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'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
'Tired Of Lacking Vitamin D?', By FirstMed Budapest
- 13 Mar 2014 12:00 AM
- specials
The term vitamin D is a bit of misnomer as it’s not really a vitamin; a scientist in the 1920’s mistakenly linked cod liver oil with the prevention of rickets in dogs. Little did they surmise that in fact vitamin D comes from sunshine by interacting with our skin, then circulating through the body. It acts beneficially on tissue and organs, not only assisting with maintenance but also repair.
Xpat Opinion: Zuschlag Accuses Hungary’s Socialists And Gyurcsány
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the revelations of a former Socialist MP ,who served six years in prison for corruption, are extremely painful for the Left. Left-wing authors add however, that they believe the claims have been fabricated for propaganda purposes.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungary’s Macro Imbalances Need Monitoring, Says Brussels
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission counts Hungary among member states that are experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, but not among those whose imbalances are considered excessive. “[…] Macroeconomic imbalances require monitoring and decisive policy action,” the commission said on Wednesday, releasing the results of in-depth reviews of the economies of 17 member states.
Disinfection Ordered At Hungarian Ukraine Border
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s chief veterinary officer has ordered the disinfection of lorries and other vehicles at Ukraine’s border with Hungary as a precaution against the African swine fever virus entering the country.
Orange Chicken – Economic Relations Of Hungary & PR Of China – An In-Depth Analysis
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has signed several bilateral agreements with the PR of China, which it calls the main pillar of its “opening to the East”, but that seems to be a first step rather the much desired boost for the Hungarian economy.
Majority Of CEOs In Hungary Optimistic
- 28 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A total of 72% of CEOs participating in the fresh PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hungarian CEO Survey said they are optimistic that their companies will grow over the next year, PwC Hungary Tax and Legal Services Director Tamás Lőcsei announced on Thursday.
'Glaucoma – The Silent Thief Of Sight', By FirstMed Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
In 2014, World Glaucoma Week falls on the week of March 9th – 15th. This time is dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of this ocular disease, which is easy to control but difficult to spot without targeted screening.
Zsuzsa Ferge Offers Troubling Insight Into Hungarian Society
- 14 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Renowned Hungarian sociologist Zsuzsa Ferge does not deny that certain quality of life indicators have improved since 2010. She does, however, believe that such indicators have not affected the strong growth of social inequality in Hungary – it’s as if the government has all but forgotten about the bottom 3 million Hungarians. Social mobility is only awarded to those who have demonstrated their ...
'Tired Of Lacking Vitamin D?', By FirstMed Budapest
- 13 Mar 2014 12:00 AM
- specials
The term vitamin D is a bit of misnomer as it’s not really a vitamin; a scientist in the 1920’s mistakenly linked cod liver oil with the prevention of rickets in dogs. Little did they surmise that in fact vitamin D comes from sunshine by interacting with our skin, then circulating through the body. It acts beneficially on tissue and organs, not only assisting with maintenance but also repair.
Xpat Opinion: Zuschlag Accuses Hungary’s Socialists And Gyurcsány
- 11 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commentators agree that the revelations of a former Socialist MP ,who served six years in prison for corruption, are extremely painful for the Left. Left-wing authors add however, that they believe the claims have been fabricated for propaganda purposes.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Hungary’s Macro Imbalances Need Monitoring, Says Brussels
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
The European Commission counts Hungary among member states that are experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, but not among those whose imbalances are considered excessive. “[…] Macroeconomic imbalances require monitoring and decisive policy action,” the commission said on Wednesday, releasing the results of in-depth reviews of the economies of 17 member states.
Disinfection Ordered At Hungarian Ukraine Border
- 6 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Hungary’s chief veterinary officer has ordered the disinfection of lorries and other vehicles at Ukraine’s border with Hungary as a precaution against the African swine fever virus entering the country.
Orange Chicken – Economic Relations Of Hungary & PR Of China – An In-Depth Analysis
- 3 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- business
Hungary has signed several bilateral agreements with the PR of China, which it calls the main pillar of its “opening to the East”, but that seems to be a first step rather the much desired boost for the Hungarian economy.
Majority Of CEOs In Hungary Optimistic
- 28 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- business
A total of 72% of CEOs participating in the fresh PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hungarian CEO Survey said they are optimistic that their companies will grow over the next year, PwC Hungary Tax and Legal Services Director Tamás Lőcsei announced on Thursday.