422 result(s) for pay raise
Budapest Imposes New Taxi Regulations, Higher Fares
- 11 Apr 2013 10:03 AM
- getting around
City council yesterday approved new regulations for Budapest taxis, mandating black-and-yellow colours and modern amenities. Taxis should not be more than 10 years old, from September of next year but older taxis can remain in service until July 1, 2015, if they pass annual tests.
Xpat Opinion: Irritation Over Constitutional Amendments & Tariff Cuts In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság sees a communications trap in the Prime Minister’s decision to hold talks about utility tariff cuts on the day when Parliament had to vote on 22 amendments to the Basic Law. Magyar Nemzet argues that the domestic and international uproar is motivated by “something else”, rather than constitutional concerns.
More Pay For Victims Of Communism In Hungary
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The victims of Communism have seen their life annuity double from January 1, 2013. Their allowance will be raised by a further 50% in 2014. The government decision applies to those taken to the Soviet Union for forced labour, those convicted of taking part in the 1956 Uprising and the victims of show trials between 1945 and 1963.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - IMF Agreement Delayed Again
- 22 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year.
Robert Burns International Foundation Website Gets A Makeover
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Words by Robin Marshall: If you have been in Hungary for at least a year, the chances are you have already heard of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the biggest charity fundraisers in the country. But you may be less aware of the foundation behind it, and that is something organizers are aiming to fix.
Invitation: Korean Movie Week In The Urania Cinema In Budapest, Until 9 November
- 5 Nov 2012 3:00 AM
- entertainment
Organized by the Korean Cultural Center and hosted by Urania National Cinema the 5th Korean movie week will take place this year, from the 5th of November until the 9th. The peculiarity of this year’s Korean movie week is that all of the films were directed by the same person: Kim Ki-duk. Kim’s latest movie, Pieta, won the Golden Lion prize at this year’s Venice movie festival, this being the ...
Hungary Pays High Price For Pursuing Conservative Values
- 31 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Not everyone is pleased with the Hungarian Government pursuing conservative values, the Minister said in his interview, adding that Hungary does not reject others' views and only expects respect from them. One of the criticisms towards Hungary is that the constitution contains the line: “God bless the Hungarians”, even though several other countries’ constitutions include God as well.
Budapest Imposes New Taxi Regulations, Higher Fares
- 11 Apr 2013 10:03 AM
- getting around
City council yesterday approved new regulations for Budapest taxis, mandating black-and-yellow colours and modern amenities. Taxis should not be more than 10 years old, from September of next year but older taxis can remain in service until July 1, 2015, if they pass annual tests.
Xpat Opinion: Irritation Over Constitutional Amendments & Tariff Cuts In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság sees a communications trap in the Prime Minister’s decision to hold talks about utility tariff cuts on the day when Parliament had to vote on 22 amendments to the Basic Law. Magyar Nemzet argues that the domestic and international uproar is motivated by “something else”, rather than constitutional concerns.
More Pay For Victims Of Communism In Hungary
- 24 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The victims of Communism have seen their life annuity double from January 1, 2013. Their allowance will be raised by a further 50% in 2014. The government decision applies to those taken to the Soviet Union for forced labour, those convicted of taking part in the 1956 Uprising and the victims of show trials between 1945 and 1963.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Student Unrest Continues Despite Concessions By The Government
- 21 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság believes the tuition issue will leave a lasting stain of shame on the image of the Prime Minister. Magyar Nemzet suggests that continuing demonstrations after the substantial concessions made by the government may backfire on the organisers.I
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary - IMF Agreement Delayed Again
- 22 Nov 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
A leading pro-government columnist says that while Hungary does not need an IMF loan, negotiations should continue next year.
Robert Burns International Foundation Website Gets A Makeover
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Words by Robin Marshall: If you have been in Hungary for at least a year, the chances are you have already heard of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the biggest charity fundraisers in the country. But you may be less aware of the foundation behind it, and that is something organizers are aiming to fix.
Invitation: Korean Movie Week In The Urania Cinema In Budapest, Until 9 November
- 5 Nov 2012 3:00 AM
- entertainment
Organized by the Korean Cultural Center and hosted by Urania National Cinema the 5th Korean movie week will take place this year, from the 5th of November until the 9th. The peculiarity of this year’s Korean movie week is that all of the films were directed by the same person: Kim Ki-duk. Kim’s latest movie, Pieta, won the Golden Lion prize at this year’s Venice movie festival, this being the ...
Hungary Pays High Price For Pursuing Conservative Values
- 31 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Not everyone is pleased with the Hungarian Government pursuing conservative values, the Minister said in his interview, adding that Hungary does not reject others' views and only expects respect from them. One of the criticisms towards Hungary is that the constitution contains the line: “God bless the Hungarians”, even though several other countries’ constitutions include God as well.