258 result(s) for rises
Christian Democrats Call For 2 Work-Free Sundays
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The co-ruling Christian Democrats (KDNP) have called for “at least” two work-free Sundays to be made obligatory each month. P é t e r Harrach, the party’s group leader, said that as a Christian-Socialist party the KDNP always stood on the side of employees and held regular consultations with trade employees to ensure that they are in a tolerable position following the withdrawal of Sunday ...
Budapest Brain Bar 2016, 2 - 4 June
- 2 Jun 2016 12:40 PM
- tech
Brain Bar Budapest is where the challengers and trendsetters from across Europe and beyond give us a glimpse of what’s to come. Brain Bar kicks off where other festivals throw in the towel, say the organisers. They take the hottest potatoes and toss them into the interdisciplinary oven with extra paprika, apparently, letting ideas and visions challenge each other. Philosophers take on disrupters. ...
Hungarian Govt To Scale Back Bureaucracy
- 6 Feb 2016 5:58 AM
- current affairs
A decision on the fate of 73 state institutions that support Hungary’s ministries will be taken by mid-year, government office chief János Lázár said in an interview with MTI. At a regular press briefing a week earlier, Lázár announced a review of the institutions and said some could be eliminated or merged into the ministries that oversee them.
Video: Hungarian View On Migrant Situation In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2015 10:20 AM
- video
Gergely Dudas, the editor-in-chief of popular online news site, Index, says the number of hits on his site has increased dramatically as the number of migrants entering Europe rises. Record numbers visited the site after Hungary made a controversial decision to build a fence on its border with Serbia to stem the flow of people entering the country. A further barrier across its frontier with ...
Escape From Budapest To Mauritius
- 10 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fascinating. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so truly charming that it's hard not to have an unforgettable holiday. You have the opportunity to experience luxury or basic accommodation: a level of refinement that's above what is on offer in other tropical destinations, or more simple ...
Proposal For Early Retirement For Hungarian Men “Irresponsible”
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Calls to allow men to retire after 40 years are “irresponsible”, the head of Hungary’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said. Hungary’s biggest challenge in the past few years has been to maintain the budget balance, László Parragh told public television news channel M1, adding that lowering the retirement age would reduce tax revenues insupportably and erode the national pension fund.
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.9%
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
A 23-year record high employment rate was recorded in April-June this year combined with a ten-year jobless low. The three-month rolling jobless rate was 6.9% in April-June, down from 7.1% in March-May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said. The April- June jobless rate was down from 8.1% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 310,400 in April-June.
Why You Haven’t Had A Real Drink ’Til You’ve Been To Budapest
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The Alchemy Of Alcohol With Dez O’Connell, Part I, by Liz Frommer. I figured I'd be too late for the first taster as I skipped up the stairs to Brody Studios’ main bar. Normally, I would not mind; but the buzz surrounding Dez and his now famous Brody Alchemists Nights had been steadily growing, and I didn't want to miss anything. What was all the hype about? A bartender could show some artistic ...
Electricity Demand In Hungary Peaks During Heat Wave
- 9 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Electricity demand in Hungary reached a new summer peak on Tuesday as people tried to stay cool during a heat wave, dailies said on Wednesday, citing data from transmission system operator Mavir. Demand reached 6,450 MW early in the afternoon on Tuesday. Last summer, demand peaked at 6,050 MW. The previous record, of 6,320 MW, was set in 2007.
Christian Democrats Call For 2 Work-Free Sundays
- 6 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The co-ruling Christian Democrats (KDNP) have called for “at least” two work-free Sundays to be made obligatory each month. P é t e r Harrach, the party’s group leader, said that as a Christian-Socialist party the KDNP always stood on the side of employees and held regular consultations with trade employees to ensure that they are in a tolerable position following the withdrawal of Sunday ...
Budapest Brain Bar 2016, 2 - 4 June
- 2 Jun 2016 12:40 PM
- tech
Brain Bar Budapest is where the challengers and trendsetters from across Europe and beyond give us a glimpse of what’s to come. Brain Bar kicks off where other festivals throw in the towel, say the organisers. They take the hottest potatoes and toss them into the interdisciplinary oven with extra paprika, apparently, letting ideas and visions challenge each other. Philosophers take on disrupters. ...
Hungarian Govt To Scale Back Bureaucracy
- 6 Feb 2016 5:58 AM
- current affairs
A decision on the fate of 73 state institutions that support Hungary’s ministries will be taken by mid-year, government office chief János Lázár said in an interview with MTI. At a regular press briefing a week earlier, Lázár announced a review of the institutions and said some could be eliminated or merged into the ministries that oversee them.
Video: Hungarian View On Migrant Situation In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2015 10:20 AM
- video
Gergely Dudas, the editor-in-chief of popular online news site, Index, says the number of hits on his site has increased dramatically as the number of migrants entering Europe rises. Record numbers visited the site after Hungary made a controversial decision to build a fence on its border with Serbia to stem the flow of people entering the country. A further barrier across its frontier with ...
Escape From Budapest To Mauritius
- 10 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- travel
A sparkling crystal in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fascinating. The contrast of colours, cultures and tastes makes the island so truly charming that it's hard not to have an unforgettable holiday. You have the opportunity to experience luxury or basic accommodation: a level of refinement that's above what is on offer in other tropical destinations, or more simple ...
Proposal For Early Retirement For Hungarian Men “Irresponsible”
- 5 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Calls to allow men to retire after 40 years are “irresponsible”, the head of Hungary’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said. Hungary’s biggest challenge in the past few years has been to maintain the budget balance, László Parragh told public television news channel M1, adding that lowering the retirement age would reduce tax revenues insupportably and erode the national pension fund.
Jobless Rate In Hungary Falls To 6.9%
- 30 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- business
A 23-year record high employment rate was recorded in April-June this year combined with a ten-year jobless low. The three-month rolling jobless rate was 6.9% in April-June, down from 7.1% in March-May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said. The April- June jobless rate was down from 8.1% in the same period a year earlier. The number of unemployed averaged 310,400 in April-June.
Why You Haven’t Had A Real Drink ’Til You’ve Been To Budapest
- 16 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- food & drink
The Alchemy Of Alcohol With Dez O’Connell, Part I, by Liz Frommer. I figured I'd be too late for the first taster as I skipped up the stairs to Brody Studios’ main bar. Normally, I would not mind; but the buzz surrounding Dez and his now famous Brody Alchemists Nights had been steadily growing, and I didn't want to miss anything. What was all the hype about? A bartender could show some artistic ...
Electricity Demand In Hungary Peaks During Heat Wave
- 9 Jul 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Electricity demand in Hungary reached a new summer peak on Tuesday as people tried to stay cool during a heat wave, dailies said on Wednesday, citing data from transmission system operator Mavir. Demand reached 6,450 MW early in the afternoon on Tuesday. Last summer, demand peaked at 6,050 MW. The previous record, of 6,320 MW, was set in 2007.