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Govternment to transfer 27 billion forints to hospitals

Ministry of Human Resources, December 29, 2011 3:42 PM

Hungary's government will forward a cash transfer of 27 billion forints to state health-care institutions by the end of the year, Miklos Szocska, the state secretary for health, said on Thursday.

Tamás Fellegi’s appointment supported by special committees

, December 29, 2011 2:21 PM

At his hearing, Tamás Fellegi, Minister without portfolio, responsible for the preparation and conduct of negotiations to start next year with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission said that Hungary and the international organisations will develop negotiation mandates for their delegations by mid-January.

Govt to take action to prevent doctors from quitting, says PM spokes

Prime Minister’s Office, December 29, 2011 11:02 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has instructed the ministers of justice and national resources to work out a plan of action for handling doctors who threaten to quit their jobs en masse at the end of the year.

Zsuzsanna Nemeth takes oath as new development minister

Ministry of National Development, December 29, 2011 10:54 AM

Zsuzsanna Nemeth, the new minister of national development, has taken her oath of office in parliament on Wednesday.

Tamás Fellegi will act as minister without portfolio responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations

, December 28, 2011 11:56 AM

Tamás Fellegi will act as minister without portfolio responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations.

Informal meeting with the IMF and EC delegations

, December 28, 2011 11:54 AM

According to the parties’ concordant intentions and pursuant to their agreement, informal talks were held by the delegations of the Hungarian Government, the International Monetary Fund and the European Committee on 15 December 2011 in Budapest.

Applications for the FAO Scholarship Programme may be submitted until the end of February

Ministry of Rural Development, December 27, 2011 9:57 AM

The joint Scholarship Programme of the Hungarian Government and the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is to continue. Within the framework of the cooperation, the Ministry of Rural Development has taken on the tuition of around one hundred students from developing countries at Hungarian universities. The Ministry will be financing the students' tuition fees, college and other academic expenses, as well as providing a grant.

Hungarian Product Legislation under EU scrutiny

Ministry of Rural Development, December 23, 2011 5:11 PM

Preparation of the draft Hungarian Product Regulation has been completed. The draft must also be approved by the European Union, and so the Ministry has initiated the notification procedure. The Ministry of Rural Development aims to use the new legislation to regulate the voluntary labelling of foods, providing precise information on their origin, quality and methods of production.

8 Billion HUF in Interest and Charge Free Loans for Farmers who have Suffered Frost Damage

Ministry of Rural Development, December 23, 2011 9:07 AM

The Ministry of Rural Development has prepared a three-tier package of measures to aid farmers who have suffered frost damage, the second tier of which is comprised of an interest and charge free, long-term Frost Damage 2011 Current Asset Loan Programme from the Hungarian Development Bank. The order regarding these measures comes into force today.

President Schmitt meets Hungarian peacekeepers in Kosovo

Ministry of Defence, December 22, 2011 4:24 PM

Hungarian President Pal Schmitt continued his two-day visit to the West Balkans in Kosovo on Thursday to extend the season's greetings to Hungarian peacekeepers stationed there.

S&P downgrade not justified by Hungary economy performance

Government, December 22, 2011 11:46 AM

Real market trends in Hungary did not justify in any way a decision by Standard and Poor's to downgrade the country's credit ratings, Peter Szijjarto, spokesman of Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.

Minister appoints new head of Constitution Protection Office

Ministry of Interior, December 21, 2011 3:17 PM

Interior Minister Sandor Pinter appointed Colonel Laszlo Gobolos to head the Constitution Protection Office (AH), a Hungarian national security service, on Wednesday, the ministry told MTI.

Viktor Orban nominates MFB deputy CEO Nemeth to head National Development Ministry

Ministry of National Development, December 21, 2011 2:01 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated Zsuzsanna Nemeth to replace Tamas Fellegi as National Development Minister, the prime minister's spokesman Peter Szijjarto said.

Environment Council discussions on climate change

Ministry of National Development, December 20, 2011 2:18 PM

The outcomes of the recently held Durban UN climate change conference were discussed by the Environment Council on 19 December 2011 in Brussels. At the meeting of ministers, Hungary was represented by Deputy State Secretary for European Union and International Affairs, Tamás Iván Kovács.

János Martonyi presented a document containing strategic guidelines for the Hungarian foreign policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 19, 2011 12:19 PM

On 19 December 2011 János Martonyi Hungarian Foreign Minister presented at the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs (MKI) the document entitled „Hungarian Foreign Policy after the EU presidency”, which summarizes the strategic directions of Hungarian Foreign Policy. The aim of the strategic document is to provide serve as a guideline for the work of the Hungarian diplomatic corps, inform the public and form the basis for further work on strategy in the Foreign Ministry.

HUN PRT-12: Ready for the Mission

Ministry of Defence, December 19, 2011 9:16 AM

The soldiers of the incoming 12th rotation of the HDF Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT-12) recently mounted a culmination exercise (CULEX) to demonstrate their readiness to deploy on a mission abroad. Most of the contingent has been drawn from the HDF 5th ‘Bocskai István’ Infantry Brigade of Hódmezővásárhely.

Dr. Csaba Hende Visited Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, December 17, 2011 9:05 AM

The delegation led by the Minister of Defence Dr. Csaba Hende, which paid a five-day visit to the Hungarian military units serving in Afghanistan, arrived at the Debrecen Airport on Saturday, December 10. The Minister of Defence heard eight commander’s reports in four garrisons and seven bases, and held six staff meetings. The Minister was briefed about the security situation and tasks of our troops, and had talks with the Commander of the NATO Training Mission Afghanistan (NTM-A), with the Deputy Commander and the Hungarian Chief of Staff of ISAF Regional Command North (RC North), as well as with the Governor of Baghlan Province.

Tibor Navracsics responds in writing to Viviane Redding

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 16, 2011 5:52 PM

Today the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice replied to a letter received from the vice-president of the European commission, which was sent on 12 December. Viviane Redding asked for information from the Hungarian government following a petition from Hungarian Socialist MEP Kinga Göncz related to the restructuring of the court system and of the institution of the Commissioner for Data Protection in Hungary. The petition was submitted on 30 November in Brussels, following adoption of the relevant Acts in the Hungarian parliament.

State secretary presents extra health care funding

Ministry of Human Resources, December 16, 2011 1:50 PM

More than 21 billion forints can be distributed in the health sector as a result of leftovers found in the health fund, state secretary for health Miklos Szocska said on Friday.

Joint Press Release by the Governments of Hungary and the United States on the Occasion of the Ninetieth Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 16, 2011 12:41 PM

On December 17, 2011, we commemorate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the United States. After the agreement entered into force, an American Legation was opened in Budapest and Count László Széchenyi presented his credentials in Washington, D.C.