1,213 result(s) for workers
Hungarian Lawmakers Address Health-Care Sector Troubles
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Lawmakers addressed burning issues in health-care financing in parliament, ahead of a demonstration planned by workers in the sector this afternoon. István Ikotity, a lawmaker for the opposition LMP party, said Hungary’s health-care sector was overloaded and faced shortages in staff, equipment and medication supplies. He estimated that there is a shortage of some 6,000 nurses and their wages are ...
Nearly 10,000 Join Health Care Workers Protest In Budapest
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Health care workers protested for higher salaries, a career model and against the “gratitude money” system at two rallies on Tuesday afternoon, eventually converging on Kossuth tér in a crowd of near 10,000 as MPs debated health care policy. As participants gathered on Heroes Square, speakers said health care personnel are committed to patients, but also warned that they must look after their own ...
Child Poverty Is An Undeniable Fact In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Our compilation of excerpts from press articles offers conflicting statements about child poverty in Hungary. Even the pro-government media admit the problem but they stress improvement in recent years.
Budapest's Best Cafeterias & Greasy Spoon Restaurants
- 30 Apr 2015 9:45 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Budapest's locals each have their favourite spots to enjoy home-style cooking. The attraction of these simple eateries isn't Michelin stars and fancy interiors, but their familiar atmosphere and hearty offering. Still many don't struggle for popularity: some have been cooking the same bean stew and feeding lunch to ...
Vona: Situation Of Hungarian Nurses Untenable
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The current conditions endured by nurses in Hungary are untenable, Gábor Vona, the radical nationalist Jobbik party’s leader, told a congress of nurses. After attending the meeting of the Hungarian Nursing Association, Vona told a news conference that the reality of the problems is visible from demonstrations in the health-care sector, especially on the part of nurses.
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Gov’t Aims To Bring Skilled Hungarians Home
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will soon launch a new effort to persuade highly qualified young Hungarians to bring their skills back to Hungary. Economy Ministry state secretary for labour and education Sándor Czomba told reporters that while there are many job seekers in Hungary, there is a growing shortage of skilled workers.
Gross Wages In Hungary Up 3.4% In February
- 22 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Average gross wages in Hungary rose by an annual 3.4% to 234,367 forints (778 euros) in February. Net wages rose at the same pace to 153,511 forints, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Hungarians took home 12,446 forints in bonuses in February, on average, 9.5% more than in the same month a year earlier.
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
Hungarian Lawmakers Address Health-Care Sector Troubles
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Lawmakers addressed burning issues in health-care financing in parliament, ahead of a demonstration planned by workers in the sector this afternoon. István Ikotity, a lawmaker for the opposition LMP party, said Hungary’s health-care sector was overloaded and faced shortages in staff, equipment and medication supplies. He estimated that there is a shortage of some 6,000 nurses and their wages are ...
Nearly 10,000 Join Health Care Workers Protest In Budapest
- 13 May 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Health care workers protested for higher salaries, a career model and against the “gratitude money” system at two rallies on Tuesday afternoon, eventually converging on Kossuth tér in a crowd of near 10,000 as MPs debated health care policy. As participants gathered on Heroes Square, speakers said health care personnel are committed to patients, but also warned that they must look after their own ...
Child Poverty Is An Undeniable Fact In Hungary
- 5 May 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Our compilation of excerpts from press articles offers conflicting statements about child poverty in Hungary. Even the pro-government media admit the problem but they stress improvement in recent years.
Budapest's Best Cafeterias & Greasy Spoon Restaurants
- 30 Apr 2015 9:45 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Budapest's locals each have their favourite spots to enjoy home-style cooking. The attraction of these simple eateries isn't Michelin stars and fancy interiors, but their familiar atmosphere and hearty offering. Still many don't struggle for popularity: some have been cooking the same bean stew and feeding lunch to ...
Vona: Situation Of Hungarian Nurses Untenable
- 29 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
The current conditions endured by nurses in Hungary are untenable, Gábor Vona, the radical nationalist Jobbik party’s leader, told a congress of nurses. After attending the meeting of the Hungarian Nursing Association, Vona told a news conference that the reality of the problems is visible from demonstrations in the health-care sector, especially on the part of nurses.
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Gov’t Aims To Bring Skilled Hungarians Home
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government will soon launch a new effort to persuade highly qualified young Hungarians to bring their skills back to Hungary. Economy Ministry state secretary for labour and education Sándor Czomba told reporters that while there are many job seekers in Hungary, there is a growing shortage of skilled workers.
Gross Wages In Hungary Up 3.4% In February
- 22 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- business
Average gross wages in Hungary rose by an annual 3.4% to 234,367 forints (778 euros) in February. Net wages rose at the same pace to 153,511 forints, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said. Hungarians took home 12,446 forints in bonuses in February, on average, 9.5% more than in the same month a year earlier.
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.