190 result(s) for nyiregyhaza
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian “Language Strategies”
- 28 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to talk again about one of my hobby horses, foreign language teaching in Hungary. Faithful readers of this blog will undoubtedly recall how often we talked about the shortcomings of the system. Everybody has horror stories about learning a foreign language in Hungary. Although there are some schools that excel in teaching foreign languages, most students leave grade 12 without a working ...
Hungarians Are Unmotivated To Study Foreign Languages
- 20 Sep 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
A certificate of proficiency in a foreign language can earn you a rise of HUF 40 000 in the civil service and a comparable rise in the corporate sector – we have learned from the Hungarian Professional Association of Language Schools. That having said, Hungary fares very poorly in foreign language proficiency by comparison to other countries of the European Union. A third of the population ...
Vote For The Most Lovable Tree In Hungary In "Tree Of The Year Contest 2013"
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ökotárs Foundation is organizing a Tree of the Year contest for the fourth time since 2010. In this contest, anyone can nominate a tree that is important to them and to the community living around it. We are not searching for the oldest, the tallest, the biggest, the most beautiful or the rarest of trees. We are looking for the most lovable tree, a tree with a story that brings a community ...
Hungary Concluded Strategic Partnership Agreement With Lego
- 16 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Government and Lego Manufacturing Ltd. signed a strategic partnership agreement today in Budapest. The agreement was signed between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Lego's Investment Manager Martin Svejda. Danish Ambassador to Hungary Tom Norring and Executive Director of Lego Manufacturing Jesper Hassellung Mikkelsen also ...
Gang Of Car Thieves Uncovered In Hungary
- 14 Mar 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian and Austrian police have uncovered a gang of Hungarian and Ukrainian car thieves, operating across all three countries. Barnabás Balogh of Szabolcs county police said the suspects generally stole very expensive cars in Austria, then had them disassembled in a Nyíregyháza workshop before selling the components in Ukraine.
U. S. Ambassador For Hungary Visits Nyíregyháza
- 6 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Ambassador visited Nyíregyháza with Minister Balog to view government programs supporting integration of the local Roma population. She also presented the Active Citizenship Award to HUMAN-NET.
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
Invitation: JCI Expat Budapest Charity Poker Tournament, 24 November
- 24 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
On the 24th of November, JCI Expat Budapest will organize their first Charity Poker Tournament. In the tasteful setting of the Cotton Club up to 90 participants can play for the charity organisation of their choice during a full scale professional Texas Hold’m Poker Tournament. All cash prizes will be donated to charity.
Earthlings Concert Tour In Hungary
- 19 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Earthlings tour continues in September and October 2012. The family event series that started in June 2012 with the support of the European Union and the New Szechenyi Plan has introduced new dates to their tour starting in Nyíregyháza 22 Sept 2012 and Tatabánya 29 Sept 2012, while the closing event will be hosted by the city of Győr 13 Oct 2012.
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian “Language Strategies”
- 28 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to talk again about one of my hobby horses, foreign language teaching in Hungary. Faithful readers of this blog will undoubtedly recall how often we talked about the shortcomings of the system. Everybody has horror stories about learning a foreign language in Hungary. Although there are some schools that excel in teaching foreign languages, most students leave grade 12 without a working ...
Hungarians Are Unmotivated To Study Foreign Languages
- 20 Sep 2013 7:00 AM
- community & culture
A certificate of proficiency in a foreign language can earn you a rise of HUF 40 000 in the civil service and a comparable rise in the corporate sector – we have learned from the Hungarian Professional Association of Language Schools. That having said, Hungary fares very poorly in foreign language proficiency by comparison to other countries of the European Union. A third of the population ...
Vote For The Most Lovable Tree In Hungary In "Tree Of The Year Contest 2013"
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Ökotárs Foundation is organizing a Tree of the Year contest for the fourth time since 2010. In this contest, anyone can nominate a tree that is important to them and to the community living around it. We are not searching for the oldest, the tallest, the biggest, the most beautiful or the rarest of trees. We are looking for the most lovable tree, a tree with a story that brings a community ...
Hungary Concluded Strategic Partnership Agreement With Lego
- 16 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- business
The Hungarian Government and Lego Manufacturing Ltd. signed a strategic partnership agreement today in Budapest. The agreement was signed between Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Lego's Investment Manager Martin Svejda. Danish Ambassador to Hungary Tom Norring and Executive Director of Lego Manufacturing Jesper Hassellung Mikkelsen also ...
Gang Of Car Thieves Uncovered In Hungary
- 14 Mar 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian and Austrian police have uncovered a gang of Hungarian and Ukrainian car thieves, operating across all three countries. Barnabás Balogh of Szabolcs county police said the suspects generally stole very expensive cars in Austria, then had them disassembled in a Nyíregyháza workshop before selling the components in Ukraine.
U. S. Ambassador For Hungary Visits Nyíregyháza
- 6 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Ambassador visited Nyíregyháza with Minister Balog to view government programs supporting integration of the local Roma population. She also presented the Active Citizenship Award to HUMAN-NET.
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
Invitation: JCI Expat Budapest Charity Poker Tournament, 24 November
- 24 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
On the 24th of November, JCI Expat Budapest will organize their first Charity Poker Tournament. In the tasteful setting of the Cotton Club up to 90 participants can play for the charity organisation of their choice during a full scale professional Texas Hold’m Poker Tournament. All cash prizes will be donated to charity.
Earthlings Concert Tour In Hungary
- 19 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Earthlings tour continues in September and October 2012. The family event series that started in June 2012 with the support of the European Union and the New Szechenyi Plan has introduced new dates to their tour starting in Nyíregyháza 22 Sept 2012 and Tatabánya 29 Sept 2012, while the closing event will be hosted by the city of Győr 13 Oct 2012.