314 result(s) for employment in Current Affairs
Parties Respond To Teachers Strike
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Politicians and activists of the Socialist opposition expressed solidarity with teachers in front of the Parliament. Party leader József Tóbiás said that the strike was about common goals and solidarity, and those in power must not be allowed to threaten those who joined the strike.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Up To 6,000 Cleaners Wanted Nationwide
- 23 Feb 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a nationwide shortage of cleaners, with 5,000 to 6,000 vacancies reported, national daily Népszabadság said. Quoting Zoltán Paár, head of the Hungarian Sanitation Technology Federation, the paper said that many job seekers live in small villages from where it is expensive to commute to work in a city.
Hungary’s Solution Approved For The First Time In EU
- 22 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At his press conference held after the two-day summit of the European Council in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that European Union heads of state and government have declared that the external borders of Europe must be protected, the mass movement of migrants must be halted, and everyone must fully observe the terms of the Schengen Agreement.
Govt Official Calls For Extension Of Job Protection Scheme
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s job protection scheme currently supports employment for 900,000 people and more people may join the scheme, Péter Cseresnyés, state secretary at the economy ministry, told public news television M1.
Budapest Taxi Demo Against Uber Could Backfire
- 21 Jan 2016 10:58 AM
- current affairs
Although everyone has the right to demonstrate, to show their opposition to issues that affect them, the case of the Hungarian taxi drivers, who have been demonstrating against U.S.-based ride-sharing application Uber for the third consecutive day, may backfire, Estonian MEP Kaja Kallas said yesterday.
Xpat Opinion: PM Cameron’s Visit To Hungary
- 11 Jan 2016 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the meeting of the two prime ministers, a left-wing columnist cautions against hoping that the UK and Hungary are becoming strategic allies in reforming the EU. A conservative commentator dares to believe that Hungary can become an important player in revamping the Union.
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Orbán: Hungary On Right Track
- 8 Jan 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Assessing the situation in Hungary in a radio interview, PM Viktor Orbán said that based on the past five years it was clear that the country is progressing in a way that everyone can feel that “steps are being taken in a forward direction from year to year”. This year will follow suit, he said, citing government measures such as a tax cut, a hike in the minimum wage and the homebuilding scheme ...
Parties Respond To Teachers Strike
- 21 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Politicians and activists of the Socialist opposition expressed solidarity with teachers in front of the Parliament. Party leader József Tóbiás said that the strike was about common goals and solidarity, and those in power must not be allowed to threaten those who joined the strike.
Opposition Hails Govt Climbdown As ‘Victory’
- 12 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Socialist lawmaker István Nyakó said that the government decision to revoke the law on Sunday shopping restrictions was “a small victory for the opposition Socialists and a big one for the electorate”. For the second time, the ruling parties have been forced to “back off”, Nyakó said, referring to demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of plans to introduce an internet tax in the past.
Up To 6,000 Cleaners Wanted Nationwide
- 23 Feb 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
There is a nationwide shortage of cleaners, with 5,000 to 6,000 vacancies reported, national daily Népszabadság said. Quoting Zoltán Paár, head of the Hungarian Sanitation Technology Federation, the paper said that many job seekers live in small villages from where it is expensive to commute to work in a city.
Hungary’s Solution Approved For The First Time In EU
- 22 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
At his press conference held after the two-day summit of the European Council in Brussels, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that European Union heads of state and government have declared that the external borders of Europe must be protected, the mass movement of migrants must be halted, and everyone must fully observe the terms of the Schengen Agreement.
Govt Official Calls For Extension Of Job Protection Scheme
- 10 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s job protection scheme currently supports employment for 900,000 people and more people may join the scheme, Péter Cseresnyés, state secretary at the economy ministry, told public news television M1.
Budapest Taxi Demo Against Uber Could Backfire
- 21 Jan 2016 10:58 AM
- current affairs
Although everyone has the right to demonstrate, to show their opposition to issues that affect them, the case of the Hungarian taxi drivers, who have been demonstrating against U.S.-based ride-sharing application Uber for the third consecutive day, may backfire, Estonian MEP Kaja Kallas said yesterday.
Xpat Opinion: PM Cameron’s Visit To Hungary
- 11 Jan 2016 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the meeting of the two prime ministers, a left-wing columnist cautions against hoping that the UK and Hungary are becoming strategic allies in reforming the EU. A conservative commentator dares to believe that Hungary can become an important player in revamping the Union.
Hungary’s PM: Role Of National Parliaments Must Be Reconsidered
- 11 Jan 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
After talks in Budapest on Thursday with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that both leaders want a strong Europe. At their joint press conference, Mr. Orbán spoke about Hungarians working in Britain, pointing out that it is important that they should not be subject to any discrimination. At the same time he stressed that Hungary is open to all ...
Orbán: Hungary On Right Track
- 8 Jan 2016 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Assessing the situation in Hungary in a radio interview, PM Viktor Orbán said that based on the past five years it was clear that the country is progressing in a way that everyone can feel that “steps are being taken in a forward direction from year to year”. This year will follow suit, he said, citing government measures such as a tax cut, a hike in the minimum wage and the homebuilding scheme ...