798 result(s) for zoltán balog
Hungarian Taxis Plan Another Demo For Today
- 3 May 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian taxi drivers are planning another demonstration in Budapest today against ride-sharing services in the capital, which drivers claim operate unlawfully, according to reports. The demo is being staged despite government plans, announced earlier, to ban ride-sharing apps.
Minister Urges Dialogue With All Teachers
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A good school cannot be “built” without a dialogue with all the teachers, Human Resources Minister Zoltan Balog told headmasters in Szeged, commenting on a full-day strike organised by unions. Public school teachers held a full-day strike on Wednesday after their strike committee had failed to reach an agreement with the government earlier this week on their demands.
HR Ministry Proposes Bonuses, Wage Hikes For Teaching Assistants
- 20 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The human resources ministry has proposed that public school teaching assistants be given bonuses on two occasions this year and a 10% wage increase in 2017. Deputy state secretary for public education Imre Sipos told MTI after a meeting of the public education roundtable on Tuesday that the proposal affects some 15,000 people and it was supported by the participants at the meeting.
Hungarian Workers Protest Against Sunday Shopping
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 200 retail workers protested against Sunday shopping in front of the Economy Ministry building on Sunday, in a demonstration organised by the Retail Workers Union (KASZ). They carried banners reading “We would like to go to a football match after mass,” “We spend too little time with our families,” and “Western work for Eastern wages”. The protesters also demanded twice the usual daily ...
Xpat Opinion: Inadequate Hygiene In Hungarian Hospitals
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Today I’m venturing into the world of healthcare, specifically hygiene or rather the lack of it in some Hungarian hospitals. A discussion of the high rate of infections contracted in hospitals began when the movement “1001 physicians without gratuity” called attention to the problem. According to the statement of these doctors, the problem has been known for years. But not only is nothing being ...
Now On: Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition
- 31 Mar 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
The greatest show of Hungarian photojournalism returns to the Capa Center in March. The 34th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition is open to the public since 25 March. 'Nothing special' is the title given to one of the series awarded in this year’s Hungarian Press Photo Contest and Exhibition. These subtle, sensitive portraits filled with empathy depict marginalized people in society.
Bartók’s 135th Birth Anniversary Commemorated
- 29 Mar 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
A commemoration was held to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Hungarian composer Béla Bartók (1881-1945) in the Budapest Farkasrét Cemetery on Friday. “We must continue to duly preserve and further promote Bartók’s legacy,” the human resources minister told MTI after the event.
Terror Alert Could Remain At Level 2 For One Or Two Weeks
- 25 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Thursday morning György Bakondi, Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, told Hungarian television channel TV2 that the terror alert in Hungary will remain at Level 2 until the circumstances of the Brussels attacks and its potential further strands have been clarified.
Felling Of Trees In Budapest City Park Halted
- 21 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary party will file a formal accusation of abuse of office over the unannounced felling of trees in the City Park last week by city landscaping company Fõkért.
Hungarian Taxis Plan Another Demo For Today
- 3 May 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian taxi drivers are planning another demonstration in Budapest today against ride-sharing services in the capital, which drivers claim operate unlawfully, according to reports. The demo is being staged despite government plans, announced earlier, to ban ride-sharing apps.
Minister Urges Dialogue With All Teachers
- 22 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A good school cannot be “built” without a dialogue with all the teachers, Human Resources Minister Zoltan Balog told headmasters in Szeged, commenting on a full-day strike organised by unions. Public school teachers held a full-day strike on Wednesday after their strike committee had failed to reach an agreement with the government earlier this week on their demands.
HR Ministry Proposes Bonuses, Wage Hikes For Teaching Assistants
- 20 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The human resources ministry has proposed that public school teaching assistants be given bonuses on two occasions this year and a 10% wage increase in 2017. Deputy state secretary for public education Imre Sipos told MTI after a meeting of the public education roundtable on Tuesday that the proposal affects some 15,000 people and it was supported by the participants at the meeting.
Hungarian Workers Protest Against Sunday Shopping
- 18 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
More than 200 retail workers protested against Sunday shopping in front of the Economy Ministry building on Sunday, in a demonstration organised by the Retail Workers Union (KASZ). They carried banners reading “We would like to go to a football match after mass,” “We spend too little time with our families,” and “Western work for Eastern wages”. The protesters also demanded twice the usual daily ...
Xpat Opinion: Inadequate Hygiene In Hungarian Hospitals
- 11 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Today I’m venturing into the world of healthcare, specifically hygiene or rather the lack of it in some Hungarian hospitals. A discussion of the high rate of infections contracted in hospitals began when the movement “1001 physicians without gratuity” called attention to the problem. According to the statement of these doctors, the problem has been known for years. But not only is nothing being ...
Now On: Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition
- 31 Mar 2016 12:45 PM
- entertainment
The greatest show of Hungarian photojournalism returns to the Capa Center in March. The 34th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition is open to the public since 25 March. 'Nothing special' is the title given to one of the series awarded in this year’s Hungarian Press Photo Contest and Exhibition. These subtle, sensitive portraits filled with empathy depict marginalized people in society.
Bartók’s 135th Birth Anniversary Commemorated
- 29 Mar 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
A commemoration was held to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Hungarian composer Béla Bartók (1881-1945) in the Budapest Farkasrét Cemetery on Friday. “We must continue to duly preserve and further promote Bartók’s legacy,” the human resources minister told MTI after the event.
Terror Alert Could Remain At Level 2 For One Or Two Weeks
- 25 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
On Thursday morning György Bakondi, Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, told Hungarian television channel TV2 that the terror alert in Hungary will remain at Level 2 until the circumstances of the Brussels attacks and its potential further strands have been clarified.
Felling Of Trees In Budapest City Park Halted
- 21 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Dialogue for Hungary party will file a formal accusation of abuse of office over the unannounced felling of trees in the City Park last week by city landscaping company Fõkért.


















