383 result(s) for ep report
Xpat Opinion: Inadequate Hygiene In Hungarian Hospitals
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Today I’m venturing into the world of healthcare, specifically hygiene or rather the lack of it in some Hungarian hospitals. A discussion of the high rate of infections contracted in hospitals began when the movement “1001 physicians without gratuity” called attention to the problem. According to the statement of these doctors, the problem has been known for years. But not only is nothing being ...
Demographic Decline Speeds Up In Hungary
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The death rate has exceeded the birth rate in Hungary so far this year, the Central Statistics Office reported on Wednesday. In the first seven months of the year 52,235 babies were born, 352 or 0.7% more than in the same period of last year. However, the number of deaths totalled 78,709, which exceeded the figures of January-July 2014 by 5,163, or 7.0%.
Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer: Increased Migration Presents Epidemic Risk
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
So far there have been no reports of disease among migrants posing a danger to public health, the chief medical officer said, and warning however that risk of an epidemic would increase as the number of migrants mounted. Judit Paller told public news channel M1 that the areas used by migrants are not generally equipped with proper infrastructure, and when such areas are used for everyday living ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Criticized By EU Parliament
- 12 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing pundit believes that the EP resolution against Hungary will severely harm the Orbán government. A conservative columnist on the other hand contends that it will give Viktor Orbán another chance to enhance his image as a defender of national sovereignty.
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
EU Condemns Hungary’s Gov Over PM’s Remarks On Death Penalty & Immigration
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament (EP) has asked the European Commission (EC) to assess the situation in Hungary and to establish a new mechanism to monitor democracy, the rule of law and human rights annually across the European Union, in a resolution voted on Wednesday.
Tom Hanks In Budapest Again For Preparations Of ‘Inferno’
- 14 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Oscar-winning US actor Tom Hanks has arrived in Budapest for the preparations of the shooting of his new film “Inferno”, sequel to “The Da Vinci Code”. The shooting of the movie will begin in mid-May. The actor arrived late on Sunday evening to the General Aviation Terminal of Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Total Media War? – Senior Pro-Government Media Figures Resign
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian public discourse was rocked today by news of the resignment of the leaders of Hungary’s major right-wing media outlets “on grounds of moral conscience”. Their joint move is a reaction to the latest episode and culmination of a long-standing spite between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his former friend and close associate, businessman Lajos Simicska.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.
Xpat Opinion: Inadequate Hygiene In Hungarian Hospitals
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Today I’m venturing into the world of healthcare, specifically hygiene or rather the lack of it in some Hungarian hospitals. A discussion of the high rate of infections contracted in hospitals began when the movement “1001 physicians without gratuity” called attention to the problem. According to the statement of these doctors, the problem has been known for years. But not only is nothing being ...
Demographic Decline Speeds Up In Hungary
- 24 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The death rate has exceeded the birth rate in Hungary so far this year, the Central Statistics Office reported on Wednesday. In the first seven months of the year 52,235 babies were born, 352 or 0.7% more than in the same period of last year. However, the number of deaths totalled 78,709, which exceeded the figures of January-July 2014 by 5,163, or 7.0%.
Hungary’s Chief Medical Officer: Increased Migration Presents Epidemic Risk
- 17 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
So far there have been no reports of disease among migrants posing a danger to public health, the chief medical officer said, and warning however that risk of an epidemic would increase as the number of migrants mounted. Judit Paller told public news channel M1 that the areas used by migrants are not generally equipped with proper infrastructure, and when such areas are used for everyday living ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Government Criticized By EU Parliament
- 12 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left-wing pundit believes that the EP resolution against Hungary will severely harm the Orbán government. A conservative columnist on the other hand contends that it will give Viktor Orbán another chance to enhance his image as a defender of national sovereignty.
Hungarian Political Parties Comment On EP Resolution
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The ruling Fidesz party labelled the resolution as a “second Tavares report”, but welcomed support from the European People’s Party. “The second Tavares report was passed only with the liberals, the left, the greens and the communists all joining forces,” Fidesz lawmaker Gergely Gulyás said, adding that his party has a clear antiimmigration stance.
EU Condemns Hungary’s Gov Over PM’s Remarks On Death Penalty & Immigration
- 11 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament (EP) has asked the European Commission (EC) to assess the situation in Hungary and to establish a new mechanism to monitor democracy, the rule of law and human rights annually across the European Union, in a resolution voted on Wednesday.
Tom Hanks In Budapest Again For Preparations Of ‘Inferno’
- 14 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Oscar-winning US actor Tom Hanks has arrived in Budapest for the preparations of the shooting of his new film “Inferno”, sequel to “The Da Vinci Code”. The shooting of the movie will begin in mid-May. The actor arrived late on Sunday evening to the General Aviation Terminal of Budapest’s Liszt Ferenc International Airport.
Total Media War? – Senior Pro-Government Media Figures Resign
- 9 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian public discourse was rocked today by news of the resignment of the leaders of Hungary’s major right-wing media outlets “on grounds of moral conscience”. Their joint move is a reaction to the latest episode and culmination of a long-standing spite between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his former friend and close associate, businessman Lajos Simicska.
EP’s Libe Holds Hearing On Human Rights In Hungary
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The European Parliament’s committee on civil liberties, justice and home affairs (LIBE) held a hearing on the human rights situation in Hungary. Tamás Fricz, who was to represent the pro-government Civil Unity Forum, stayed away from the hearing, arguing that it would be one-sided.