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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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Abandoned But The Culture War Heats Up In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists suggest that the government has backed down elegantly, disproving the charges of arrogance and authoritarianism often levelled against it, while according to centrist and left-leaning analysts, the government tested the water of public feeling and realized it had too much to lose on the registration issue.
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.
Government Expects Students To Work In Hungary In Exchange For The Cost Of Their Higher Education
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government expects students who are accepted to university or college to obtain a degree and declare their intention to work in Hungary in exchange for the full state financing of their education, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said on Sunday.
Hungary's PM Orbán Declares Higher Education Free
- 17 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared higher education completely free for all eligible students, reversing an earlier stance in a surprise announcement at the weekend. Those who meet requirements for higher education and wish to study and then work in Hungary “will be able to pursue free college and university education without accumulating any debt,” Orbán said in a video message posted on ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held Its Final Session In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
Xpat Opinion: All Sides Condemn Jobbik MP’s Anti-Semitic Speech In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously condemn a speech by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi, who proposed that a list of MPs and cabinet members of Jewish descent should be established, as they represent ‘a risk to national security.’ The Jobbik MP made his remark in parliament in connection with the Gaza conflict last Monday. State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh replied that the government had no ...
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 ...
Xpat Opinion: Voter Registration Abandoned But The Culture War Heats Up In Hungary
- 7 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Pro-government columnists suggest that the government has backed down elegantly, disproving the charges of arrogance and authoritarianism often levelled against it, while according to centrist and left-leaning analysts, the government tested the water of public feeling and realized it had too much to lose on the registration issue.
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.
Government Expects Students To Work In Hungary In Exchange For The Cost Of Their Higher Education
- 18 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Government expects students who are accepted to university or college to obtain a degree and declare their intention to work in Hungary in exchange for the full state financing of their education, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said on Sunday.
Hungary's PM Orbán Declares Higher Education Free
- 17 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared higher education completely free for all eligible students, reversing an earlier stance in a surprise announcement at the weekend. Those who meet requirements for higher education and wish to study and then work in Hungary “will be able to pursue free college and university education without accumulating any debt,” Orbán said in a video message posted on ...
Xpat Opinion: Government To Rewrite Higher Education Reform
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
In the wake of a week-long series of student protests, the main pro-government daily urges new policy priorities.
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee Held Its Final Session In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Wallenberg Memorial Committee, which was responsible for the coordination of the activities of the Wallenberg Year in Hungary, has held its final session on December 11.
Xpat Opinion: All Sides Condemn Jobbik MP’s Anti-Semitic Speech In Hungary
- 7 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- current affairs
Commentators unanimously condemn a speech by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi, who proposed that a list of MPs and cabinet members of Jewish descent should be established, as they represent ‘a risk to national security.’ The Jobbik MP made his remark in parliament in connection with the Gaza conflict last Monday. State Secretary of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh replied that the government had no ...