marking a pivotal shift in advocacy for care workers’ rights in Hungary This development comes as care professionals across Hungary mobilize to demand fair wages and improved working conditions “We have unionized because we realized that we have to stand together and move together to achieve real change,” stated Hajnalka Kanyó the secretary of SZÁD’s new chapter in Balassagyarmat This Northern Hungarian town’s social care center has become a focal point for the union’s activities providing vital services such as home assistance and psychiatric care have shown robust support since the union’s formation in late March The union’s efforts highlight a broader national trend where care workers are uniting to confront a cost-of-living crisis and seek the respect their roles demand “Organizing is never easy but these new SZÁD members made their collective voice heard,” remarked Alan Sable He described the Balassagyarmat chapter as a beacon of hope and a critical step in fortifying the sector for both employees and the individuals they support UNI’s Central European Organizing Centre (COZZ) is aiding long-term care workers in Hungary by providing training SZÁD’s strategy includes establishing local unions across Hungarian care facilities to enhance working conditions and care quality aiming to transform these positions into sources of decent employment “So far we have only been complaining – now we are taking action.” This statement underscores the union’s transition from frustration to active engagement setting a course for substantial reform in the care sector Care Subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates from UNI Global Union The Slovak-Hungarian Gas Interconnector (SK-HU Interconnector) is a 113km-long gas pipeline traversing the territories of Slovakia and Hungary Construction of the pipeline was completed in March 2014 and commercial operations began in July 2015 The two-way gas pipeline stretches 94km into Hungarian territory and 19km in Slovak territory Its annual transmission capacity is approximately 4.5 billion cubic metres of which the capacity in the Slovak-Hungarian direction is approximately 500,000m³ an hour and that in the Hungarian-Slovak direction is approximately 200,000m³ an hour Eustream and Hungarian Gas Transit signed the joint investment agreement in May 2012 The Hungarian gas transit was established in January 2012 as a result of secession from the MVM OVIT National Power Line Company with the purpose of implementing the project MVM Hungarian Electricity and MFB Invest own an equal share in the company The first steel pipes for the project were delivered in December 2012 and the pipeline construction started in March 2013 The Ahuroa underground gas storage (AGS) facility is located in Taranaki it is the first such facility to be developed in the country It has an extraction capacity of 45 terajoules a day (TJ/d) The pipeline forms part of the larger North-South gas corridor and enables Slovakia to access European gas projects such as the South Stream and the proposed Adria LNG terminal (Krk LNG terminal) in Croatia It provides access to the Western-European gas networks for Hungary Out of the overall Hungarian gas import capacity provided by pipelines the new pipeline accounts for approximately 10% to 15% More than €160m (approximately $199m) was earmarked for the project of which €21m (approximately $26m) were spent for the Slovak section’s development The European Investment Bank (EIB) supported the plan by providing €30m (approximately $37m) under its European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR) to support projects aimed at making energy supplies more reliable It also hoped to boost Europe’s economic recovery and help reduce greenhouse emissions The SK-HU Interconnector has joined the high-pressure system near the village of Vecsés in the suburbs of Budapest The connecting point of the two national sections is the Ipoly River A horizontal directional drilling method was used to lay the pipeline under the river It traverses nine Slovakian municipalities The Hungarian section starts from Vecsés and culminates in Balassagyarmat A total of 1,507 steel pipes were utilised for the project The project also involved the construction of the Szada compressor station a new metering location and block valve stations Three depot sites were constructed at Balassagyarmat Romhány and Érsekvadkert to support the pipelaying activities The Hungarian section of the pipeline was installed by OTF General Contractor while the Slovak section was constructed by BMS Bojnansky Pipeline materials were supplied by ThyssenKrupp Mannex Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network only indifference and disregard for human dignity exasperate her Eszter Darvas-Tanácsné Novák has been touched by difficult fates and has always striven to do what she can - even when it is impossible she collected and delivered warm clothes to people staying at the reception center in Balassagyarmat Most of them fled Afghanistan empty-handed The railway station in Ercsi is not a particularly attractive place rainy morning in mid-October: you're already shivering from the all-encompassing grey It's a relief to see the blue steeple of the Reformed church and the welcoming parish building after a 20-minute walk This is where Erik Darvas-Tanács and his wife Eszter raise their