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Minister Balog visited the Pista Dankó educational institutions
Ministry of Human Resources, March 27, 2013 9:43 AM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog visited the Pista Dankó Kindergarten, Crèche, Elementary School, Vocational School, Secondary School and Dormitory in Biri, Eastern Hungary. The disadvantaged status of the region causes many problems, and therefore such an institution, which provides education from a young age all the way through to secondary school is essential.
The expedition of ‘Hungarians on peaks over 8000 metres’ to Kanchenjunga
Ministry of Human Resources, March 26, 2013 6:08 PM
Hungarian mountaineers Zsolt Erőss, Lajos Kollár, Péter Kiss and Slovak national Jaroslav Dudka, as part of the ‘Hungarians on peaks over 8000 metres’ initiative, plan to climb the world’s third highest peak, the Kanchenjunga.
Minister Balog held talks with Hessen’s Minister for Culture
Ministry of Human Resources, March 26, 2013 4:33 PM
Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog met with Minister for Culture Nicola Beer, also responsible for education in Germany’s State of Hessen.
Nomination of mid-level artistic awards to be amended
Ministry of Human Resources, March 21, 2013 4:37 PM
Yesterday, at the request of Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, Ferenc Szaniszló returned the Mihály Táncsics Prize.
Ministerial Commissioner Appointed for Francophone Relations
Ministry of Human Resources, March 20, 2013 5:01 PM
March 20 has been designated as the international day for la Francophonie. The French language and French-speaking cultural values are celebrated on this day all over the world, regardless of ethnic and geographical differences. This was the day when the Convention on setting up the Agency for Cultural and Technical Cooperation was signed in Niamey, Niger, and today the Agency is called the International Organization for Francophonie.
Minister Balog’s letter to Mr Szaniszlo regarding the Táncsics Prize
Ministry of Human Resources, March 20, 2013 9:25 AM
On Tuesday Minister Balog has sent the following letter to Mr Szaniszlo.
Statement made by Minister of Human Resources
Ministry of Human Resources, March 18, 2013 10:47 AM
On March 15th 2013, I granted the Táncsics Mihály award to Ferenc Szaniszló on the recommendation of a journalist association. When I made this decision I was not aware of the fact that this person, who used to perform a high quality job as a foreign affairs editor and journalist, had made comments recently that violated human dignity.
State Secretary István Klinghammer negotiates on reviseed student agreements
Ministry of Human Resources, March 14, 2013 4:08 PM
Minister of State for Higher Education István Klinghammer declared that state-financed graduates should work in the country for the same period as their courses last, rather than the current regulation that requires them to work in Hungary for double the period of their study time.
Hungarian organizations may apply to participate in new cultural routes 6 March 2013
Ministry of Human Resources, March 12, 2013 3:41 PM
The Council of Europe has acknowledged Hungary’s accession to the enlarged partial agreement of Cultural Routes, thus from now on Hungarian organizations and institutions can also apply to be part of new cultural routes.
The Government supports families in need
Ministry of Human Resources, March 11, 2013 5:14 PM
It is the Government’s high priority to assist families in home-buying and retaining the homes already in their possession. Due to the measures of the Government, hundreds of thousands of families have been saved from the loss of their homes by the introduction of early repayment schemes and exchange rate limits.
Minister Balog: Nyíregyháza Roma inclusion program exemplary
Ministry of Human Resources, February 26, 2013 5:32 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog and United States Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis paid a visit to Nyiregyhaza on Tuesday to learn about social inclusion programmes for local Roma.
The Ministry of Human Resources continues negotiations with teachers' trade unions
Ministry of Human Resources, February 25, 2013 3:01 PM
The Ministry of Human Resources has come to an agreement regarding cooperation with five teachers' trade unions, in addition to which professional consultations between the parties are taking place continually, Deputy State Secretary for Public Education Zoltán Gloviczki said at a press briefing today.
A new programme has been launched to support children living in deep poverty
Ministry of Human Resources, February 25, 2013 2:56 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog declared in Jánoshalma that 20 000 children living in deep poverty will be supported through the recently launched Együtt egymásért ("Together for Each Other") programme. The program will be implemented using HUF 428 million in EU funding.
Hungary Briefs CEDAW Committee on Progress in Anti-Discrimination
Ministry of Human Resources, February 19, 2013 1:56 PM
On February 14, a 25-person delegation led by Deputy State Secretary Mrs Erika Zupcsán Asztalos presented the Hungarian implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) in Geneva. The members of the delegation included representatives of the legislative branch, the prosecution service, the Central Statistical Office and the Equal Treatment Authority.
Rózsa Hoffmann: Public education may serve as a basis for improving higher education
Ministry of Human Resources, February 13, 2013 2:03 PM
Public education may serve as a basis for the improvement of higher education, said outgoing Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann.
Minister of State for Culture opens Thorma exhibition
Ministry of Human Resources, February 8, 2013 4:02 PM
Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon opened an exhibition of works by János Thorma entitled “The painter of the Hungarian Barbizon” at the National Gallery on Thursday.
Higher Education Roundtable: Support funds shall be set up for educational institutions
Ministry of Human Resources, February 8, 2013 9:38 AM
In order to sustain higher education institutions struggling with financial problems, support funds may be set up and the related proposal might be soon be presented to the government, Minister for Human Resources announced after the meeting of the Higher Education Roundtable on Thursday.
International Conference Presents Successful Social Inclusion Models
Ministry of Human Resources, February 7, 2013 6:14 PM
At the international opening ceremony of the Maltese Charity Service's PAIRS programme in Tarnabod, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion of the Ministry of Human Resources Katalin Langer stated that the Ministry involvement in the project is important because the lessons and conclusions that can be jointly gained from those who successfully realise initiatives provide important feedback.
More funds allocated for higher education
Ministry of Human Resources, February 5, 2013 3:34 PM
In 2013, the state has earmarked a further 47 billion forints to trigger PPP investments, to finance own funds required for EU projects and to settle outstanding debts towards suppliers as well as to ensure more state-funded places in higher education. Institutions can also expect extra income in view of the fact that they are entitled to admit more students than last year.
Government decides on establishment of Roma Affairs Council
Ministry of Human Resources, February 1, 2013 9:05 AM
At a meeting on 29 January, the Government decided on the establishment of a Roma Affairs Council, bringing the issue of social inclusion to a higher level. The main tasks of the Council will be the elaboration of proposals regarding social inclusion and Roma affairs policy strategy, and the monitoring of implementation.