The Hungarian Cultural Institute of Subcarpathia was inaugurated on Friday in the Ukrainian city of Berehove. Berehove major István Gajdos, who also heads Ukraine's Hungarian Democratic Federation, said the Hungarian Cultural Institute of Subcarpathia will strengthen the institutional system of ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine. It will also fit in well with other institutions for ethnic Hungarians, he added. |
Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired, with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. In the European Union, such pairs of towns are known as friendship towns, partner towns or twin towns. While still more popular as a concept in Europe than elsewhere, the idea has now spread to other continents. Within Europe, town twinning is now supported by the European Union. The Council of European Municipalities and Regions also works closely with the Commission (DG Education and Culture) to promote modern, high quality twinning initiatives and exchanges that involve all sections of the community. E.U. sister cities are a separate affiliation from the international sister cities association.
