301 result(s) for poverty
International Literary & Arts Festival, Budapest, 28 September - 1 October
- 28 Sep 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
Budapest Transfer is an interdisciplinary arts festival with its main focus on contemporary literature. Each edition explores a theme through which we look at literary life in a regional and international context. The theme also provides the backbone of the programme that is designed to be interesting and accessible not only for literature enthusiasts but for the general public as well. Transfer ...
Opposition Parties Blast Orbán’s ‘Soros Plan’ Public Survey Plans
- 15 Sep 2017 8:58 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and Democratic Coalition (DK) parties on Thursday lambasted the government’s plan to launch a nationwide public survey on the so-called “Soros plan”, calling on the ruling parties to focus on more important issues.
Áder Calls For Inter-Govt Body To Tackle Water Crisis
- 1 Sep 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has proposed setting up an international body of scientists under the aegis of the United Nations to tackle an impending shortage of drinking water. Addressing a World Water Week conference in Stockholm, the Hungarian president said that “the world has now understood the impact of climate change but not of the water crisis”.
Botka: Socialists Pledge To Double Education Funding
- 30 Aug 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party’s candidate for prime minister, László Botka, pledged to double the amount of funding for education, which he called the party’s top priority. Botka told a press conference that state funding for the sector would rise to 6% of GDP under a Socialist administration in the next governing cycle after the 2018 elections.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Former PM Gyurcsány’s DK To Start Election Campaign In September
- 14 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will launch its campaign for the 2018 general election with an assembly in Budapest on September 2, the party’s spokesman said on Sunday. The assembly will take place in the capital’s Nyugati (Western) Square, which is fitting as Hungarians will decide for either “Orbán or Europe” in the upcoming election, said Zsolt Gréczy.
Titanic Exhibition @ Komplex Budapest, From 20 July
- 11 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
The world-famous Titanic exhibition has arrived to Hungary. Discover the secrets of the Titanic, and experience the magical atmosphere of the early 20th century! This unique exhibition showcases several hundred original art pieces from the famous shipwreck. At the individual exhibition areas visitors can see – among other things – the technical equipment of the ship, pieces of furniture, and some ...
Dániel Kólya, CEO Budapest Park
- 22 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
Dániel Kólya - Chief Executive Officer of Budapest Park, the largest open-air club and concert venue in Budapest and in Hungary. I was born in Hungary an was involved in a couple of professions and engagements before joining Budapest Park: I lead and managed various types of organizations and was also a consultant, trainer and coach.
Digitalisation A Pathway To Reducing Poverty, Says Hungarian Foreign Minister In NY
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- tech
Digitalisation is not something to be wary of, as it contributes greatly to reducing poverty and improving living conditions, Hungary’s foreign minister said in New York at a UN high-level event on innovation and digital connectivity. Péter Szijjártó said in his address to the meeting on Wednesday afternoon that a new phase of competition was unfolding in the global economy.
International Literary & Arts Festival, Budapest, 28 September - 1 October
- 28 Sep 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
Budapest Transfer is an interdisciplinary arts festival with its main focus on contemporary literature. Each edition explores a theme through which we look at literary life in a regional and international context. The theme also provides the backbone of the programme that is designed to be interesting and accessible not only for literature enthusiasts but for the general public as well. Transfer ...
Opposition Parties Blast Orbán’s ‘Soros Plan’ Public Survey Plans
- 15 Sep 2017 8:58 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist and Democratic Coalition (DK) parties on Thursday lambasted the government’s plan to launch a nationwide public survey on the so-called “Soros plan”, calling on the ruling parties to focus on more important issues.
Áder Calls For Inter-Govt Body To Tackle Water Crisis
- 1 Sep 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
President János Áder has proposed setting up an international body of scientists under the aegis of the United Nations to tackle an impending shortage of drinking water. Addressing a World Water Week conference in Stockholm, the Hungarian president said that “the world has now understood the impact of climate change but not of the water crisis”.
Botka: Socialists Pledge To Double Education Funding
- 30 Aug 2017 8:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party’s candidate for prime minister, László Botka, pledged to double the amount of funding for education, which he called the party’s top priority. Botka told a press conference that state funding for the sector would rise to 6% of GDP under a Socialist administration in the next governing cycle after the 2018 elections.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Former PM Gyurcsány’s DK To Start Election Campaign In September
- 14 Aug 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The leftist opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) will launch its campaign for the 2018 general election with an assembly in Budapest on September 2, the party’s spokesman said on Sunday. The assembly will take place in the capital’s Nyugati (Western) Square, which is fitting as Hungarians will decide for either “Orbán or Europe” in the upcoming election, said Zsolt Gréczy.
Titanic Exhibition @ Komplex Budapest, From 20 July
- 11 Jul 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
The world-famous Titanic exhibition has arrived to Hungary. Discover the secrets of the Titanic, and experience the magical atmosphere of the early 20th century! This unique exhibition showcases several hundred original art pieces from the famous shipwreck. At the individual exhibition areas visitors can see – among other things – the technical equipment of the ship, pieces of furniture, and some ...
Dániel Kólya, CEO Budapest Park
- 22 Jun 2017 12:00 PM
Dániel Kólya - Chief Executive Officer of Budapest Park, the largest open-air club and concert venue in Budapest and in Hungary. I was born in Hungary an was involved in a couple of professions and engagements before joining Budapest Park: I lead and managed various types of organizations and was also a consultant, trainer and coach.
Digitalisation A Pathway To Reducing Poverty, Says Hungarian Foreign Minister In NY
- 18 May 2017 9:00 AM
- tech
Digitalisation is not something to be wary of, as it contributes greatly to reducing poverty and improving living conditions, Hungary’s foreign minister said in New York at a UN high-level event on innovation and digital connectivity. Péter Szijjártó said in his address to the meeting on Wednesday afternoon that a new phase of competition was unfolding in the global economy.