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Minister Balog to continue consultations with students on Friday
Ministry of Human Resources, January 8, 2013 8:58 AM
The Minister of Human Resources is to continue consultations with the National Union of Students (HÖOK) on Friday, January 11.
Thomas Becket Commemorated in Esztergom
Ministry of Human Resources, January 7, 2013 3:16 PM
An ecumenical ceremony was held in Esztergom to honour Thomas Becket, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, which was followed by a conference on Christian values and European identity.
More than HUF 900 million to support the social integration of homeless people
Ministry of Human Resources, January 3, 2013 10:12 AM
In order to promote the social inclusion of people living on the streets, the Government is making a total of HUF 917 million available within the framework of the New Széchenyi Plan.
Food packages distributed to families in need
Ministry of Human Resources, December 12, 2012 5:33 PM
More than 70 tons of food, distributed into 2012 packages, will be given to people in need by the Ministry of National Economy within the framework of the Producers for Families Program.
Hungarian falconry and Matyó embroidery added to UNESCO’s list
Ministry of Human Resources, December 7, 2012 3:48 PM
The Ministry of Human Resources welcomed with great pleasure the decision to include the traditional embroidery of Hungary's Matyó community and the Hungarian tradition of falconry on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
Health-enhancing physical activity must also be promoted in the EU
Ministry of Human Resources, November 30, 2012 3:30 PM
Ministers and state secretaries of sport of the 27 Member States of the European Union held a discussion about challenges in sport at the meeting of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (EYCS).
Every form of domestic violence is unacceptable
Ministry of Human Resources, November 29, 2012 6:24 PM
It is easier to provide an explanation for natural disasters than for domestic violence, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog stated at an open day on domestic violence, organised by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights, Minority, Civic and Religious Affairs and the Constitutional, Judicial and Procedural Committee, that took place in the Parliament Building.
Minister of Human Resources speaking at Council of Europe conference to tackle hate speech
Ministry of Human Resources, November 27, 2012 7:03 PM
Minister of Human Resources Balog and Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Torgeir Larsen at a press conference prior to the start of a two-day Council of Europe conference to tackle hate speech.
Commissioner Reding appreciates Hungary's efforts to improve the situation of Roma
Ministry of Human Resources, November 26, 2012 5:51 PM
Hungary's efforts to promote Roma integration in society and a European Union proposal to set a quota for women in listed companies' boards were among the topics discussed at a meeting between Minister for Human Resources Zoltan Balog and EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding in Brussels on Monday.
Investigation ends regarding certification procedure suspected of being inappropriate by The Daily Telegraph
Ministry of Human Resources, November 26, 2012 5:42 PM
There have been no cases of certification by, contracting with or even offer given prior to contracting by the notified bodies – this was the result of the investigation of the Hungarian Office of Health Authorisation and Administrative Procedures, which was launched based on an article published by The Daily Telegraph at the end of October 2012.
Third national report on children’s rights
Ministry of Human Resources, November 15, 2012 5:49 PM
According to the 44th article of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, every signatory country is obliged to send annual reports informing the international organisation about the measures each country has taken in order to implement the conventions’ articles.
State awards and diplomas of merit for Hungarian athletes
Ministry of Human Resources, November 15, 2012 11:10 AM
Those Olympians and Paralympians who were unable to attend the gala and award ceremony on 17 September 2012, were granted state awards and diplomas of merit at the Ministry of Human Resources on 14 November.
Cultural diplomacy in focus
Ministry of Human Resources, November 8, 2012 4:34 PM
Cultural diplomacy should make full use of the interest currently being shown in Hungary around the world, Ministry of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, told Hungarian cultural diplomats on Thursday.
Zoltán Balog holds negotiations in France
Ministry of Human Resources, November 7, 2012 6:00 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog declared in Paris that the fact that the French socialists and the Hungarian centre-right government have launched similar programs in many areas is a signal that the classical right-left wing ideological oppositions are rolling back in the act of solving concrete social problems like the integration of Roma people, employment, the issue of culture support and the employment of women.
Following negotiations with several members of the French government, the Minister of Human Resources emphasized the public work connected to education and signified that a lot of his French partners had congratulated Hungary on its pioneering role in the European Roma strategy.
A positive image of the Roma must be developed and their middle class supported
Ministry of Human Resources, November 5, 2012 4:33 PM
The Roma minority should trust in the rights afforded them by the constitution and break its victim mentality while the majority should stop sweeping Roma problems under the carpet, Hungary's Minister of Human Resources told “The future of the European Roma” conference on Monday.
