35 result(s) for monopoly in Current Affairs
Hungary’s Govt Dismisses As Speculation Report On State Spirits Monopoly
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government Information Centre has dismissed as speculation a report that the government plans to introduce a state monopoly on retail sales of spirits after the election in April, the government spokesman said on Wednesday. András Giró-Szász called the report “press chatter”.
Szabó Won’t Challenge Tobacco Retail Licence In Hungary
- 12 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Civil rights ombudsman Máté Szabó will not turn to the Constitutional Court over the question of tobacco retail licences, his office announced in a weekend statement. His office said the transformation of the tobacco retail trade into a state monopoly is a justifiable restriction on trade, as protection of minors against the health hazards of smoking is a legitimate constitutional interest.
Hungarian Government’s View On The European Commission’s Decision
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government accepts the decision of the European Commission with regret, as it endangers the funding of the Erzsébet programme, which finances a Government welfare scheme, and imperils the funding of the scheme that stimulates the domestic tourism sector via the SZÉP (Széchenyi Recreation) Card.
Xpat Opinion: Protesters Occupy Fidesz Headquarters In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses opposition protesters of provocation and radicalism. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, fears that the government is about to create a volunteer army of its supporters and steer the country to the brink of civil war.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - IMF Agreement Delayed Again
- 22 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year.
Bill To Ban Private Weather Forecasts In Hungary
- 26 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A new bill is being drafted that will give the state a monopoly on weather forecasts, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Zoltán Illés told Kossuth Rádió. The bill stipulates that collecting meteorological data is a state task, financed by the state, and it does not support the idea that private companies may provide weather analyses.
No EU Objections To Hungary's Tobacco Retail Bill
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Neither the European Commission (EC) nor any EU state filed an objection against the Hungarian tobacco trading bill by Friday’s deadline. Hungary must next send the final text of the bill to Brussels and the EC may express objections later, Népszabadság underlines.
Hungary’s Govt Dismisses As Speculation Report On State Spirits Monopoly
- 20 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government Information Centre has dismissed as speculation a report that the government plans to introduce a state monopoly on retail sales of spirits after the election in April, the government spokesman said on Wednesday. András Giró-Szász called the report “press chatter”.
Szabó Won’t Challenge Tobacco Retail Licence In Hungary
- 12 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Civil rights ombudsman Máté Szabó will not turn to the Constitutional Court over the question of tobacco retail licences, his office announced in a weekend statement. His office said the transformation of the tobacco retail trade into a state monopoly is a justifiable restriction on trade, as protection of minors against the health hazards of smoking is a legitimate constitutional interest.
Hungarian Government’s View On The European Commission’s Decision
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government accepts the decision of the European Commission with regret, as it endangers the funding of the Erzsébet programme, which finances a Government welfare scheme, and imperils the funding of the scheme that stimulates the domestic tourism sector via the SZÉP (Széchenyi Recreation) Card.
Xpat Opinion: Protesters Occupy Fidesz Headquarters In Budapest
- 11 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist accuses opposition protesters of provocation and radicalism. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, fears that the government is about to create a volunteer army of its supporters and steer the country to the brink of civil war.
Xpat Opinion: Arts Academy, National Theatre & Universities As Battle Grounds In The Culture Wars In Hungary
- 19 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro government columnist likens the current student demonstrations in Hungary to what happened in France in 1968 and warns the students that the organisers of this year’s “peace marches” (mass rallies in support of the Fidesz government) won’t hesitate to call for a third one if the need arises.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - IMF Agreement Delayed Again
- 22 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year.
Bill To Ban Private Weather Forecasts In Hungary
- 26 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A new bill is being drafted that will give the state a monopoly on weather forecasts, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Zoltán Illés told Kossuth Rádió. The bill stipulates that collecting meteorological data is a state task, financed by the state, and it does not support the idea that private companies may provide weather analyses.
No EU Objections To Hungary's Tobacco Retail Bill
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Neither the European Commission (EC) nor any EU state filed an objection against the Hungarian tobacco trading bill by Friday’s deadline. Hungary must next send the final text of the bill to Brussels and the EC may express objections later, Népszabadság underlines.