602 result(s) for social issues
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
EEA & Norway Grants Funding Period Ends
- 17 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
The second period of the EEA Grants and Norway Grants financial contributions has come to an end after over eight years of joint cooperation, state secretary for European Union developments Eszter Vitályos said.
The Sziget Aftermovie Has Arrived - The Love Revolution Begins
- 16 Nov 2017 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The time has come to re-live the best moments of the 25th Island of Freedom with this amazing 7-minute aftermovie. In 2018 a new chapter will open in the life of Sziget, when another 25 years will begin in the spirit of the "Love Revolution”.
Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Budapest, 14 - 19 November
- 3 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- entertainment
1, the only festival of its kind in Hungary, has been organized on an annual basis since 2004. It aims to promote open society, democratic values, rule-of-law, freedom of expression, political and cultural pluralism, and to expose abuse and global human rights violations through creative, quality documentaries.
Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Party, Marriott Ballroom, On Sunday 5 November
- 2 Nov 2017 3:00 AM
- community & culture
You’re cordially invited to this annual Xpat extravaganza - on Sunday 5 November from 6 pm. - which brings together the international community, including several VIP's, to support Hungarian children in need.
MSZP Announces Partial Boycott Of Parliament
- 13 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Tóth (pictured), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s (MSZP) parliamentary group leader, announced on Wednesday that his party would boycott several state institutions and would stop availing itself of certain tools at its disposal as an opposition political party, although its parliamentary delegation will continue to attend parliamentary sessions.
Sebastião Salgado: 'Genesis', Műcsarnok, Until 12 December
- 12 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 12 November. Sebastião Salgado photographer (born Aimorés, Brazil, 1944) following his previous long-term projects, between 2004 and 2011 made more than 30 different trips into the distant corners of the globe to capture nature in its original state. After numerous successful exhibitions the Genesis project - consisting of 245 spectacular black and white photographs – now in Budapest!
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.
Despite Government Efforts The Hungarian Healthcare System Is Still Vastly Underfinanced
- 29 Sep 2017 8:54 AM
- health & wellness
Despite the government’s vast salary increases for public healthcare workers in recent years, experts argue that the measures are too little, too late, reports abcug.hu.
NGOs Say Hungary’s Govt Trampling Rights
- 8 Dec 2017 7:54 AM
- current affairs
Addressing the LIBE hearing, representatives of Hungarian rights groups criticised Hungary’s government for restricting fundamental rights. Márta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, told LIBE that the government had systematically weakened its system of checks and balances, putting the fundamental values of the EU at risk.
EEA & Norway Grants Funding Period Ends
- 17 Nov 2017 7:52 AM
- current affairs
The second period of the EEA Grants and Norway Grants financial contributions has come to an end after over eight years of joint cooperation, state secretary for European Union developments Eszter Vitályos said.
The Sziget Aftermovie Has Arrived - The Love Revolution Begins
- 16 Nov 2017 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The time has come to re-live the best moments of the 25th Island of Freedom with this amazing 7-minute aftermovie. In 2018 a new chapter will open in the life of Sziget, when another 25 years will begin in the spirit of the "Love Revolution”.
Verzio International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, Budapest, 14 - 19 November
- 3 Nov 2017 8:00 AM
- entertainment
1, the only festival of its kind in Hungary, has been organized on an annual basis since 2004. It aims to promote open society, democratic values, rule-of-law, freedom of expression, political and cultural pluralism, and to expose abuse and global human rights violations through creative, quality documentaries.
Updated Invitation: Xpat Charity Party, Marriott Ballroom, On Sunday 5 November
- 2 Nov 2017 3:00 AM
- community & culture
You’re cordially invited to this annual Xpat extravaganza - on Sunday 5 November from 6 pm. - which brings together the international community, including several VIP's, to support Hungarian children in need.
MSZP Announces Partial Boycott Of Parliament
- 13 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Bertalan Tóth (pictured), the Hungarian Socialist Party’s (MSZP) parliamentary group leader, announced on Wednesday that his party would boycott several state institutions and would stop availing itself of certain tools at its disposal as an opposition political party, although its parliamentary delegation will continue to attend parliamentary sessions.
Sebastião Salgado: 'Genesis', Műcsarnok, Until 12 December
- 12 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Now on until 12 November. Sebastião Salgado photographer (born Aimorés, Brazil, 1944) following his previous long-term projects, between 2004 and 2011 made more than 30 different trips into the distant corners of the globe to capture nature in its original state. After numerous successful exhibitions the Genesis project - consisting of 245 spectacular black and white photographs – now in Budapest!
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.
Despite Government Efforts The Hungarian Healthcare System Is Still Vastly Underfinanced
- 29 Sep 2017 8:54 AM
- health & wellness
Despite the government’s vast salary increases for public healthcare workers in recent years, experts argue that the measures are too little, too late, reports abcug.hu.