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Baron William de Gelsey Resigns As Chairman Of Richter’s Board Of Directors
- 7 Dec 2016 5:00 AM
- business
With effect from 1 January 2017 William de Gelsey will resign from his position as Chairman of the Board of Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter Plc. Gelsey, who intends to leave his his status as a member of the Board unaffected, will be replaced as chairman by Erik Bogsch, Richter’s Chief Executive Officer.
Now On: 'The First Golden Age' Exhibition, Műcsarnok
- 6 Dec 2016 6:20 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 12 March 2017. The Műcsarnok in Budapest celebrates the 120th anniversary this year. The creation and inauguration of the institution coincided with the flourishing of the Monarchy and Hungary. The exhibition The First Golden Age presents a selection of masterpieces from the period. Showcasing the painting of nations that once belonged to the dualist state, the exhibition was created ...
Varga Urges Swift Developments In Vocational Training
- 6 Dec 2016 5:56 AM
- business
Vocational training in Hungary should be developed more effectively and at a faster pace than ever before in order to increase economic productivity, the economy minister said. Skilled workers are vital for productivity growth, which is key for expanding the labour market, Mihály Varga said at the opening event of European Vocational Skills Week in Budapest.
Ten Injured In Budapest Metro Train Collision
- 6 Dec 2016 5:41 AM
- getting around
Two metro trains collided on Budapest’s M2 line early on Monday, injuring ten people, Máté Kisdi, a spokesman for Budapest’s disaster management authority said. The accident happened after one train travelling in the direction of Déli railway station caught up with and ran into the back of another. Both trains were carrying passengers.
Government Tasks Civil Servants With Delivering 2.7 Million Vouchers By Christmas
- 6 Dec 2016 5:32 AM
- current affairs
Civil servants will personally deliver vouchers to Hungary’s 2.7 million pensioners by Christmas, announced Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár at his weekly press conference on Thursday, reports index.hu.
Terror House Director Mária Schmidt Buys Business Print Weekly Figyelő
- 6 Dec 2016 5:27 AM
- current affairs
Terror House executive director Mária Schmidt has purchased Hungarian business weekly Figyelő, reports Origo.hu.
According to the pro-government online daily, Schmidt described her plans for the business weekly with three words: quality, fairness, and moderation.
Church Schools Taking Over In Hungary’s Poorer Regions
- 5 Dec 2016 12:10 PM
- http://budapestbeacon.com/
- community & culture
Churches are playing a larger role in Hungary’s educational system at the expense of non-affiliated private schools. Church schools have especially made progress in economically disadvantaged regions, where they tend to enroll the children of the elite. Meanwhile, private and foundation schools are being squeezed out, and programs launched for special-needs children have been completely ...
4,000 Hungarians Sleeping Rough, Survey Shows
- 5 Dec 2016 11:58 AM
- http://budapestbeacon.com/
- business
There are as many as 15,000 homeless people in Hungary. Of these, some 4,000 are sleeping rough, according to a survey conducted by Hungarian NGO Menhely Alapitvány (Shelter Foundation), index.hu reports. Roughly one-third of them are in Budapest.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 11:16 AM
- business
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Baron William de Gelsey Resigns As Chairman Of Richter’s Board Of Directors
- 7 Dec 2016 5:00 AM
- business
With effect from 1 January 2017 William de Gelsey will resign from his position as Chairman of the Board of Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter Plc. Gelsey, who intends to leave his his status as a member of the Board unaffected, will be replaced as chairman by Erik Bogsch, Richter’s Chief Executive Officer.
Now On: 'The First Golden Age' Exhibition, Műcsarnok
- 6 Dec 2016 6:20 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 12 March 2017. The Műcsarnok in Budapest celebrates the 120th anniversary this year. The creation and inauguration of the institution coincided with the flourishing of the Monarchy and Hungary. The exhibition The First Golden Age presents a selection of masterpieces from the period. Showcasing the painting of nations that once belonged to the dualist state, the exhibition was created ...
Varga Urges Swift Developments In Vocational Training
- 6 Dec 2016 5:56 AM
- business
Vocational training in Hungary should be developed more effectively and at a faster pace than ever before in order to increase economic productivity, the economy minister said. Skilled workers are vital for productivity growth, which is key for expanding the labour market, Mihály Varga said at the opening event of European Vocational Skills Week in Budapest.
Ten Injured In Budapest Metro Train Collision
- 6 Dec 2016 5:41 AM
- getting around
Two metro trains collided on Budapest’s M2 line early on Monday, injuring ten people, Máté Kisdi, a spokesman for Budapest’s disaster management authority said. The accident happened after one train travelling in the direction of Déli railway station caught up with and ran into the back of another. Both trains were carrying passengers.
Government Tasks Civil Servants With Delivering 2.7 Million Vouchers By Christmas
- 6 Dec 2016 5:32 AM
- current affairs
Civil servants will personally deliver vouchers to Hungary’s 2.7 million pensioners by Christmas, announced Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár at his weekly press conference on Thursday, reports index.hu.
Terror House Director Mária Schmidt Buys Business Print Weekly Figyelő
- 6 Dec 2016 5:27 AM
- current affairs
Terror House executive director Mária Schmidt has purchased Hungarian business weekly Figyelő, reports Origo.hu.
According to the pro-government online daily, Schmidt described her plans for the business weekly with three words: quality, fairness, and moderation.
Church Schools Taking Over In Hungary’s Poorer Regions
- 5 Dec 2016 12:10 PM
- http://budapestbeacon.com/
- community & culture
Churches are playing a larger role in Hungary’s educational system at the expense of non-affiliated private schools. Church schools have especially made progress in economically disadvantaged regions, where they tend to enroll the children of the elite. Meanwhile, private and foundation schools are being squeezed out, and programs launched for special-needs children have been completely ...
4,000 Hungarians Sleeping Rough, Survey Shows
- 5 Dec 2016 11:58 AM
- http://budapestbeacon.com/
- business
There are as many as 15,000 homeless people in Hungary. Of these, some 4,000 are sleeping rough, according to a survey conducted by Hungarian NGO Menhely Alapitvány (Shelter Foundation), index.hu reports. Roughly one-third of them are in Budapest.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 11:16 AM
- business
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade