2,708 result(s) for education
Xpat Opinion: The New Ethics Textbook For Hungarian Fifth Graders
- 13 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
What can one say about the newly introduced ethics textbook for Hungarian fifth graders? For starters, it is not, strictly speaking, an ethics text. Ethics is not a branch of religion, and being ethical is not the same as following the law or adhering to societal norms. So a textbook that lauds religious virtues and advocates unquestioning civil obedience doesn’t belong in an ethics class.
Xpat Opinion: Sexism In The Hungarian Parliament
- 12 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written a number of times about female members of the Hungarian parliament and their treatment by male colleagues. I’ve also written about the attitude, especially of Fidesz MPs, toward women in general.
Hungary Retail Report Q3 2013 - New Market Study Published
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungary Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market but flags shortterm concerns about the impact on Hungary's economic outlook of investor fears regarding central bank independence and potentially inflationary monetary policy.
2013 Deficit Target Will Be Met, States Hungarian Govt.
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The central sub-sector of the state budget posted a deficit of HUF 110.0bn for the month of August 2013. The financial transfer data of the central budget at the end of August is in line with the Government's prior expectations. Revenues and expenditures anticipated for the current and the following months - including an outstanding surplus prognosticated for the month of December - confirm the ...
London School Of Economics Students' Reunion At The British Embassy Budapest
- 10 Sep 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
British Ambassador Jonathan Knott welcomed former and future students of the London School of Economics (LSE) at the British embassy’s Old Banking Hall.
Britannica International School: Bringing The Best Of British Education to Budapest
- 5 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
At Britannica we place a strong emphasis on high standards whether these are academic, cultural, sporting or social. Every child who comes to Britannica is respected as an individual and is encouraged to develop to their full potential. The opportunities they will have are many and varied, so that they can discover their talents and strengths and develop good relationships with others, all in a ...
Xpat Opinion: The Details Behind The 5th Amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law
- 4 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Considering all of the coverage of Hungary appearing in international media over the last few years, if there’s one topic the reader has most likely heard something about, it probably has to do with the new Fundamental Law. The new constitution, which replaced an old constitution that dated back to the early communist era, became a popular topic of conversation among pundits earlier this year in ...
Disadvantaged Schools In Hungary Receive Computers
- 4 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
24 schools have received 130 computers donated by Opel Hungary; a joint event held on Tuesday in Budaörs by the company and the Ministry of Human Resources to celebrate the fact was also attended by Minister of State for Public Education Rózsa Hoffmann.
Xpat Opinion: First Day At School In Hungary: Education Policy Under Fire
- 3 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Liberal critics of different hues accuse the government of authoritarianism and incompetence, for its overhaul of public education
Xpat Opinion: The New Ethics Textbook For Hungarian Fifth Graders
- 13 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
What can one say about the newly introduced ethics textbook for Hungarian fifth graders? For starters, it is not, strictly speaking, an ethics text. Ethics is not a branch of religion, and being ethical is not the same as following the law or adhering to societal norms. So a textbook that lauds religious virtues and advocates unquestioning civil obedience doesn’t belong in an ethics class.
Xpat Opinion: Sexism In The Hungarian Parliament
- 12 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written a number of times about female members of the Hungarian parliament and their treatment by male colleagues. I’ve also written about the attitude, especially of Fidesz MPs, toward women in general.
Hungary Retail Report Q3 2013 - New Market Study Published
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungary Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market but flags shortterm concerns about the impact on Hungary's economic outlook of investor fears regarding central bank independence and potentially inflationary monetary policy.
2013 Deficit Target Will Be Met, States Hungarian Govt.
- 11 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The central sub-sector of the state budget posted a deficit of HUF 110.0bn for the month of August 2013. The financial transfer data of the central budget at the end of August is in line with the Government's prior expectations. Revenues and expenditures anticipated for the current and the following months - including an outstanding surplus prognosticated for the month of December - confirm the ...
London School Of Economics Students' Reunion At The British Embassy Budapest
- 10 Sep 2013 10:00 AM
- current affairs
British Ambassador Jonathan Knott welcomed former and future students of the London School of Economics (LSE) at the British embassy’s Old Banking Hall.
Britannica International School: Bringing The Best Of British Education to Budapest
- 5 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
At Britannica we place a strong emphasis on high standards whether these are academic, cultural, sporting or social. Every child who comes to Britannica is respected as an individual and is encouraged to develop to their full potential. The opportunities they will have are many and varied, so that they can discover their talents and strengths and develop good relationships with others, all in a ...
Xpat Opinion: The Details Behind The 5th Amendment to Hungary’s Fundamental Law
- 4 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Considering all of the coverage of Hungary appearing in international media over the last few years, if there’s one topic the reader has most likely heard something about, it probably has to do with the new Fundamental Law. The new constitution, which replaced an old constitution that dated back to the early communist era, became a popular topic of conversation among pundits earlier this year in ...
Disadvantaged Schools In Hungary Receive Computers
- 4 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- tech
24 schools have received 130 computers donated by Opel Hungary; a joint event held on Tuesday in Budaörs by the company and the Ministry of Human Resources to celebrate the fact was also attended by Minister of State for Public Education Rózsa Hoffmann.
Xpat Opinion: First Day At School In Hungary: Education Policy Under Fire
- 3 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Liberal critics of different hues accuse the government of authoritarianism and incompetence, for its overhaul of public education