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Hungary is obliged to contribute to solving global problems, Deputy State Secretary Szabolcs Takács stated

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 25, 2012 1:04 PM

Hungary, as a member of the EU and NATO, is part of the developed world, and therefore is obliged to contribute to solving global problems, - stated Szabolcs Takács, the Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Corvinus University on October 24.

Foreign Minister János Martonyi on the close cooperation between Hungary and Poland

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 25, 2012 12:58 PM

The common political and economic interests of Hungary and Poland can provide for an enduring and close cooperation, - Foreign Minister János Martonyi stated following the meeting with his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski, in Warsaw on October 24.

Active action against the use of the internet for terrorist purposes

Ministry of Interior, October 25, 2012 12:56 PM

Hungary plays an important role in the fight against cyberterrorism - Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér emphasized on Monday at a UN conference in Vienna, where the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) introduced a practical guidance on terrorism involving the internet.

Improving retail sales numbers in August 2012

Ministry for National Economy, October 25, 2012 10:46 AM

In the initial eight months of 2012 sales of food, beverages and tobacco products managed to stagnate year-on-year in an unfavourable global economic environment. In August decline in the retail sub sector decreased from July’s 2.4 percent to 1.5 percent compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Minister Balog on one-day visit in Berlin

Ministry of Human Resources, October 25, 2012 10:43 AM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog visited Berlin on 24 October where he held talks with Spokesperson for European Affairs at the German Socialist Party (SPD) Michael Roth, who is also reports on Hungary. Later he participated at the official unveiling of the newly installed Roma Holocaust Memorial alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President of Germany Joachim Gauck.

Minister of State Lázár expresses his condolences to the deceased’s family

Prime Minister’s Office, October 24, 2012 6:34 PM

„The greatest tragedy is that a person died” – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár stated in regard to his road accident on Wednesday morning. He said that he cannot express the degree of compassion and sympathy that would properly reflect his feelings. He will visit the family and help them as much as possible.

Minister Balog to visit German President Gauck this autumn

Ministry of Human Resources, October 24, 2012 5:54 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog visited Germany to participate on the unveiling of the Roma Holocaust memorial in Berlin, where German President Joachim Gauck was also present. They agreed that the Hungarian Minister will visit President Gauck in his office, in Germany sometime this year.

Hungary as guest of honour at the Helsinki Book Fair

Ministry of Human Resources, October 24, 2012 5:53 PM

Thirteen books of Hungarian relevance will be published to coincide with the Helsinki Book Fair, which takes place between 25-28 October and at which Hungary will be the guest of honour. On 25 October, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog will make the opening speech.

Hungarians around the world remember the ’56 Revolution

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 24, 2012 5:50 PM

On 23 October hundreds of thousands of people peacefully commemorated the 56th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight in Budapest, across the country and beyond the borders. State events in Budapest were held in several locations, and had a family atmosphere. Four hundred thousand people heard Prime Minister Viktor Orbán give a speech in front of Parliament.

Hungary Condemns Anti-Semitic Provocations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 24, 2012 5:06 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary declares – in response to the verbal and physical insult committed by extremists with anti-Semitic intentions in Budapest on October 23 – that it is unacceptable to disparage and insult our fellow citizens of Jewish identity and it is equally unacceptable to defile the national flag of the State of Israel.

CAP Reform, Foie Gras and Sweet Corn on the table at French-Hungarian Talks

Ministry of Rural Development, October 24, 2012 4:19 PM

The 25th International Food Industry Exhibition (SIAL) opened in Paris on Sunday with the participation of several Hungarian exhibitors. During the event, State Secretary for Agricultural Economy György Czerván held talks with the new French Minister for the agri-food industry Guillaume Garot.

Increased cooperation in agriculture and land administration with China and South Korea

Ministry of Rural Development, October 24, 2012 4:17 PM

State Secretary for Rural Development Zsolt V. Németh held talks on widening cooperation with relation to land affairs in Peking between October 17-21 with his Chinese counterpart Wang Shiyuan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Land and Natural Resources. The Hungarian model of land administration, which is based on a unified property registry system and over 40 years of experience, may be successfully applied in China, stressed Zsolt V. Németh.

We Need Programs with Tangible Results, Says Enikő Győri about Danube Region Strategy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 24, 2012 3:36 PM

In the framework of Danube Region Strategy (DRS) we should implement programs that deliver tangible results, - Enikő Győri, Minister of State for European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated following the informal meeting of DRS countries in Austria on October 22.

Navracsics: Hungarian-Serbian relations are now at their best in recent times

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 24, 2012 3:31 PM

Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics considers Hungarian-Serbian relations to be better now than at any time in the recent past, and that the Alliance of Hungarians in Vajdaság/ Vojvodina (VMSZ) is able to effectively represent the interests of Hungarians living in that region.

Zsuzsanna Répás meets Hungarians in Latin America

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 24, 2012 3:30 PM

As part of her ten-day tour in South America, Deputy Minister of State for Hungarian Communities Abroad Zsuzsanna Répás has met members of the Hungarian community in Latin America and has attended Hungarians’ events in commemoration of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.

Peaceful celebrations on 23 October

Ministry of Interior, October 24, 2012 2:03 PM

All celebratory events and processions of 23 October were peaceful and disciplined. Police forces secured the locations and according to reports immediate action was only necessary in four cases.

Bridgestone to triple production capacity in Tatabánya

Ministry for National Economy, October 24, 2012 9:49 AM

Bridgestone of Japan, the world number one rubber tire producer for motor vehicles, will triple its production capacity at the Tatabánya plant by creating 505 new jobs.

Prime Minister Orbán speaks at Kossuth Square on 23 October

Prime Minister’s Office, October 23, 2012 7:41 PM

Prime Minister Orbán addresses the 400,000 people in front of the Parliament Building on 23 October. The large crowed arrived from Buda, participating in the Procession for Peace, supporting the government.

More than 400.000 people attended the Prime Minister's speech at Kossuth Square

Prime Minister’s Office, October 23, 2012 7:34 PM

On 23 October, Hungary marked the 56th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, the ground-breaking uprising of the Hungarian people against Soviet occupation and communist oppression. Throughout the day there were several events peacefully commemorating the Revolution all around the country.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with his counterparts in the V4 cooperation

Prime Minister’s Office, October 19, 2012 4:15 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with Petr Nečas Czech, Donald Tusk Polish and Robert Fico Slovakian Prime Ministers prior to a V4 meeting in Brussels on 18 October.