DEBRECEN the dynamically developing city Presented by Dr. László PAPP Deputy mayor of Debrecen Debrecen, 3 July 2012
Debrecen the Calvinist Rome Major events in Debrecen s history 1361 1361 1538 1693 Debrecen s coat of arms Debrecen the Calvinist Rome Antiquity: Debrecen s surroundings were already populated 1235: the name of the settlement first appeared in written documents 1361: received the privilege of a markettown 650 years ago 1538: foundation of the Calvinist College 11th April, 1693: Debrecen became a free royal town Capital of Hungary in 1848-49 and 1944 1912: foundation of the University of Debrecen Debrecen the Calvinist Rome
Debrecen in the centre of Europe The second largest city of Hungary Debrecen is situated in the Eastern part of Central Europe Within a circle of 1,000 km; measured in linear distance from the city two dozens of states are accessible. The No. 5 Central European Transport Corridor links Debrecen to the major cities of the region Resident population: 205,122 living population: 210,001 Population in Debrecen s vicinity: 400,000 (January 1, 2012)
Debrecen within easy reach GRÁC Rábafüzes LJUBJANA, TRIESZT V SLO V/A M9 A M70 Sopron ZÁGRÁB Letenye BÉCS Szombathely HR POZSONY, PRÁGA M86 Zalaegerszeg Bszgyörgy Nagykanizsa IV. M15 M8 Győr M1 Veszprém Kaposvár Duna Lelle Pécs SK Tatabánya M81 Székesfehérvár M7 M6 M9 Mohács Ilocska Parassapuszta Dunaújváros Szekszárd SZARAJEVÓ V/C BUDAPEST M56 M0 Baja M2 IV M8 Vác Kecskemét M4 Kiskunfélegyháza M5 BELGRÁD X/A V M3 Szeged Röszke YU Tornyosnémeti Miskolc M25 Eger Szolnok Füzesabony Békéscsaba Nagylak M43 Emőd M44 M30 Polgár IV TEMESVÁR, BUKAREST KASSA M35 ARAD Tisza Nyíregyháza Debrecen M4 V M3 RO NAGYVÁRAD, KOLOZSVÁR Helsinki folyosók autópálya autóút épülő autóút UA V LVOV, KIJEV By car M3-M35 highway connects Debrecen with Budapest, enabling to cover the 220 km distance within 2 hours. Direct highway access to Austria, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia and in the near future to Romania and Ukraine. By rail Debrecen, the largest railway junction in Eastern Hungary, lies on the Trans-European railroad connecting Budapest with Moscow.
Debrecen within easy reach - Airport Debrecen By plane the 2nd largest international airport with Schengen qualifications, controlled air-space and constant border opening, permanent customs route Airport Debrecen has the capacity to handle 3,000 passengers a day, at the same time 2 departing and 2 arriving aircrafts with 180 passengers each Charter flights Tunisia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Spain, Egypt Scheduled flights 2005/06 Debrecen-Munich Debrecen-Budapest 2012- London Luton-Debrecen from mid-december 2012 Eindhoven-Debrecen Milan-Debrecen
The livable city transport developments Intermodal Community Transport Logistics Centre Harmonization of local and long-distance transport Service provided for app. 100 thousand passengers 50 thousand sq.m. facility to be attached to the railway station Costs of the investment: ~20 billion HUF Intermodal Community Transport Logistics Centre Tram line nr. 2 Tram line nr. 2 Satisfies criteria for livable cities in a more environmental-friendly way. Cost of the investment: 17.7 billion HUF Bicycle route system Bicycle route system
The investment-friendly city offers favourable investment environment Debrecen s economy today 1. Traditional industries - Agricultural and processing industry - Canning industry and meat processing - Printing (RR Donnelley) 2. New industrial sectors: Establishment of knowledge-based industries based on the highly developed network of the university, and research institutes - IT (National Instruments, British Telecom) - Biotechnology (Richter) - Health industry (Pharmapolis cluster, Thermal-Health industrial cluster) National Instruments DEBRECEN IS a target of FDI qualified labor force at reasonable costs compared to Western Europe industrial parks with highcapacity public utilities lower operational costs compared to Western Europe well-established network of suppliers and contractors
The investment-friendly city offers favourable investment environment Incentives Local government s openness for cooperation Launch of new classes in secondary schools tailored to investors demands Competitive local taxes Rightful tax system for R&D and applied technology users (a portion of costs used for R&D activities can be intangible expenses) Other indirect incentives National Instruments (NI) Lower prices if buying season tickets for local public transport Competitive prices in hotels owned by the Municipality Lower prices for groups attending sport and cultural facilities owned by the Municipality (e.g. ice hall, Aquaticum Mediterranean Adventure Centre, swimming pool, theatres, cinemas) FAG
The investment-friendly city offers favourable investment environment Industrial parks (IP) 1. Debrecen Regional and Innovational IP ( companies (2011: 46 Major companies: NI (1100), RR Donnelley, Car component production FAG (GERMANY), Bumet, Manz Automation (GERMANY), Aeroplane comp. prod: Hungaerotech DIIP New investments: Richter Gedeon PLC, Pharmapolis Pharmaceutical Scientific Park Ltd. 2. DELOG Debrecen Logistics Service Centre and IP 3. University of Debrecen Science Park 4. Western IP 5. Airport Debrecen Business Park 6. Daniella IP
