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Local Opinion: The 61st Anniversary Of 56
- 26 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on all sides agree that the opposition’s performance on the anniversary of the 1956 revolution was pathetic. They disagree, however on PM Orbán’s statement on Sunday that Hungary must now, once again, defend its independence.
CEU: Extension Of Education Law Deadline ‘Unnecessary’
- 23 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Parliament voted Tuesday to extend the deadline for compliance with amendments to the act on higher education. The Central European University (CEU), which says it has been specifically targeted by the amendments, indicated that it does not understand the reasoning for the delay, insisting than an agreement with the government is ready to sign.
Verhofstadt Calls On Hungary Authorities To Sign CEU Agreement
- 20 Oct 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Instead of extending deadlines, Hungary should sign the agreement enabling the Central European University to continue its operations, liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt said.
Foreign Ministry Summons US Chargé D’affaires Over Remarks On Press Freedom
- 20 Oct 2017 6:49 AM
- current affairs
David Kostelancik, chargé d’affaires at the United States’ embassy in Budapest, was summoned to the Hungarian foreign ministry on Wednesday, following his recent remarks about the “worrying” state of press freedoms in Hungary.
CEU Calls On Gov’t To Sign The New York-Hungary Agreement Without Delay To End Uncertainty
- 18 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s amendment proposal to extend by one year the deadline for “foreign universities to comply with new regulations” prolongs the state of uncertainty over the university’s future, the Central European University said.
Authorities To Continue Checks To Filter Out ‘Taxi Scammers’ In Hungary
- 18 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- getting around
Transport authorities checked nearly 1,250 taxis and took action in 98 cases during the tourist season this summer as part of an enhanced scheme to obstruct “taxi scammers”, the development ministry said on Tuesday.
Journalist Beaten, For Trying To Officially Complain, By KFC Security Guard In Downtown Budapest
- 17 Oct 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Index journalist Zoltán Szabó reported on Monday that he had been beaten by the security guard of KFC fast food restaurant on Király utca in the Seventh District in Budapest Sunday evening.
Six Opposition Parties To Hold Joint Demonstration On October 23
- 16 Oct 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Hungary’s democratic opposition will hold a joint protest at Kossuth square outside Parliament on the October 23 national holiday, reports Index.hu.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...
Local Opinion: The 61st Anniversary Of 56
- 26 Oct 2017 8:56 AM
- current affairs
Commentators on all sides agree that the opposition’s performance on the anniversary of the 1956 revolution was pathetic. They disagree, however on PM Orbán’s statement on Sunday that Hungary must now, once again, defend its independence.
CEU: Extension Of Education Law Deadline ‘Unnecessary’
- 23 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Hungarian Parliament voted Tuesday to extend the deadline for compliance with amendments to the act on higher education. The Central European University (CEU), which says it has been specifically targeted by the amendments, indicated that it does not understand the reasoning for the delay, insisting than an agreement with the government is ready to sign.
Verhofstadt Calls On Hungary Authorities To Sign CEU Agreement
- 20 Oct 2017 8:54 AM
- current affairs
Instead of extending deadlines, Hungary should sign the agreement enabling the Central European University to continue its operations, liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt said.
Foreign Ministry Summons US Chargé D’affaires Over Remarks On Press Freedom
- 20 Oct 2017 6:49 AM
- current affairs
David Kostelancik, chargé d’affaires at the United States’ embassy in Budapest, was summoned to the Hungarian foreign ministry on Wednesday, following his recent remarks about the “worrying” state of press freedoms in Hungary.
CEU Calls On Gov’t To Sign The New York-Hungary Agreement Without Delay To End Uncertainty
- 18 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government’s amendment proposal to extend by one year the deadline for “foreign universities to comply with new regulations” prolongs the state of uncertainty over the university’s future, the Central European University said.
Authorities To Continue Checks To Filter Out ‘Taxi Scammers’ In Hungary
- 18 Oct 2017 8:52 AM
- getting around
Transport authorities checked nearly 1,250 taxis and took action in 98 cases during the tourist season this summer as part of an enhanced scheme to obstruct “taxi scammers”, the development ministry said on Tuesday.
Journalist Beaten, For Trying To Officially Complain, By KFC Security Guard In Downtown Budapest
- 17 Oct 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Index journalist Zoltán Szabó reported on Monday that he had been beaten by the security guard of KFC fast food restaurant on Király utca in the Seventh District in Budapest Sunday evening.
Six Opposition Parties To Hold Joint Demonstration On October 23
- 16 Oct 2017 12:00 PM
- current affairs
Hungary’s democratic opposition will hold a joint protest at Kossuth square outside Parliament on the October 23 national holiday, reports Index.hu.
Orbán’s Cabinet Submits Amendment To Higher Education Law
- 16 Oct 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has submitted an amendment to Hungary’s higher education law, aimed at extending the deadline for foreign universities to meet the law’s criteria, enacted in spring, by one year. Justice Minister László Trócsányi told a press conference on Friday that despite “all pressure lacking any legal foundations” the government upholds its position that “Hungarian laws apply to all, even to ...