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Statement on the Planned North Korean Satellite Launch

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 4:34 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary expresses deep concern about the announcement of the intended satellite launch between 10-29 December by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the 1st and 10th December, 2012.

The Government’s higher education reform enables more students to attend higher education

Prime Minister’s Office, December 11, 2012 4:19 PM

In response to student demonstrations, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written an open letter to Hungarian national student union HÖOK in which he pointed out that the Government’s current decisions on higher education reform did not take place unexpectedly.

Foreign Affairs Council Reaches Compromise

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 4:13 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared that the document adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council has created a balance in that it disapproved of the Israeli plans for further settlement while it also condemned the statements made by Hamas over the weekend. The Hungarian Foreign Minister described the position of the Council on Syria as a compromise.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs unveils memorial plaque to Holocaust victims

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 3:44 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a memorial plaque to the victims of the Holocaust as well as their saviours at the Pest bridgehead of Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest. Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh and Israeli Ambassador to Hungary Ilan Mor attended the ceremony and unveiled the plaque.

Creating a common European migration and refugee policy essential

Ministry of Interior, December 11, 2012 2:54 PM

Members of a roundtable discussion held on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day urged the creation of a common European migration and refugee policy.

Rural Adventure Chosen as Europe's Best Communications Programme

Ministry of Rural Development, December 11, 2012 2:49 PM

The Vidék Kaland ("Rural Adventure") Programme has won the competition for communications programmes related to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) launched by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG-AGRI) to mark the 50th anniversary of the existence of the CAP. The popular programme was launched in 2011by the Hungarian Association of Young Farmers (AGRYA). Communiqué.

The Prime Minister’s statement regarding next year’s budget

Prime Minister’s Office, December 11, 2012 1:57 PM

Today, the Hungarian Parliament adopted the 2013 budget, which according to the Hungarian Government’s assessment has settled state finances, which were chaotic and dishevelled when the Government took office.

Hungary is open to dialogue with the US, says Péter Szijjártó

Prime Minister’s Office, December 11, 2012 1:56 PM

Hungary is open to constructive, friendly and sincere dialogue with the United States, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said after meeting Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brent Hartley in Budapest today.

IMF delegation to visit Hungary in January 2013

, December 11, 2012 11:05 AM

Coordination talks are under way with the International Monetary Fund and an IMF delegation is scheduled to visit Hungary between January 14 and 26 next year when official talks could be started, Hungary’s chief negotiator Minister Mihály Varga said on Tuesday.

Hungarian economy to expand next year

Ministry for National Economy, December 11, 2012 9:37 AM

According to György Matolcsy, the Hungarian economy is expected to expand in 2013. This was the key message the Minister for National Economy was emphasizing, speaking at the session of the Parliamentary Budget Committee on Monday, and adding that in 2010-2011 Hungary managed to implement successful financial and economic consolidation.

State Secretary Szijjártó met with Vice Chairman of China’s CCPIT Wang Jinzhen

Prime Minister’s Office, December 10, 2012 7:01 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks with Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Wang Jinzhen.

Construction of the South Stream has commenced

Ministry of National Development, December 10, 2012 6:24 PM

With an official ceremony in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the construction of the South Stream pipeline has been launched near the South Russian town of Anapa.

Strategic agreement signed with GE Lighting Europe

Ministry for National Economy, December 10, 2012 6:17 PM

On Monday, the Hungarian Government signed a strategic partnership agreement with General Electric (GE) Hungary.

Memorial tablet dedicated to Polish-Jewish educator Janusz Korczak inaugurated in ombudsman's office

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 10, 2012 5:57 PM

A memorial tablet dedicated to Polish-Jewish educator Janusz Korczak, killed in the Treblinka extermination camp 70 years ago, was inaugurated in the ombudsman's office in Budapest on Monday.

Hungarian economic growth index improves second month in row, latest OECD report says

Ministry for National Economy, December 10, 2012 5:52 PM

Hungary's economy has passed its economic growth nadir, the OECD's latest report on Hungary's economic cycles said.

Deputy Prime Minister Semjén rejects ethical accusations

Prime Minister’s Office, December 10, 2012 4:55 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén considers the issue regarding his theses written at the Eötvös Lóránd University (ELTE) and at the Péter Pázmány Catholic University "finally and officially" closed, Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister's press chief stated. The Deputy Prime Minister noted the findings of ELTE University’s three-member committee, but rejects the ethical accusations against him.

District heating prices should also drop, Prime Minister says at a press conference

Prime Minister’s Office, December 10, 2012 3:44 PM

The planned 10 per cent drop in gas prices must be applied to district heating as well, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in Salgótarjan on 10 December, where he held talks on the northern town’s debt settlement. The Prime Minister said that the Government's objective was to free the municipality of its loans by 2014.

Transport of Hungarian military equipment from Afghanistan has begun

Ministry of Defence, December 10, 2012 9:50 AM

On Friday, December 7 at dawn eight, light armored personnel carrier (APC) BTRs were airlifted to Hungary – Col. József Nyers, the commander of the National Support Element in Mazar-e Sharif informed the special correspondent of Hungarian News Agency MTI.

Hungarian falconry and Matyó embroidery added to UNESCO’s list

Ministry of Human Resources, December 7, 2012 3:48 PM

The Ministry of Human Resources welcomed with great pleasure the decision to include the traditional embroidery of Hungary's Matyó community and the Hungarian tradition of falconry on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

Next spring Hungary will be able to become a candidate member of the European Youth Forum

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 7, 2012 3:45 PM

It is expected that next spring the recently formed National Youth Council (NIT) will be able to take up membership candidate status within the European Youth Forum (YFJ). The NIT is the umbrella organisation for youth associations in Hungary.