eleven children: the eldest is 19 "It's a woman's world," says the mother with a wry smile since eight of her eleven children are girls and the other eight children are at school or kindergarten "It's also a civic shock that there are so many of us most people are already asking parents with four children if they wanted the youngest but there was no question that they wanted to live in a big family "People ask how we can listen to all our children but we do it because it's just the task we’re given Twenty-four hours is usually enough," says Eszter and the ministry that need to fit into the day: Eszter has organised and run several large-scale fundraising events in recent years "Our first big collection was in the winter of 2004 they didn't want to let us cross the border I don't know what was more surreal: stopping to argue with the Romanian border guard or travelling at night on the serpentines in pouring snow we simply knew that there was no turning back she organised a Facebook fundraiser for forgotten children in Transcarpathia who were abandoned in hospital by their parents after they were born she was moved to action by the fate of five hundred and seventy Afghan citizens who were delivered to our country "From the first news reports of the Taliban takeover I felt I would have to deal with this story Then I saw a report about the refugees in the reception centre in Balassagyarmat and I had the feeling that something had to be done" Eszter says of the beginning including many Muslims who had been living in the country for years The initiative has grown into an uplifting and inspiring coalition the handover had to be brought forward by a week a driver had to be found for one of the vans and it turned out that they would not be granted access to the reception centre after all "I couldn't think of anything except that I had to go ahead until I handed them the coats and shoes and saw that there was something for each child's feet it always turns out that the hardships were worth it: thanks to the early handover we managed to get everyone warm clothes before the cold weather arrived they found a shop in the city centre where they could place the donations and where the residents of the shelter could come out we were quite an unusual sight as we were packing the bags with our occasional driver and the women and children started to come over It was moving to meet them and see in their eyes the traces of what they had been through Here in Hungary we can't imagine what it's like to have to decide almost overnight to listen to why they had come and what they had left behind The most heartbreaking was the story of a little boy who was staying with a family at that time and that family had no time to take him home "His parents say it's good that it happened this way because it gives him a chance for a better life - but it was hard to see and deal with the separation." but there is not a day that goes by that Eszter doesn't recall a moment from one of her encounters "It was fantastic to be hugged by all the families as they left The women were cute when they were touched by a sparkly ornament or a little kindness and they were very touched that we collected headscarves for them The children were delighted with the toys - it eased a little of the uncertainty they have to endure I was also impressed by their discipline: everyone took only what they absolutely needed It was good when the male members of the group said "God bless you" I felt that it is not only what they bring is new for us but also everything they encounter here is new to them the encounter and conversation was eye- and soul-opening." Eszter is often asked why she keeps getting involved in projects like this if the many tasks given to her by her family and church are not enough She says she feels she simply cannot help herself because she believes there is nothing more important than listening to the voice of conscience the whole family is involved in fundraising The children involve their schoolmates and often take part in the organisation with an enthusiasm and drive that belies that of adults They help not only those from distant countries but also those who live near them in difficult circumstances: they have even given their own shoes to a gypsy child so that they could wear them to school "I was thirteen when I was called to the ministry this vocation was linked in me with a social sensitivity I announced to my parents that I was going to spend three weeks in Dunaalmás to help out in the nursing home there I had wild ideas as a teenager: first I wanted to be a missionary in a third world country then I wanted to join the Missionaries of Charity and then I wanted to work with handicapped children but what frustrates me the most is the callousness - when people don't dare don't want to come out of their bubble and face the reality around them If one sees the plight of people in the world day after day one simply has to be critical of the passive which want to be louder than the voices of mere goodwill because it is impossible not to notice someone in crisis It pains me to see Hungary locked in fear and the hatred that comes from it When we turn to others with openness and trust we experience that we are equal to the other person a whole new quality of life - something Eszter experiences regularly she met many Muslim mothers and groups