226 result(s) for em varga mihály
Government Buys E-Cars
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The government is committed to developing electric transportation, and aims to make Hungary the regional leader in this field, Economy Minister Mihály Varga declared in Budapest on Friday as the government formally received delivery of seven electronic cars purchased for its public procurement and supply directorate KEF.
Hungary Jobless Rate 6.0% In Jan-March
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s average unemployment rate was 6.0% in January-March, down from 6.1% in the previous three-month period, the Central Statistical Office reported. The unemployment rate was down from 7.8% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 272,800 in January-March.
Varga: Govt To Mull Single-Digit Income Tax In 2017
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The question whether to introduce a single-digit income tax will be broached next year, the economy minister said in an interview to business daily Világgazdaság. Mihály Varga said that reducing the tax from the current 15% would lead to revenue losses amounting to 600 billion forints (EUR 1.9bn). But if the rate of growth stays on its current trajectory and the government succeeds in ...
Gov’t To Lower VAT On Dairy And Catering
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The government proposes to reduce VAT on a wide range of products and services in the 2017 budget, Economy Minister Mihály Varga announced on Wednesday. The VAT on milk, eggs and poultry would fall from today’s 27% to 5%.
Retailers’ Union Calls Demo For Sunday On Shop Openings
- 14 Apr 2016 1:40 AM
- current affairs
The Union of Retail Employees (KASZ) has organised a demonstration for Sunday in protest of the government’s fast procedure in removing restrictions on Sunday shop openings. The demonstration will be held by the Economy Ministry’s building and the union wants to present a petition to Economy Minister Mihály Varga, KASZ said.
Government Proposes Revoking Sunday Closing Law
- 12 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government submitted a proposal today to abolish the Sunday closings law –legislation passed last year that requires retailers to remain closed on Sundays – and Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal tomorrow in an expedited procedure, according to reports.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Varga: EC Avows Hungary Economic Progress In Country Report
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission’s recent country report provides a more realistic picture of Hungary compared with previous reports as it acknowledges economic achievements due to government reform measures, the economy minister said.
Korea Third Most Important Non-European Investor In Hungary
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The Republic of Korea is the third most important non-European investor in Hungary, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in Seoul following a meeting of the Hungarian-Korean Joint Economic Committee, Hungarian news agency MTI reported, citing an announcement by the National Economy Ministry.
Government Buys E-Cars
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The government is committed to developing electric transportation, and aims to make Hungary the regional leader in this field, Economy Minister Mihály Varga declared in Budapest on Friday as the government formally received delivery of seven electronic cars purchased for its public procurement and supply directorate KEF.
Hungary Jobless Rate 6.0% In Jan-March
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary’s average unemployment rate was 6.0% in January-March, down from 6.1% in the previous three-month period, the Central Statistical Office reported. The unemployment rate was down from 7.8% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 272,800 in January-March.
Varga: Govt To Mull Single-Digit Income Tax In 2017
- 26 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- business
The question whether to introduce a single-digit income tax will be broached next year, the economy minister said in an interview to business daily Világgazdaság. Mihály Varga said that reducing the tax from the current 15% would lead to revenue losses amounting to 600 billion forints (EUR 1.9bn). But if the rate of growth stays on its current trajectory and the government succeeds in ...
Gov’t To Lower VAT On Dairy And Catering
- 14 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The government proposes to reduce VAT on a wide range of products and services in the 2017 budget, Economy Minister Mihály Varga announced on Wednesday. The VAT on milk, eggs and poultry would fall from today’s 27% to 5%.
Retailers’ Union Calls Demo For Sunday On Shop Openings
- 14 Apr 2016 1:40 AM
- current affairs
The Union of Retail Employees (KASZ) has organised a demonstration for Sunday in protest of the government’s fast procedure in removing restrictions on Sunday shop openings. The demonstration will be held by the Economy Ministry’s building and the union wants to present a petition to Economy Minister Mihály Varga, KASZ said.
Government Proposes Revoking Sunday Closing Law
- 12 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian government submitted a proposal today to abolish the Sunday closings law –legislation passed last year that requires retailers to remain closed on Sundays – and Parliament is scheduled to vote on the proposal tomorrow in an expedited procedure, according to reports.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Varga: EC Avows Hungary Economic Progress In Country Report
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission’s recent country report provides a more realistic picture of Hungary compared with previous reports as it acknowledges economic achievements due to government reform measures, the economy minister said.
Korea Third Most Important Non-European Investor In Hungary
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
The Republic of Korea is the third most important non-European investor in Hungary, National Economy Minister Mihály Varga said in Seoul following a meeting of the Hungarian-Korean Joint Economic Committee, Hungarian news agency MTI reported, citing an announcement by the National Economy Ministry.