229 result(s) for discrimination in Articles
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...
U.N. International Day Of Peace, 21 September 2017
- 21 Sep 2017 12:45 PM
- community & culture
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
EU Commissioner For Justice Comes To Hungary To Inspect State Of Roma
- 14 Sep 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová is coming to Hungary to gather information about the progress of the infringement procedures initiated because of the segregation of Roma children, reports Index.hu.
Job Opportunity: Head Of Communications & Events, British Embassy In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2017 8:58 AM
- specials
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other ...
Swimming Pool Fined HUF 1 M For Discrimination Against LGBTQ Org
- 30 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s equal opportunity authority has fined a Budapest sports centre 1 million forints (EUR 3,300) for refusing to allow members of an LGBTQ organisation to rent part of its swimming pool on the grounds of the sexual orientation and gender identity of its members.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over Charlottesville Violence
- 23 Aug 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing, libertarian and left-wing commentators interpret the Charlottesville events in the light of Hungarian politics.
Govt Reacts To Venice Commission Opinion
- 14 Aug 2017 9:50 AM
- current affairs
In a Friday reaction to the Venice Commission’s opinion, the Government Information Centre (KIK) welcomed the commission’s view that the requirements in the law could be legitimately imposed on foreign universities not yet operating in Hungary. KIK said in a statement that it agreed with the commission that all countries have a right to set the rules by which foreign universities can operate on ...
Venice Commission: Hungary’s Higher Education Act ’Problematic’
- 14 Aug 2017 9:12 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s higher education act is overall in line with existing European norms, but its amended version tightening rules on foreign universities already present in the country contain some “highly problematic” requirements, the Venice Commission said in a preliminary opinion on the law published on Friday.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...
U.N. International Day Of Peace, 21 September 2017
- 21 Sep 2017 12:45 PM
- community & culture
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
The theme for 2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
EU Commissioner For Justice Comes To Hungary To Inspect State Of Roma
- 14 Sep 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Věra Jourová is coming to Hungary to gather information about the progress of the infringement procedures initiated because of the segregation of Roma children, reports Index.hu.
Job Opportunity: Head Of Communications & Events, British Embassy In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2017 8:58 AM
- specials
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other ...
Swimming Pool Fined HUF 1 M For Discrimination Against LGBTQ Org
- 30 Aug 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s equal opportunity authority has fined a Budapest sports centre 1 million forints (EUR 3,300) for refusing to allow members of an LGBTQ organisation to rent part of its swimming pool on the grounds of the sexual orientation and gender identity of its members.
Local Opinion: Dispute Over Charlottesville Violence
- 23 Aug 2017 8:46 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing, libertarian and left-wing commentators interpret the Charlottesville events in the light of Hungarian politics.
Govt Reacts To Venice Commission Opinion
- 14 Aug 2017 9:50 AM
- current affairs
In a Friday reaction to the Venice Commission’s opinion, the Government Information Centre (KIK) welcomed the commission’s view that the requirements in the law could be legitimately imposed on foreign universities not yet operating in Hungary. KIK said in a statement that it agreed with the commission that all countries have a right to set the rules by which foreign universities can operate on ...
Venice Commission: Hungary’s Higher Education Act ’Problematic’
- 14 Aug 2017 9:12 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s higher education act is overall in line with existing European norms, but its amended version tightening rules on foreign universities already present in the country contain some “highly problematic” requirements, the Venice Commission said in a preliminary opinion on the law published on Friday.
The European Commission Approves Hungary Renewable Energy Support Scheme
- 12 Jul 2017 8:38 AM
- current affairs
The European Commission on Tuesday said it has approved a Hungarian scheme to support renewable energy. The EC said the scheme aimed at reducing CO2 emissions as well as preserving competition conform with European Union rules on state aid.