118 result(s) for pécs in Current Affairs
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Gov To Increase Number Of Students Entering Higher Ed In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just when you thought the overlords of Hungary are lacking basic common sense and have yet to come up with one single effective reform, analysts’ minds were torpedoed today with the announcement of what the Hungarian press calls drastic tuition fee hikes for higher ed students entering the system in 2013.
Hungary's U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief Of Mission Visits Pecs
- 5 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Timothy A. Betts visited Pecs on October 29 and participated in the inaugural session of the Teleki Lecture Series launched by the University of Pecs. He also met Mayor Pava and toured the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. Its Director, Istvan Marta, expressed gratitude for the Embassy’s financial support for a master class and workshop to local music students by the U.S. ...
The Hungarian Government Seeks Deal With IMF/EU
- 31 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government desires a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union (EU), Hungary’s chief negotiator Mihály Varga stated in Hungarian television HírTV’s program, Rájátszás.
Xpat Opinion: Counter Terrorist Raid At University In Budapest Mocked And Praised
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A staunch left-wing critic of the Orbán government ridicules the counter terrorism squad for assaulting a university campus and taking a student dressed up as a Jedi knight in custody. But the leading left-wing daily and a pro-government pundit believe that there is nothing funny about the episode.
Body Of Missing Psychologist Found In Hungary
- 12 Jul 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The body of missing police psychologist Kata Bándy was found in Pécs on Wednesday. Bándy was killed, based on initial findings. A special investigative team has been set up to lead the inquiry.
Hungarian Parliament Insists Red Star Is A Totalitarian Symbol
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament adopted a decision on Monday in which it expresses its disagreement with the Strasbourg verdict passed in the red star lawsuit, and insists on sanctioning the use of symbols of totalitarian regimes.
Hungarian Cabinet Endorses Joint Venture With Uranium Miner Wildhorse
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has agreed to enter into a joint venture with Australian mining company Wildhorse Energy to assess the viability of reviving uranium mining in the Mecsek hills in the next six months. The joint venture company will be set up by Wildhorse, which already has ongoing projects in the region near Pecs, along with state owned rehabilitation company Mecsek-Oko and mining company Mecsekerc.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Gov To Increase Number Of Students Entering Higher Ed In Hungary
- 11 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Just when you thought the overlords of Hungary are lacking basic common sense and have yet to come up with one single effective reform, analysts’ minds were torpedoed today with the announcement of what the Hungarian press calls drastic tuition fee hikes for higher ed students entering the system in 2013.
Hungary's U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief Of Mission Visits Pecs
- 5 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Timothy A. Betts visited Pecs on October 29 and participated in the inaugural session of the Teleki Lecture Series launched by the University of Pecs. He also met Mayor Pava and toured the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. Its Director, Istvan Marta, expressed gratitude for the Embassy’s financial support for a master class and workshop to local music students by the U.S. ...
The Hungarian Government Seeks Deal With IMF/EU
- 31 Oct 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government desires a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union (EU), Hungary’s chief negotiator Mihály Varga stated in Hungarian television HírTV’s program, Rájátszás.
Xpat Opinion: Counter Terrorist Raid At University In Budapest Mocked And Praised
- 18 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A staunch left-wing critic of the Orbán government ridicules the counter terrorism squad for assaulting a university campus and taking a student dressed up as a Jedi knight in custody. But the leading left-wing daily and a pro-government pundit believe that there is nothing funny about the episode.
Body Of Missing Psychologist Found In Hungary
- 12 Jul 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
The body of missing police psychologist Kata Bándy was found in Pécs on Wednesday. Bándy was killed, based on initial findings. A special investigative team has been set up to lead the inquiry.
Hungarian Parliament Insists Red Star Is A Totalitarian Symbol
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament adopted a decision on Monday in which it expresses its disagreement with the Strasbourg verdict passed in the red star lawsuit, and insists on sanctioning the use of symbols of totalitarian regimes.
Hungarian Cabinet Endorses Joint Venture With Uranium Miner Wildhorse
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has agreed to enter into a joint venture with Australian mining company Wildhorse Energy to assess the viability of reviving uranium mining in the Mecsek hills in the next six months. The joint venture company will be set up by Wildhorse, which already has ongoing projects in the region near Pecs, along with state owned rehabilitation company Mecsek-Oko and mining company Mecsekerc.