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Local Opinion: CEU Controversy Seen As A Duel Between David & Goliath
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In the first pro-government reaction to the row over a freshly tabled bill on foreign-based universities operating in Hungary, a right-wing writer wonders if the government will cave in to pressure from what he regards as ‘powerful forces bent on protecting privileged institutions.’
US Embassy Expresses Concern Over Higher Ed Bill’s Effect On CEU
- 30 Mar 2017 9:30 AM
- business
The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary, which it says would “seriously restrict” the operation of the Central European University (CEU). David Kostelancik, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, told MTI on Wednesday that the US is opposed ...
Foreign Universities Offering Instruction In Hungary Face New Government Rules
- 30 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will clarify and tighten rules on foreign institutions of higher education that operate in Hungary, the human resources ministry said on Tuesday. The measures are necessary after a government probe found violations and shortfalls at the “majority” of foreign colleges and universities that offer instruction in Hungary.
Opposition Parties Decry New Higher Education Bill
- 30 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties on Wednesday spoke out against a new bill submitted by the human resources minister aimed at amending the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules on foreign institutions of higher education that operate in Hungary, saying that it was a threat to close down the Central European University (CEU).
Ten Concert Venues Receive Bogányi Pianos
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ten state-owned Bogányi pianos are being placed at concert venues in Hungary and abroad to promote Hungarian piano-making and the country’s illustrious pianists, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said.
Restored Metro Cars Go Into Service On M3 Line
- 22 Mar 2017 8:30 AM
- getting around
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós sent the first restored M3 metro train into service Monday morning after the metro cars spent more than a year under renovation in the Moscow suburb of Mytishchi. The 40 year old Soviet-built metro trains were sent to Russia early last year, and so far five trains have arrived back in Budapest with the remaining 37 expected to arrive by the end of Spring 2018.
Socialists To Launch Anti-Poverty Campaign
- 17 Mar 2017 5:50 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party is to start a nationwide political campaign for promoting a fairer sharing of public burdens, party leader Gyula Molnár said on Thursday. The campaign has been designed to demonstrate “how Hungary could be made a more equitable country,” Molnár said.
March 15 – Opposition Együtt Calls For Joint Efforts To Protect Freedom
- 16 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The deputy leader of the opposition Együtt party called for joint efforts to protect freedom and stand up against a “narrow and evil circle” at the party’s commemoration of the 1848-49 revolution and freedom fight on Wednesday.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Dismisses European Criticism Of Hungary Migrant Policy
- 16 Mar 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Tuesday rejected recent, critical remarks by the human rights commissioner of the European Union, and insisted that Hungary enforces rather than violates international rules by “only allowing those to enter that abide by the law”.
Local Opinion: CEU Controversy Seen As A Duel Between David & Goliath
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In the first pro-government reaction to the row over a freshly tabled bill on foreign-based universities operating in Hungary, a right-wing writer wonders if the government will cave in to pressure from what he regards as ‘powerful forces bent on protecting privileged institutions.’
US Embassy Expresses Concern Over Higher Ed Bill’s Effect On CEU
- 30 Mar 2017 9:30 AM
- business
The US embassy has expressed concern over a recent bill to amend the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules governing foreign higher education institutions operating in Hungary, which it says would “seriously restrict” the operation of the Central European University (CEU). David Kostelancik, the charge d’affaires at the embassy, told MTI on Wednesday that the US is opposed ...
Foreign Universities Offering Instruction In Hungary Face New Government Rules
- 30 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary will clarify and tighten rules on foreign institutions of higher education that operate in Hungary, the human resources ministry said on Tuesday. The measures are necessary after a government probe found violations and shortfalls at the “majority” of foreign colleges and universities that offer instruction in Hungary.
Opposition Parties Decry New Higher Education Bill
- 30 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties on Wednesday spoke out against a new bill submitted by the human resources minister aimed at amending the law on higher education in order to clarify and tighten rules on foreign institutions of higher education that operate in Hungary, saying that it was a threat to close down the Central European University (CEU).
Ten Concert Venues Receive Bogányi Pianos
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Ten state-owned Bogányi pianos are being placed at concert venues in Hungary and abroad to promote Hungarian piano-making and the country’s illustrious pianists, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog said.
Restored Metro Cars Go Into Service On M3 Line
- 22 Mar 2017 8:30 AM
- getting around
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós sent the first restored M3 metro train into service Monday morning after the metro cars spent more than a year under renovation in the Moscow suburb of Mytishchi. The 40 year old Soviet-built metro trains were sent to Russia early last year, and so far five trains have arrived back in Budapest with the remaining 37 expected to arrive by the end of Spring 2018.
Socialists To Launch Anti-Poverty Campaign
- 17 Mar 2017 5:50 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party is to start a nationwide political campaign for promoting a fairer sharing of public burdens, party leader Gyula Molnár said on Thursday. The campaign has been designed to demonstrate “how Hungary could be made a more equitable country,” Molnár said.
March 15 – Opposition Együtt Calls For Joint Efforts To Protect Freedom
- 16 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The deputy leader of the opposition Együtt party called for joint efforts to protect freedom and stand up against a “narrow and evil circle” at the party’s commemoration of the 1848-49 revolution and freedom fight on Wednesday.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Dismisses European Criticism Of Hungary Migrant Policy
- 16 Mar 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Tuesday rejected recent, critical remarks by the human rights commissioner of the European Union, and insisted that Hungary enforces rather than violates international rules by “only allowing those to enter that abide by the law”.















