1,294 result(s) for survey
Two-Thirds Of Hungarians Ready To Pay Hospital Fees
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Two-thirds of respondents in a recent survey said they would be willing to pay fees for visits to doctors and hospitals if that would improve the standard of health care. Such fees introduced by the Gyurcsány government were rejected in a referendum in 2008. In the new poll by the Publicus Institute, commissioned by the weekly Vasárnapi Hírek, two-thirds of the respondents were unhappy with the ...
Majority Of Hungarians Oppose Quota System
- 13 Nov 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarians do not agree with the European Union’s quota system designed to distribute migrants among member states, according to a survey carried out earlier this month by think-tank Századvég. Fully 65% of Századvég’s sample of 1,000 adults said they disagreed with the proposal, with 30% backing the scheme, while 5% were undecided.
Hungarians’ Purchasing Power 38.4% Of EU Average - GFK
- 11 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The purchasing power of annual personal incomes in Hungary comes to the equivalent of 5,239 euros, or 38.4% of the European average, a survey by market research company GfK showed. This is a slight improvement from 37.7% of the European average last year. Out of 42 countries, Hungary is 31st on the list. Regional differences inside Hungary have diminished in the past year, but they are still ...
New Poll: Over One-Third Of Hungarians Xenophobic
- 10 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More than one-third of Hungarians are xenophobic, but hostility to outsiders is no greater now than it was in 2014, according to a recent survey by pollsters Tárki. Tárki senior researcher Endre Sik told Népszabadság that xenophobia is high, but was not increased by the government’s anti-refugee national consultation and poster campaign, nor the influx of migrants.
Dialogue For Hungary Appeals To Minister On Child Hunger
- 9 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) has appealed to the human resources minister in an open letter for the ruling parties’ support to eliminate the problem of starving children. PM co-leader Tímea Szabó said that all parties should acknowledge the necessity of eliminating child hunger as a national minimum irrespective of party politics.
Survey: Hungarians Consider Themselves Uninformed On Financial Affairs
- 28 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarians consider themselves relatively uninformed as regards to financial affairs, but consult several sources when it comes to finding investment options, a survey conducted jointly by CIB Bank and the GfK research institute showed. The two firms conducted the research by asking online 500 people in the 25-69 age group who use the internet on a weekly basis.
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...
10.000 Steps A Day For A More Competitive Hungary
- 12 Oct 2015 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
700 employees from 30 international and Hungarian companies joined the 10.000 steps initiative, launched by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in September 2015. The first milestone of the 100-day program is a half-day walk organized on October 8, where close to a hundred participants walked from the St Stephen’s Basilica to the Margaret Island.
Aversion To Refugees Growing In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Aversion to refugees has become extremely strong in Hungarian society, according to a Medián poll conducted last month. A large majority of Hungarians consider migrants violent and demanding rather than peaceful and co-operative, and most believe that refugees are a health and terror risk.
Two-Thirds Of Hungarians Ready To Pay Hospital Fees
- 23 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Two-thirds of respondents in a recent survey said they would be willing to pay fees for visits to doctors and hospitals if that would improve the standard of health care. Such fees introduced by the Gyurcsány government were rejected in a referendum in 2008. In the new poll by the Publicus Institute, commissioned by the weekly Vasárnapi Hírek, two-thirds of the respondents were unhappy with the ...
Majority Of Hungarians Oppose Quota System
- 13 Nov 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarians do not agree with the European Union’s quota system designed to distribute migrants among member states, according to a survey carried out earlier this month by think-tank Századvég. Fully 65% of Századvég’s sample of 1,000 adults said they disagreed with the proposal, with 30% backing the scheme, while 5% were undecided.
Hungarians’ Purchasing Power 38.4% Of EU Average - GFK
- 11 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The purchasing power of annual personal incomes in Hungary comes to the equivalent of 5,239 euros, or 38.4% of the European average, a survey by market research company GfK showed. This is a slight improvement from 37.7% of the European average last year. Out of 42 countries, Hungary is 31st on the list. Regional differences inside Hungary have diminished in the past year, but they are still ...
New Poll: Over One-Third Of Hungarians Xenophobic
- 10 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
More than one-third of Hungarians are xenophobic, but hostility to outsiders is no greater now than it was in 2014, according to a recent survey by pollsters Tárki. Tárki senior researcher Endre Sik told Népszabadság that xenophobia is high, but was not increased by the government’s anti-refugee national consultation and poster campaign, nor the influx of migrants.
Dialogue For Hungary Appeals To Minister On Child Hunger
- 9 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) has appealed to the human resources minister in an open letter for the ruling parties’ support to eliminate the problem of starving children. PM co-leader Tímea Szabó said that all parties should acknowledge the necessity of eliminating child hunger as a national minimum irrespective of party politics.
Survey: Hungarians Consider Themselves Uninformed On Financial Affairs
- 28 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- business
Hungarians consider themselves relatively uninformed as regards to financial affairs, but consult several sources when it comes to finding investment options, a survey conducted jointly by CIB Bank and the GfK research institute showed. The two firms conducted the research by asking online 500 people in the 25-69 age group who use the internet on a weekly basis.
US Freedom Of Religion Report Gives Mixed Assessment Of Hungary
- 15 Oct 2015 4:30 AM
- current affairs
The US Department of State’s latest report on religious freedom issued on Wednesday established that Hungary’s constitution guaranteed the freedom of religion. The report, however, made critical remarks on the deregistration of religious groups and other issues. It said that the constitution provides for freedom of religion, separates church and state, and stipulates that religious communities ...
10.000 Steps A Day For A More Competitive Hungary
- 12 Oct 2015 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
700 employees from 30 international and Hungarian companies joined the 10.000 steps initiative, launched by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in September 2015. The first milestone of the 100-day program is a half-day walk organized on October 8, where close to a hundred participants walked from the St Stephen’s Basilica to the Margaret Island.
Aversion To Refugees Growing In Hungary
- 8 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Aversion to refugees has become extremely strong in Hungarian society, according to a Medián poll conducted last month. A large majority of Hungarians consider migrants violent and demanding rather than peaceful and co-operative, and most believe that refugees are a health and terror risk.