The Language APL project was officially presented on January 31 in Nyíregyháza, focusing on overcoming language barriers, particularly in the context of the Hungarian-Ukrainian-Romanian border region, home to several minority communities. The project aims to support the preservation of linguistic identity and enhance communication with official bodies, especially in light of the ongoing challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in the EU.
Project working group held a press conference in Berehovo, where Oszkár Seszták, President of Tisza ETT, President of the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Assembly, István Csernicskó, Rector of the Ferenc Rákóczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian College of Higher Education, and Zoltán Babják, Mayor of Berehovo and András Kiss, National Vice President of Young Christian Democratic Union were guests.
Led by the Tisza Limited Liability European Territorial Association, the project is supported by the European Union, with nearly 270,000 euros in EU funding out of a total budget of 300,000 euros. At the press conference, Oszkár Seszták, President of the Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County Assembly, outlined the initiative’s goals, including multilingual signage, brochures, and business support for embracing multilingualism. The project also emphasizes the importance of linguistic diversity in public and private sectors, with plans for Ukrainian-language information boards in Nyíregyháza and legal assistance for minority communities.
The project is a collaborative effort, with contributions from the Antal Hodinka Linguistic Research Center and international experts. It represents a significant step in fostering greater inclusivity and support for minority communities in the region.
