Prices' in Hungary
- 12 May 2022 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
At a time when basic necessities are luxuries for some Hungarians, the government has to take responsibility for the rise in food prices it had caused, the deputy leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition said.
Hungarian Opinion: Government Extends Price Caps
- 30 Apr 2022 7:55 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Pro-government analysts welcome the government’s decision to keep prices down as a pragmatic social policy at a time of rapid inflation. Left-wing and liberal commentators see price caps as political tools with few economic benefits.
Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade to Continue
- 7 Apr 2022 7:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Concerning the upgrade of Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, PM Orbán said that Hungary had a general objection against European sanctions against Russia, but “since unity within the EU is important, Hungary approves such measures unless they do not impact vital Hungarian interests”.
PM Orbán: on "Őszöd Speech' & National Consultation
- 18 Sep 2021 8:43 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
People in protests following the leaked “Őszöd speech” in 2006 were “not only beaten and left in blood”, the then-government also “deceived voters and ruled against them”, coupled with economic measures, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.
Hungarian Opinion: GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations
- 19 Aug 2021 3:07 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator believes that Hungary’s 17.9 per cent growth rate vindicates the government’s economic policy. The leading online business journal suspects that fast growth may necessitate further interest rate hikes by the National Bank.
Doctors In Hungary To Receive 'Unprecedented' Wage Hike, 'Gratuity Payments' To Be 'Phased Out'
- 5 Oct 2020 10:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government and the Hungarian Chamber of Doctors (MOK) have agreed to raise doctors’ wages by an “unprecedented” rate, and to “phase out” gratuity payments, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.
Poll Finds Most Hungarians Unhappy With Handling Of Covid-19 Crisis
- 29 Apr 2020 12:59 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
One-third of the Hungarian population expects life to return to normal within a month or two, while two-thirds of people believe that is realistic only in August, according to a representative telephone survey conducted by Zavecz Research.
PM Orbán's Press Conference: Wage Hikes, Climate Change, U.S.-Iran Conflict
- 10 Jan 2020 10:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government will continue to reduce unemployment and hike wages because "there is no other way to eliminate poverty", Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told an international press conference.
New Windfall Tax on "Extra Profits" Announced in Hungary
- 26 May 2022 8:51 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary's government will require banks, insurers, retail chains, energy companies, telcos and airlines to contribute their "extra profits" to a utilities fund and a defence fund for a period of two years, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a video message on Facebook on Wednesday.
DK Calls on Gov’t, Central Bank to 'Take Responsibility for Rising Food Prices' in Hungary
- 12 May 2022 7:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
At a time when basic necessities are luxuries for some Hungarians, the government has to take responsibility for the rise in food prices it had caused, the deputy leader of the opposition Democratic Coalition said.
Hungarian Opinion: Government Extends Price Caps
- 30 Apr 2022 7:55 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
Pro-government analysts welcome the government’s decision to keep prices down as a pragmatic social policy at a time of rapid inflation. Left-wing and liberal commentators see price caps as political tools with few economic benefits.
Paks Nuclear Plant Upgrade to Continue
- 7 Apr 2022 7:00 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Concerning the upgrade of Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, PM Orbán said that Hungary had a general objection against European sanctions against Russia, but “since unity within the EU is important, Hungary approves such measures unless they do not impact vital Hungarian interests”.
PM Orbán: on "Őszöd Speech' & National Consultation
- 18 Sep 2021 8:43 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
People in protests following the leaked “Őszöd speech” in 2006 were “not only beaten and left in blood”, the then-government also “deceived voters and ruled against them”, coupled with economic measures, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.
Hungarian Opinion: GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations
- 19 Aug 2021 3:07 PM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator believes that Hungary’s 17.9 per cent growth rate vindicates the government’s economic policy. The leading online business journal suspects that fast growth may necessitate further interest rate hikes by the National Bank.
Doctors In Hungary To Receive 'Unprecedented' Wage Hike, 'Gratuity Payments' To Be 'Phased Out'
- 5 Oct 2020 10:20 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungary’s government and the Hungarian Chamber of Doctors (MOK) have agreed to raise doctors’ wages by an “unprecedented” rate, and to “phase out” gratuity payments, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said.
Poll Finds Most Hungarians Unhappy With Handling Of Covid-19 Crisis
- 29 Apr 2020 12:59 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
One-third of the Hungarian population expects life to return to normal within a month or two, while two-thirds of people believe that is realistic only in August, according to a representative telephone survey conducted by Zavecz Research.
PM Orbán's Press Conference: Wage Hikes, Climate Change, U.S.-Iran Conflict
- 10 Jan 2020 10:26 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The government will continue to reduce unemployment and hike wages because "there is no other way to eliminate poverty", Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told an international press conference.