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Zoltán Balog confers higher education mandates and appointments
Ministry of Human Resources, March 7, 2014 10:44 AM
Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog conferred mandates for members of the Hungarian Higher Education Accreditation Committee on behalf of the Prime Minister of Hungary and university professor appointments on behalf of the President of Hungary on 6 March in Budapest.
70 Million Forints in Compensation for the victims of Roma Murders
Ministry of Human Resources, March 6, 2014 4:03 PM
According to the proposal put forward by the Fehér Gyűrű ("White Ring") Public Benefit Association tasked with performing the preparative work, the Government is contributing seventy million forints towards helping the victims of the Roma murders. The measure will provide assistance for more than 30 affected families, taking into consideration their living conditions and requirements.
Six thousand nursery places created in this government term
Ministry of Human Resources, March 6, 2014 12:54 PM
By the end of this government term six thousand nursery places will have been created and more than another five thousand will have been modernized, Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész said on Wednesday in the town of Salgótarján, north-eastern Hungary, during the laying of the foundation stone for a new nursery there.
Roma cultural grant launched
Ministry of Human Resources, March 6, 2014 9:57 AM
The Government has allocated HUF 50 million for the organisation of Roma cultural events and the presentation of Roma cultural content and products to the public as part of a government tender, in response to which entries are expected to be submitted by 26 March, Minister of State for Social Inclusion Zoltán Kovács announced on Wednesday in Budapest.
Budapest to build five new museums by 2018
Ministry of Human Resources, March 4, 2014 2:27 PM
Budapest will build five new museums by 2018 at a total cost of 75 billion forints (EUR 240 million), Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced at a press conference on Monday. He said the design of the new museums will represent both state-of-the-art architecture and a respect for the Hungarian capital’s historical heritage.
Hungarian ambulance service becoming faster, safer and more efficient
Ministry of Human Resources, March 4, 2014 2:25 PM
The Hungarian ambulance service is getting faster, safer and more efficient thanks to one of the Government’s strategic partners, Daimler AG, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on Monday in the town of Zsámbék, north-central Hungary, where the National Ambulance Service received ten new Mercedes Sprinter ambulance vehicles.
Sándor Scheiber Awards presented
Ministry of Human Resources, March 4, 2014 8:04 AM
The Sándor Scheiber Awards were presented by Minister of State for Church, Minority and NGO Relations György Hölvényi from the Ministry of Human Resources, on Monday in Budapest.
Resolving the situation of Roma is a joint responsibility of majority and minority
Ministry of Human Resources, March 3, 2014 1:01 PM
The situation of the Roma cannot be resolved without majority support, and Hungary’s advancement cannot be achieved without the active participation of the Roma, the Minister of Human Resources announced on 28 February in Budapest.
Most successful schools in student sports awarded
Ministry of Human Resources, March 3, 2014 8:33 AM
The Hungarian Student Sport Association awarded those Hungarian schools on Thursday, who made the biggest contribution to the advancement of student sports by having the most entrants and winners in competitions.
Night of Exercise to be held in June
Ministry of Human Resources, February 28, 2014 12:50 PM
The „Night of Exercise”, an event aiming at drawing attention to the importance of physical exercise and regular sports, will be organised for the first time in June 2014, Minister of State for Health Miklós Szócska announced at a press briefing on Thursday.
Minister Balog addressed the EESC's plenary session
Ministry of Human Resources, February 27, 2014 5:38 PM
Education and employment are the two key phrases in the integration of the Roma, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog emphasised at the European Economic and Social Committee’s (EESC) plenary session in Brussels. The Hungarian Minister briefed the organisation about Hungarian achievements in this area.
Hungary adds extra 10 billion forints to healthcare budget
Ministry of Human Resources, February 24, 2014 5:04 PM
The Hungarian Government has increased this year’s healthcare budget by 10 billion forints (EUR 32.3 million) for the 2014 healthcare budget, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said at a press conference on Monday. He added that the extra money will go to general practitioners, health visitors and dentists. Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska added that compared to 2009 the budget for basic healthcare was 30 billion forints (EUR 96.9 million) higher, representing a 25 percent increase.
Government to spend HUF 10 billion on education infrastructure
Ministry of Human Resources, February 24, 2014 11:56 AM
The Hungarian Government will spend 10 billion forints (EUR 32.1 million) on improving public education infrastructure, of which 3 billion forints each (EUR 9.62 million) will go towards building swimming pools, gymnasiums and classrooms, and one billion (EUR 3.21 million) will be spent on kindergartens, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said on Friday at a press conference in the northeast Hungarian town of Diósgyőr.
Government begins talks with social and healthcare union
Ministry of Human Resources, February 20, 2014 4:04 PM
Hungarian government representatives held talks on Thursday with Hungary’s social and healthcare union MMSZ EDDSZ about the union's demands and the Government’s recent steps and current plans regarding the field.
Awareness campaign planned on adverse effects of trans fatty acids
Ministry of Human Resources, February 20, 2014 12:55 PM
The Ministry of Human Resources has issued a decree regulating the content of trans fats in foods, Minister of State for Health Miklós Szócska said in Budapest on Wednesday, adding that a public awareness campaign on the harmful effects of such ingredients will also be launched.