The investment-friendly city offers favourable investment environment Developments Airportcity project 24-hour, high-capacity cargo and logistics infrastructure and service: by 2015 on 50,000 m 2, by the end of 2011 a 2,500-m 2 cargo building and logistics hall. Establishing the economic environment around the airport Industrial, business and service infrastructure Airport Debrecen Business Park At the western side of Road 47 Located next to Debrecen Airport
The livable city where you can build on knowledge University of Debrecen The largest university besides the ones in Budapest 3 centres: Centre for Agricultural Applied Economic Sciences, Centre for Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for Humanities and Sciences University of Debrecen Debreceni Egyetem 15 faculties: Humanities, Music, Sciences and Technology, Law, Economics and Business Administration, Agricultural and Food Sciences, and Environmental Management, Theological, Technical, General Medicine, Health Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Applied Economics and Rural Development, Pedagogical and Andragogical Sciences. 25 doctoral schools App. 33,000 students
The livable city where you can build on knowledge Primary and secondary education 28 institutions in Debrecen offer primary school education English-Hungarian bilingual education in one primary school High school education is conducted in 19 secondary-level institutions maintained by the local government Bilingual education in 7 secondary schools (French, English, Spanish, German, Italian) There are 10516 students studying English, 5886 st. studying German, 824 st. studying French, 380 st. studying Spanish, 915 students studying IT. Technical, mechanical, chemical education in 8 secondary schools for 2100 students. International baccalaureate in one secondary school from 2012/13 Special classes in cooperation with companies (e.g. IT Services & Mechwart Technical and IT School, National Instruments & Brassai Secondary School, Environmental Chemical Secondary School & TVK)
The livable city a rich variety of cultural programs Carnivals and festivals Flower Carnival Campus Festival Debrecen Jazz Days Bartók International Choir Festival Night of Museums International Military Band Festival Spring and Autumn Festival National and International Children Folk Dance Festival National Summer Exhibition Summer Civis Fair Famous people in Debrecen Cultural tourism: the Flower Carnival Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, David Guetta, Deep Purple, Bobby McFerrin,, Joe Cocker, Jean-Michael Jarre, Paco de Lucia, Chick Corea, Rhoda Scott, Jan Garbarek, Bob Sinclar, Moiseyev Dance Company, Yamato-The Drummers of Japan
The livable city a rich variety of cultural programs Kölcsey Convention Centre The second largest conference, concert and exhibition facility in Hungary. More than 200 cultural and business events a year, 130 000 visitors, 600 event days Déri Museum Munkácsy paintings, archaeological and other collections Kölcsey Convention Centre MODEM Modern Arts Centre More than 500,000 visitors since opening More than 160,000 visitors at The Real da 2007 Vinci exhibition in Hommage à Van Gogh in 2008 Messiahs Modern pieces on Salvation, Fake-Partition 2.1 International intermedia 2010 exhibition in Déri Museum MODEM
The livable city - provides pleasant ways of relaxation and leisure activities Health tourism Debrecen Thermal Bath excellent quality of thermal water 180-year experience in bathing culture High-quality health services Wellness tourism Sports tourism Aquaticum Mediterranean Adventure Centre Athletics stadium - 2001 IAAF-Westel Youth Championship in Athletics DVSC-TEVA football team Hungarian champion: 2005, 06, 07, 09, 2010, 2012 Hungarian Cup winner: 99, 01, 08, 10, 12 Champions League: 2009/10 European League: 2010 DVSC-Korvex women handball team Hungarian champion: 1955, 1987 Hungarian Cup winner: 85, 87, 89, 90, 91 EHF-Cup winner: 95, 96 KEK silver: 90, 92 Champions League participant: 2010, 2012 Főnix Hall World Championship in Gymnastics 2002, IIHF Division I Ice Hockey World Championship 2005 Swimming pool European Short Course Swimming Championship 2007, 31st European Swimming Championships 2012 ( 2004 ) Ice Hall
The livable city city developments Stadium Expected completion: Spring 2014 UEFA Category IV Auditorium: 20.000 people - Sky box: 26 appr. 16 p./box - VIP: 700 seats - Separated sector for fans of opponent team Other facilities: Coffee shop Recreation center Restaurant Kids' playhouse Bar Thermal Spa - Reconstruction of the open-air spa -Expansion of the current thermal spa - Establishment of wellness-services - Construction of a new 200-bed hotel Thermal spa development
Thank you for your attention! Debrecen, 03 July 2012