67 result(s) for domestic violence
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Hungary Continues To Step Up Against Domestic Violence
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Representatives of the Ministry of Human Resources held talks with the Human Rights Watch about the organisation's report on domestic violence in Hungary. The report subsequently acknowledges that including violence within relationships as a separate category of offence within the new Penal Code, operative as of 1 July 2013, was a necessary step and points in the right direction.
Xpat Opinion: “Unless Blood Flows”: Human Rights Watch’s Report On Hungary
- 7 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Lately I have been struck by the high number of incidents, often resulting in death, involving relatives or people living in the same household. A daughter kills her mother, an 85-year-old former high-ranking police officer kills his 79-year-old wife, a professional soccer player kills his partner and her son in a family dispute. These are only three cases I remember from the last two weeks or so.
Tammy Nagy-Stellini, Managing Director, Hays Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 12:00 PM
Tammy started her career at Hays in 2002, initially based in the Czech Republic concentrating on Accountancy and Finance recruitment. She was then involved in opening up Hays Hungary, along with being the Business Development Manager for the CEE region, which included Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Legislation On Domestic Violence Ready For Discussion In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Domestic violence should be sanctioned more seriously than other acts of violence, said Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog.
U.S: Ambassador To Address Conference On Domestic Violence In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
On November 27, 2012, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis will deliver opening remarks at a conference and workshop organized by the Hungarian Association of Female Judges on issues related to domestic violence. The conference is being supported by the U.S. Embassy. Opening remarks will also be given by Dr. Péter Darák, President of the Curia.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government U-Turn On Domestic Violence
- 17 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist joins left-wing commentators in criticizing a Fidesz MP for downplaying domestic violence. After the governing party promises to explicitly sanction domestic violence, left-wing commentators welcome the decision and note that democracy “may not be lost”, after all.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Hungary Continues To Step Up Against Domestic Violence
- 7 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Representatives of the Ministry of Human Resources held talks with the Human Rights Watch about the organisation's report on domestic violence in Hungary. The report subsequently acknowledges that including violence within relationships as a separate category of offence within the new Penal Code, operative as of 1 July 2013, was a necessary step and points in the right direction.
Xpat Opinion: “Unless Blood Flows”: Human Rights Watch’s Report On Hungary
- 7 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Lately I have been struck by the high number of incidents, often resulting in death, involving relatives or people living in the same household. A daughter kills her mother, an 85-year-old former high-ranking police officer kills his 79-year-old wife, a professional soccer player kills his partner and her son in a family dispute. These are only three cases I remember from the last two weeks or so.
Tammy Nagy-Stellini, Managing Director, Hays Hungary
- 8 Aug 2013 12:00 PM
Tammy started her career at Hays in 2002, initially based in the Czech Republic concentrating on Accountancy and Finance recruitment. She was then involved in opening up Hays Hungary, along with being the Business Development Manager for the CEE region, which included Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.
Invitation: Food Festival By International Women’s Club Budapest, 9 June
- 6 Jun 2013 10:56 AM
- community & culture
For many years the IWC has held an annual 'International Food Festival' to raise funds for charity projects, this year the date for your diary is 9 June. As you may know, IWC is organization comprised of mainly expatriate women living in Hungary, you may be surprised to know that this year IWC is celebrating its 32th anniversary. Entrance to this event is free of charge, and all Xpats are ...
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Legislation On Domestic Violence Ready For Discussion In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Domestic violence should be sanctioned more seriously than other acts of violence, said Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog.
U.S: Ambassador To Address Conference On Domestic Violence In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
On November 27, 2012, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis will deliver opening remarks at a conference and workshop organized by the Hungarian Association of Female Judges on issues related to domestic violence. The conference is being supported by the U.S. Embassy. Opening remarks will also be given by Dr. Péter Darák, President of the Curia.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government U-Turn On Domestic Violence
- 17 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A pro-government columnist joins left-wing commentators in criticizing a Fidesz MP for downplaying domestic violence. After the governing party promises to explicitly sanction domestic violence, left-wing commentators welcome the decision and note that democracy “may not be lost”, after all.