1,294 result(s) for survey
Hungary Roma Have Poor School Qualifications, Jobs
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of Hungary’s Roma community have rather poor school qualifications and employment opportunities, daily Magyar Nemzet said on Monday, citing a labour market survey by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). As much as 80% of the Roma aged between 15 and 64 have only finished primary school, compared with 20% of the non-Roma population, the paper said, citing the survey.
Winter Care For Homeless Under Way
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Homeless shelters in Hungary have started expanding their capacities to welcome an additional 1,500 people in total over the winter period. For most of the year, homeless shelters have room to house about 9,500 people in total, while in the winter they can accommodate up to 11,100.
Two Thirds Reject Booing During PM’s Speech
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two thirds of Hungarians called it unacceptable that supporters of some opposition parties booed and hissed during Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at a recent commemoration. The anti-government demonstrators tried to disturb state celebrations marking Hungary’s anti-Soviet uprising of 1956 last Sunday.
More Than Half Of Hungarian Employers Have Trouble Filling Positions
- 26 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Fully 57 percent of Hungarian employers have trouble filling positions, a survey conducted by staffing company ManpowerGroup released on Tuesday shows. Altogether 32 percent of the survey’s respondents said they were struggling with a lack of applicants for the vacant positions while 31 percent complained of a shortage of skilled labour.
Hungarians Least Satisfied With Infrastructure, International Survey Shows
- 25 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In a survey of 26 countries, Hungarians found their country’s infrastructure the least satisfactory. Only 10% had a positive opinion of public services.
Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 23 October
- 14 Oct 2016 5:35 AM
- community & culture
The CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival presents some of the greatest contemporary performers from Hungary and abroad, including Yann Tiersen, Hiromi, Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players, Squarepusher’s project band, Shobaleader One, Krzysztof Penderecki, Yellowjackets, the FAMILIE FLÖZ and Krisztián Gergye’s Company.
Increasing Number Of Hungarians Get News Via Social Media
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
An increasing number of Hungarians access news via social media, a survey by Kutatópont found. Altogether 65% of Hungarians use the internet and 67% have a profile on social media. Of the people who have social media profiles, 74% read news from this source and 60% shared the information online at least once a month.
Survey: Majority Of Voters Satisfied With Referendum Outcome
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarian voters are satisfied with the result of the Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas and support amending the constitution, according to a survey by pollster Századvég. Fully 54% of the survey’s respondents said they were satisfied with Sunday’s result and altogether 68% said they agreed with the prime minister’s proposal to amend Hungary’s constitution.
Child Suicide On Rise In Hungary
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On any given weekend Budapest’s Heim Pál children’s hospital treats 20-25 percent of its patients for attempting suicide. Lack of funding and the failure of the state health services to provide money already promised is a serious obstacle to treating the most serious cases.
Hungary Roma Have Poor School Qualifications, Jobs
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of Hungary’s Roma community have rather poor school qualifications and employment opportunities, daily Magyar Nemzet said on Monday, citing a labour market survey by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). As much as 80% of the Roma aged between 15 and 64 have only finished primary school, compared with 20% of the non-Roma population, the paper said, citing the survey.
Winter Care For Homeless Under Way
- 2 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Homeless shelters in Hungary have started expanding their capacities to welcome an additional 1,500 people in total over the winter period. For most of the year, homeless shelters have room to house about 9,500 people in total, while in the winter they can accommodate up to 11,100.
Two Thirds Reject Booing During PM’s Speech
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Two thirds of Hungarians called it unacceptable that supporters of some opposition parties booed and hissed during Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech at a recent commemoration. The anti-government demonstrators tried to disturb state celebrations marking Hungary’s anti-Soviet uprising of 1956 last Sunday.
More Than Half Of Hungarian Employers Have Trouble Filling Positions
- 26 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Fully 57 percent of Hungarian employers have trouble filling positions, a survey conducted by staffing company ManpowerGroup released on Tuesday shows. Altogether 32 percent of the survey’s respondents said they were struggling with a lack of applicants for the vacant positions while 31 percent complained of a shortage of skilled labour.
Hungarians Least Satisfied With Infrastructure, International Survey Shows
- 25 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
In a survey of 26 countries, Hungarians found their country’s infrastructure the least satisfactory. Only 10% had a positive opinion of public services.
Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 23 October
- 14 Oct 2016 5:35 AM
- community & culture
The CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival presents some of the greatest contemporary performers from Hungary and abroad, including Yann Tiersen, Hiromi, Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players, Squarepusher’s project band, Shobaleader One, Krzysztof Penderecki, Yellowjackets, the FAMILIE FLÖZ and Krisztián Gergye’s Company.
Increasing Number Of Hungarians Get News Via Social Media
- 13 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- tech
An increasing number of Hungarians access news via social media, a survey by Kutatópont found. Altogether 65% of Hungarians use the internet and 67% have a profile on social media. Of the people who have social media profiles, 74% read news from this source and 60% shared the information online at least once a month.
Survey: Majority Of Voters Satisfied With Referendum Outcome
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The majority of Hungarian voters are satisfied with the result of the Oct. 2 referendum on EU migrant quotas and support amending the constitution, according to a survey by pollster Századvég. Fully 54% of the survey’s respondents said they were satisfied with Sunday’s result and altogether 68% said they agreed with the prime minister’s proposal to amend Hungary’s constitution.
Child Suicide On Rise In Hungary
- 3 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On any given weekend Budapest’s Heim Pál children’s hospital treats 20-25 percent of its patients for attempting suicide. Lack of funding and the failure of the state health services to provide money already promised is a serious obstacle to treating the most serious cases.