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Péter Szijjártó to head Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency

Prime Minister’s Office, April 2, 2013 11:43 AM

The direction of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency has until now been assigned to the Minister of National Economy.

Hungary is one of the European Union's Largest Honey Producers

Ministry of Rural Development, March 29, 2013 12:31 PM

In reaction to a query from Greenpeace Hungary, the Ministry of Rural Development has issuing a statement reinforcing the fact that apiculture is indeed an extremely important economic activity in Hungary, not least because of the significance of honey production within the agricultural economy.

Minister Hende Paid Visits to Hungarian Military Units in Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, March 29, 2013 11:15 AM

The international community and the Afghan people both highly appreciate the Hungarian soldiers’ performance, which will be of great weight in considering Hungary’ future role in Afghanistan, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende stated during his tour of inspection at the Hungarian contingents in Afghanistan.

Farewell ceremony of the Hungarian PRT team in Mazar-e Sharif

Ministry of Defence, March 29, 2013 10:41 AM

The national flag has been lowered in the camp of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team and an official farewell ceremony has been held in Mazar-e Sharif. The soldiers of the last PRT rotation are going to return home from Afghanistan this week.

Hungary welcomes foreign investors and producers

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, March 29, 2013 10:03 AM

The Hungarian banking sector is safe, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said in connection with the Cyprus crisis, speaking at a business forum of the American Chamber of Commerce on Thursday.

Ukraine grateful for Hungary’s assistance in resolving gas supply issues

Prime Minister’s Office, March 28, 2013 5:22 PM

Ukraine is also expected to show rapid economic growth in the future, and Hungary would like take part in this development, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart Mikola Yanovych Azarov in Budapest on Thursday.

Prime Ministerial recognition for the participants of the International Student Olympics

Ministry of Human Resources, March 28, 2013 5:14 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog and Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann presented a certificate of merit from the Prime Minister to Hungarian students and their trainers for their outstanding achievements at the 2012 International Student Olympics.

Favourable employment data

Ministry for National Economy, March 28, 2013 3:15 PM

In light of the flash report by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) released earlier this morning, the positive trend regarding employment – a priority area for the Government – continues unabated. In the period December 2012 - February 2013, according to the latest data, the two-and-a-half-year upward trend is being maintained and the increase in the number of people in employment continued in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. Within the observed period, the total number of people in employment was 3 million 817 thousand, which corresponds to an increase of 0.6 percent compared to the same period in 2011-2012. Another favourable sign is that employment indicators improved with regard to both sexes.

Government has found solution to prohibiting use of totalitarian symbols

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, March 28, 2013 8:24 AM

The Government will amend the Penal Code in order to prohibit the sporting of totalitarian symbols also beyond 1 May.

Archives and Research Institute for the History of the Hungarian Regime Change established

Prime Minister’s Office, March 27, 2013 6:25 PM

More than two decades after the fall of Communism, it is possible to objectively assess the political transition, therefore the Government considers it necessary to set up an institution which deals with significant events of this era from historical, sociological, legal and economic aspects.

Russia is Hungary’s most important trade partner outside the EU

Prime Minister’s Office, March 27, 2013 6:20 PM

One of the most important tasks ahead of Hungarian foreign policy is to balance trade between Hungary and Russia and work down the 5-billion-dollar difference in favour of Russia, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on Wednesday.

Viviane Reding waging private war against Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, March 27, 2013 6:17 PM

Viviane Reding’s recent statements about Hungary again raise questions about her impartiality and objectivity.

Hungarian bid for 2021 FINA World Championships handed over

Prime Minister’s Office, March 27, 2013 6:12 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, accompanied by State Secretary for Sport István Simicskó and Chairman of the Hungarian Swimming Association Tamás Gyárfás, handed over the Hungary’s bid for organising the International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) World Championships in 2021.

More and more international officials declare international criticism against Hungary to be exaggerated

Prime Minister’s Office, March 27, 2013 5:55 PM

Congress member Christopher H. Smith, also co-chairman of the US Helsinki Commission said in a written statement that many of the criticisms towards the Orbán Government are unfair, involving double standards, misrepresentation, and inaccurate information.

Tibor Navracsics wins lawsuit against András Jóri in court of second instance

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, March 27, 2013 4:44 PM

In a court of second instance, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics has won the private lawsuit brought against him by former Commissioner for Data Protection András Jóri. The Ministry told MTI the news on Monday.

Péter Szijjártó discusses foreign trade opportunities with Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister’s Office, March 27, 2013 1:08 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó met Greek Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dimitris Kourkoulas in Budapest today to hold talks on economic cooperation.

Minister of State Győri attends the High-Level International Conference on Water Cooperation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, March 27, 2013 1:06 PM

On behalf of the Hungarian Government, Minister of State Enikő Győri attended the High-Level International Conference on Water Cooperation held in The Hague on 22nd March 2013, where the invited speakers – among others heads of state and government and leaders of specialized UN institutions– discussed water cooperation and the post-2015 development policy agenda.

Minister Balog visited the Pista Dankó educational institutions

Ministry of Human Resources, March 27, 2013 9:43 AM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog visited the Pista Dankó Kindergarten, Crèche, Elementary School, Vocational School, Secondary School and Dormitory in Biri, Eastern Hungary. The disadvantaged status of the region causes many problems, and therefore such an institution, which provides education from a young age all the way through to secondary school is essential.

Hungary supports EU membership of Albania

Prime Minister’s Office, March 26, 2013 6:18 PM

Hungary is committed to supporting the European aspirations of the Western Balkan countries, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó emphasised following a meeting with Fatos Beja, Chairman of the Albanian Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy.

The expedition of ‘Hungarians on peaks over 8000 metres’ to Kanchenjunga

Ministry of Human Resources, March 26, 2013 6:08 PM

Hungarian mountaineers Zsolt Erőss, Lajos Kollár, Péter Kiss and Slovak national Jaroslav Dudka, as part of the ‘Hungarians on peaks over 8000 metres’ initiative, plan to climb the world’s third highest peak, the Kanchenjunga.