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14/04/2016

Schaeffler group to invest EUR 80m in Debrecen

Budapest, April 14 (MTI) – FAG, an affiliate of the German Schaeffler group, will implement an over 25 billion forint (EUR 80m) investment project in Debrecen, […]
14/04/2016

Hungarian government: Freedom House report “nonsense”

Budapest, April 14 (MTI) – Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has called nonsensical a recent report by human rights watchdog Freedom House, which said that democratic government […]
14/04/2016

Teachers’ union PSZ calls for five-minute general strike

Budapest, April 14 (MTI) – Piroska Galló, the head of teachers’ trade union PSZ, has proposed that a five-minute general strike should be held on April […]
14/04/2016

Retailers organisation calls demonstration for Sunday on shop openings

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – The Union of Retail Employees (KASZ) has organised a demonstration for Sunday in protest of the government’s fast procedure in removing […]
14/04/2016

US State Department report about Hungary

Washington, DC, April 14 (MTI) – The US Department of State defined the way migrants and asylum seekers are handled among the gravest human rights problems […]
14/04/2016

Socialists: Significant progress made at expert-level consultation on anti-terror bill

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – Although significant progress was made at the consultation held by experts on the government-proposed anti-terrorism action plan on Wednesday, the opposition […]
13/04/2016

Slovakia, Norwegian author Gaarder guests of honour at Budapest international book festival

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – Slovakia and Norwegian writer Jostein Gaarder will be the guests of honour at this year’s Budapest International Book Festival held between […]
13/04/2016

Tax cuts, help to home buyers key components in 2017 budget, says economy minister

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – The government’s draft budget for 2017 focuses on tax cuts and support to families buying a home, Economy Minister Mihály Varga […]
13/04/2016

President of the National Council of Switzerland visits Hungary

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – Switzerland is a “very important strategic partner” for Hungary, parliamentary speaker László Kövér said after meeting Christa Markwalder, President of the […]
13/04/2016

Hungary, Kenya agree to boost ties

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign affairs and trade minister, on Wednesday signed an agreement with his Kenyan counterpart, under which the two […]
13/04/2016

Lefitst oposition asks EU to probe contested health-care procurements

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – The opposition Democratic Coalition is asking the European Union to assess procurements in the health-care sector that sparked a competition office […]
13/04/2016

Orbán visits Vojvodina – Photos – Update

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – A Hungarian government programme aimed at boosting the economy of Vojvodina province, in northern Serbia, marks the start of a new […]
13/04/2016

Internet VAT could be reduced this year

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – The government is planning to submit a proposal on reducing VAT on internet subscriptions by the end of the year, a […]
13/04/2016

LMP: Fidesz referendum law amendment proposal ‘ploy to avoid scandal’

Budapest, April 13 (MTI) – The green opposition LMP is calling for major changes to the referendum law and sees the ruling Fidesz party’s amendment proposal […]
13/04/2016

Hungary to promote businesses in western Ukraine with EUR 6.4m

Budapest, April 12 (MTI) – In 2016, the government will ensure a total 2 billion forints (EUR 6.4m) in grants to promote businesses in western Ukraine’s […]
13/04/2016

Hungary should reject migrant quotas through constitutional amendment, says Vona

Budapest, April 12 (MTI) – The Jobbik party has proposed that parliament should reject mandatory migrant quotas by amending the constitution instead of holding a referendum. […]
13/04/2016

Hungarian foreign ministry: Luxembourg minister’s statement ‘unacceptable’

Budapest, April 12 (MTI) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in a statement on Tuesday that comments to the press made by his Luxembourg counterpart […]
13/04/2016

Socialists to move ahead with signature drive for Sunday shopping referendum despite law’s repeal

Budapest, April 12 (MTI) – The Socialist Party on Tuesday said it would move ahead with collecting supporting signatures for a referendum on scrapping the law […]
13/04/2016

Hungary, EU to cooperate with Ethiopia in halting migration, says foreign minister in Ethiopia – Photos

Addis Ababa, April 12 (MTI) – It lies in the interest of Hungary and the European Union that the over 820,000 immigrants and refugees who found […]
12/04/2016

ECHR rules Hungary failed to adequately investigate racially motivated abuse

Brussels, April 12 (MTI) – The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Tuesday ruled against Hungary in a non-final ruling, stating that an applicant’s allegations […]