Academy of Sciences launches sign language study
Ministry of Human Resources, February 20, 2014 11:13 AM
The Linguistics Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) announced on Wednesday that it will launch a 334 million forint (EUR 1.06 million) study to unify Hungarian sign language, so that it may be introduced into the education system by 2017, as stipulated by a 2009 law.
Renovation of the Institute for the Blind begins in Budapest
Ministry of Human Resources, February 18, 2014 4:47 PM
The 716 million forint (EUR 2.3 million) renovation of the State Institute for the Blind has begun, Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész announced at a press conference on Tuesday. He said the complete external-internal renovation will also include the modernisation of the heating system, the replacement of doors and windows and new furniture.
Budapest Spring Festival starts on 21st March
Ministry of Human Resources, February 18, 2014 4:35 PM
This year’s Budapest Spring Festival (BTF) will have twice as many performers at twice the number of last year’s venues, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Awards for best children's rights drawings
Ministry of Human Resources, February 17, 2014 11:39 AM
The Hungarian Parliament Building hosted on Friday the awarding ceremony of a drawing competition on the themes of children’s rights to smile, to love, to sports, to a future and to protection – an event initiated by the National Documentation Centre for Patient and Children's Rights (OBDK).
Hungary launches breast screening drive
Ministry of Human Resources, February 17, 2014 11:38 AM
Hungary aims to increase the number of breast screenings by 10 percent this year, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska said on Friday at a press conference in Székesfehérvár, central Hungary. Attendance of organised breast screenings was low and women had to be made more aware of the importance of this preventive measure, he declared.
Deputy State Secretary Fülöp opens new nursery in Vaja
Ministry of Human Resources, February 13, 2014 5:10 PM
On Thursday Deputy State Secretary for Family and Equal Opportunities Attila Fülöp opened a new nursery, built from nearly 150 million forints (EUR 481 000) in the town of Vaja, north-eastern Hungary.
Family-friendly workplace tender starts
Ministry of Human Resources, February 13, 2014 5:06 PM
Encouraging childbirth is one of the Hungarian government’s top priorities, Deputy State Secretary for Family and Equal Opportunities Attila Fülöp opened on Thursday a new nursery built at a cost of nearly 150 million forints (EUR 481,000) in the town of Vaja, north-eastern Hungary. Attila Fülöp said on Thursday at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences during the “Work-Family balance” conference.
Kindergarten and childcare support are complementary
Ministry of Human Resources, February 12, 2014 5:22 PM
State-subsidised kindergarten places are also available to those children, whose parents receive childcare support, Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész said at a press conference on Wednesday.
He said that by the end of this administration’s current term (in April) the Government will have spent 28 billion forints (EUR 91,000) on creating an additional 5,000 nursery places. He also said the Government is currently looking at where additional nursery places will be needed during the 2014-2020 EU budget period.
Government contributes HUF 280 million to European Water Polo Championships
Ministry of Human Resources, February 12, 2014 3:08 PM
The Hungarian Government is contributing direct funding of 280 million forints (EUR 907,000) to the 2014 European Water Polo Championships, Minister of State for Sports István Simicskó said at a press conference on Wednesday. The championship starts in Budapest on 13 July.
Hungarian ambulance service gets modern command centre
Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 3:45 PM
The Hungarian ambulance service will be much more efficient in the future, thanks to the new integrated command centre software, State Minister for Health Miklós Szócska said at a press conference on Tuesday. The new command software is currently being installed and operators receive their training.
Hungary launches program to promote reading among the young
Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 12:25 PM
The Government is spending 120 million forints (EUR 390,000) on programmes and tenders designed to encourage young people to read, Minister of State for Culture János Halász said at a press conference on Thursday.
Budapest military hospital receives trauma simulation unit
Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 12:21 PM
On Thursday, the Budapest Military Hospital opened a clinical simulation unit for the training of medical personnel, where they can learn treating injuries ranging from everyday trauma to the most extreme battlefield wounds.
Teachers’ salaries rise for the third time within a year
Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 11:16 AM
Hungarian teachers’ salaries rose twice within the last six months – by 34 percent last September and by an additional 8-10,000 forints (EUR 26-33) in January. These Government decisions show that the state regards the quality education of children as a high priority. This duty – undertaken in concert with families – is clearly visible in the renewal of the education system and the increased moral and material recognition of the work of teachers.
Food aid for foster children
Ministry of Human Resources, February 5, 2014 5:38 PM
The Ministry for Human Resources and the Johannite Caritative Service has donated a significant amount of food, which the Budapest Childcare Service will distribute to 2,800 children living in orphanages and at foster parents.
“The Government has established very effective cooperation with caritative agencies” – Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész said when presenting over the food packages.
Hungary spends more on cancer care
Ministry of Human Resources, February 4, 2014 2:51 PM
Hungary is launching several cancer screening programmes this year and continues to improve cancer-related medical services across the country, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska said at a press conference on Tuesday, World Cancer Day.