167 result(s) for local councils
Free Public Access To Lake Balaton Shores Endangered By Govt Subsidy Cuts
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Free public access to the shores of Lake Balaton is likely to become a thing of the past now that the government has decided to reduce a state supplement to the local council tourism tax, the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) said.
Govt Criticises, Socialists Support Teachers’ Demonstration
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The state secretariat for education said most teachers believe in dialogue rather than demonstrations in the street and political agitation, commenting on the Tanítanék protest. Most teachers have already realised that certain anti-government forces just want to use them, the secretariat said.
Teachers Hold Demonstration In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Tanítanék (I want to teach) movement began a demonstration in Budapest on Saturday afternoon. The organisers of the movement expressed their anger in an invitation to the demonstration on Facebook over what they see as the government “totally nationalising schools and destroying education”. The demonstrators will “grade” their own performance as well as the government’s, the movement added.
Teacher Org Unhappy With Govt Plans To Reform State Management System
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The changes the government is planning in public education will lead to “total state control” of the sector and freeze out local councils altogether, the civil teachers’ movement that has organised several protests and work stoppages said in an open letter addressed to government office chief János Lázár and education officials.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Govt To Nationalise Public Catering Services
- 31 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Prices for public catering services are expected to drop as a result of the planned nationalisation of such services, daily Magyar Idők reported. Talks have already started about transferring control over all public catering services from local councils to the state. Government office chief János Lázár said prices could drop as a result of the move.
Retailers Join Forces To Help Children In Need In Hungary
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian subsidiaries of multinational retail giants ALDI, Auchan, Lidl, Penny Market, SPAR and Tesco are supporting an initiative to help children in need with HUF 5 million each in food donations, enough to feed 10,000 children for one month, in poor villages around the country, according to a press release.
State School Manager To Be Abolished In Summer
- 23 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The state agency managing Hungary’s schools (Klik) will be abolished in the summer, a human resources ministry official said. A new regulatory framework will be designed during the spring session of parliament with the aim of establishing a new, far less centralised system by the autumn, parliamentary state secretary Bence Rétvári told commercial news channel ATV.
Opposition Parties Address Public Education Problems
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist opposition called for a new child-centred public education law and for the elimination of the state school manager (Klik). The Socialist Party supports the initiative of parents to show solidarity with protesting teachers, István Hiller, the party’s education spokesman, said, just a day before parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on public education.
Free Public Access To Lake Balaton Shores Endangered By Govt Subsidy Cuts
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Free public access to the shores of Lake Balaton is likely to become a thing of the past now that the government has decided to reduce a state supplement to the local council tourism tax, the opposition Dialogue for Hungary (PM) said.
Govt Criticises, Socialists Support Teachers’ Demonstration
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The state secretariat for education said most teachers believe in dialogue rather than demonstrations in the street and political agitation, commenting on the Tanítanék protest. Most teachers have already realised that certain anti-government forces just want to use them, the secretariat said.
Teachers Hold Demonstration In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Tanítanék (I want to teach) movement began a demonstration in Budapest on Saturday afternoon. The organisers of the movement expressed their anger in an invitation to the demonstration on Facebook over what they see as the government “totally nationalising schools and destroying education”. The demonstrators will “grade” their own performance as well as the government’s, the movement added.
Teacher Org Unhappy With Govt Plans To Reform State Management System
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The changes the government is planning in public education will lead to “total state control” of the sector and freeze out local councils altogether, the civil teachers’ movement that has organised several protests and work stoppages said in an open letter addressed to government office chief János Lázár and education officials.
Interview: Szigetvári Says Együtt Is Focused On Bringing In New Voters
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Beacon sat down recently with Viktor Szigetvári, president of the opposition party Together (Együtt). A great many things were discussed, but the most important takeaways are the following:
Govt To Nationalise Public Catering Services
- 31 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Prices for public catering services are expected to drop as a result of the planned nationalisation of such services, daily Magyar Idők reported. Talks have already started about transferring control over all public catering services from local councils to the state. Government office chief János Lázár said prices could drop as a result of the move.
Retailers Join Forces To Help Children In Need In Hungary
- 30 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- shopping
The Hungarian subsidiaries of multinational retail giants ALDI, Auchan, Lidl, Penny Market, SPAR and Tesco are supporting an initiative to help children in need with HUF 5 million each in food donations, enough to feed 10,000 children for one month, in poor villages around the country, according to a press release.
State School Manager To Be Abolished In Summer
- 23 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The state agency managing Hungary’s schools (Klik) will be abolished in the summer, a human resources ministry official said. A new regulatory framework will be designed during the spring session of parliament with the aim of establishing a new, far less centralised system by the autumn, parliamentary state secretary Bence Rétvári told commercial news channel ATV.
Opposition Parties Address Public Education Problems
- 1 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Socialist opposition called for a new child-centred public education law and for the elimination of the state school manager (Klik). The Socialist Party supports the initiative of parents to show solidarity with protesting teachers, István Hiller, the party’s education spokesman, said, just a day before parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on public education.