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Schools at the forefront of volunteer work
Ministry of Human Resources, December 6, 2013 11:34 AM
International Volunteer Day was established by the United Nations’ General Assembly through Resolution of 17 December 1985. The Resolution of 26 November 2002 adopted by the General Assembly of the international organisation calls upon national governments to support volunteering as a strategic instrument of economic and social recovery. It is not only the world organisation that pays special attention to the importance of volunteering, but it is strongly supported also at European level; 2011 was designated as the European Year of Volunteering by the European Union.
Government measures helping disabled people
Ministry of Human Resources, December 5, 2013 6:41 PM
Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész recalled relevant measures enacted during the last three and a half years. The extension of the benefit for the acquisition of automobiles has allowed 600 people to purchase new automobiles, more than 15 thousand students were taught about different forms of disability, due to the reform of the employment scheme today there are more than 10 thousand newly employed persons with reduced capacity to work, and – as last year – several 10 thousand people had access to products produced by the latter at the “Helping Market” events („Segítő Vásár”) – he said.
HUF 10 billion to support children at risk and national health care
Ministry of Human Resources, December 5, 2013 6:06 PM
Hungary may submit proposals worth some HUF 10 billion within the framework of programmes funded by the EEA and the Norway Fund, which will focus on children and young people at risk and national health care.
HUF 100 million for Art Cinemas in 2013
Ministry of Human Resources, December 5, 2013 6:03 PM
The Ministry of Human Resources launched a HUF 100 million tender for the digitalisation of art cinemas in Hungary in 2013, thanks to which a further ten institutions have been able to switch to digital projection this year, Minister of State for Culture Mr János Halász announced in Nyíregyháza, on 4 December 2013.
Zoltán Balog signs education and cultural cooperation agreements in Macedonia
Ministry of Human Resources, December 5, 2013 5:57 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog signed agreements with Macedonia on cooperation in education and culture for the coming years today in Skopje. The Minister was part of the delegation of the Hungarian Prime Minister during his one-day visit to Macedonia.
State Secretary Doncsev met Ambassador to Budapest of the Republic of Tunisia
Ministry of Human Resources, December 4, 2013 12:28 PM
Today, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Human Resources Mr. András Doncsev and H.E. Mr. Abderraouf Betbaieb, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Budapest of the Republic of Tunisia, signed a working plan for 2014-16 aimed at the further development of the two countries' relations in education and science, and in the interests of strengthening the relationship between the two countries general.
Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Centre Opens
Ministry of Human Resources, December 4, 2013 12:21 PM
The Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Centre opened in Budapest on Monday evening with the exhibition Projected contemporary images. At the opening, Minister of Human Resources Mr. Zoltán Balog emphasised that the Government provided HUF 155 million (app. EUR 516 000) in 2013 for the functioning of the institution and will provide HUF 198 million (app. EUR 660 000) in funding in 2014.
One-hundred thousand to receive winter schooling within the public work programme
Ministry of Human Resources, December 4, 2013 9:21 AM
"One hundred thousand people involved in the public work programme will be entitled to attend school for four months in winter while receiving the public work allowance of HUF 49,000", Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced at the symposium of the Jesuit Roma Vocational College in Budapest on Friday.
Santa Claus from Finland surprised children living on the Kaposmérő Roma estate
Ministry of Human Resources, December 4, 2013 8:15 AM
Joulupukki from Lapland visited the locality of Kaposmérő-Baglaspuszta in one of the country’s poorest regions on Tuesday. On his visit to the locality inhabited 94 per cent by Roma, Santa Claus was accompanied by Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources.
Hungarian-Serbian social security agreement signed
Ministry of Human Resources, December 4, 2013 8:12 AM
A social security agreement was signed by Parliamentary Minister of State of the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources András Doncsev and by Ambassador of Serbia Rade Drobac, on Friday in Budapest.
Government to continue social land programme
Ministry of Human Resources, December 2, 2013 1:10 PM
This year some 151 localities were awarded HUF 250 million for social land programmes, and farming opportunities were provided for the needy in an area of three hundred hectares. The Government will continue the programme, the Minister of State for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources said on Sunday at the press conference held in Sóshartyán in Nógrád County.
Minister of State Klinghammer on the value of knowledge
Ministry of Human Resources, December 2, 2013 11:14 AM
Minister of State for Higher Education István Klinghammer made a presentation on “the value of knowledge” in Németh László Secondary Grammar School, in Hódmezővásárhely. As a member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and a professor in Cartography, the Minister of State has introduced the higher education institutions, the system of higher education and the value of knowledge to the school-leavers. In his presentation, he attached special importance to fact that Hungary can play a leading role in the academic competition of the 21 century.
Szócska: new scholarship for resident doctors
Ministry of Human Resources, December 2, 2013 9:18 AM
Application will be reopened for preexisting resident scholarships and as a new feature, the emergency medicine specialist candidates may apply for the Gábor Aurél scholarship –the Minister of State for Health of the Ministry of Human Resources announced on Thursday in Budapest.
We shall not let children down!
