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The debts of villages and towns with less than 5000 inhabitants will be consolidated before the end of the year

Ministry of Interior, November 29, 2012 6:18 PM

Before the end of the year, the state will take over the debt of those villages and towns that have less than 5000 inhabitants – said András Tállai, the Ministry of Interior's State Secretary for Municipal Affairs at a press conference on Thursday.

Hungary to assume presidency in V4 Cooperation and the Central European Initiative in 2013

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 5:16 PM

Next year, Central Europe will be given "a special focus" in Hungary's foreign policy, as the country will serve as president of both the Visegrad Four Cooperation and the Central European Initiative (CEI), Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh told a conference on Thursday.

Hungary to Abstain in UN vote on Palestine status

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 5:15 PM

Hungary's Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi stated in Brussels on 29 November that Hungary will abstain in the vote later today in the United Nations Assembly. The vote will be held to determine whether or not the Palestinian Authority should become a non-member observer state.

National Innovation Strategy may be presented to the Government in January

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 4:23 PM

After having completed a national consultation forum the Government may discuss the National Research, Development and Innovation Strategy - Minister of State for Economic Strategy and Parliamentary Affairs Zoltán Cséfalvay from the Ministry for National Economy announced on Thursday at a conference in Szeged.

Employment situation of women improved significantly on the Hungarian labour market

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 4:18 PM

The economic role of women and their labour market participation has been an issue gaining more and more significance. Hungary is no exception: via the National Cooperation Programme the Hungarian Government aims to create a more family-friendly labour market. One of the Programme’s pivotal elements pays special attention to women’s employment, as without improving it a family-friendly Hungary cannot be established.

Minister Martonyi: EU Treaties Can Only be Changed after 2014 European Elections

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 3:40 PM

Any changes to the basic treaties governing the functioning of the European Union can only be addressed after the 2014 European parliamentary elections, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said in Brussels November 28, 2012.

We will Protect Farmers' Incomes

Ministry of Rural Development, November 29, 2012 2:10 PM

"We will protect farmers' incomes", declared Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI and EU portal BruxInfo in Brussels on Wednesday, after having taken part in a meeting between the Agriculture Ministers of the EU member states.

Ministry of Interior provides firewood support for those in need

Ministry of Interior, November 29, 2012 1:23 PM

Following the practice of the previous year, the Ministry of Interior is providing HUF One Billion in support for purchasing firewood to those who live in the most disadvantaged parts of the country.

Manufacturing investment growth resuming

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 12:06 PM

In the third quarter of 2012, manufacturing sector investments which constitute more than 30 percent of total Hungarian investments could pick up steam again, due primarily to impressive performance in sub sectors of significant weight. In the third quarter manufacturing sector investments increased by 3.8 percent year-on-year.

Anti-Defamation League appreciates the Hungarian Government condemning Jobbik MP’s remarks

Prime Minister’s Office, November 28, 2012 6:31 PM

Yesterday, Deputy State Secretary Ferenc Kumin met with Andrew Srulevitch, director of European Affairs at the Anti-Defamation League in New York, and conveyed to him in person the Government of Hungary's strong condemnation of the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi.

Albania and Hungary will be the winners of the upcoming decades

Prime Minister’s Office, November 28, 2012 6:23 PM

Albania and Hungary have a good chance of becoming winners in the coming decades, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said referring to both countries’ economies on Wednesday after talks with Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha in Tirana.

Hungarian emission units on EEX

Ministry of Rural Development, November 28, 2012 4:42 PM

The Ministry for National Development signed an agreement with the Leipzig-based European Energy Exchange (EEX) on 28 November, based on which the auction of Hungary’s EUA units in the second trading period of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) may now be launched.

Summary of tax amendments adopted at Parliament’ autumn session

Ministry for National Economy, November 28, 2012 2:21 PM

In the focal point of taxation policy: securing financial balance, acknowledging aspiring entrepreneurs and reducing the proportion of income taxes while increasing the role of consumption and turnover taxes.

Memorandum of Understanding concluded with the World Bank

Ministry for National Economy, November 28, 2012 2:07 PM

On 27 November 2012 Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy Gyula Pleschinger signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Peter Harrold, the World Bank’s Country Director for Central Europe and the Baltic Countries.

Minister Matolcsy in Berlin strengthening economic ties with Germany

Ministry for National Economy, November 28, 2012 2:05 PM

Today Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy leads negotiations on current economic policy issues and German-Hungarian economic relationships in Berlin.

Parliament Adopts Waste Management Act

Ministry of Rural Development, November 28, 2012 12:34 PM

The Hungarian Parliament has once again passed the Waste Management Act. This was required, because President of the Republic János Áder sent the draft of the new Act back to Parliament for reconsideration at the end of October.

Portugal: friend of the Hungarian cause

Prime Minister’s Office, November 28, 2012 12:23 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán handed the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary to Vice President of Banco Espírito Santo, Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva Salgado on Tuesday in the Parliament Building. The award was granted for his work to develop Hungarian-Portuguese economic and cultural relations and to improve Hungary’s international image.

Minister Pintér held talks in Georgia

Ministry of Interior, November 28, 2012 9:55 AM

Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér held talks with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Garibashvili.

Minister of Human Resources speaking at Council of Europe conference to tackle hate speech

Ministry of Human Resources, November 27, 2012 7:03 PM

Minister of Human Resources Balog and Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Torgeir Larsen at a press conference prior to the start of a two-day Council of Europe conference to tackle hate speech.

The Hungarian Government categorically condemns the remarks made by a Jobbik party MP

Prime Minister’s Office, November 27, 2012 6:35 PM

The Office of the Government Spokesman, the Fidesz party faction and various governmental politicians have condemned to the greatest possible degree the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi. According to the Office of the Government Spokesman, the Government takes the strictest possible action against every form of racism and anti-Semitic behaviour and does everything in order to ensure that malicious voices incompatible with European norms are driven back, adding that every citizen will be protected from such insults.