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03/04/2016

Cattle march on the streets of Budapest

Herds of cattle are to be transported to Budapest on April 4 as part of dairy farmers’ demonstration against the crisis in the industry. The protest […]
30/03/2016

A one-hour protest around the country by teachers – PHOTOS

Budapest, March 30 (MTI) – Commenting on a one-hour protest being held around the country by teachers on Wednesday, the state secretary for education told a […]
29/03/2016

Protesters demand transparency of prime minister’s assets

Budapest, March 29 (MTI) – A demonstration was organised by the opposition Együtt (Together) party demanding that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reveal the sources of his […]
24/03/2016

Teachers’ movement calls for civil disobedience on March 30

Budapest, March 24 (MTI) – The Tanítanék (I want to teach) teachers’ movement has called for an hour-long nationwide civil disobedience protest in the morning of […]
22/03/2016

Majority wants negotiated solution to govt-teacher standoff

Budapest, March 21 (MTI) – Some 78 percent of Hungarians interviewed by think-tank Századvég concerning public schooling want the government and teachers to negotiate to resolve […]
17/03/2016

Government: Teachers’ planned strike illegal

Budapest, March 17 (MTI) – Effective regulations do not ensure “legal conditions for a legitimate strike”, László Palkovics, the state secretary in charge of education, said […]
16/03/2016

Teachers’ leader signals strike for end-March – Update

Budapest, March 15 (MTI) – A one-hour teachers’ strike may be held at the end of March unless the government apologises to the profession while at […]
16/03/2016

Socialists demand right to referendum

Budapest (MTI) – Demonstrating in front of the headquarters of the National Election Office in Budapest on Tuesday, the opposition Socialist Party demanded that the people’s […]
15/03/2016

Anti-government protestors demonstrate during PM’s speech

Budapest, March 15 (MTI) – A group of demonstrators gathered at Budapest’s Kálvin Square near the National Museum on Tuesday to protest against the government during […]
12/03/2016

Székely Freedom Day March urges dialogue with the Romanian government and self-determination for Székely-Hungarians

The Hungarianambiance.com said, Székely Freedom Day March demands territorial autonomy and the launching of a dialogue on the status of Szeklerland. The manifesto was read at the […]
28/02/2016

Orbán’s annual evaluation speech: “Era of building a civic Hungary has begun” – UPDATE

Budapest, February 28 (MTI) The era of building a civic Hungary based on national-Christian values has begun, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a state of […]
25/02/2016

Parents organise solidarity day keeping children home from school

Budapest, February 24 (MTI) – Parents have joined forces in a Facebook campaign to keep their children home from school on February 29, in solidarity with […]
24/02/2016

A Hungarian taxi company stands beside Uber

Green Taxi, a company that uses electric cars, has sided with the Uber drivers, 24.hu writes. The company launched its campaign titled “Not everyone is envious, […]
23/02/2016

Breaking news – Socialists stage demo over prevention of submitting referendum initiative

Budapest, February 23 (MTI) – The Socialist Party on Tuesday evening staged a demonstration in front of the National Election Office over an incident earlier in […]
22/02/2016

Teachers’ union PDSZ to stay away from education roundtable

Budapest, February 22 (MTI) – The Democratic Trade Union of Teachers (PDSZ) will not participate in further roundtable discussions on public education organised by the government, […]
20/02/2016

Demo expresses solidarity with protesting Budapest grammar school

Budapest (MTI) – A demonstration was staged in front of Budapest’s Teleki Blanka Grammar School on Friday, to express solidarity with its headmaster and teachers, who […]
19/02/2016

Teachers’ trade union insists protests serve children’s interest

Budapest (MTI) – The PDSZ teachers’ trade union said “it’s a big problem” if the government office chief fails to understand the reasons for teachers’ disaffection […]
18/02/2016

Government’s weekly press briefing about migrant crisis, Paks project, education and local councils

Budapest, February 18 (MTI) – The Visegrad Group has proposed helping countries in the Balkans, the government office chief said on Thursday, adding that chaos would […]
17/02/2016

Government: Education roundtable ‘the place’ to influence decisions

Budapest, February 17 (MTI) – An education roundtable “is the place where participants can influence decisions” in the sector, human resources state secretary Bence Rétvari said […]
16/02/2016

Teachers set up joint platform

Budapest, February 16 (MTI) – Some 45 civil organisations and trade unions on Tuesday set up a Civic Public Education Platform to discuss ways to develop […]