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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on the terrorist attack in Taba, Egypt

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 17, 2014 10:57 AM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary learned with deep shock about the terrorist attack on a tourist bus committed by unidentified persons in the Red Sea resort of Taba on 16 February 2014.

Hungary is at the threshold of a great era of prosperity

Prime Minister’s Office, February 17, 2014 10:30 AM

Hungary's economy has produced the best results in more than ten years, with the country arriving at the threshold of a great era of prosperity, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Sunday in his State of the Nation speech. He pointed out that Hungarians are slowly regaining confidence.

Legal protection of women and children is strong

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 14, 2014 5:05 PM

“Never before were women and children qualified for such protection”, said Monika Balatoni, the Minister of State for Public Diplomacy and Relations of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, together with Ildikó Pelczné Gáll, the representative of the governing party FIDESZ in the European Parliament at a joint press conference in Budapest this Friday. Balatoni emphasized that protection of women is closely tied to protection of children and a number of measures have been taken specifically to protect children and minors.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary welcomes talks on reunification in Cyprus

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 14, 2014 4:03 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary welcomes that Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus, and Derviş Eroğlu, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, have agreed on the joint declaration about continuing the negotiations on reunification.

The European Groupings for Territorial Cooperation are of vital importance, says Minister of State Bence Rétvári

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 14, 2014 3:26 PM

This Friday in Budapest, Bence Rétvári emphasized how important are the European Groupings for Territorial Cooperation in the sense of Hungarian economy and national policy.

Hungary and Turkmenistan sign agreement on economic cooperation

Prime Minister’s Office, February 14, 2014 1:55 PM

An agreement on economic cooperation was signed between Hungary and Turkmenistan by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Turkmen Deputy Foreign Minister Berdi Matiyev in Budapest.

Highest GDP growth in seven years

Ministry for National Economy, February 14, 2014 1:20 PM

Hungary's GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2013 accelerated to 2.7 percent from 1.8 percent in the previous quarter, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Friday. Speaking at a press conference late in the morning, Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga said the structure of growth had become more balanced and more sustainable. Following the announcement the forint strengthened against the euro, to trade at 309.20 on interbank market.

China is ready to boost cooperation with Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, February 14, 2014 11:12 AM

China is ready to develop cooperation with Hungary in the areas of finance, telecommunications, infrastructure and high tech, President Xi Jinpiang told Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Beijing on Thursday.

Deputy State Secretary Fülöp opens new nursery in Vaja

Ministry of Human Resources, February 13, 2014 5:10 PM

On Thursday Deputy State Secretary for Family and Equal Opportunities Attila Fülöp opened a new nursery, built from nearly 150 million forints (EUR 481 000) in the town of Vaja, north-eastern Hungary.

Family-friendly workplace tender starts

Ministry of Human Resources, February 13, 2014 5:06 PM

Encouraging childbirth is one of the Hungarian government’s top priorities, Deputy State Secretary for Family and Equal Opportunities Attila Fülöp opened on Thursday a new nursery built at a cost of nearly 150 million forints (EUR 481,000) in the town of Vaja, north-eastern Hungary. Attila Fülöp said on Thursday at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences during the “Work-Family balance” conference.

Momentum unbroken for Hungary’s industry upswing

Ministry for National Economy, February 13, 2014 4:32 PM

The Government’s active industrial policy has been bearing fruits: according to the latest report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in December 2013 the volume of Hungary’s industrial output increased by 6.8 percent compared to the corresponding period of 2012. Workday-adjusted data show growth of 4.4 percent. For the whole year, industrial output was up by 1.4 percent compared to 2012, driven mainly by the vehicle manufacturing sector.

Chinese-Hungarian joint statement on bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister’s Office, February 13, 2014 3:55 PM

The governments of Hungary and China have issued a joint statement in order to deepen bilateral cooperation. According to the document, which was issued at the end of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s official visit to Beijing, the two countries will endeavour to strengthen communication and cooperation, to promote joint development along the principles of mutual benefits and shared profits, and to contribute to building a harmonious world of lasting peace and prosperity.

Hungarian-Bulgarian bilateral meeting in the Ministry of Interior

Ministry of Interior, February 13, 2014 3:39 PM

On 13-14 February 2014 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Tsvetlin Yovchev paid an official visit to Budapest at the invitation of Mr Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior of Hungary.

European Court brings Partial Decision in Tokaj Case

Ministry of Rural Development, February 13, 2014 3:03 PM

In February 2010, the European Commission amended the entry concerning Slovakia in the registry of designations of origin and geographical indication (the E-Bacchus database) – without informing the Hungarian Government – in such a way that it changed the original "Tokajská/Tokajské/Tokajský vinohradnícka oblasť” indication to „Vinohradnícka oblasť Tokaj”.

Hungarian Success at the 25th Jubilee Biofach Expo

Ministry of Rural Development, February 13, 2014 2:58 PM

A Hungarian wine has once again won the gold medal at the Biofach international organic product expo in Nuremberg, Germany. The award was won by Orvina Ltd's 2010 Tokaj Zeta. Hungary was represented at this year's expo by the Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary for Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth. The expo covers an area of almost 90 thousand square metres, with 2500 exhibitors from 80 countries and tens of thousands of visitors.

Problems of the Swiss labor market can be solved

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 13, 2014 2:50 PM

On February 13, Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle received Swiss Ambassador Jean-François Paroz, who briefed him about the referendum held in Switzerland on restricting the employment of foreigners.

Hungary to become for Chinese tourists the gate to CEE region

Ministry for National Economy, February 13, 2014 1:55 PM

China has picked Hungary as tourism hub for coordinating cooperation with Central and Eastern European countries. The Ministry for National Economy and the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming to foster Hungarian and Chinese tourism relations, through which process Hungary will gain more weight regarding tourism in the CEE region.

Cultural cooperation with China

Prime Minister’s Office, February 13, 2014 1:22 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed the season opening ceremony of the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Beijing, stressing that the Government regards cultural cooperation between Hungary and China as strategically significant.

Prime Minister Orbán welcomes China’s involvement in Central Europe’s development

Prime Minister’s Office, February 13, 2014 12:04 PM

China could play a crucial role in the modernisation of Central Europe's infrastructure, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his lecture held at Beijing's Academy of Social Sciences.

Minister of State Győri: Hungary rejects GMO production

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 12, 2014 5:29 PM

Despite the fact that the majority of European Union member states voted against approving the genetically modified Pioneer 1507 maize strain on Tuesday, the proportion of votes against was not enough to ensure the blocking of the approval process, meaning it is now up to the European Commission to decide on the issue, Minister of State for EU Affairs Enikő Győri, who was present at the vote, told Hungarian reporters in Brussels following the meeting.