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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 ...
Hungary's Minister Of Human Resources Gives In To Students On Funding
- 18 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government will finance those 16 areas of study which it had not intended to finance, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog announced after meeting with the national students group HÖOK on Thursday. “We gave in to students’ demands,” Balog admitted after the talks.
More Money Will Be Allocated To Culture In Hungary In 2013
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Public spending on culture will increase significantly in 2013, Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon announced on 10 January. The politician underlined that the State Secretariat for Culture will have an increased budget of HUF 35 billion this year. Furthermore, other ministries will also have cultural contributions from their own budget; the Ministry of Interior will have 25 billion ...
Budapest Mayor Tarlos On Metro Difficulties
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The eventual opening of Budapest’s fourth metro line depends more on legal rather than technical questions, mayor Istvan Tarlos told M1 TV. Tarlos said legal problems and extra demands have emerged from contracts concluded six to seven years ago, which tend to jeopardise the opening of the metro line.
Fidesz MP: No Completely New Election Bill In Hungary
- 8 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
No completely new bill on election procedure is expected, Fidesz MP Gergely Gulyás told news website Inforádió on Monday. The Constitutional Court last Friday voided several provisions of the act as unconstitutional, including prior voter registration for those with a permanent Hungarian address.
Winter Activities For Babies & Kids In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
By Andi Lustak: In this post I have collected together expat friendly activities and playgroups that are aimed at toddlers and younger babies.
Progress On Higher Education Talks In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed students cannot be less than 55,000 next year, government spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced on Wednesday, adding that at least Ft 24 billion more will be spent on higher education.
Wizz Premium: Get Your Favourite Services At A Package Price
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- specials
Are you frustrated by clicking many additional options during your booking or would like to upgrade your travel experience with Wizz Air? Tick this option to save minimum 33%* ( Versus the price of the services purchased individually). WIZZ Premium is a great combination of our popular services listed below:
Now On: Imre Bukta Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Bukta’s thematic exhibition combines new installations and board paintings with the former, emblematic works of his oeuvre. The exhibited works focus on such issues as the transformation of traditions, the alienation of nature, the decay of built heritage, the crisis of moral values, and the often desperate, day to day struggles of socially marginalized people.
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 ...
Hungary's Minister Of Human Resources Gives In To Students On Funding
- 18 Jan 2013 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The government will finance those 16 areas of study which it had not intended to finance, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog announced after meeting with the national students group HÖOK on Thursday. “We gave in to students’ demands,” Balog admitted after the talks.
More Money Will Be Allocated To Culture In Hungary In 2013
- 11 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Public spending on culture will increase significantly in 2013, Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon announced on 10 January. The politician underlined that the State Secretariat for Culture will have an increased budget of HUF 35 billion this year. Furthermore, other ministries will also have cultural contributions from their own budget; the Ministry of Interior will have 25 billion ...
Budapest Mayor Tarlos On Metro Difficulties
- 9 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The eventual opening of Budapest’s fourth metro line depends more on legal rather than technical questions, mayor Istvan Tarlos told M1 TV. Tarlos said legal problems and extra demands have emerged from contracts concluded six to seven years ago, which tend to jeopardise the opening of the metro line.
Fidesz MP: No Completely New Election Bill In Hungary
- 8 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
No completely new bill on election procedure is expected, Fidesz MP Gergely Gulyás told news website Inforádió on Monday. The Constitutional Court last Friday voided several provisions of the act as unconstitutional, including prior voter registration for those with a permanent Hungarian address.
Winter Activities For Babies & Kids In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2012 10:45 AM
- community & culture
By Andi Lustak: In this post I have collected together expat friendly activities and playgroups that are aimed at toddlers and younger babies.
Progress On Higher Education Talks In Hungary
- 21 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
The number of state-financed students cannot be less than 55,000 next year, government spokesman Andras Giro-Szasz announced on Wednesday, adding that at least Ft 24 billion more will be spent on higher education.
Wizz Premium: Get Your Favourite Services At A Package Price
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- specials
Are you frustrated by clicking many additional options during your booking or would like to upgrade your travel experience with Wizz Air? Tick this option to save minimum 33%* ( Versus the price of the services purchased individually). WIZZ Premium is a great combination of our popular services listed below:
Now On: Imre Bukta Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Bukta’s thematic exhibition combines new installations and board paintings with the former, emblematic works of his oeuvre. The exhibited works focus on such issues as the transformation of traditions, the alienation of nature, the decay of built heritage, the crisis of moral values, and the often desperate, day to day struggles of socially marginalized people.