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China-CEE Summit – Orbán: China’s Economy Fount Of Opportunities
- 28 Nov 2017 7:57 AM
- current affairs
China’s strengthening economy offers a fount of opportunities to countries in central and eastern Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a forum attended by leaders of China and the CEE region in Budapest.
Local Opinion: Left-Jobbik Alliance Rejected In Left-Liberal Columns
- 28 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
After a whole week of silence over the stunning news that liberal intellectuals, including philosopher Ágnes Heller had suggested an electoral alliance with Jobbik, several left-liberal columnists now condemn the idea as immoral or impractical.
Govt Sees Necessity For ‘Significant’ Pay Rise In Education, Health
- 24 Nov 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s education and health care would need a “significant” pay hike in the 2018-2022 period, government office chief János Lázár told an event organised by national employer federation MGYOSZ. Lázár said that unless salaries are raised, Hungary will be unable to close the gap with western Europe.
Government Extends Deadline For Responding To Public Survey
- 24 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has decided to extend the deadline for responding to the public survey dubbed “National Consultation” on the so-called Soros plan to Dec. 1, the Government Information Centre said on Thursday.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
Local Opinion: George Soros Confronts The Charges
- 22 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist accepts Mr Soros’s claim that the charges levelled against him are untrue and complains about the success of lies in politics. Her pro-government counterpart rejects Mr Soros’s view that PM Orbán is running a mafia-state and calls him a mafioso.
Socialists Vow To Agree With Other Opposition Parties On Entering Joint Candidates In 2018 Election
- 20 Nov 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is determined to reach agreement with its political partners ahead of next year’s general election, the party’s chairman, Gyula Molnár, told a conference on Saturday.
Businesses, Households To Make EUR 830m-900m In Tax Savings Next Year
- 19 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian businesses and households will make 260-280 billion forints (EUR 830m-900m) in tax savings next year, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in Wednesday’s issue of daily Magyar Idők. The reduction in the payroll tax by 2.5 percentage points to 19.5 percent will save businesses 200 billion forints next year, Varga said.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
China-CEE Summit – Orbán: China’s Economy Fount Of Opportunities
- 28 Nov 2017 7:57 AM
- current affairs
China’s strengthening economy offers a fount of opportunities to countries in central and eastern Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after a forum attended by leaders of China and the CEE region in Budapest.
Local Opinion: Left-Jobbik Alliance Rejected In Left-Liberal Columns
- 28 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
After a whole week of silence over the stunning news that liberal intellectuals, including philosopher Ágnes Heller had suggested an electoral alliance with Jobbik, several left-liberal columnists now condemn the idea as immoral or impractical.
Govt Sees Necessity For ‘Significant’ Pay Rise In Education, Health
- 24 Nov 2017 9:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s education and health care would need a “significant” pay hike in the 2018-2022 period, government office chief János Lázár told an event organised by national employer federation MGYOSZ. Lázár said that unless salaries are raised, Hungary will be unable to close the gap with western Europe.
Government Extends Deadline For Responding To Public Survey
- 24 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has decided to extend the deadline for responding to the public survey dubbed “National Consultation” on the so-called Soros plan to Dec. 1, the Government Information Centre said on Thursday.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
Local Opinion: George Soros Confronts The Charges
- 22 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing columnist accepts Mr Soros’s claim that the charges levelled against him are untrue and complains about the success of lies in politics. Her pro-government counterpart rejects Mr Soros’s view that PM Orbán is running a mafia-state and calls him a mafioso.
Socialists Vow To Agree With Other Opposition Parties On Entering Joint Candidates In 2018 Election
- 20 Nov 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist Party is determined to reach agreement with its political partners ahead of next year’s general election, the party’s chairman, Gyula Molnár, told a conference on Saturday.
Businesses, Households To Make EUR 830m-900m In Tax Savings Next Year
- 19 Nov 2017 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian businesses and households will make 260-280 billion forints (EUR 830m-900m) in tax savings next year, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in Wednesday’s issue of daily Magyar Idők. The reduction in the payroll tax by 2.5 percentage points to 19.5 percent will save businesses 200 billion forints next year, Varga said.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”