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OECD Acknowledges Hungary Reforms, Makes Further Recommendations
- 20 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The OECD acknowledged structural reforms Hungary’s government has undertaken over the past two years in a report on Friday, but said there is still room to reduce bureaucracy for businesses, improve competition in the service sector and reduce the tax wedge on wages.
Construction Sector Output Jumps 18.5% In Jan
- 17 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- property
Hungary’s construction sector output climbed an annual 18.5% in January after falling for twelve months in a row, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show. Building construction output was up by 32.8% while civil engineering output fell by 3.0%.
Orbán: Asylum-Seekers Not To Be Detained
- 17 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaking of Hungary’s recent tightening of its asylum rules, Orbán said asylum-seekers must remain in the transit zones set up on the border until their cases are ruled on. “This does not constitute detention,” he said, arguing that migrants have the option of turning back to Serbia whenever they want.
IMF: Hungary Outlook ‘Favourable’ But ‘Subject To Risks’
- 13 Mar 2017 5:50 AM
- business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Hungary’s medium-term outlook “remains favourable but is subject to risks”. Its economic growth is projected to be 3 percent this year, driven by a recovery in absorption of EU funding and strong consumption as wage increases boost disposable income, IMF staff said in a statement on Thursday after regular consultations in Budapest held between February ...
New Tax Amnesty At Seven Banks
- 8 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- business
The newly announced tax amnesty will be available at Erste, FHB, Gránit, MKB, OTP, Raiffeisen and UniCredit, the tax authority said yesterday.
Govt To Introduce Further Measures To Promote Childbirth
- 3 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is introducing new benefits to encourage couples to have children, government office chief János Lázár told a weekly press briefing.
Orbán Voices Reservations About Guest-Worker Scheme
- 1 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry that he did not support the idea of tackling Hungary’s shortage of skilled workers by adopting a guest-worker scheme. He said he had reservations about any kind of scheme to employ guest workers.
Gov’t Wants Young To Stay In Rural Areas
- 28 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The government is making Ft 10 billion available in an initiative designed to encourage young Hungarians to stay in or move to smaller towns and villages.
EC: Economy On Track, But Hungary Slow To Act On Recommendations
- 23 Feb 2017 6:50 AM
- business
The European Commission acknowledged Hungary’s “solid” economic performance and improved labour market situation, but said the country had made “limited progress” in addressing recommendations made in 2016 in a European Semester report released on Wednesday.
OECD Acknowledges Hungary Reforms, Makes Further Recommendations
- 20 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The OECD acknowledged structural reforms Hungary’s government has undertaken over the past two years in a report on Friday, but said there is still room to reduce bureaucracy for businesses, improve competition in the service sector and reduce the tax wedge on wages.
Construction Sector Output Jumps 18.5% In Jan
- 17 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- property
Hungary’s construction sector output climbed an annual 18.5% in January after falling for twelve months in a row, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show. Building construction output was up by 32.8% while civil engineering output fell by 3.0%.
Orbán: Asylum-Seekers Not To Be Detained
- 17 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Speaking of Hungary’s recent tightening of its asylum rules, Orbán said asylum-seekers must remain in the transit zones set up on the border until their cases are ruled on. “This does not constitute detention,” he said, arguing that migrants have the option of turning back to Serbia whenever they want.
IMF: Hungary Outlook ‘Favourable’ But ‘Subject To Risks’
- 13 Mar 2017 5:50 AM
- business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Hungary’s medium-term outlook “remains favourable but is subject to risks”. Its economic growth is projected to be 3 percent this year, driven by a recovery in absorption of EU funding and strong consumption as wage increases boost disposable income, IMF staff said in a statement on Thursday after regular consultations in Budapest held between February ...
New Tax Amnesty At Seven Banks
- 8 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- business
The newly announced tax amnesty will be available at Erste, FHB, Gránit, MKB, OTP, Raiffeisen and UniCredit, the tax authority said yesterday.
Govt To Introduce Further Measures To Promote Childbirth
- 3 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is introducing new benefits to encourage couples to have children, government office chief János Lázár told a weekly press briefing.
Orbán Voices Reservations About Guest-Worker Scheme
- 1 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at an event organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry that he did not support the idea of tackling Hungary’s shortage of skilled workers by adopting a guest-worker scheme. He said he had reservations about any kind of scheme to employ guest workers.
Gov’t Wants Young To Stay In Rural Areas
- 28 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The government is making Ft 10 billion available in an initiative designed to encourage young Hungarians to stay in or move to smaller towns and villages.
EC: Economy On Track, But Hungary Slow To Act On Recommendations
- 23 Feb 2017 6:50 AM
- business
The European Commission acknowledged Hungary’s “solid” economic performance and improved labour market situation, but said the country had made “limited progress” in addressing recommendations made in 2016 in a European Semester report released on Wednesday.