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Exhibition opened on the lives of two Golden Team members

Prime Minister’s Office, November 21, 2012 3:52 PM

An exhibition presenting the lives of football players Flórián Albert and Zoltán Czibor was opened by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó at the Golden 17th Centre in Komárom. "

Minister of State Győri: a Different Financial Framework is Needed

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 21, 2012 2:27 PM

A different financial framework will be needed if the EU wishes to enforce the spirit of the Treaties and to achieve the objectives of generating growth and employment as a means of recovery from the crisis – emphasized Minister of State Győri, speaking to journalists in Brussels November 20, 2012.

The Ministry of Interior’s reply to the petition of the refugees and protected people living in Bicske

Ministry of Interior, November 21, 2012 2:18 PM

Refugees and protected people living in the refugee camp of Bicske handed over a petition to the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday. In connection with this the Ministry states the following:

Kirchhoff expands its Esztergom plant once again

Prime Minister’s Office, November 21, 2012 1:57 PM

German car body component producer Kirchhoff Hungária Ltd. is carrying out an expansion to its Esztergom plant worth HUF 2.9 billion, and will create 49 new jobs within a year, Szabolcs Sólyom, manager of the firm informed the press in Esztergom on Tuesday.

Coca-Cola to use Hungarian Apples in its Fruit Juices

Ministry of Rural Development, November 21, 2012 11:58 AM

"From now on, the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Dunaharaszti will produce its apple juice using Hungarian apples instead of imported ones", announced the Minister for Rural Development in Dunaharaszti, while the first tanker containing apple concentrate arrived at the plant from Szabolcs, Hungary's main apple-producing region.

It is crucial to strengthen relations with China

Prime Minister’s Office, November 21, 2012 11:13 AM

Opening towards the east and, in particular, strengthening relations with China is a strategic question, Péter Szijjártó, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations said in an interview on 21 November.

Dialogue between Germany and Hungary Continues

Ministry of Rural Development, November 21, 2012 10:53 AM

Gyula Budai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, will be continuing and taking part in bilateral talks on November 20-21 at the Hungarian Harvest event organised by the Hungarian Embassy in Berlin.

Zsolt V. Németh Reports to European Affairs Committee on CAP Reform

Ministry of Rural Development, November 21, 2012 10:47 AM

State Secretary for Rural Development Zsolt V. Németh has reported to the Parliament's European Affair Committee on rural development funding and support. The State Secretary indicated that "rural development is also a decisive element in the draft of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the period after 2013."

Heavy Airlift Wing of Pápa Reaches Full Operational Capability

Ministry of Defence, November 21, 2012 7:21 AM

On November 14, 2012, the Pápa-based Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW) reached Full Operational Capability (FOC) – Col. Keith P. Boone, the commander of the unit made this statement in Tallin. Press release.

New border crossing points could be opened between Hungary and Romania

Ministry of National Development, November 20, 2012 5:31 PM

According to plans, 57 further road border crossing points may be opened between Hungary and Romania, Pál Völner, Secretary of State responsible for Infrastructure announced after negotiations with representatives of the related Romanian ministry on 16 November in Szatmárnémeti.

The 2013 Budapest Water Summit

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 20, 2012 4:47 PM

Water is one of the most precious natural resources of our Planet. Only 2% of the world’s water resources are made up by freshwater. This scarce resource however plays a crucial role in all segments of nature, society and economy.

Hungary Open to Cooperation with the next Romanian Government, Says Zsolt Németh

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 20, 2012 4:44 PM

Hungary is open to cooperation with the Romanian Government to be formed after the elections in December, Hungarian Foreign Affairs State Secretary Zsolt Németh said after meeting Tibor Toró, leader of the Transylvanian Hungarian People's Party on 19 November.

Foreign Minister János Martonyi on the Multiannual Financial Framework (2014-2020)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 20, 2012 4:41 PM

The Member States insist on their positions and do not show readiness for compromise, but not reaching an agreement on the Multiannual Framework (MFF) at the upcoming EU summit could not be an option because that would be disadvantageous for all countries, this was Foreign Minister János Martonyi’s evaluation of the working dinner for EU foreign ministers hosted by Herman Van Rompuy on 19 November.

Ten EU Countries Jointly Develop Air Refueling Capability

Ministry of Defence, November 20, 2012 4:18 PM

On Monday, November 19 ten European countries, including Hungary, reached an agreement in Brussels on cooperation in the development of military air refueling capability. At the meeting of EU Defence Ministers, Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha represented the Hungarian Ministry of Defence.

Parliament approves fiscal adjustment measures to achieve continued progress along the path of stabilized and constant economic growth

Prime Minister’s Office, November 20, 2012 3:23 PM

In order to cope with the effects of the European recession and to put an end to the excessive deficit procedure against Hungary, fiscal adjustment measures have been approved by the Hungarian Parliament on 15 November.

Closer cooperation between Brazil and Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, November 20, 2012 1:54 PM

On 12 November 2012 Brasília hosted the first meeting of the Hungarian-Brazilian Economic Joint Committee (HBEJC). The delegation headed by the co-chairman of HBEJC, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry, conducted negotiations with representatives of the Brazilian Government in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Financial ombudsman position established to protect consumers

Ministry for National Economy, November 20, 2012 11:06 AM

The National Assembly has adopted amendments submitted by the Government which are necessary for setting up the post of a financial ombudsman as an independent legal entity.

Letter of Minister György Matolcsy to Mr. Olli Rehn

Ministry for National Economy, November 19, 2012 4:39 PM

Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy has written a letter to Mr. Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs at the European Commission, earlier today.

145 billion forints will be spent on public employment next year

Ministry of Interior, November 19, 2012 12:17 PM

145 billion forints will be spent on public employment next year, the goal is to provide work for 300 thousand people in 2013 and 2014 – said Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior on Friday in Budapest at the celebratory event held in order to praise the work of those local governments that have performed exceptionally well in organizing and realizing public employment programs.

Viktor Orbán's Speech on European Christianity

Prime Minister’s Office, November 19, 2012 12:01 PM

Viktor Orbán held a speech on Saturday at Madrid's Saint Paul University entitled "Hope and a Christian Response to the Crisis". Communiqué.