631 result(s) for the promise
Xpat Opinion: Health Care Wage Hikes In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A right-wing columnist welcomes efforts by the Hungarian government to fulfil its promise to offer significant salary rises to doctors and nurses. She notes, however, that in the current health care system it is not possible to offer salaries which are competitive at a European level.
Open Studios & The Diversity Of The Design Profession In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Open Studios program of Budapest Design Week organised between September 28th and October 7th in 2012 has become a real favourite of the designfest since its launch four years ago. In 2012 another 14 design studios and workshops represent the diversity of Hungarian design, reveal the daily routine, the results, the work of designers for the wide public
Guest Blog By British Chargé d’affaires Theresa Bubbear: Sziget – Day 3
- 10 Aug 2012 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Today I spent my third and final day at the Sziget Festival for this year. It was, unsurprisingly, a day of threes – third speech in Hungarian, policemen from three countries, three unexpected faces on Hungarian banknotes, and a meeting with three organisations. And Team GB remains third in the Olympic medals table. I am now passing the baton to three of the younger generation for the weekend.
Xpat Opinion: Best Child-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes In Budapest - Part 2
- 19 Jul 2012 12:57 PM
- food & drink
By Andi Lustak: Here is my list of the best Buda kids-friendly restaurants. I lived in 1st district just below the castle for almost 2 years so I got to try out most of these on the list. Do let us know if you know any others and I include those on the list too.
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
Flavors, Emotions, Magic In The Triumph Of Light At Hilton Budapest
- 10 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
For centuries, people of all cultures have celebrated the magical wonders of the Midsummer night. The fires that burn brightly in the villages and fields have migrated to the cities and festivals as well. Let us celebrate the importance of the longest day of the year, the solstice, and with it, love, life and the triumph of light over darkness, Saint John the Baptist’s birth. There are many ...
Xpat Opinion: The Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 28 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is truly amazing how much power and influence a nonexistent party can assert on its coalition partner. I’m talking about the Christian Democratic People’s Party or KDNP (Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt). This non-party, which is not even considered to be a full-fledged coalition party by Fidesz, has enormous influence, for example, on education.
Conference In Hungary On Past Decades Of Healthcare
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
‘This Conference has great significance, as it creates an excellent forum to discuss healthcare related questions,’ said Miklós Szócska, Minister of State for Health at a unique professional workshop organized by Figyelő, attended by several previous Ministers of Health of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).
Xpat Opinion: Health Care Wage Hikes In Hungary
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
A right-wing columnist welcomes efforts by the Hungarian government to fulfil its promise to offer significant salary rises to doctors and nurses. She notes, however, that in the current health care system it is not possible to offer salaries which are competitive at a European level.
Open Studios & The Diversity Of The Design Profession In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Open Studios program of Budapest Design Week organised between September 28th and October 7th in 2012 has become a real favourite of the designfest since its launch four years ago. In 2012 another 14 design studios and workshops represent the diversity of Hungarian design, reveal the daily routine, the results, the work of designers for the wide public
Guest Blog By British Chargé d’affaires Theresa Bubbear: Sziget – Day 3
- 10 Aug 2012 12:00 PM
- entertainment
Today I spent my third and final day at the Sziget Festival for this year. It was, unsurprisingly, a day of threes – third speech in Hungarian, policemen from three countries, three unexpected faces on Hungarian banknotes, and a meeting with three organisations. And Team GB remains third in the Olympic medals table. I am now passing the baton to three of the younger generation for the weekend.
Xpat Opinion: Best Child-Friendly Restaurants & Cafes In Budapest - Part 2
- 19 Jul 2012 12:57 PM
- food & drink
By Andi Lustak: Here is my list of the best Buda kids-friendly restaurants. I lived in 1st district just below the castle for almost 2 years so I got to try out most of these on the list. Do let us know if you know any others and I include those on the list too.
Xpat Opinion: Constitutional Renewal Must Be Done By Hungarians For Hungarians
- 13 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- current affairs
A conversation between two consitutional legal scholars: Kim Lane Scheppele, Princeton University and Gábor Halmai, ELTE Budapest and Princeton University.
Flavors, Emotions, Magic In The Triumph Of Light At Hilton Budapest
- 10 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
For centuries, people of all cultures have celebrated the magical wonders of the Midsummer night. The fires that burn brightly in the villages and fields have migrated to the cities and festivals as well. Let us celebrate the importance of the longest day of the year, the solstice, and with it, love, life and the triumph of light over darkness, Saint John the Baptist’s birth. There are many ...
Xpat Opinion: The Abortion Pill In Hungary
- 28 May 2012 8:59 AM
- current affairs
It is truly amazing how much power and influence a nonexistent party can assert on its coalition partner. I’m talking about the Christian Democratic People’s Party or KDNP (Kereszténydemokrata Néppárt). This non-party, which is not even considered to be a full-fledged coalition party by Fidesz, has enormous influence, for example, on education.
Conference In Hungary On Past Decades Of Healthcare
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
‘This Conference has great significance, as it creates an excellent forum to discuss healthcare related questions,’ said Miklós Szócska, Minister of State for Health at a unique professional workshop organized by Figyelő, attended by several previous Ministers of Health of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Latest Verdict On Freedom Of Press In Hungary
- 4 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
On May 1 MTI reported the less than welcome news that Freedom House's 2012 report on the freedom of the press degraded Hungary to the "partially free" category. Hungary received 36 negative points (legal environment 12; political environment 13; economic environment 11).