208 result(s) for public debt in Current Affairs
Legal Changes Taking Effect In Hungary On Jan. 1
- 2 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces several legal changes as of Jan. 1, 2018, including an increase in general child-care benefits as well as child-care benefits for university students and graduates, added support for mortgage holders and the option of relief on student loan repayments.
Tarlós: Referendum Question On Metro Accessibility ‘Imprecise , Pointless’
- 22 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The referendum question submitted by the opposition in connection with ensuring the accessibility of the capital’s third metro line is “imprecise and pointless”, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Earlier this month, the Budapest Election Committee approved a referendum question submitted by Socialist city councillor Csaba Horváth on ensuring the wheelchair accessibility of stations on Budapest’s ...
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
A Web Of Corruption Enmeshes Budapest’s 9th District
- 31 Oct 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
While some 1,500 needy families wait for social apartments in Budapest’s 9th district, Fidesz politicians, members of the district council and their business affiliates increase their wealth by trading in council property, 444.hu reports.
Opposition Parties Coordinate About “National Minimum” In Healthcare
- 31 Jul 2017 9:18 AM
- current affairs
Each of Hungary’s opposition political parties attended the first coordination meeting to establish a “national minimum” of the most needed reforms to the struggling public healthcare system. The meeting was arranged by former Hungarian Democratic Forum MP and healthcare policy maker Gyula Kincses, reports daily Népszava.
Economy Minister: Hungary Among Safest Countries
- 17 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
From all aspects, Hungary is among the safest countries in the world, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a business award ceremony in Budapest on Friday. Varga said businesses could plan ahead if the related security was in place. The economy is on a growth path and the state treasury maintains a primary surplus, while the public debt has been shrinking in the past few years, he said.
Local Opinion: Does Hungary Need The Euro?
- 10 Jul 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
A conservative economist ponders the potential benefits and disadvantages of introducing the Euro in Hungary, and calls for a calm pragmatic approach.
Paks Project Secrecy To Be Eased
- 28 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Some of the secrecy surrounding the Paks nuclear power plant enlargement project will be lifted, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár told reporters on Thursday.
Legal Changes Taking Effect In Hungary On Jan. 1
- 2 Jan 2018 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces several legal changes as of Jan. 1, 2018, including an increase in general child-care benefits as well as child-care benefits for university students and graduates, added support for mortgage holders and the option of relief on student loan repayments.
Tarlós: Referendum Question On Metro Accessibility ‘Imprecise , Pointless’
- 22 Dec 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The referendum question submitted by the opposition in connection with ensuring the accessibility of the capital’s third metro line is “imprecise and pointless”, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Earlier this month, the Budapest Election Committee approved a referendum question submitted by Socialist city councillor Csaba Horváth on ensuring the wheelchair accessibility of stations on Budapest’s ...
Hungary ‘Threatened’ With EUR 190-225m Fine For Metro 4 Project
- 1 Dec 2017 7:58 AM
- current affairs
Hungary faces a fine of 60-70 billion forints (EUR 190-225m) due to financial abuses linked to the Socialist-liberal administration during the metro 4 construction project, the government office chief said on Thursday. The government has established that the abuses did indeed take place but is endeavouring to get the fine reduced through negotiations, János Lázár told a regular press briefing.
Govt Office Chief: Hungarian Economy Improving
- 17 Nov 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s economic situation is looking increasingly bright, government office chief János Lázár said at his weekly press briefing. Detailing a recent report by Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Lázár said: “Hungary is continuously doing better, economic growth is higher than the European Union average and we can expect significant growth over the remainder of the year as well.”
A Web Of Corruption Enmeshes Budapest’s 9th District
- 31 Oct 2017 7:46 AM
- current affairs
While some 1,500 needy families wait for social apartments in Budapest’s 9th district, Fidesz politicians, members of the district council and their business affiliates increase their wealth by trading in council property, 444.hu reports.
Opposition Parties Coordinate About “National Minimum” In Healthcare
- 31 Jul 2017 9:18 AM
- current affairs
Each of Hungary’s opposition political parties attended the first coordination meeting to establish a “national minimum” of the most needed reforms to the struggling public healthcare system. The meeting was arranged by former Hungarian Democratic Forum MP and healthcare policy maker Gyula Kincses, reports daily Népszava.
Economy Minister: Hungary Among Safest Countries
- 17 Jul 2017 8:10 AM
- current affairs
From all aspects, Hungary is among the safest countries in the world, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said at a business award ceremony in Budapest on Friday. Varga said businesses could plan ahead if the related security was in place. The economy is on a growth path and the state treasury maintains a primary surplus, while the public debt has been shrinking in the past few years, he said.
Local Opinion: Does Hungary Need The Euro?
- 10 Jul 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
A conservative economist ponders the potential benefits and disadvantages of introducing the Euro in Hungary, and calls for a calm pragmatic approach.
Paks Project Secrecy To Be Eased
- 28 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Some of the secrecy surrounding the Paks nuclear power plant enlargement project will be lifted, Prime Minister’s Office leader János Lázár told reporters on Thursday.