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World Hepatitis Day, 28 July 2016
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ahead of World Hepatitis Day, 28 July 2016, WHO is urging countries to take rapid action to improve knowledge about the disease, and to increase access to testing and treatment services. Today, only 1 in 20 people with viral hepatitis know they have it. And just 1 in 100 with the disease is being treated.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Lázár: Reports Of Abuse Against Migrants ‘Lies’
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár rejected reports by human rights organisations accusing Hungarian authorities of being violent towards migrants at the border as “lies and slander”. He said authorities handled migrants in a professional manner. Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Wednesday that Hungary’s authorities “summarily force” migrants back to Serbia at the southern border, ...
Economy Minister: Hungary To Bring In Non-EU Guest Workers To Ease Shortage Of Labour
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is working on solving the shortage of labour, which is becoming an increasing problem in certain sectors and professions in the country, by “importing” skilled guest workers to Hungary from countries outside the EU but this will not cause any Hungarians to lose their jobs, the Minister for National Economy has said.
Varga: Strong National Economies Key To Europe’s Rebound After Brexit
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Sovereign national economies are key to Europe regaining its competitiveness after Britain’s exit from the bloc, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a meeting of the EU’s finance ministers in Brussels. The EU ministers met to discuss, among other things, measures that need to be taken at the national and EU levels to offset the negative effects of Brexit, a statement from the economy ministry said.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Claim Referendum Is On EU Membership
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party urged citizens to abstain from voting on the EU’s mandatory migrant quota scheme, arguing that the referendum was designed to pave the way for Hungary’s exit from the EU. Socialist Party deputy leader Zoltán Gőgös said Hungary would hold two referendums in the near future: the quota referendum, which he said was actually a vote on Hungary’s EU membership, and one on ...
IBM To Enlarge Its Hungarian Headquarters With Project Worth More Than Three Billion
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
IBM will enlarge its Székesfehérvár IT service headquarters with an investment worth HUF 3.2 billion, and based on an individual decision, the Government will provide HUF 1.1 billion for the project. As a result, 410 new jobs will be created, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced on Wednesday in Székesfehérvár.
Moody’s Upgrades Hungary’s Banking System Outlook To Positive
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the outlook of Hungary’s banking system to positive, the rating agency said today in a report entitled “Banking System Outlook - Hungary”. Moodyʼs noted, however, that government support for banks in the EU, including Hungary, is less certain under the provisions of the EUʼs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
NBH: Hungary Prepared For Brexit Effects
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has prepared for both outcomes of the British vote on European Union membership, NBH managing director Dániel Palotai told MTI after UK voters decided to leave to bloc at a referendum. “We continuously monitor the reactions of financial markets,” Palotai said on the sidelines of a conference. “We have all the necessary tools to ensure financial stability,” he ...
World Hepatitis Day, 28 July 2016
- 27 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ahead of World Hepatitis Day, 28 July 2016, WHO is urging countries to take rapid action to improve knowledge about the disease, and to increase access to testing and treatment services. Today, only 1 in 20 people with viral hepatitis know they have it. And just 1 in 100 with the disease is being treated.
Uber In Hungary: We’re Not Dead Yet
- 26 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Ride-hailing service Uber says that although its services in Hungary are being suspended indefinitely from July 24, the company intends to continue working with decision makers on amending passenger transport regulations. If regulations change – which would be up to lawmakers – Uber could resume its operations.
Lázár: Reports Of Abuse Against Migrants ‘Lies’
- 15 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Government office chief János Lázár rejected reports by human rights organisations accusing Hungarian authorities of being violent towards migrants at the border as “lies and slander”. He said authorities handled migrants in a professional manner. Human Rights Watch said in a report published on Wednesday that Hungary’s authorities “summarily force” migrants back to Serbia at the southern border, ...
Economy Minister: Hungary To Bring In Non-EU Guest Workers To Ease Shortage Of Labour
- 14 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian government is working on solving the shortage of labour, which is becoming an increasing problem in certain sectors and professions in the country, by “importing” skilled guest workers to Hungary from countries outside the EU but this will not cause any Hungarians to lose their jobs, the Minister for National Economy has said.
Varga: Strong National Economies Key To Europe’s Rebound After Brexit
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Sovereign national economies are key to Europe regaining its competitiveness after Britain’s exit from the bloc, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told a meeting of the EU’s finance ministers in Brussels. The EU ministers met to discuss, among other things, measures that need to be taken at the national and EU levels to offset the negative effects of Brexit, a statement from the economy ministry said.
Hungarian Opposition Parties Claim Referendum Is On EU Membership
- 6 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party urged citizens to abstain from voting on the EU’s mandatory migrant quota scheme, arguing that the referendum was designed to pave the way for Hungary’s exit from the EU. Socialist Party deputy leader Zoltán Gőgös said Hungary would hold two referendums in the near future: the quota referendum, which he said was actually a vote on Hungary’s EU membership, and one on ...
IBM To Enlarge Its Hungarian Headquarters With Project Worth More Than Three Billion
- 1 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
IBM will enlarge its Székesfehérvár IT service headquarters with an investment worth HUF 3.2 billion, and based on an individual decision, the Government will provide HUF 1.1 billion for the project. As a result, 410 new jobs will be created, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced on Wednesday in Székesfehérvár.
Moody’s Upgrades Hungary’s Banking System Outlook To Positive
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service upgraded the outlook of Hungary’s banking system to positive, the rating agency said today in a report entitled “Banking System Outlook - Hungary”. Moodyʼs noted, however, that government support for banks in the EU, including Hungary, is less certain under the provisions of the EUʼs Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive.
NBH: Hungary Prepared For Brexit Effects
- 25 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has prepared for both outcomes of the British vote on European Union membership, NBH managing director Dániel Palotai told MTI after UK voters decided to leave to bloc at a referendum. “We continuously monitor the reactions of financial markets,” Palotai said on the sidelines of a conference. “We have all the necessary tools to ensure financial stability,” he ...