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Only together can we build a community and a common homeland
Ministry of Human Resources, March 19, 2014 4:06 PM
"The foundation stones of our first university remind us that the building work should continue on both a intellectual and spiritual level, forging Hungarians into a community of people who hold their heads high, are proud of their thousand-year culture and history and who look towards the future with realistic hopes", Parliamentary State Secretary András Doncsev from the Ministry for Human Resources said on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Medieval University building in the southwest Hungarian city of Pécs.
Social workers’ conditions have improved significantly
Ministry of Human Resources, March 18, 2014 10:13 AM
The labour conditions and wages of Hungarian social workers improved significantly during the last government cycle, Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész said at a press conference on Monday.
Celldömölk receives new ambulance
Ministry of Human Resources, March 17, 2014 10:17 AM
The western Hungarian town of Celldömölk received a new Mercedes Sprinter ambulance on Friday within the framework of the National Ambulance Service’s (OMSZ) EU-funded modernisation programme. The official delivery was attended by Minister of State for Health Miklós Szócska and OMSZ General Director Béla Burány.
Renewed Vigadó concert hall reopens in Budapest
Ministry of Human Resources, March 17, 2014 10:15 AM
The Hungarian capital’s second largest concert hall, the Vigadó, was officially reopened on Friday following extensive restoration, with the ceremony attended by Hungarian President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós. Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog presented the symbolic key to the building to György Fekete, President of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA).
Government triples subsidies for student exchanges to neighbouring countries
Ministry of Human Resources, March 13, 2014 5:05 PM
The Hungarian Government has tripled the funding it provides within the framework of its “Without Borders” program for Hungarian students to visit their counterparts living in minority in neighbouring countries and reciprocal visits to Hungary, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said on Thursday in Budapest.
Exemplary best practices with National Cooperation Program funding
Ministry of Human Resources, March 13, 2014 5:03 PM
Some 30 children with special needs received special theoretical and practical training in Somogyvár, South Transdanubia, during the reconstruction of the local Széchenyi Mansion thanks to a programme run by the Rostás Cathedral Foundation. Deputy State Secretary for Minority and Civil Social Relations Csaba Latorcai attended a meeting to summarise the results and discuss further tasks related to the programme.
Erasmus+ programme launched in Budapest
Ministry of Human Resources, March 12, 2014 4:18 PM
A conference was organised on Wednesday in Budapest to mark the launching of the European Union's new Erasmus+ funding programme for education, training, youth and sport.
17 percent more Hungarian organ transplants in 2013
Ministry of Human Resources, March 12, 2014 4:13 PM
The number of organ transplants in Hungary rose by 17 percent last year, mainly due to the fact that in 2012 Hungary joined the Eurotransplant international organ donor organisation, Minister of State for Health Miklós Szócska said on Wednesday in Budapest.
Semmelweis University Hospital receives new building
Ministry of Human Resources, March 12, 2014 12:00 PM
The new central building of the Semmelweis University Hospital in Budapest has reached structural completion, marked with a topping out ceremony on 11 March attended by Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog.
Disabled employment rises by 15,000 in four years
Ministry of Human Resources, March 12, 2014 11:59 AM
The number of state-supported jobs for disabled people stands at 60,000 compared to about 44,000 in 2010, representing an increase of 15,000 over the past four years, Deputy State Secretary Attila Fülöp from the Ministry of Human Resources said at a press conference on Tuesday in the town of Jászapáti in north-central Hungary.
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.