Pécs to receive UNESCO recognition

The southern Hungarian city of Pécs has been chosen as one of the 16 recepients of the UNESCO Learning City Award 2017 and thus, it is to become the first Hungarian city to receive this recognition, the international organization has announced.

According to UNESCO, this award is conferred on cities that demonstrate exemplary commitment to promoting inclusive education and lifelong learning at the local level. While learning cities share certain characteristics, every learning city is unique.