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Szijjártó: EU Must Speed Up Enlargement
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must speed up enlargement in order to overcome its problems, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after talks with Albanian EU integration minister Klajda Gjosha. Integrating the western Balkans would strengthen the bloc, he said. The current challenges faced by the EU should not be used as an excuse to turn inward, Szijjártó said.
Opinion: Hungary To Cut Corporate Tax Rate To Lowest In EU
- 24 Nov 2016 2:35 AM
- business
A conservative economist welcomes PM Orbán’s announcement that Hungarian corporate tax is to be cut to the lowest in the EU. A liberal economist, on the other hand, fears that the tax cut will create disparities in the economy.
Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Laid To Rest
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis, who died at age 64 on November 6, was buried in Budapest on Saturday. The late artist was paid final respects at the Hungarian Academy of Music.
Bill To Make Good Friday Public Holiday Submitted To Parlt
- 21 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party lawmakers on Friday submitted a bill to parliament to make Good Friday a public holiday in Hungary. Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and Economy Minister Mihály Varga, both of ruling Fidesz, filed a proposal to amend five laws and add Good Friday to the list of no-work days.
Lázár: EC Closes Infringement Procedure Over Paks Plant
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has closed the infringement procedure it had launched against Hungary over public procurement rules in connection with the upgrade of the Paks nuclear power plant, the government office chief said.
Unveiling Of A 20.6 Million Euros Investment In Hungary By Japan’s SIIX Corporation
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
From Jan. 1, Hungary’s state investment-promotion system will be overhauled so that budget support for investments is funnelled to companies not only on the basis of how many jobs they create but also taking into account their technological standards and value-added, the foreign affairs and trade minister said.
Car Liability Insurance Rates Grow As More People Drive
- 18 Nov 2016 12:00 AM
- business
Annual rates for vehicle liability insurance in Hungary are expected to rise 10-12% on average, reaching HUF 22,000-25,000, due to increasing car usage and a growing number of insurance payments, according to an analysis by insurance broker Agenta-Consulting sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
International Parliamentary Conference About NATO Held In Budapest
- 17 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of people in NATO member states agree that NATO remains the primary pledge of common security, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said in Budapest on Thursday. The continued enlargement of NATO and the number of member applicants serve as proof that the collective protection and transatlantic solidarity offered by the organisation still represent considerable attraction to countries ...
NBH Upgrades HUF 2,000, HUF 5,000 Banknotes
- 17 Nov 2016 12:40 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary is upgrading the 2,000 forint and 5,000 forint banknotes it issues, deputy governor Ferenc Gerhardt told the press. The images on the bills will remain unchanged, but they will get enhanced security features, Gerhardt said. Legislation on the new bills will come into force from Tuesday, but they will not enter circulation until March 2017.
Szijjártó: EU Must Speed Up Enlargement
- 24 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Union must speed up enlargement in order to overcome its problems, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after talks with Albanian EU integration minister Klajda Gjosha. Integrating the western Balkans would strengthen the bloc, he said. The current challenges faced by the EU should not be used as an excuse to turn inward, Szijjártó said.
Opinion: Hungary To Cut Corporate Tax Rate To Lowest In EU
- 24 Nov 2016 2:35 AM
- business
A conservative economist welcomes PM Orbán’s announcement that Hungarian corporate tax is to be cut to the lowest in the EU. A liberal economist, on the other hand, fears that the tax cut will create disparities in the economy.
Pianist, Conductor Zoltán Kocsis Laid To Rest
- 22 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Celebrated Hungarian pianist, conductor and composer Zoltán Kocsis, who died at age 64 on November 6, was buried in Budapest on Saturday. The late artist was paid final respects at the Hungarian Academy of Music.
Bill To Make Good Friday Public Holiday Submitted To Parlt
- 21 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Ruling party lawmakers on Friday submitted a bill to parliament to make Good Friday a public holiday in Hungary. Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén of the co-ruling Christian Democrats, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and Economy Minister Mihály Varga, both of ruling Fidesz, filed a proposal to amend five laws and add Good Friday to the list of no-work days.
Lázár: EC Closes Infringement Procedure Over Paks Plant
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission has closed the infringement procedure it had launched against Hungary over public procurement rules in connection with the upgrade of the Paks nuclear power plant, the government office chief said.
Unveiling Of A 20.6 Million Euros Investment In Hungary By Japan’s SIIX Corporation
- 18 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- business
From Jan. 1, Hungary’s state investment-promotion system will be overhauled so that budget support for investments is funnelled to companies not only on the basis of how many jobs they create but also taking into account their technological standards and value-added, the foreign affairs and trade minister said.
Car Liability Insurance Rates Grow As More People Drive
- 18 Nov 2016 12:00 AM
- business
Annual rates for vehicle liability insurance in Hungary are expected to rise 10-12% on average, reaching HUF 22,000-25,000, due to increasing car usage and a growing number of insurance payments, according to an analysis by insurance broker Agenta-Consulting sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
International Parliamentary Conference About NATO Held In Budapest
- 17 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of people in NATO member states agree that NATO remains the primary pledge of common security, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said in Budapest on Thursday. The continued enlargement of NATO and the number of member applicants serve as proof that the collective protection and transatlantic solidarity offered by the organisation still represent considerable attraction to countries ...
NBH Upgrades HUF 2,000, HUF 5,000 Banknotes
- 17 Nov 2016 12:40 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary is upgrading the 2,000 forint and 5,000 forint banknotes it issues, deputy governor Ferenc Gerhardt told the press. The images on the bills will remain unchanged, but they will get enhanced security features, Gerhardt said. Legislation on the new bills will come into force from Tuesday, but they will not enter circulation until March 2017.