400 result(s) for higher education in Current Affairs
Xpat Opinion: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Fewer Apply For Post-Secondary Studies In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for places in colleges and universities in September is the lowest in 17 years this year, at slightly over 95,000, it was announced on Friday. Last year 110,000 and two years ago 140,000 students submitted applications.
Agreement Signed On Student Aid In Hungary
- 18 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The parties to the Higher Education Round Table – university leaders, students and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce – yesterday signed an agreement on obligations to be taken on by students who accept state aid for post-secondary education.
Agreement On Student Contracts In Hungary Reached With HÖOK
- 17 Apr 2013 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of the Roundtable on Higher Education signed a joint declaration regarding student contracts, on Wednesday. Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced after the meeting that an agreement had been reached in all issues, resulting in a more flexible and proportionate system.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán Receives Indonesian President
- 8 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and five Hungarian ministers received the President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Parliament Building on Thursday. Indonesia, with its 250 million inhabitants, has the strongest economy in South-East Asia, is among the G20 states and is considered the largest Muslim country in the world.
Hungary's Incoming Minister of National Economy Outlined Economic Policy Cornerstones
- 6 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Mihály Varga has explained his views on Hungarian economic policy targets at hearings in the Parliament’s education and employment committees taking place yesterday and continuing today. The hearings took place prior to the Minister’s official appointment at the helm of the National Economy Ministry in a new post merging with his earlier position as chief negotiator with the IMF. The committees ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The Demokratikus Koalíció A Liberal Party In Hungary?
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago Gábor Fodor announced that he will establish a new party called Magyar Liberális Párt. SZDSZ is no more, he declared, and it mustn’t happen that Hungary has no liberal party.
Hungarian Students Network (HaHa) Admits Receiving US Help
- 31 Jan 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
The Students Network (HaHa) admitted to Klubrádió on Monday that it has received American assistance, but said that did not include political influence. Activist Andrea Kóbor told the radio station that an NGO had offered advice, as reported by Magyar Nemzet after the newspaper obtained the movement’s entire internal correspondence.
Xpat Opinion: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Fewer Apply For Post-Secondary Studies In Hungary
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of applications for places in colleges and universities in September is the lowest in 17 years this year, at slightly over 95,000, it was announced on Friday. Last year 110,000 and two years ago 140,000 students submitted applications.
Agreement Signed On Student Aid In Hungary
- 18 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The parties to the Higher Education Round Table – university leaders, students and the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce – yesterday signed an agreement on obligations to be taken on by students who accept state aid for post-secondary education.
Agreement On Student Contracts In Hungary Reached With HÖOK
- 17 Apr 2013 3:00 AM
- current affairs
Members of the Roundtable on Higher Education signed a joint declaration regarding student contracts, on Wednesday. Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced after the meeting that an agreement had been reached in all issues, resulting in a more flexible and proportionate system.
Hungary’s Constitutional Changes Fuel New Tensions
- 10 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of Hungarians protested in central Budapest on Saturday (9 March) against imminent changes to the country's constitution which they fear would curb democratic rights, echoing worries this week from the European Union and the United States.
Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán Receives Indonesian President
- 8 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and five Hungarian ministers received the President of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the Parliament Building on Thursday. Indonesia, with its 250 million inhabitants, has the strongest economy in South-East Asia, is among the G20 states and is considered the largest Muslim country in the world.
Hungary's Incoming Minister of National Economy Outlined Economic Policy Cornerstones
- 6 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
Mihály Varga has explained his views on Hungarian economic policy targets at hearings in the Parliament’s education and employment committees taking place yesterday and continuing today. The hearings took place prior to the Minister’s official appointment at the helm of the National Economy Ministry in a new post merging with his earlier position as chief negotiator with the IMF. The committees ...
Xpat Opinion: Is The Demokratikus Koalíció A Liberal Party In Hungary?
- 25 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A few days ago Gábor Fodor announced that he will establish a new party called Magyar Liberális Párt. SZDSZ is no more, he declared, and it mustn’t happen that Hungary has no liberal party.
Hungarian Students Network (HaHa) Admits Receiving US Help
- 31 Jan 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
The Students Network (HaHa) admitted to Klubrádió on Monday that it has received American assistance, but said that did not include political influence. Activist Andrea Kóbor told the radio station that an NGO had offered advice, as reported by Magyar Nemzet after the newspaper obtained the movement’s entire internal correspondence.