with whom she was able to interact in great harmony and enthusiasm respecting and accepting each other's identity I spoke to a father who had worked for the Hungarian army in Afghanistan for fifteen years For security reasons they cannot keep in touch They only had a few hours to decide whether to come or stay and their packed luggage was lost in the mad scramble at the airport but the point is that they made it out safe and sound and not just because of the large number of children We are more connected than we are separated They are full of values that can only make us more This content may contain elements that may be harmful to minors according to the categories of the legislation in force If you wish to ensure that such content is not accessed by a minor from this computer click on the "I am over 18" button and the content will be available to you click on "I am not over 18" and this content will not be available to you many of us face the challenge of finding a good recipe for the popular Christmas sweet the 'beigli': a roll filled with walnut or poppy seed two good friends” – goes the saying and it is not a simple cliché but a soul-to-soul reality Champion of the 1958 Hungarian Women's Chess Championship / and my father watched like a god / what his wits and blood could do" – wrote Many people may have been surprised to hear the name of Dr Edit Madas among the 2024 Széchenyi Prize laureates Judit Hegedűs Director of the Department of Basic Medical Science Center (EOK) Chief Financial Officer of the General Medical Faculty Secretary of the Foreign Students’ Secretariat received excellent recognition from the staff Károly Szász Károly from our National Holiday on the occasion of the 15th of March at the University of Arts in Nagyvárad Square Her award was rewarded for many years of outstanding work in the field of economics and university life Judit Hegedűs said: In the morning my first thought was that this is my team’s day I regard this recognition as the fulfillment of a common work the congratulatory texts arrived at the moment I felt comfortable with the fact that there were all my colleagues I could count on The missing part of my team did in the moment but in the spirit they were with me and I think it was an uplifting moment for all of us She stressed that she also considers it very important in everyday life that she should not be seen as a leader in workflows Your mission moves in such a wide spectrum that would otherwise not be possible for successful implementation Always taking into account the interests of the university it represents continuous development and development which in the course of its implementation it strives for harmony It also pays great attention to individual and social responsibility Working Group on Health Promotion and Health She acknowledged the Budapest Medical Students’ Association (BOE), who supported their work in five high schools in Nógrád County “It’s a pleasure to watch them see their enthusiasm the other day they came to me in the hall and told me that in Balassagyarmat there is certainly no student who would soften again,” she said with a smile proactive individual who constantly seeks out prevention and change it has allowed the non-stop opening of the EOK library the first to operate a medical room at the university and it is proud that Semmelweis Student Union will soon be formed The baby-mom project can be considered as an example and the future will be a family-friendly work environment for mothers working in the house “We want to feel the mummies waiting for their baby to count on them and they can count on their workplace,” said the manager We want to offer them a safe background – he continued where skilled carers are waiting for the little ones and where moms can feel good about their children we do not want to miss out on these newborn dads who will be open to this opportunity as well which includes both the academic and the chancellorships the knowledge that helps new colleagues in understanding the relationships and interactions between the task systems and organizational units beyond the citizens of the university life also thinks of young people seeking their first job “I believe in building something from the basics it will interest in the future.” Young people who come to us after graduation are much more receptive to receiving new knowledge and can better integrate into our system I am thinking of young people who do not want to learn after graduation We want to give them apprenticeship training that will encourage them to continue learning and and thus will be able to support the work of other departments – said the manager Delphi Automotive PLC today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned thermal business to MAHLE GmbH for cash consideration of approximately $727 million The agreement is subject to closing adjustments which represents an implied EV/LTM EBITDA multiple of approximately 9.5x The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2015 Proceeds from the transaction will be used to fund growth initiatives including acquisitions and share repurchases the company reported in a press release published earlier today Delphi and MAHLE also signed a separate letter of intent to sell Delphi’s stake in Shanghai Delphi Automotive Air-Conditioning System Co. Proceeds from this transaction will be in