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In the Service of Peace – Medal Parade in Cyprus
Ministry of Defence, July 5, 2011 3:28 PM
On June 22 the personnel of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) lined up for a medal parade. Eighteen Hungarian and six Serbian troops received UN peacekeeping medals in recognition of their tour of duty and of promoting the esprit de corps in the mission.
EUFOR has a New Deputy Commander
Ministry of Defence, July 4, 2011 7:59 AM
A ceremony to mark the handover of the position of EUFOR Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff (DCOM/COS) and the responsibilities of the Hungarian Senior National Representative (SNR) took place on Tuesday, June 28 in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo. The event marked the formal transfer of authority (TOA) from Brig.-Gen. Tibor Nagy – who has served as DCOM/COS for 17 months – to Brig.-Gen. Zoltán Gulyás. Maj.-Gen. József Kovács, Commander, Hungarian Defence Forces Joint Force Command (HDF JFC) also attended the ceremony.
Strengthening Cooperation is a Priority
Ministry of Defence, June 30, 2011 7:53 AM
At their meeting held in the Ministry of Defence, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. István Simicskó and Brig-Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Adjutant General, Ohio National Guard discussed Hungary’s role in ISAF, Afghanistan, the volunteer reserve system and the possibilities for sharing the lessons learned in the field of disaster relief.
Course of the European Security and Defence College in Budapest
Ministry of Defence, June 15, 2011 4:20 PM
The Hungarian Ministry of Defence and the Zrínyi Miklós National Defence University, in co-operation with the European Security and Defence College organised the 4th module of the 6th ESDC High Level Course, on 6-10 June 2011 in Budapest. The module was opened by the Minister of Defence, Csaba Hende.
Csaba Hende Evaluated the Last Year of the MoD and the HDF
Ministry of Defence, June 10, 2011 7:44 AM
At his press conference held on Thursday, June 2 in Hotel Hadik, Budapest, Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende summarized and evaluated the last one year of the HDF leadership. The Defence Minister gave a detailed account of corrupt practices in the MoD prior to the change of government, which were revealed after the new leadership had taken office, and listed the most important achievements and future objectives.
Two Hungarian soldiers killed in Afghanistan accident
Ministry of Defence, May 18, 2011 2:59 PM
One of the armoured vehicles of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HDF PRT) overturned in Afghanistan yesterday. Due to the accident two Hungarian soldiers lost their lives and four were injured. (Press release)
EuroDéfense Presidential Meeting
Ministry of Defence, May 18, 2011 10:29 AM
The presidents of the national organisations forming the EuroDéfense network held their meeting on 12-13 May 2011 in Budapest.
Flag handover ceremony at Ludovika Festival
Ministry of Defence, May 17, 2011 4:21 PM
’’The value of this flag is in the community you serve, the homeland you defend and the nation symbolised by the colours of the flag. ’’Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said at the flag handover ceremony of the Ludovika Battalion. The event marked the beginning of the 2nd Ludovika Festival in Orczy Park, Budapest.
Informal meeting of EU capability development experts in Budapest
Ministry of Defence, May 17, 2011 2:58 PM
The Hungarian Ministry of Defence organised a Translation and Adaptation Process informal workshop on 16 May, 2011 in Budapest.
Successful meeting in Levoča
Ministry of Defence, May 13, 2011 10:03 AM
At the press conference held following the V4 Defence Ministers meeting in Levoča, Slovakia participants approved a proposal to set up a joint V4 EU battle group.