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Opposition LMP Files Constitutional Complaint Over Higher Education Law
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Green opposition party LMP filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court on Friday “to counter [ruling] Fidesz’s attack on Hungarian education”, party leaders told a presser on Friday.
Titanic International Film Festival In Budapest, 6 - 13 April
- 7 Apr 2017 10:55 AM
- entertainment
Organisers say this festival connects the world by bringing films from 27 nations to Budapest. The eight-day long 24th Titanic International Film Festival will present 34 fresh, all said to be 'exciting and must-see movies'.
Fidesz-KDNP Passes Lex CEU
- 5 Apr 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly of Hungary has adopted legislation to effectively rid the country of Central European University, despite a growing domestic and international bloc of opposition to the measures. The bill, proposed last Tuesday and made more stringent with a modification on Monday, would impose unfulfillable requirements on CEU, which could strip it of its Hungarian accreditation.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
Huge Demonstration For CEU Held In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2017 11:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Sunday afternoon to protest against a government bill affecting the Central European University (CEU). The demonstrators gathered at Corvinus University to move under a sign showing “Freedom for Education” in Hungarian and also in English to the CEU headquarters in Nádor street and later to Kossuth Square in front of Parliament.
US State Department Condemns Hungarian Higher Education Bill
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In what will no doubt be perceived by the Hungarian government as a blatant attack on Hungary’s national sovereignty, the United States Department of State issued a statement Friday calling on Hungary to refrain from adopting legislation that could potentially cause the closure of Central European University.
CEU Responds To Proposed Amendments In Hungarian Higher Education Law
- 30 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- business
Central European University (CEU) expresses its opposition to proposed amendments to Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education, tabled in Hungarian Parliament today. After careful legal study, CEU has concluded that these amendments would make it impossible for the University to continue its operations as an institution of higher education in Budapest, CEU's home for 25 years. CEU is in full ...
Statement From Michael Ignatieff, Rector Of Central European University In Response To Hungarian Government Threats To Close CEU
- 29 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
CEU is demanding an immediate correction to falsehoods about our institution published this afternoon by origo.hu. The claim that we do not have program accreditation is entirely false. The claim that we have failed to meet our obligations regarding data to official public registry is also false.
Jobbik, LMP, Socialist Lawmakers Initiate Parliament Probe Into 2024 Olympic Bid
- 27 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Lawmakers of the opposition Jobbik, LMP and Socialists parties submitted a motion to parliament on setting up a committee to investigate preparations for Budapest’s now-withdrawn 2024 Olympic bid.
Opposition LMP Files Constitutional Complaint Over Higher Education Law
- 24 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Green opposition party LMP filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court on Friday “to counter [ruling] Fidesz’s attack on Hungarian education”, party leaders told a presser on Friday.
Titanic International Film Festival In Budapest, 6 - 13 April
- 7 Apr 2017 10:55 AM
- entertainment
Organisers say this festival connects the world by bringing films from 27 nations to Budapest. The eight-day long 24th Titanic International Film Festival will present 34 fresh, all said to be 'exciting and must-see movies'.
Fidesz-KDNP Passes Lex CEU
- 5 Apr 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly of Hungary has adopted legislation to effectively rid the country of Central European University, despite a growing domestic and international bloc of opposition to the measures. The bill, proposed last Tuesday and made more stringent with a modification on Monday, would impose unfulfillable requirements on CEU, which could strip it of its Hungarian accreditation.
Experts Say Proposed Advertising Tax To Hit Independent Outlets Hardest
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- business
News of government attacks on NGOs and Central European University has drawn attention away from newer attempts to clamp down on Hungary’s media providers. A bill proposed last week by the Ministry of National Economy would have media providers pay a 9 percent advertising tax if their advertising revenues exceed HUF 100 million (USD 345,000) — a sizable increase from the earlier 5.3 percent tax.
Huge Demonstration For CEU Held In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2017 11:00 AM
- current affairs
A demonstration was held in Budapest on Sunday afternoon to protest against a government bill affecting the Central European University (CEU). The demonstrators gathered at Corvinus University to move under a sign showing “Freedom for Education” in Hungarian and also in English to the CEU headquarters in Nádor street and later to Kossuth Square in front of Parliament.
US State Department Condemns Hungarian Higher Education Bill
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In what will no doubt be perceived by the Hungarian government as a blatant attack on Hungary’s national sovereignty, the United States Department of State issued a statement Friday calling on Hungary to refrain from adopting legislation that could potentially cause the closure of Central European University.
CEU Responds To Proposed Amendments In Hungarian Higher Education Law
- 30 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- business
Central European University (CEU) expresses its opposition to proposed amendments to Act CCIV of 2011 on National Higher Education, tabled in Hungarian Parliament today. After careful legal study, CEU has concluded that these amendments would make it impossible for the University to continue its operations as an institution of higher education in Budapest, CEU's home for 25 years. CEU is in full ...
Statement From Michael Ignatieff, Rector Of Central European University In Response To Hungarian Government Threats To Close CEU
- 29 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
CEU is demanding an immediate correction to falsehoods about our institution published this afternoon by origo.hu. The claim that we do not have program accreditation is entirely false. The claim that we have failed to meet our obligations regarding data to official public registry is also false.
Jobbik, LMP, Socialist Lawmakers Initiate Parliament Probe Into 2024 Olympic Bid
- 27 Mar 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Lawmakers of the opposition Jobbik, LMP and Socialists parties submitted a motion to parliament on setting up a committee to investigate preparations for Budapest’s now-withdrawn 2024 Olympic bid.