38 result(s) for principal in Current Affairs
Flood Defence Efforts In Hungary In Place Along Over 200kms
- 15 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has flood defence efforts in place along more than 200 kilometres of waterways as several rivers are flooding in western Hungary, the national technical operative unit (OMIT) reported. The highest level of flood alert is in effect on more than 13 kilometres on the Rába and Pinka rivers in the western part of the country.
Hungary's PM Viktor Orban: “The Era of Liberal Democracies Is Over”
- 31 Jul 2014 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary PM Viktor Orbán addressed Fidesz supporters in the Romanian spa town of Baile Tusnad on Saturday.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Xpat Opinion: First Day At School In Hungary: Education Policy Under Fire
- 3 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Liberal critics of different hues accuse the government of authoritarianism and incompetence, for its overhaul of public education
Xpat Opinion: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Hungarian Cabinet Approves New Draft Civil Code
- 16 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has approved the draft of a new civil code, Justice Ministry state secretary Robert Repassy announced after the cabinet met last week. It was drafted by a legal codification principal commission run by academician Lajos Vekas, he said. After the 2010 change of government the cabinet asked the commission to draft a new civil code, he added.
Candidates Caught Planning Blackmail In Hungary
- 7 Sep 2010 12:02 PM
- current affairs
"Fidesz-backed independent candidates for local council posts in Kóny, Győr county discussed asking State Audit Office chief Alpár Gyopáros to help them discredit Socialist Party-backed mayor Imre Aller, a recording in the possession of website stop.hu suggests.
Flood Defence Efforts In Hungary In Place Along Over 200kms
- 15 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has flood defence efforts in place along more than 200 kilometres of waterways as several rivers are flooding in western Hungary, the national technical operative unit (OMIT) reported. The highest level of flood alert is in effect on more than 13 kilometres on the Rába and Pinka rivers in the western part of the country.
Hungary's PM Viktor Orban: “The Era of Liberal Democracies Is Over”
- 31 Jul 2014 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary PM Viktor Orbán addressed Fidesz supporters in the Romanian spa town of Baile Tusnad on Saturday.
Xpat Opinion: Feminism In Hungary
- 14 Nov 2013 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The Central Statistical Office made a surprising announcement today. As a result of car production, a good harvest, and an uptick in the construction industry the Hungarian GDP grew by 1.7% in the third quarter of the year. On the basis of this data the government predicts continuous, sustained growth; a few others expressed fear that the upsurge signals only a short-term improvement. Since I ...
Xpat Opinion: First Day At School In Hungary: Education Policy Under Fire
- 3 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Liberal critics of different hues accuse the government of authoritarianism and incompetence, for its overhaul of public education
Xpat Opinion: How Much Is How Much When It Comes To Teachers’ Salaries In Hungary
- 24 Jul 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
As we know only too well, teachers’ salaries are extremely low in Hungary and teachers haven’t had a raise since the 2008 financial crisis. Given the fairly high inflation rate, at least until recently, the already very low living standards of teachers have further deteriorated in the last five years.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 24 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Xpat Opinion: Teachers & Their Students: The Hungarian Situation
- 21 Jan 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Although the leaders of HÖOK insist that “student unity” is intact, I see it differently. The Orbán government as usual has managed to drive a wedge between the two organizations: HÖOK, the present-day KISZ, and the newly formed HaHa (Hallgatói Hálózat). Just as it managed to divide the trade unions and negotiate only with the ones loyal to the government. And the same thing happened a couple of ...
Hungarian Cabinet Approves New Draft Civil Code
- 16 Jul 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet has approved the draft of a new civil code, Justice Ministry state secretary Robert Repassy announced after the cabinet met last week. It was drafted by a legal codification principal commission run by academician Lajos Vekas, he said. After the 2010 change of government the cabinet asked the commission to draft a new civil code, he added.
Candidates Caught Planning Blackmail In Hungary
- 7 Sep 2010 12:02 PM
- current affairs
"Fidesz-backed independent candidates for local council posts in Kóny, Győr county discussed asking State Audit Office chief Alpár Gyopáros to help them discredit Socialist Party-backed mayor Imre Aller, a recording in the possession of website stop.hu suggests.