Ministry of Human Resources, December 2, 2013 9:16 AM
A special show was staged by the children of the “Kedvesház” Home on Friday at the State Secretariat for Social Inclusion of the Ministry of Human Resources on the occasion of a conference on children with multiple disadvantages.
The Visegrád Group could be the driver of economic growth in Europe
Ministry of Human Resources, December 2, 2013 7:58 AM
The 22-year-old Visegrád Group consists not only of four recent members of the EU, but constitutes one of the greatest regions of Europe with a population almost equal to that of Germany.
Anti-Segregation Roundtable to Continue with New Members and Constructive Dialogue
Ministry of Human Resources, November 29, 2013 11:39 AM
The Anti-Segregation Roundtable established this spring held a meeting on Thursday at the initiative of Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Human Resources and educational experts from the civil sector, and in the interest of a constructive dialogue, new members were invited to join the roundtable.
Most successful university athletes of 2013 receive awards
Ministry of Human Resources, November 29, 2013 9:57 AM
On Thursday the most successful university athletes were acknowledged at the award gala organised by the Hungarian University Sports Federation (MEFS).
Art Market Budapest for the third time
Ministry of Human Resources, November 29, 2013 9:30 AM
Eastern Europe’s most significant contemporary art fair exhibiting the works of almost 500 artists from around 20 countries in Millenáris has opened its gates. Art Market Budapest, organized from November 28 to December 1, 2013, under the patronage of János Martonyi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Nancy Brinker, former U.S. Ambassador of Budapest, was opened by Judit Hammerstein, Deputy Secretary of State for Culture of the Ministry of Human Resources (EMMI).
Postponement instead of implementation
Ministry of Human Resources, November 28, 2013 5:29 PM
All institutions of higher education were fully aware that the spending block ordered in May in relation to the EU's excessive deficit procedure would be implemented at the end of this year.
Purchasing power of pension to grow
Ministry of Human Resources, November 28, 2013 5:09 PM
The purchasing power of pensions could grow by an annual 3.2-3.4% thanks to pension hikes at the start of the year and low inflation, Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész stated on Thursday.
Minister of Human Resources presents Fraknói Prizes
Ministry of Human Resources, November 28, 2013 1:52 PM
Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog presented Fraknói Prizes in Budapest today.
Poverty must be eliminated with job offers, says Minister of State Kovács
Ministry of Human Resources, November 28, 2013 9:43 AM
Elimination of poverty must be addressed with offering jobs, not with social subsidies, the state secretary for social inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources said in Brussels.
Norwegian partnership agreement between the Government and local organisations
Ministry of Human Resources, November 28, 2013 8:25 AM
Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion at the Ministry of Human Resources Péter Garai attended the initial meeting of the project "Capacity-building in municipalities through Norwegian-Hungarian cooperation", which was awarded aid from the Norway Grants.
European Ministers for Education discuss improving the efficiency of education
Ministry of Human Resources, November 27, 2013 4:51 PM
Effective leadership in education and the effects of information technology on educational methods were discussed by the European Ministers for Education at the meeting of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council in Brussels. At the meeting, in representation of Hungary, Minister of State for Public Education Dr. Rózsa Hoffmann also expressed her views on these issues.
Hungarian Government grants HUF 300 million to the Chess Federation
Ministry of Human Resources, November 27, 2013 2:22 PM
The Hungarian Government is providing a one-time supplementary grant of 300 million forints to the Chess Federation.
Significant advances at the National Ambulance Service
Ministry of Human Resources, November 27, 2013 2:18 PM
The National Ambulance Service will soon receive 178 new ambulance units, more than 20 new ambulance stations are under construction and 60 stations are currently being renovated.
Commemorating the game of the century: Hungary 6-3 England
Ministry of Human Resources, November 26, 2013 7:55 AM
"60 years ago the Hungarians and the Hungarian football team achieved a world-renowned victory. A victory that we and the world will remember not just for sixty years, but very probably until the end of time", Minister of State for Sport and Youth Affairs István Simicskó said at the commemorative event held by the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) at the Puskás Stadium on Monday, 25 November. On this very day in 1953, the Hungarian national football team beat England 6-3 in the "game of the century" held at Wembley Stadium, breaking the host's 90-year home winning streak.
Minister of State Kovács: Increased demand for social land programme
Ministry of Human Resources, November 25, 2013 5:57 PM
There is increasing demand for the social land programme; therefore, the increased allocation of HUF 250 million assigned for this purpose will also be available in 2014 or may even increase, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State of the Ministry of Human Resources stated.
Consultation in Bratislava regarding the education of disadvantaged children
Ministry of Human Resources, November 22, 2013 11:37 AM
The conference that was attended by Minister of State for Social Inclusion Zoltán Kovács from the Ministry of Human Resources focused on the topic of the integrated education of disadvantaged children, including Roma children. Press release.
People with disabilities can count on the Government, Minister of State for Sport says
Ministry of Human Resources, November 21, 2013 2:38 PM
Minister of State for Sport Pál Szekeres announced at a press briefing on Thursday that the Government supports the civil initiative which aims at improving the accessibility of the Liszt Ferenc International Airport for people with disabilities.