Minister of Human Resources in France on a four-day visit
Ministry of Human Resources, November 5, 2012 4:32 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog is in France between 3 and 6 November on an official visit, where amongst others he is meeting with five French Ministers, Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland and will participate in „The future of the European Roma” conference in Strasbourg.
Ministry of Human Resources to announce a 860 million forints tender for homeless care
Ministry of Human Resources, October 31, 2012 4:08 PM
In a months’ time, the Ministry of Human Resources will call another tender for the integration and social support of the homeless, the State Secretary for Social, Family and Youth Affairs stated on Wednesday.
Hungarian cinema in the spotlight at the Spanish MUCE film festival
Ministry of Human Resources, October 31, 2012 3:50 PM
Hungarian cinema will be at the center of the Spanish film festival MUCE (Muestra de Cine Europeo Ciudad de Segovia, City of Segovia Festival of European Cinema). The program of the one-week-long festival, which begins on 14 November, was presented in the Hungarian Embassy in Madrid.
New advanced legal status for Hungarian Red Cross
Ministry of Human Resources, October 29, 2012 1:38 PM
Following an initiative from the Hungarian Red Cross, the Government has drafted new legislation to regulate the operational environment of the humanitarian organisation, as an acknowledgement of the exemplary activities the NGO has carried out in Hungary for very many years. The social debate on the proposal began on 27 October.
Government spends 8.5 billion forints on homeless services
Ministry of Human Resources, October 29, 2012 10:40 AM
By the end of the year the government will have spent 8.5 billion forints (EUR 30m) on services to homeless people, Miklós Soltész, State Secretary for Social, Family and Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Human Resources said on Saturday.
Minister Balog at the opening of the Wallenberg travelling exhibition in Helsinki
Ministry of Human Resources, October 27, 2012 2:44 PM
On Friday, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog represented Hungary at the opening of a Wallenberg travelling exhibition in Helsinki. The main message of the exhibition, the Minister said, was that if we want future generations to respect human rights and human dignity, then we must respect their rights and dignity as well.
Minister Balog opens Helsinki Book Fair
Ministry of Human Resources, October 25, 2012 6:00 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog opened the Helsinki Book Fair, at which Hungary is the guest of honour.
Minister Balog on one-day visit in Berlin
Ministry of Human Resources, October 25, 2012 10:43 AM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog visited Berlin on 24 October where he held talks with Spokesperson for European Affairs at the German Socialist Party (SPD) Michael Roth, who is also reports on Hungary. Later he participated at the official unveiling of the newly installed Roma Holocaust Memorial alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President of Germany Joachim Gauck.
Minister Balog to visit German President Gauck this autumn
Ministry of Human Resources, October 24, 2012 5:54 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog visited Germany to participate on the unveiling of the Roma Holocaust memorial in Berlin, where German President Joachim Gauck was also present. They agreed that the Hungarian Minister will visit President Gauck in his office, in Germany sometime this year.
Hungary as guest of honour at the Helsinki Book Fair
Ministry of Human Resources, October 24, 2012 5:53 PM
Thirteen books of Hungarian relevance will be published to coincide with the Helsinki Book Fair, which takes place between 25-28 October and at which Hungary will be the guest of honour. On 25 October, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog will make the opening speech.
Comprehensive support to fight poverty
Ministry of Human Resources, October 17, 2012 5:10 PM
Various programs have been launched during the last two years of government measures aimed at building an economy based on work and reducing poverty.
„MEETING POINT” – programme to raise awareness against discrimination
Ministry of Human Resources, October 16, 2012 4:46 PM
The „PROGRESS – equality without boundaries” programme of the Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.
Minister of Human Resources greets Rabbi József Schweitzer on his 90th birthday
Ministry of Human Resources, October 15, 2012 6:33 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog greeted retired Chief Rabbi József Schweitzer on the occasion of his 90th birthday at the event, held in his honour.
Zoltán Balog in Leipzig Festival of Lights
Ministry of Human Resources, October 10, 2012 5:55 PM
Hungary, represented by Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog, was an honorary guest at this year’s Leipzig Lichtfest (Festival of Light), which focused on the country’s key contribution to the political changes of 1989 and the peaceful revolution in Eastern Germany.
Minister Balog visits Germany and opens the Lichtfest in Leipzig
Ministry of Human Resources, October 9, 2012 11:11 AM
Zoltán Balog, Minister of Human Resources visits Germany between 9-11 October.