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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.
The Roundtable on higher education established
Ministry of Human Resources, January 31, 2013 5:58 PM
The roundtable on higher education has been established and will begin work in three workgroups, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced at a press conference after the Roundtable's first session on Thursday.
Legislation on domestic violence ready for discussion
Ministry of Human Resources, January 30, 2013 4:16 PM
Domestic violence should be sanctioned more seriously than other acts of violence, said Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog.
Hungarian-Slovakian cooperation for Selye János University
Ministry of Human Resources, January 24, 2013 4:59 PM
Hungarian Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog and Slovakian Minister of Education Dušan Čaplovič have promised to make mutual efforts in order to preserve the university status of Selye János University in Komárno, Slovakia.
Hungary’s Ministry of Human Resources seeks to agree with both student and teacher representatives
Ministry of Human Resources, January 22, 2013 5:35 PM
Hungary's Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and the National Council of Student Governments signed an interim agreement on Monday, 21 January.
A square in the old town of Kosice, Slovakia, was named after the Kosice-born Hungarian writer Sándor Márai, at a ceremony on Sunday
Ministry of Human Resources, January 21, 2013 6:03 PM
The square was named after Márai in the framework of Kosice's 2013 European Capital of Culture programme, where the author’s statue stands since 2004. Hungary's Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog and his Slovakian colleague Dušan Čaplovič spoke at the ceremony.
Hungarian team from Sopron wins Grand Prize at Moonbots 2012
Ministry of Human Resources, January 21, 2013 5:10 PM
The Grand Prize at the international Moonbots 2012 competition (Google Lunar X-Prize LEGO Mindstorms Challenge), which took place in December, was won by the Hungarian HungaroBots team comprising 16-17 year old students from the town of Sopron. Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann sent her congratulations to the talented youngsters in a letter.
Nationaler Gedenktag für die Vertreibung der Ungarndeutschen
Ministry of Human Resources, January 19, 2013 12:26 PM
Der nationalen Gedenktag für die Vertreibung der Ungarndeutschen wurde heute im Rahmen einer staatlichen Gedenkfeier zum ersten Mal veranstaltet. Die Kränze der Erinnerung wurden in Schaumar niedergelegt, eine Siedlung die schwer von diesem dunklen Kapitel unserer gemeinsamen Geschichte betroffen war.
Minister Balog and Swedish Minister for Integration present the Wallenberg Awards
Ministry of Human Resources, January 18, 2013 10:59 AM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog and Swedish Minister for Integration Erik Ullenhag presented this year's Wallenberg Awards at Budapest's Holocaust Memorial Centre on Thursday.
Government comes to agreement with students on state-funded places
Ministry of Human Resources, January 17, 2013 5:04 PM
There will be state-funded places available at the 16 faculties as opposed to previous plans, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced following a two and a half hour consultation with representatives of the National Union of Students (HÖOK).
State Secretary György Hölvényi welcomes the delegation of the European Jewish Parliament
Ministry of Human Resources, January 17, 2013 3:49 PM
György Hölvényi, State Secretary for Church and Minority Affairs of the Ministry of Human Resources, welcomed the delegation of the European Jewish Parliament. The visit was part of a comprehensive Central and Eastern European tour.
Codification Workgroup on domestic violence prepares proposal
Ministry of Human Resources, January 15, 2013 11:14 AM
The Codification Workgroup set up for the regulation of domestic violence between people in cohabitation within the Penal Code prepared a proposal in December 2012. Representatives of NGOs have requested a final consultation before the draft goes to the Government and then Parliament.
Fewer and fewer people are forced to suffer from the harmful effects of passive smoking in Hungary
Ministry of Human Resources, January 14, 2013 5:51 PM
The smoking habits of young people in Hungary aged between 13-15 years have been studied for the third time as part of a WHO international research project.
The State Secretary for Sport also acknowledges Dániel Gyurta's sportsmanlike behaviour
Ministry of Human Resources, January 14, 2013 5:46 PM
State Secretary for Sport István Simicskó acknowledges the gesture of Olympic, World and European champion swimmer Dániel Gyurta. After his Olympic success, Gyurta declared that he wished to pay his tribute to his tragically deceased Norwegian friend, World and European champion Alexander Dale Oen, by presenting a copy of his gold medal.
Roundtable on higher education to be established
Ministry of Human Resources, January 11, 2013 4:01 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced on Friday, following a consultation with representatives of the National Union of Students (HÖOK), that a roundtable on higher education will be established. Representatives of the Hungarian Rectors' Conference (MRK) and HÖOK as well as members of business life are welcome to join.
New York Bard Conservatory Orchestra to perform in Budapest's new music venue
Ministry of Human Resources, January 11, 2013 10:49 AM
The Ministry of Human Resources welcomes that the chamber orchestra of the acclaimed New York-based Bard College Conservatory of Music will give the next "tune-up" concert in the new Budapest Music Centre (BMC) on January 13. The orchestra composed of teachers, graduate and undergraduate students, regularly tours the world, and will perform in central Europe for the first time. Among its Hungarian members is cellist Robert Martin, who also serves as the Conservatory's director. The Budapest Music Centre, which will be one of the most significant centre for contemporary music in Hungary, opening officially in March 2013.
More money will be allocated to culture in 2013
Ministry of Human Resources, January 10, 2013 6:57 PM
Public spending on culture will increase significantly in 2013, Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon announced on 10 January.
More than 2.4 billion forints for young talents
Ministry of Human Resources, January 10, 2013 4:50 PM
More than 2.4 billion forints (EUR 8.3m) are available for supporting young talents and their mentors in Hungary and in ethnic communities in the Carpathian Basin under the national talent support programme, the Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann said on Thursday.
Miss Colours Hungary 2013 wheelchair beauty pageant
Ministry of Human Resources, January 9, 2013 6:15 PM
The Miss Colours Hungary 2013 pageant, organised by the Foundation for People in Wheelchairs and Colours Rehab Ltd., was held today under the patronage of Minister of State for Sport at the Ministry of Human Resources István Simicskó.
Old Artists’ Colony in Szentendre under renewal
Ministry of Human Resources, January 9, 2013 5:32 PM
The refurbishment of five of the twelve studios has been completed at the Old Artists’ Colony in Szentendre, where the office of the Hungarian Public Non-Profit Council of Arts (MANK) has also been moved to.
Substantial resources earmarked for higher education, says Minister of State for Education
Ministry of Human Resources, January 8, 2013 12:22 PM
The Government will work towards an agreement with students on higher education and will make the best use of tight resources both to run the system and to develop it, the Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann said in an interview for commercial broadcaster Inforádió on Monday evening.