232 result(s) for government offices
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 ...
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
Startup Safary, Budapest, 21 - 22 April
- 7 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- tech
As the first ever Startup Safari Budapest is about to open, the generally active startup ecosystem is becoming even more lively, excited by the opportunity to showcase what they have up their sleeves. A safari is when you observe creatures, in this case up and coming young companies in their ‘natural habitat’; this unique initiative is an opportunity to take a sneak-peak into the startups, VCs, ...
Four Garages Planned For Buda Castle
- 4 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government plans to build four underground garages under Buda Castle to accommodate workers at ministries that are to be transferred to offices on Castle Hill, state secretary László L. Simon told the weekly Heti Válasz at the weekend. An underground garage has already been built near the Várkert Bazár by the riverbank, but another one will be built under the riding school, and connected by a ...
Hungarian Govt Aims To Reach Agreement With Teachers
- 16 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will support talks now under way with teachers and “aim to reach an agreement”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in parliament, in reference to teachers’ demonstrations over the weekend. “Hungarians generally trust teachers, which is why we trust them with our most precious possessions, our children, too”, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán On A Diplomatic Mission In Mongolia?
- 10 Feb 2016 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition papers usually have a jolly time making fun of Viktor Orbán’s slim pickings when it comes to making fancy state visits to countries that, from the vantage point of Budapest, don’t seem especially important.
Hungarian Govt To Scale Back Bureaucracy
- 6 Feb 2016 5:58 AM
- current affairs
A decision on the fate of 73 state institutions that support Hungary’s ministries will be taken by mid-year, government office chief János Lázár said in an interview with MTI. At a regular press briefing a week earlier, Lázár announced a review of the institutions and said some could be eliminated or merged into the ministries that oversee them.
Winning Bidders For EU Money Should Get Payment Upfront
- 5 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
János Lázár, the government office chief, said he would propose to the government that winning bidders in EU tenders should be allowed to immediately receive upfront 50% of the amount awarded.
Xpat Opinion: Government Announces Plans To Streamline Bureaucracy
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
One left-wing and one conservative columnist welcome plans to cut red tape by restructuring and closing down public offices. They fear, however, that the government’s new plan may not quite fulfil the hopes invested in it.
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 ...
Lázár: Referendum On EU Migrant Quota Scheme “Decisive”
- 8 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In light of the European Commission’s recent package of proposals on reforming the EU’s refugee laws, the national referendum initiated in Hungary on the mandatory migrant relocation quota system will be “decisive”, the government office chief told a regular government news briefing.
Startup Safary, Budapest, 21 - 22 April
- 7 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- tech
As the first ever Startup Safari Budapest is about to open, the generally active startup ecosystem is becoming even more lively, excited by the opportunity to showcase what they have up their sleeves. A safari is when you observe creatures, in this case up and coming young companies in their ‘natural habitat’; this unique initiative is an opportunity to take a sneak-peak into the startups, VCs, ...
Four Garages Planned For Buda Castle
- 4 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government plans to build four underground garages under Buda Castle to accommodate workers at ministries that are to be transferred to offices on Castle Hill, state secretary László L. Simon told the weekly Heti Válasz at the weekend. An underground garage has already been built near the Várkert Bazár by the riverbank, but another one will be built under the riding school, and connected by a ...
Hungarian Govt Aims To Reach Agreement With Teachers
- 16 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will support talks now under way with teachers and “aim to reach an agreement”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in parliament, in reference to teachers’ demonstrations over the weekend. “Hungarians generally trust teachers, which is why we trust them with our most precious possessions, our children, too”, he said.
Xpat Opinion: Viktor Orbán On A Diplomatic Mission In Mongolia?
- 10 Feb 2016 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian opposition papers usually have a jolly time making fun of Viktor Orbán’s slim pickings when it comes to making fancy state visits to countries that, from the vantage point of Budapest, don’t seem especially important.
Hungarian Govt To Scale Back Bureaucracy
- 6 Feb 2016 5:58 AM
- current affairs
A decision on the fate of 73 state institutions that support Hungary’s ministries will be taken by mid-year, government office chief János Lázár said in an interview with MTI. At a regular press briefing a week earlier, Lázár announced a review of the institutions and said some could be eliminated or merged into the ministries that oversee them.
Winning Bidders For EU Money Should Get Payment Upfront
- 5 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- business
János Lázár, the government office chief, said he would propose to the government that winning bidders in EU tenders should be allowed to immediately receive upfront 50% of the amount awarded.
Xpat Opinion: Government Announces Plans To Streamline Bureaucracy
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
One left-wing and one conservative columnist welcome plans to cut red tape by restructuring and closing down public offices. They fear, however, that the government’s new plan may not quite fulfil the hopes invested in it.