138 result(s) for march for education
Anti-Government Groups Stage Protest In Budapest
- 22 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-government civil groups held a protest under the motto “We won’t let go of our future; we’re here to stay!” in central Budapest on Sunday afternoon.
Orbán Congratulates French President-Elect Emmanuel Macron
- 9 May 2017 6:54 AM
- current affairs
In an especially brief press release issued Monday morning, the Prime Minister’s Office of Hungary announced that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had congratulated French President-elect Emmanuel Macron on his electoral victory Sunday.
Hundreds Rally In March For Science In Budapest
- 24 Apr 2017 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds gathered in Budapest on Saturday to take part in the March for Science, a global event aimed at supporting and celebrating science. The March for Science, coinciding with Earth Day, was organised in over 400 cities around the world to bring together scientists, teachers and supporters of science. The march started in front of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences where plant biologist János ...
Fidesz-KDNP Passes Lex CEU
- 5 Apr 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly of Hungary has adopted legislation to effectively rid the country of Central European University, despite a growing domestic and international bloc of opposition to the measures. The bill, proposed last Tuesday and made more stringent with a modification on Monday, would impose unfulfillable requirements on CEU, which could strip it of its Hungarian accreditation.
Fidesz Approves Fast-Track Vote For Lex CEU
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly voted Monday to fast-track a vote on the government’s controversial bill on higher education, also known as Lex CEU. In a 115-49 vote, the assembly approved a request for an emergency parliamentary procedure, and will vote on the bill before noon on Tuesday. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (pictured above) voted in favor of the expedited procedure.
US State Department Condemns Hungarian Higher Education Bill
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In what will no doubt be perceived by the Hungarian government as a blatant attack on Hungary’s national sovereignty, the United States Department of State issued a statement Friday calling on Hungary to refrain from adopting legislation that could potentially cause the closure of Central European University.
Gémesi Announces Center-Right Party To Represent Hungary’s “Silent Majority”
- 21 Mar 2017 5:54 AM
- current affairs
Új Kezdet (New Start) has formally announced it will be stepping into the national political arena as a new party. At a press conference held Saturday morning in Budapest, party chairman and longtime Gödöllő mayor György Gémesi (above, third from left) unveiled the party’s platform and introduced its executive board (pictured).
Govt To Introduce Further Measures To Promote Childbirth
- 3 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is introducing new benefits to encourage couples to have children, government office chief János Lázár told a weekly press briefing.
The Capital With The Eye Of An Expat: Buffalo Reservation
- 3 Nov 2016 3:40 AM
- getting around
By Mary Murphy: One of the many joys of living in Budapest is the huge amount of activity. There’s always something going on. Places to visit. Exhibitions to see. Concerts to attend. So much so that there is a danger that life in Hungary revolves around the capital and we don’t take or make the time to venture further afield.
Anti-Government Groups Stage Protest In Budapest
- 22 May 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-government civil groups held a protest under the motto “We won’t let go of our future; we’re here to stay!” in central Budapest on Sunday afternoon.
Orbán Congratulates French President-Elect Emmanuel Macron
- 9 May 2017 6:54 AM
- current affairs
In an especially brief press release issued Monday morning, the Prime Minister’s Office of Hungary announced that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had congratulated French President-elect Emmanuel Macron on his electoral victory Sunday.
Hundreds Rally In March For Science In Budapest
- 24 Apr 2017 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds gathered in Budapest on Saturday to take part in the March for Science, a global event aimed at supporting and celebrating science. The March for Science, coinciding with Earth Day, was organised in over 400 cities around the world to bring together scientists, teachers and supporters of science. The march started in front of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences where plant biologist János ...
Fidesz-KDNP Passes Lex CEU
- 5 Apr 2017 8:20 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly of Hungary has adopted legislation to effectively rid the country of Central European University, despite a growing domestic and international bloc of opposition to the measures. The bill, proposed last Tuesday and made more stringent with a modification on Monday, would impose unfulfillable requirements on CEU, which could strip it of its Hungarian accreditation.
Fidesz Approves Fast-Track Vote For Lex CEU
- 4 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Assembly voted Monday to fast-track a vote on the government’s controversial bill on higher education, also known as Lex CEU. In a 115-49 vote, the assembly approved a request for an emergency parliamentary procedure, and will vote on the bill before noon on Tuesday. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (pictured above) voted in favor of the expedited procedure.
US State Department Condemns Hungarian Higher Education Bill
- 3 Apr 2017 7:00 AM
- current affairs
In what will no doubt be perceived by the Hungarian government as a blatant attack on Hungary’s national sovereignty, the United States Department of State issued a statement Friday calling on Hungary to refrain from adopting legislation that could potentially cause the closure of Central European University.
Gémesi Announces Center-Right Party To Represent Hungary’s “Silent Majority”
- 21 Mar 2017 5:54 AM
- current affairs
Új Kezdet (New Start) has formally announced it will be stepping into the national political arena as a new party. At a press conference held Saturday morning in Budapest, party chairman and longtime Gödöllő mayor György Gémesi (above, third from left) unveiled the party’s platform and introduced its executive board (pictured).
Govt To Introduce Further Measures To Promote Childbirth
- 3 Mar 2017 6:00 AM
- current affairs
The government is introducing new benefits to encourage couples to have children, government office chief János Lázár told a weekly press briefing.
The Capital With The Eye Of An Expat: Buffalo Reservation
- 3 Nov 2016 3:40 AM
- getting around
By Mary Murphy: One of the many joys of living in Budapest is the huge amount of activity. There’s always something going on. Places to visit. Exhibitions to see. Concerts to attend. So much so that there is a danger that life in Hungary revolves around the capital and we don’t take or make the time to venture further afield.