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World Bank: Hungary Business Environments Competitive With Rest Of EU
- 28 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- business
Hungarian cities outperform the European Union average in a number of areas of doing business, according to new a report by the World Bank presented in Székesfehérvár, in central Hungary.
Szijjártó: Central Europe’s Role Important In Restoring Security, Competitiveness
- 23 Jun 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
Central Europe must play an important role in restoring Europe’s security and competitiveness, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said at a meeting of Central European Initiative (CEI) foreign ministers in Minsk. Szijjártó said the migration crisis, the threat of terrorism and Europe’s competitiveness woes posed serious challenges to the continent.
Orbán In Talks With Governor Of Indiana
- 14 Jun 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Wednesday discussed boosting economic ties and improving the Hungarian business environment with Eric Holcomb, the Governor of the US state of Indiana. Hungary-US trade has expanded apace over the past decade, it was noted at the meeting also attended by Hungary’s minister for foreign affairs and trade, Péter Szijjártó, and Indiana’s secretary of commerce, Jim ...
Foreign Minister Met Netanyahu
- 19 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday afternoon. Szijjártó told MTI by phone that the agenda of their meeting includes settling details of a visit by Netanyahu to Hungary on July 18- 19.
Orbán: Shaming Hungary ‘Foolish’
- 18 May 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said shaming Hungary was “foolish”, noting that the country currently has the highest or second highest growth rate in the European Union. Speaking at a general assembly meeting of Mercedes parent company Daimler in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary had the fastest-declining unemployment rate in the EU and that it complied with all European financial regulations.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.
Budapest Transport Workers To Receive Average 15% Wage Hike
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s public transport company BKV will grant its employees a wage hike of average 15% under an agreement reached by the management and trade unions on Friday, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós announced. According to the mayor, basic salaries will be increased by 10%, by at least monthly 28,000 forints each.
EC Takes First Step In Infringement Proceeding Against Hungary Over Lex CEU
- 26 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has just announced that it is taking the first step toward launching an infringement proceeding against the Hungarian government over its modifications to the higher education law, better known as Lex CEU. According to the Commission, a letter is being sent to Hungarian authorities to notify them that Lex CEU may violate freedoms protected by the European Union.
Socialists To Elect PM Candidate At May 27 Congress
- 25 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists will elect a prime ministerial candidate at the party congress on May 27, chairman Gyula Molnár said on Monday. Mayor of Szeged László Botka has accepted the nomination for the post, he told a press conference after the party’s board meeting.
World Bank: Hungary Business Environments Competitive With Rest Of EU
- 28 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- business
Hungarian cities outperform the European Union average in a number of areas of doing business, according to new a report by the World Bank presented in Székesfehérvár, in central Hungary.
Szijjártó: Central Europe’s Role Important In Restoring Security, Competitiveness
- 23 Jun 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
Central Europe must play an important role in restoring Europe’s security and competitiveness, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said at a meeting of Central European Initiative (CEI) foreign ministers in Minsk. Szijjártó said the migration crisis, the threat of terrorism and Europe’s competitiveness woes posed serious challenges to the continent.
Orbán In Talks With Governor Of Indiana
- 14 Jun 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Wednesday discussed boosting economic ties and improving the Hungarian business environment with Eric Holcomb, the Governor of the US state of Indiana. Hungary-US trade has expanded apace over the past decade, it was noted at the meeting also attended by Hungary’s minister for foreign affairs and trade, Péter Szijjártó, and Indiana’s secretary of commerce, Jim ...
Foreign Minister Met Netanyahu
- 19 May 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Thursday afternoon. Szijjártó told MTI by phone that the agenda of their meeting includes settling details of a visit by Netanyahu to Hungary on July 18- 19.
Orbán: Shaming Hungary ‘Foolish’
- 18 May 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said shaming Hungary was “foolish”, noting that the country currently has the highest or second highest growth rate in the European Union. Speaking at a general assembly meeting of Mercedes parent company Daimler in Budapest, Orbán said Hungary had the fastest-declining unemployment rate in the EU and that it complied with all European financial regulations.
EPP Spox: Hungary Govt Wants To Comply With EC Conditions
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stated that his government wants to comply fully with the European Commission’s conditions related to amendments to the higher education act, a spokesman for the European People’s Party (EPP), among whose ranks governing Fidesz stands, said in Brussels on Saturday.
Budapest Transport Workers To Receive Average 15% Wage Hike
- 2 May 2017 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s public transport company BKV will grant its employees a wage hike of average 15% under an agreement reached by the management and trade unions on Friday, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós announced. According to the mayor, basic salaries will be increased by 10%, by at least monthly 28,000 forints each.
EC Takes First Step In Infringement Proceeding Against Hungary Over Lex CEU
- 26 Apr 2017 3:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has just announced that it is taking the first step toward launching an infringement proceeding against the Hungarian government over its modifications to the higher education law, better known as Lex CEU. According to the Commission, a letter is being sent to Hungarian authorities to notify them that Lex CEU may violate freedoms protected by the European Union.
Socialists To Elect PM Candidate At May 27 Congress
- 25 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialists will elect a prime ministerial candidate at the party congress on May 27, chairman Gyula Molnár said on Monday. Mayor of Szeged László Botka has accepted the nomination for the post, he told a press conference after the party’s board meeting.


















