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Church Schools Taking Over In Hungary’s Poorer Regions
- 5 Dec 2016 5:30 AM
- current affairs
Churches are playing a larger role in Hungary’s educational system at the expense of non-affiliated private schools. Church schools have especially made progress in economically disadvantaged regions, where they tend to enroll the children of the elite. Meanwhile, private and foundation schools are being squeezed out, and programs launched for special-needs children have been completely sidelined.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 5:23 AM
- current affairs
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Istvan Csanalosi, Managing Director, Wizz Tours
- 3 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
Istvan Csanalosi is the managing director of the online tour operator, Wizz Tours. Originally from Eger, Hungary, Istvan moved to the United Kingdom after finishing college to pursue his career in the travel industry. He lived in the UK for almost a decade, gaining experience with companies like TUI, EasyJet Holidays and Groupon. He moved back to Budapest at the beginning of 2014 to lead the ...
An Advent Walk In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2016 7:50 AM
- getting around
As Christmas approaches, during the Advent season – with the help of colleagues at BDK Budapesti Dísz és Közvilágítási Kft – our beautiful capital city will once again be covered in holiday lights. A short walk will lead you to all of the most ornate locations in the city. Starting from the oasis of lights at Városháza (City Hall) park and walking to the Opera through Vörösmarty tér, Erzsébet ...
Hungary’s Grey Economy Shrinking, Says Nézőpont
- 3 Dec 2016 7:15 AM
- business
Hungary’s grey economy has been shrinking over the past 13 years to total about 6.5-7 billion forints (EUR 21-22m) last year, Sámuel Ágoston Mráz, chief executive of the Nézőpont Institute, said, citing fresh data. In 2003 the size of the grey economy was estimated at 25% of gross domestic product (GDP) and this fell to 23.3% in 2010 and 21.9% in 2015, he said.
President Áder Vetoes Law On Erzsébet Square Transfer From Budapest To State
- 3 Dec 2016 12:00 AM
- getting around
President János Áder on Friday returned a law to parliament under which the ownership of central Budapest’s Erzsébet Square should have been transferred from the city to the Hungarian state. In his justification, the president said that a property transfer cannot be completed without consent from the municipality, adding that neither the city council nor the mayor of Budapest had been consulted ...
Govt To Focus On Boosting Mobility, Training To Tackle Labour Shortage
- 2 Dec 2016 6:06 AM
- business
In efforts to alleviate labour shortages, the government plans to boost regional mobility and training, an economy ministry official said at a forum organised by the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry and National Trade Association. Péter Cseresnyés, state secretary for labour and training, said that Hungary’s labour market was characterised by both unemployment and a labour shortage.
Budapest ‘Surprised’ By Erzsébet Square Transfer To State
- 2 Dec 2016 6:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest metropolitan council on Thursday expressed its “surprise” that ownership of central Budapest’s Erzsébet Square has been transferred to the state. Parliament approved a law on transferring some councilowned property into the ownership of the state, and this includes the transfer of Erzsébet Square, the council said in a statement on Thursday, insisting it had not been consulted prior ...
Swim Chief Gyárfás Resigns
- 1 Dec 2016 8:30 AM
- sport
Swimming Federation president Tamás Gyárfás resigned yesterday, in the wake of criticisms from multiple Olympic champion Katinka Hosszú and other top swimmers. “Even the darkest night must end and the sun will rise,” Hosszú wrote on her Facebook page in response.
Church Schools Taking Over In Hungary’s Poorer Regions
- 5 Dec 2016 5:30 AM
- current affairs
Churches are playing a larger role in Hungary’s educational system at the expense of non-affiliated private schools. Church schools have especially made progress in economically disadvantaged regions, where they tend to enroll the children of the elite. Meanwhile, private and foundation schools are being squeezed out, and programs launched for special-needs children have been completely sidelined.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 5:23 AM
- current affairs
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Istvan Csanalosi, Managing Director, Wizz Tours
- 3 Dec 2016 11:00 AM
Istvan Csanalosi is the managing director of the online tour operator, Wizz Tours. Originally from Eger, Hungary, Istvan moved to the United Kingdom after finishing college to pursue his career in the travel industry. He lived in the UK for almost a decade, gaining experience with companies like TUI, EasyJet Holidays and Groupon. He moved back to Budapest at the beginning of 2014 to lead the ...
An Advent Walk In Budapest
- 3 Dec 2016 7:50 AM
- getting around
As Christmas approaches, during the Advent season – with the help of colleagues at BDK Budapesti Dísz és Közvilágítási Kft – our beautiful capital city will once again be covered in holiday lights. A short walk will lead you to all of the most ornate locations in the city. Starting from the oasis of lights at Városháza (City Hall) park and walking to the Opera through Vörösmarty tér, Erzsébet ...
Hungary’s Grey Economy Shrinking, Says Nézőpont
- 3 Dec 2016 7:15 AM
- business
Hungary’s grey economy has been shrinking over the past 13 years to total about 6.5-7 billion forints (EUR 21-22m) last year, Sámuel Ágoston Mráz, chief executive of the Nézőpont Institute, said, citing fresh data. In 2003 the size of the grey economy was estimated at 25% of gross domestic product (GDP) and this fell to 23.3% in 2010 and 21.9% in 2015, he said.
President Áder Vetoes Law On Erzsébet Square Transfer From Budapest To State
- 3 Dec 2016 12:00 AM
- getting around
President János Áder on Friday returned a law to parliament under which the ownership of central Budapest’s Erzsébet Square should have been transferred from the city to the Hungarian state. In his justification, the president said that a property transfer cannot be completed without consent from the municipality, adding that neither the city council nor the mayor of Budapest had been consulted ...
Govt To Focus On Boosting Mobility, Training To Tackle Labour Shortage
- 2 Dec 2016 6:06 AM
- business
In efforts to alleviate labour shortages, the government plans to boost regional mobility and training, an economy ministry official said at a forum organised by the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry and National Trade Association. Péter Cseresnyés, state secretary for labour and training, said that Hungary’s labour market was characterised by both unemployment and a labour shortage.
Budapest ‘Surprised’ By Erzsébet Square Transfer To State
- 2 Dec 2016 6:00 AM
- getting around
The Budapest metropolitan council on Thursday expressed its “surprise” that ownership of central Budapest’s Erzsébet Square has been transferred to the state. Parliament approved a law on transferring some councilowned property into the ownership of the state, and this includes the transfer of Erzsébet Square, the council said in a statement on Thursday, insisting it had not been consulted prior ...
Swim Chief Gyárfás Resigns
- 1 Dec 2016 8:30 AM
- sport
Swimming Federation president Tamás Gyárfás resigned yesterday, in the wake of criticisms from multiple Olympic champion Katinka Hosszú and other top swimmers. “Even the darkest night must end and the sun will rise,” Hosszú wrote on her Facebook page in response.