178 result(s) for poverty in Current Affairs
The Hungarian Gov Is Launching A Rehabilitation Programme
- 24 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Government is launching a comprehensive 4.7 billion-forint settlement rehabilitation programme using EU funds, for which local governments may submit their applications by 31 March 2012. The sub-measure coded 5.3.6.-11-1 within the Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP, in Hungarian: TÁMOP) provides opportunities for social inclusion for those living in disadvantaged ...
UN Condemns Criminalisation Of Homelessness In Hungary
- 17 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Two UN human rights experts have called on Hungary to review a law which criminalises homelessness and threatens those living on the street with imprisonment, Népszabadság reports.
Hungarian Cabinet To Help Those In Dire Poverty
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The cabinet has set itself the goal of helping 500,000 people living in deep poverty via its Europa 2020 strategy, Economy Ministry state secretary Zoltan Csefalvay told on a conference in Budapest. He said 28.3% of the population, about 3 million people, live in poverty in Hungary, and that this percentage is to be reduced to 23.5%.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
"Lisbon And Beyond" - Remarks Of U.S. Ambassador At Corvinus University Budapest
- 10 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Thank you, Vice Rector Kerekes and Dr. Magyarics; I’m honored to speak at Corvinus University today, and grateful also for the involvement of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
UN: Hungary 36th Best For Quality Of Life
- 5 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The UN rates Hungary as the 36th best country in which to reside in its latest quality of life list. The UN assesses the countries with regard to their economy, poverty levels, health care standards, education, sexual equality and civil rights. Norway was first for the eighth consecutive year."
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
The Hungarian Gov Is Launching A Rehabilitation Programme
- 24 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian Government is launching a comprehensive 4.7 billion-forint settlement rehabilitation programme using EU funds, for which local governments may submit their applications by 31 March 2012. The sub-measure coded 5.3.6.-11-1 within the Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP, in Hungarian: TÁMOP) provides opportunities for social inclusion for those living in disadvantaged ...
UN Condemns Criminalisation Of Homelessness In Hungary
- 17 Feb 2012 8:10 AM
- current affairs
"Two UN human rights experts have called on Hungary to review a law which criminalises homelessness and threatens those living on the street with imprisonment, Népszabadság reports.
Hungarian Cabinet To Help Those In Dire Poverty
- 14 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The cabinet has set itself the goal of helping 500,000 people living in deep poverty via its Europa 2020 strategy, Economy Ministry state secretary Zoltan Csefalvay told on a conference in Budapest. He said 28.3% of the population, about 3 million people, live in poverty in Hungary, and that this percentage is to be reduced to 23.5%.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
"Lisbon And Beyond" - Remarks Of U.S. Ambassador At Corvinus University Budapest
- 10 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Thank you, Vice Rector Kerekes and Dr. Magyarics; I’m honored to speak at Corvinus University today, and grateful also for the involvement of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
UN: Hungary 36th Best For Quality Of Life
- 5 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"The UN rates Hungary as the 36th best country in which to reside in its latest quality of life list. The UN assesses the countries with regard to their economy, poverty levels, health care standards, education, sexual equality and civil rights. Norway was first for the eighth consecutive year."
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...