140 result(s) for standard of living
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
KSH Reports Rising Living Standards In Hungary
- 2 Dec 2016 5:20 AM
- current affairs
Households’ incomes and average living standards have increased in Hungary, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Average real incomes in 2015 were 4.7% higher than a year before, while the income levels of the poorest were up by 5-6%, KSH said in its report for last year.
Escape From Budapest To Swissotel Resort Phuket Kamala Beach
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- travel
A recent Tripadvisor review sums up this resort perfectly, "We travelled with three young kids and had a fabulous time. We knew the resort was isolated from hustle and bustle and that suited us just fine. Rooms were great, very spacious, all the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Pool and facilities for kids were great. Breakfast was excellent," James Matmurray.
Orbán: Cultural Shift Sees Hungarians Valuing Work
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the wage deal signed on Thursday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said its most important message was that working in Hungary is worthwhile. In an interview to business daily Világgazdaság, Orbán said the deal reached with representatives of employers and trade unions was reached relatively quickly, showing that “players in Hungary’s economic life have not lost their common sense”.
The People Of Budapest Are Satisfied With Life
- 15 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The population’s satisfaction rates have increased in the majority of the European capitals. According to Eurostat (the statistics office of the European Union), Budapest’s population feels like their standard of life has bettered by 6% compared to previous data. According to the record, the data of the interview-like survey analysing the 2012-2015 period show that the population of 18 capital ...
Xpat Opinion: Strange Times (In Hungary)? We’ve Been Here Before
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The news may sound surprising, but it really isn’t. We have been here before. In what has become an annual tradition, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán went to his party’s summer retreat in Baile Tusnad, Romania, and gave a speech designed to shock. This time Orbán endorsed the American presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the ...
Escape From Budapest To Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa said to be the Best Family Resort In Phuket. Be it for a family holiday or a relaxing escape on the paradise island of Phuket, get it away all at Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa. Chill-out on the private balcony of your spacious room, entertain yourself thanks to free WiFi or indulge in an outstanding massage at the hotel Spa.
Hungary’s Border Fence ‘Functioning Well’
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s fence along its southern border has stood the test of time, and measures taken on July 5 to tighten border controls have proven effective, ruling Fidesz’s parliamentary group leader Lajos Kósa said. “No one coming from Serbia to Hungary can enter the EU’s territory illegally,” the head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee told a press conference after a committee ...
Momentum Movement Campaigns For Referendum Against Hungary’s Olympic Bid
- 18 Jan 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
“No to the Olympics, yes to our future!” - A political youth organization suddenly appeared in Hungarian headlines last week with a plan to derail government ambitions to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Budapest. The Momentum Mozgalom (Momentum Movement) kicked off a media campaign called “NOlympics” to gain support for its opposition to hosting the games, and on Thursday will begin ...
Hungarians Divided Over What 2017 Holds For Their Country
- 5 Jan 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
2016 was a tumultuous year for Hungarians. As 2017 begins, we asked a range of public figures across Hungary’s ideological spectrum — from current members of parliament to members of civil society and former politicians — what kind of challenges the nation can expect this year.
KSH Reports Rising Living Standards In Hungary
- 2 Dec 2016 5:20 AM
- current affairs
Households’ incomes and average living standards have increased in Hungary, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Average real incomes in 2015 were 4.7% higher than a year before, while the income levels of the poorest were up by 5-6%, KSH said in its report for last year.
Escape From Budapest To Swissotel Resort Phuket Kamala Beach
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- travel
A recent Tripadvisor review sums up this resort perfectly, "We travelled with three young kids and had a fabulous time. We knew the resort was isolated from hustle and bustle and that suited us just fine. Rooms were great, very spacious, all the staff were extremely helpful and polite. Pool and facilities for kids were great. Breakfast was excellent," James Matmurray.
Orbán: Cultural Shift Sees Hungarians Valuing Work
- 28 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Commenting on the wage deal signed on Thursday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said its most important message was that working in Hungary is worthwhile. In an interview to business daily Világgazdaság, Orbán said the deal reached with representatives of employers and trade unions was reached relatively quickly, showing that “players in Hungary’s economic life have not lost their common sense”.
The People Of Budapest Are Satisfied With Life
- 15 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The population’s satisfaction rates have increased in the majority of the European capitals. According to Eurostat (the statistics office of the European Union), Budapest’s population feels like their standard of life has bettered by 6% compared to previous data. According to the record, the data of the interview-like survey analysing the 2012-2015 period show that the population of 18 capital ...
Xpat Opinion: Strange Times (In Hungary)? We’ve Been Here Before
- 10 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The news may sound surprising, but it really isn’t. We have been here before. In what has become an annual tradition, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán went to his party’s summer retreat in Baile Tusnad, Romania, and gave a speech designed to shock. This time Orbán endorsed the American presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the ...
Escape From Budapest To Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- travel
Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa said to be the Best Family Resort In Phuket. Be it for a family holiday or a relaxing escape on the paradise island of Phuket, get it away all at Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort and Spa. Chill-out on the private balcony of your spacious room, entertain yourself thanks to free WiFi or indulge in an outstanding massage at the hotel Spa.
Hungary’s Border Fence ‘Functioning Well’
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s fence along its southern border has stood the test of time, and measures taken on July 5 to tighten border controls have proven effective, ruling Fidesz’s parliamentary group leader Lajos Kósa said. “No one coming from Serbia to Hungary can enter the EU’s territory illegally,” the head of parliament’s defence and law enforcement committee told a press conference after a committee ...