85 result(s) for poorest
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Santa Claus From Finland Surprised Children Living On The Kaposmérő Roma Estate
- 4 Dec 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Joulupukki from Lapland visited the locality of Kaposmérő-Baglaspuszta in one of the country’s poorest regions on Tuesday. On his visit to the locality inhabited 94 per cent by Roma, Santa Claus was accompanied by Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Left-Wing Weeklies Fear An Uphill Campaign
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-leaning weeklies think it will be extremely difficult for the Socialists and their allies to match the governing right wing. They accuse Fidesz of smart but unfair campaign methods.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Economy As Reflected In The World Bank’s 2012 GNI Per Capita Figures
- 9 Jul 2013 5:00 AM
- business
Each year on July 1 the World Bank revises its classification of the world’s economies based on estimates of gross national income (GNI) per capita for the previous year. The current income classifications by GNI per capita are as follows: low income = $1,035 or less; lower middle income = $1,036 to $4,085; upper middle income = $4,086 to $12,615; and high income = $12,616 or more.
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: Experts Forecast Mass Poverty, Civil Unrest In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Experts predict civil insurgance in Hungary, according to media reports, after even the remnants of the middle class are sliding into poverty. As much as 31 percent of Hungarian society was considered poor in 2011, Eurostat reported, making it the 5th poorest country in the EU.
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
100.000 Will Be Able To Obtain Language & IT Training Grants In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
One hundred thousand Hungarian adults will be able to obtain training grants in IT and foreign languages. The adult education programme is targeting the unemployed, new mothers, the Roma, those living in the poorest areas and the over-45s. There has never been such a project in Hungary on this scale and with these aims.
Video Report: Third Annual Nancy Brinker Award In Budapest
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ambassador Kounalakis presented the award to Dr. Balázs Győrffy for his achievements in studying personalized breast cancer treatment.
Xpat Opinion: Is Hungary's PM Orbán A Social Democrat?
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators contend that PM Orbán’s vision is closer to social democratic ideals than the policies of past socialist-liberal governments. Left-wing pundits, on the other hand, accuse Fidesz of favoring the rich instead of supporting those in need.
Santa Claus From Finland Surprised Children Living On The Kaposmérő Roma Estate
- 4 Dec 2013 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Joulupukki from Lapland visited the locality of Kaposmérő-Baglaspuszta in one of the country’s poorest regions on Tuesday. On his visit to the locality inhabited 94 per cent by Roma, Santa Claus was accompanied by Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Left-Wing Weeklies Fear An Uphill Campaign
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-leaning weeklies think it will be extremely difficult for the Socialists and their allies to match the governing right wing. They accuse Fidesz of smart but unfair campaign methods.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Economy As Reflected In The World Bank’s 2012 GNI Per Capita Figures
- 9 Jul 2013 5:00 AM
- business
Each year on July 1 the World Bank revises its classification of the world’s economies based on estimates of gross national income (GNI) per capita for the previous year. The current income classifications by GNI per capita are as follows: low income = $1,035 or less; lower middle income = $1,036 to $4,085; upper middle income = $4,086 to $12,615; and high income = $12,616 or more.
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: Experts Forecast Mass Poverty, Civil Unrest In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Experts predict civil insurgance in Hungary, according to media reports, after even the remnants of the middle class are sliding into poverty. As much as 31 percent of Hungarian society was considered poor in 2011, Eurostat reported, making it the 5th poorest country in the EU.
Xpat Opinion: Guessing Hungary's PM Orbán’s Strategy In Negotiations With The EU
- 28 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The leading pro-government daily welcomes the failure of the EU summit as a sign of democracy and good news for Hungary, while its left-wing counterpart accuses PM Orbán of selfishness. An influential economist says that although the EU’s growth forecasts are biased against Hungary, the government has to make efforts to convince Brussels anyway. An independent centrist outlet suspects that once ...
100.000 Will Be Able To Obtain Language & IT Training Grants In Hungary
- 8 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
One hundred thousand Hungarian adults will be able to obtain training grants in IT and foreign languages. The adult education programme is targeting the unemployed, new mothers, the Roma, those living in the poorest areas and the over-45s. There has never been such a project in Hungary on this scale and with these aims.
Video Report: Third Annual Nancy Brinker Award In Budapest
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Ambassador Kounalakis presented the award to Dr. Balázs Győrffy for his achievements in studying personalized breast cancer treatment.