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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.
Process begins for compensating survivors of murderous attacks on Roma
Ministry of Human Resources, February 4, 2014 9:28 AM
The Government has requested a non-profit organisation with international and local experience to develop a procedure for compensating the immediate victims of the series of racially-motivated crimes committed against Roma in 2008-2009. The White Ring Public Benefit Association is making direct contact with the victims, while also providing the necessary psychological, legal and financial assistance.
Hungarian football legend Grosics turns 88
Ministry of Human Resources, February 3, 2014 3:31 PM
Legendary Hungarian goalkeeper Gyula Grosics was greeted on his 88th birthday in Budapest on Monday at the elementary school that bears his name.
Minister Balog opens anniversary exhibition of painter Endre Bálint
Ministry of Human Resources, February 3, 2014 11:57 AM
Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog opened a retrospective exhibition of Hungarian surrealist painter Endre Bálint on Friday at the Hungarian National Gallery (MNG) in Budapest.
620 billion forints spent within the National Youth Strategy
Ministry of Human Resources, January 31, 2014 3:56 PM
Hungary spent 620 billion forints (some 2 million euros) on the young generation within the framework of the National Youth Strategy in the 2012-13 period, the Ministry for National Economy and the Ministry for Human Resources said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
Hungary hosts poetry and prose recital festival
Ministry of Human Resources, January 31, 2014 3:43 PM
Hungary will host a poetry and prose recital festival this spring to commemorate the European Year of the Family and the 100 years since the outbreak of World War I, Minister of State for Culture János Halász said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Hungarian Maltese Charity Service launches homecare website
Ministry of Human Resources, January 28, 2014 4:46 PM
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service launched a new website called "Webnurse" on Tuesday, offering free advice on care services.
Funding for public catering rose by 83 percent in four years
Ministry of Human Resources, January 28, 2014 11:42 AM
Hungarian state subsidies for public catering increased by 83 percent or 24 billion forints (EUR 79 million) in the 2010-2014 period, Minister of State for Family and Social Affairs Miklós Soltész said at a press conference in Székesfehérvár, central Hungary on Monday.
Budapest hosts Central European theatre festival
Ministry of Human Resources, January 28, 2014 11:38 AM
The Budapest-based Hungarian National Theatre is to host the “Madách International Theatre Meeting” (MITEM) for the first time with the participation of companies from 11 Central European Countries between March 26 and April 7, Director of the National Theatre Attila Vidnyánszky announced at a press conference on Monday.
Initiative promoting studies in higher education in the Gandhi Secondary School
Ministry of Human Resources, January 24, 2014 4:24 PM
Péter Garai, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources opened the project in the Pécs Gandhi Secondary School, the purpose of which is to promote the successful advancement of disadvantaged students in secondary school and to encourage the continuation of their studies in higher education.
Successful Children’s Centres programme to continue
Ministry of Human Resources, January 24, 2014 4:22 PM
Péter Garai, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources provided information on the next planning and funding period of the „Sure Start, Sure Future!” programme announced as part of the New Széchenyi Plan on Friday in Kerepes.