{"id":65814,"date":"2024-11-28T00:06:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T00:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/?p=65814"},"modified":"2024-11-29T01:04:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T01:04:35","slug":"veszprem-a-city-of-culture-innovation-and-growth-a-conversation-with-mayor-gyula-porga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/veszprem-a-city-of-culture-innovation-and-growth-a-conversation-with-mayor-gyula-porga\/","title":{"rendered":"Veszpr\u00e9m: A City of Culture, Innovation, and Growth \u2013 A Conversation with Mayor Gyula Porga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Gyula Porga<\/strong>, Mayor of Veszpr\u00e9m, Hungary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Veszpr\u00e9m, Hungary\u2019s city of over 1,000 years of history, has long been an important administrative, educational, and religious center. Today, under the leadership of Mayor Gyula Porga, it is thriving as an economic hub with a strong focus on culture, innovation, and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a recent interview, Mayor Porga reflected on the city’s remarkable transformation, including the honor of being named the European Capital of Culture last year. \u201cLast year, Veszpr\u00e9m proudly wore the title of European Capital of Culture, a resounding success that united 116 municipalities in a truly regional effort with the Lake Balaton and Bakony Hill\u2019s regions,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known for its strategic location near major European capitals, Veszpr\u00e9m is not only an attractive tourist destination but also an emerging business hub. \u201cStrategically located close to Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna, Veszpr\u00e9m is well-connected to Europe\u2019s major capitals, making it an attractive destination for business and talent,\u201d Porga explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We continue to focus on making Veszpr\u00e9m a great place to live and work, enhancing public services and fostering strong ties between local businesses and our university.<\/p>Gyula Porga<\/strong>, Mayor of Veszpr\u00e9m, Hungary<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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The city\u2019s “quality over quantity” approach to education and business is reflected in its industries, including automotive, food production, and industrial automation. \u201cVeszpr\u00e9m is a leader in industrial automation\u2014three of Hungary\u2019s top companies in this sector are based here, supported by skilled graduates from the University of Pannonia,\u201d he noted. The city has become a key player in Hungary\u2019s innovation ecosystem, with a strong educational foundation that has produced thousands of research engineers in fields like IT and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All photos: City of Veszpr\u00e9m<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cultural heritage remains a cornerstone of Veszpr\u00e9m\u2019s identity, “As a city steeped in culture, we\u2019re proud of our heritage industries like the renowned Herend Porcelain Factory, known from Europe to Japan,” said Porga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is also building on its strengths as a gastronomic destination, “Veszpr\u00e9m and its region is a gastronomic hub, boasting the second-highest number of Michelin-listed restaurants after Budapest, thanks to our proximity to Lake Balaton and historic wine regions,\u201d Porga added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking ahead, Veszpr\u00e9m is on the cutting edge of digital innovation with a new immersive digital museum in the works. \u201cOur upcoming immersive digital museum will be a game-changer, blending exhibition and content creation, developed with partners like the Tokyo Digital Museum and local universities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Porga concluded by emphasizing the city\u2019s commitment to continuous improvement: \u201cWe continue to focus on making Veszpr\u00e9m a great place to live and work, enhancing public services and fostering strong ties between local businesses and our university.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Veszpr\u00e9m\u2019s blend of rich history, innovative spirit, and strong cultural and educational foundations is poised to make it a key player on the European stage in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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