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Church Schools Taking Over In Hungary’s Poorer Regions
- 5 Dec 2016 5:30 AM
- current affairs
Churches are playing a larger role in Hungary’s educational system at the expense of non-affiliated private schools. Church schools have especially made progress in economically disadvantaged regions, where they tend to enroll the children of the elite. Meanwhile, private and foundation schools are being squeezed out, and programs launched for special-needs children have been completely sidelined.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 5:23 AM
- current affairs
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
4,000 Hungarians Sleeping Rough, Survey Shows
- 5 Dec 2016 5:22 AM
- current affairs
There are as many as 15,000 homeless people in Hungary. Of these, some 4,000 are sleeping rough, according to a survey conducted by Hungarian NGO Menhely Alapitvány (Shelter Foundation), index.hu reports. Roughly one-third of them are in Budapest.
An Advent Walk In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2016 7:50 AM
- getting around
As Christmas approaches, during the Advent season – with the help of colleagues at BDK Budapesti Dísz és Közvilágítási Kft – our beautiful capital city will once again be covered in holiday lights. A short walk will lead you to all of the most ornate locations in the city. Starting from the oasis of lights at Városháza (City Hall) park and walking to the Opera through Vörösmarty tér, Erzsébet ...
Top Court Ruled That EU Law Cannot Supplant Sovereignty
- 2 Dec 2016 5:12 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Constitutional Court has ruled that when Hungary entered the European Union it undertook to practise EU laws in certain areas, but at the same time Brussels cannot violate the country’s sovereignty and it cannot harm its constitutional identity, government office chief János Lázár said in connection with migration policy.
Swim Chief Gyárfás Resigns
- 1 Dec 2016 8:30 AM
- sport
Swimming Federation president Tamás Gyárfás resigned yesterday, in the wake of criticisms from multiple Olympic champion Katinka Hosszú and other top swimmers. “Even the darkest night must end and the sun will rise,” Hosszú wrote on her Facebook page in response.
Hungary’s Position Not Weakened In Brussels
- 1 Dec 2016 8:20 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s position in Brussels has not weakened as a result of the invalid referendum on European Union migrant quotas and the failed constitutional amendment, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Tibor Navracsics said in an interview with daily Magyar Idők.
Syrian In Border Riot Sentenced To 10 Years
- 1 Dec 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
A Syrian man was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for his role in a migrant riot at the Röszke border crossing station last autumn. In its primary ruling passed on Wednesday, the Szeged court said that the man was guilty of terrorist activities involving illegal border crossing as well as coercion and violence, committed as a participant in the riot.
Police Find New Weapons Cache Allegedly Connected With Extremist Group
- 30 Nov 2016 10:23 AM
- current affairs
Police have discovered a new cache of weapons and ammunition suspected of being connected with the extremist Magyar Nemzeti Arcvonal, or Hungarian National Front, paramilitary organisation. During a house search in Jászbereny, around 80km east of Budapest, by the national bureau of investigation, materials suspected of being poison and explosives were also uncovered. Police arrested a male ...
Church Schools Taking Over In Hungary’s Poorer Regions
- 5 Dec 2016 5:30 AM
- current affairs
Churches are playing a larger role in Hungary’s educational system at the expense of non-affiliated private schools. Church schools have especially made progress in economically disadvantaged regions, where they tend to enroll the children of the elite. Meanwhile, private and foundation schools are being squeezed out, and programs launched for special-needs children have been completely sidelined.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 5:23 AM
- current affairs
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
4,000 Hungarians Sleeping Rough, Survey Shows
- 5 Dec 2016 5:22 AM
- current affairs
There are as many as 15,000 homeless people in Hungary. Of these, some 4,000 are sleeping rough, according to a survey conducted by Hungarian NGO Menhely Alapitvány (Shelter Foundation), index.hu reports. Roughly one-third of them are in Budapest.
An Advent Walk In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2016 7:50 AM
- getting around
As Christmas approaches, during the Advent season – with the help of colleagues at BDK Budapesti Dísz és Közvilágítási Kft – our beautiful capital city will once again be covered in holiday lights. A short walk will lead you to all of the most ornate locations in the city. Starting from the oasis of lights at Városháza (City Hall) park and walking to the Opera through Vörösmarty tér, Erzsébet ...
Top Court Ruled That EU Law Cannot Supplant Sovereignty
- 2 Dec 2016 5:12 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s Constitutional Court has ruled that when Hungary entered the European Union it undertook to practise EU laws in certain areas, but at the same time Brussels cannot violate the country’s sovereignty and it cannot harm its constitutional identity, government office chief János Lázár said in connection with migration policy.
Swim Chief Gyárfás Resigns
- 1 Dec 2016 8:30 AM
- sport
Swimming Federation president Tamás Gyárfás resigned yesterday, in the wake of criticisms from multiple Olympic champion Katinka Hosszú and other top swimmers. “Even the darkest night must end and the sun will rise,” Hosszú wrote on her Facebook page in response.
Hungary’s Position Not Weakened In Brussels
- 1 Dec 2016 8:20 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s position in Brussels has not weakened as a result of the invalid referendum on European Union migrant quotas and the failed constitutional amendment, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Tibor Navracsics said in an interview with daily Magyar Idők.
Syrian In Border Riot Sentenced To 10 Years
- 1 Dec 2016 8:05 AM
- current affairs
A Syrian man was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for his role in a migrant riot at the Röszke border crossing station last autumn. In its primary ruling passed on Wednesday, the Szeged court said that the man was guilty of terrorist activities involving illegal border crossing as well as coercion and violence, committed as a participant in the riot.
Police Find New Weapons Cache Allegedly Connected With Extremist Group
- 30 Nov 2016 10:23 AM
- current affairs
Police have discovered a new cache of weapons and ammunition suspected of being connected with the extremist Magyar Nemzeti Arcvonal, or Hungarian National Front, paramilitary organisation. During a house search in Jászbereny, around 80km east of Budapest, by the national bureau of investigation, materials suspected of being poison and explosives were also uncovered. Police arrested a male ...