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Thursday 8:17, August 19th, 2010
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has approached Hungary with a request to write off 90% of its state debts, the Financial Times reported.

Municipality elections: Fidesz not a sure bet in Budapest

10:39, Sep 2 | The result of the municipality elections in October may be uncertain only in Budapest, daily Népszabadság reported on the latest survey of research company Szonda-Ipsos.

Fidesz still wants Simor out, paper says

08:27, Aug 24 | Hungary's conservative Fidesz government has not yet given up on sacking the head of the country's central bank (MNB), daily Népszava reported.

Gov’t/Fidesz advantage across the table

08:20, Aug 19 | Hungary's  governing Fidesz party saw a minor drop in its approval ratings but is still miles ahead of any political opponents, the latest report by pollster Medián shows.

Fidesz target 20% of recommendations

08:22, Aug 18 | 

Gov't committed to both South Stream, Nabucco

14:22, Aug 16 | 

IMF exec warns Hungary of tougher times

08:20, Aug 16 | 

Hungary plans frequency sale in 2010

13:41, Aug 12 | 

New media authority head promises fast, firm restructuring

14:32, Aug 11 | The head of Hungary's newly-merged telecom and media authority said on Wednesday that she planned fast and well-defined restructuring in the sector.

President signs gov't action plan into law

11:59, Aug 11 | President Pál Schmitt on Wednesday said he had signed all legislation submitted to him by Parliament. Among the legislation was a package related to the government's 29-point action plan.

President signs laws on new state-owned media structure

10:49, Aug 11 | Hungary's new President Pál Schmitt on Tuesday signed legislation on restructuring telecom and media oversight as well as state-owned media companies.

Transparency International concerned about nominee for Competition Office head

09:09, Aug 10 | 

Hungary's new president seeks to fill role of balance

16:36, Aug 6 | Pál Schmitt, Hungary's new president, said at his swearing-in ceremony on Friday that he would seek to “fill the role of balance”.

US firm selected to represent MNB in Holocaust case

14:50, Aug 6 | 

Hungary will not bring deficit under target at any cost

17:20, Aug 5 | Hungary will not insist on bringing its general government deficit under 3% of GDP in 2011 at any price, National Economy Minister György Matolcsy said in an interview broadcast on Hír Televízió.

NY Times: Hungary alienating foreign investors

08:42, Aug 4 | Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is laying the blame on central bank governor András Simor while Hungary has a way too expansive fiscal policy, The New York Times said in a Tuesday article.

Government to submit 42 bills to Parliament in autumn session

14:18, Aug 3 | Hungary's government plans to submit 42 bills for parliamentary discussion and approval in the autumn session the government's legislative program published on parliament's website.
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Prime Minister discusses tasks, organizational structure in Economy Ministry

09:32, Aug 3 | 

Hungarian farm minister meets with Japanese ambassador

16:41, Jul 30 |