addition to the $727 million paid for the wholly-owned operations “This agreement represents a great outcome for both Delphi and our Thermal division,” said Rodney O’Neal Delphi’s chief executive officer and president “The transaction positions Delphi with a more focused high-growth product portfolio that addresses the trends of safe a leading global supplier of thermal systems ensures continued industry-leading service to our customers and stability for our employees.” Delphi’s Thermal division had 2014 revenues of $1.6 billion with approximately 6,700 employees and 13 plants globally The results of operations of the Thermal division business will be reported as discontinued operations beginning in the first quarter of 2015 “The acquisition of Delphi’s Thermal division enhances our good position in the thermal market,” said Prof MAHLE chairman of the Management Board and chief executive officer “The transaction extends our production footprint in Europe and Asia and further strengthens our product range and systems competence—particularly with air conditioning compressors This step represents the continued strategic progression for MAHLE.” Delphi Thermal will become part of a leading systems supplier in the thermal industry better positioned to serve customers with a global footprint and industry-leading technology portfolio The business is a good strategic fit for MAHLE which will benefit our Thermal customers and our Thermal employees.” Barclays is serving as Delphi’s financial advisor and Latham& Watkins LLP is serving as its legal counsel Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a leading global supplier of technologies for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets manufacturing sites and customer support services in 33 countries Delphi delivers innovation for the real world with technologies that make cars and trucks smarter and safer as well as more powerful and efficient At the weekend participants dressed in Palóc folk costumes on St They live in about half a hundred settlements but they have retained distinctive traditions including a very apparent dialect of Hungarian The origin of the Palóc has already covered many ethnographers and historians there are still many white spots regarding the origin of the ethnic group: the Palóc seem to have some sort of connections with the Khazar The most famous Palóc settlement is village of Hollókő which was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved The lifeless body of a Hungarian mother living in the United States was found in a duffle bag by passers-by in New York told her youngest son that she was going to the theatre with friends According to Borsonline Orsolya’s husband has received death threats since the investigation began The Hungarian news outlet reached out to the mother of the victim who still lives in Hungary The Hungarian news portal writes that the victim Orsolya G was living in the USA for several years but regularly visited her home country She was married to a wealthy businessman named Howard Klein Leo and Jamie and a family dog; they lived in a $2 million house in Forest Hill only the upper class can afford a house there and the education and well-being of their two sons were the most important things for the 51-year-old victim Orsolya G. The murder must have taken place last Friday night. The father and their older son, the 17-year-old Jamie were away on a holiday, out of the state. According to a since-deleted Twitter post from the day the mother was found, the two wanted to visit Ann Arbor, in Michigan, Daily Mail reports the NYPD received the first call a few minutes past 8 a.m on Saturday but did not dispatch any personnel The department shortly received a second call by a man named Van Nostrand who told the police that he was walking his two bloodhounds that morning when the animals started to behave strangely The 51-year-old man told the investigators that at the time he found the bag he first thought that it was a mannequin doll inside he realised that it was a real body in the bag in a fetal position Nostrand then noticed the blood and immediately called the police ‘I thought, “Oh my goodness,” and called police,’ said Van Nostrand, who added that he told dispatchers who answered his call, “There’s a body in this bag”,’ – Daily Mail reported they noticed the blood trail that led them directly to the house of the family The police officers made an “emergency entry” since they thought that the killer was still inside Neighbours reported seeing the policemen escorting the youngest son away in handcuffs but he was released shortly after the police realised he had no knowledge of the crime the murderer sent a message via Orsolya’s phone that read “Your family is next!” to Howard Klein who later told the press that he thought he and his family was in danger The newly released CCTV recordings showed a hooded man carrying the duffle bag in the neighbourhood possibly with the body already inside based on its shape and position Borsonline found the Hungarian mother of the victim who did not want to give an interview but told the portal that the foreign media wrote many false facts about the circumstances of the death of her daughter The old lady also added that Orsolya’s father died last year was actively taking part in the life of the local Hungarian community and was proud of her origin