176 result(s) for mihály varga in Current Affairs
Gov’t Calls Off Repatriation Programme
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet is scrapping its Come Home Youth scheme designed to lure expatriate Hungarians back to the homeland, Economy Minister Mihály Varga announced. The scheme launched last year offered financial aid to those who returned from abroad, as well as assistance in finding employment and housing.
Govt To Submit Bill Converting 'Pay Vouchers' To Cash
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will submit a bill to lawmakers on Thursday that would convert part of the national voucher system into cash, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told daily Magyar Idők, confirming an earlier statement by the head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
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.
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.
Hungary Looking To Create Conditions For Weapons Manufacture
- 17 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is putting together and inter-ministerial committee to create the conditions for Hungary to enter the arms industry, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Tuesday.
Jobbik To File Complaint Over Hungarian Border Fence Costs
- 5 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Materials and equipment used in the recent construction of the border fence between Hungary and Serbia were purchased at 5-8 times the market price, the radical nationalist Jobbik party said. Deputy leader István Apáti said that the government had provided “confusing” answers to relevant questions and added that his party would file a criminal complaint under suspicion of abuse of public funds.
Hungary’s Economy Minister Varga Wins Euromoney Award
- 12 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga has been named Finance Minister of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe by the Emerging Markets website of British monthly Euromoney. The timing of the conversion of foreign-currency mortgages to local currency was perfect, Emerging Markets observed. Furthermore, Hungary has paid back its loan to the IMF early, the site underlines.
Poll Shows Fidesz Gains Popularity Over Summer
- 1 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has increased its support over the summer, gaining four points to finish on 32% from May to September, a poll by Medián showed. The percentage of respondents who rejected Fidesz fell from 45 to 40% in the same period, the poll published on Medián’s website said. At the same time support for the radical nationalist Jobbik party fell from 16% in May to 13% in September, so ...
Gov’t Calls Off Repatriation Programme
- 14 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet is scrapping its Come Home Youth scheme designed to lure expatriate Hungarians back to the homeland, Economy Minister Mihály Varga announced. The scheme launched last year offered financial aid to those who returned from abroad, as well as assistance in finding employment and housing.
Govt To Submit Bill Converting 'Pay Vouchers' To Cash
- 2 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s government will submit a bill to lawmakers on Thursday that would convert part of the national voucher system into cash, Economy Minister Mihály Varga told daily Magyar Idők, confirming an earlier statement by the head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Xpat Opinion: The 10 Most Outrageous Things In 2017 Budget According To 444.Hu
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian news site 444.hu published an article Thursday entitled “The Top Ten Most Outrageous Things Financed in the 2017 Budget. While one can certainly argue that ridiculous (and superfluous) things are financed by states around the world, it is worth pointing out here that 444‘s list looks especially outrageous when one considers the dismal state of education and health-care.
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.
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.
Hungary Looking To Create Conditions For Weapons Manufacture
- 17 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is putting together and inter-ministerial committee to create the conditions for Hungary to enter the arms industry, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said on Tuesday.
Jobbik To File Complaint Over Hungarian Border Fence Costs
- 5 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Materials and equipment used in the recent construction of the border fence between Hungary and Serbia were purchased at 5-8 times the market price, the radical nationalist Jobbik party said. Deputy leader István Apáti said that the government had provided “confusing” answers to relevant questions and added that his party would file a criminal complaint under suspicion of abuse of public funds.
Hungary’s Economy Minister Varga Wins Euromoney Award
- 12 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Economy Minister Mihály Varga has been named Finance Minister of the Year for Central and Eastern Europe by the Emerging Markets website of British monthly Euromoney. The timing of the conversion of foreign-currency mortgages to local currency was perfect, Emerging Markets observed. Furthermore, Hungary has paid back its loan to the IMF early, the site underlines.
Poll Shows Fidesz Gains Popularity Over Summer
- 1 Oct 2015 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party has increased its support over the summer, gaining four points to finish on 32% from May to September, a poll by Medián showed. The percentage of respondents who rejected Fidesz fell from 45 to 40% in the same period, the poll published on Medián’s website said. At the same time support for the radical nationalist Jobbik party fell from 16% in May to 13% in September, so ...