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Money market figures indicate rising confidence

Ministry for National Economy, May 10, 2012 3:00 PM

On 23 April 2012 the Government of Hungary approved the Széll Kálmán Plan 2.0 programme which has been highly appreciated by the EU and international market participants. The Széll Kálmán Plan 2.0 secures fiscal sustainability for Hungary for the period it covers and thus for the first time in eight years the excessive deficit procedure against Hungary can be lifted.

The new National Core Curriculum in the finishing straight

Ministry of Human Resources, May 10, 2012 11:54 AM

The National Core Curriculum (NAT) is the second most important document straight after the National Public Education Act that had been completed before the given deadline – Rózsa Hoffmann pointed out at the Tuesday’s press conference in Budapest.

Minister János Martonyi's Remarks on Ninety Years of U.S.-Hungarian Diplomatic Relations at Central European University, May 10, 2012

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 10, 2012 11:20 AM

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Géza Szőcs attended Europeana Ceremony in Brussels

Ministry of Human Resources, May 10, 2012 8:13 AM

On 9 May 2012, the European Commission, Europeana and the Danish presidency raised awareness of developments of the European digital library with a major event in Brussels. Hungary was represented by Minister of State for Culture Géza Szőcs.

Government’s decisions on system of taxes

Ministry for National Economy, May 9, 2012 6:05 PM

The Government has decided to scrap the banking tax and other sectoral crisis taxes; as of the beginning of 2013, one half of the banking tax will be retained in the system, while as of 2014, this tax will be abolished altogether, Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy said on Wednesday at the Government Spokesperson’s press conference.

Balog to be appointed HR minister on Wednesday

Government, May 9, 2012 4:58 PM

State secretary for social inclusion Zoltan Balog is to be appointed as Human Resources Minister by acting President Laszlo Kover on Wednesday afternoon, the President's Office told MTI.

The first phase of the development of the Esterházy Palace in Fertőd reached its completion

Ministry of Human Resources, May 9, 2012 4:30 PM

In the presence of government commissioner Dr. Ferenc Zumbok the completion of the first phase of the touristic development of the Esterházy Palace in Fertőd has been announced. The costs comprising a total of 1,56 billion HUF were covered by the New Széchenyi Plan.

Exhibition about the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Vienna

Ministry of National Development, May 9, 2012 1:39 PM

Minister of State for Climate Change and Energy Pál Kovács and Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Denis Flory opened an exhibition about the rich and variegated fauna and flora of Paks and the environment-friendly operation and development opportunities of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant on 7 May 2012 in the Central Reception Hall of the United Nation’s Office in Vienna. The exhibition jointly organised by Hungary’s Permanent Mission to the UN, the Ministry of National Development and the MVM Group will be open up to 18 May 2012.

Conference of V4 Defence Ministers in the Czech Republic

Ministry of Defence, May 9, 2012 11:04 AM

On May 3 and 4 Defence Minister Csaba Hende attended the Defence Ministerial Meeting of the Visegrád Cooperation (V4) countries in the town of Litomericé in the Czech Republic, which is currently holding the presidency of the Visegrád Group.

Expanding the Scope of German–Hungarian Military Cooperation

Ministry of Defence, May 9, 2012 8:12 AM

Defence Minister Csaba Hende held discussions with Christian Schmidt, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Defence on the opportunities of expanding the scope of German–Hungarian military cooperation.

Discussion between Hungarian and German Parliamentary State Secretaries

Ministry of Defence, May 9, 2012 7:45 AM

On May 2. István Simicskó, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence received Christian Schmidt, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Defence. Their discussion focused on the operational cooperation of the two countries in Afghanistan, and the German and Hungarian systems of volunteer reserve.

Hungary to hold nationwide clean-up campaign on June 2

Government, May 8, 2012 5:45 PM

Hungary will hold a nationwide environment clean-up campaign on June 2, the second time after last year's initial event, the farm minister told a press conference on Tuesday.

Government provides significant aid to reinforce civil sector

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 8, 2012 5:40 PM

The Government has invited tenders worth more than HUF 2.6 billion this year for supporting the operation and professional programmes of civil organisations from the National Cooperation Fund set up for the purpose of providing aid for civil organisations.

Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment (MAZSÖK) to continue its operation with new board of trustees

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 8, 2012 5:37 PM

The Metropolitan Court of Appeal has registered MAZSÖK’s new board of trustees on a final and absolute basis. The Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment was established by the Government of the Republic of Hungary in 1997 for the purpose of honouring its international legal commitments undertaken in the Paris Peace Treaty.

Strategic Communication Is Important

Ministry of Defence, May 8, 2012 11:19 AM

The work of the HDF Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT) is a significant contribution to the positive image of what the Regional Command North and the ISAF troops are doing in Baghlan Province, Maj.-Gen. Erich Pfeffer, the commander of the Afghanistan-based International Security Assistance Forces Regional Command North (ISAF RC N) said on his visit to the Hungarian camp.

Relationship of politics and science a key priority

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 7, 2012 4:21 PM

Science can only flourish, researchers can only pursue a performance-oriented career and take responsibility for their performance if politics respects the autonomy of science and scientists, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics stressed on Monday, at the 183rd General Meeting of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) where the 2012 Academy Prize was awarded to eleven outstanding researchers and scientists.

Hungarian-Croatian prime ministerial meeting

Prime Minister’s Office, May 7, 2012 4:18 PM

Viktor Orbán had talks with Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic today in Budapest. At the press conference held after the meeting, the Hungarian Prime Minister said Hungary has always considered it a moral issue, an historical obligation to support Croatia’s integration efforts, whether military or economic.

Hungarian-Saudi Co-operation in Water Management

Ministry of Rural Development, May 7, 2012 9:21 AM

State Secretary for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés and Saudi Arabia's Minister for Water and Electricity Abdullah Al Hussayen held talks at the Ministry of Rural Development today on various water management topics: the construction of waterworks', the utilization of artesian water and sewage management. The parties agreed on an exchange of water management experts.

Remembering Wallenberg – The role of a diplomat in times of conflict and times of peace

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 7, 2012 8:53 AM

Keynote speech by Mr Gergely Prőhle, Head of Delegation of the Hungarian Delegation to ITF delivered on 3 May 2012 in Brussels

Office of Immigration and Nationality and the National Police Headquarters reject UN charges

Ministry of Interior, May 7, 2012 2:28 AM

The regulatory system fully complies with the requirements of the EU – emphasized Dr. Zsuzsanna Végh, Director-General of the Office of Immigration and Nationality during the press conference where she and Dr. Zsolt Halmosi, Deputy National Police Chief provided response on the position paper of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.