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ICTY Judge Árpád Prandler passed away at 84

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 11, 2014 1:24 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary has learned with deep sorrow that Ambassador Árpád Prandler, 84, passed away on February 4, 2014. In addition to serving as a diplomat of Hungary, Ambassador Prandler was a university professor in international law and a judge of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.

Hungarian diaspora model is outstanding

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 11, 2014 1:19 PM

Zsuzsanna Répás, Deputy State Secretary for Hungarian Communities Abroad of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has met with Ibrahim Makolli, the Minister for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo.

Hungary launches program to promote reading among the young

Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 12:25 PM

The Government is spending 120 million forints (EUR 390,000) on programmes and tenders designed to encourage young people to read, Minister of State for Culture János Halász said at a press conference on Thursday.

Budapest military hospital receives trauma simulation unit

Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 12:21 PM

On Thursday, the Budapest Military Hospital opened a clinical simulation unit for the training of medical personnel, where they can learn treating injuries ranging from everyday trauma to the most extreme battlefield wounds.

Teachers’ salaries rise for the third time within a year

Ministry of Human Resources, February 11, 2014 11:16 AM

Hungarian teachers’ salaries rose twice within the last six months – by 34 percent last September and by an additional 8-10,000 forints (EUR 26-33) in January. These Government decisions show that the state regards the quality education of children as a high priority. This duty – undertaken in concert with families – is clearly visible in the renewal of the education system and the increased moral and material recognition of the work of teachers.

Hungarian vehicle manufacturing sector produces 10 percent of GDP

Ministry for National Economy, February 11, 2014 9:49 AM

Hungary’s vehicle manufacturing industry produced some EUR 18bn last year, which amount constitutes 18 percent of total Hungarian manufacturing industry output, 10 percent of Hungary’s GDP and 18 percent of total Hungarian exports, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the ceremony for presenting the “Award for Successful Enterprises”, the first such event this year.

Funding of HUF 6.9bn to help young people become entrepreneurs

Ministry for National Economy, February 11, 2014 8:24 AM

The Government provides HUF 6.9bn for young people aged 18-35 years aiming to become entrepreneurs, and thus the objective is to extend the number of employment options available for Hungarian young people, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba said at a press conference in Budapest.

Documents of amended Hungary-Vatican agreement exchanged

Prime Minister’s Office, February 10, 2014 4:58 PM

Minister for Human Resources Zoltan Balog, representing Deputy Premier Zsolt Semjén, and Apostolic Nuncio Alberto Bottari de Castello on Monday exchanged the documents of an agreement signed between Hungary and the Holy See earlier.

Carnival Time at the Budapest Millenáris

Ministry of Rural Development, February 10, 2014 4:23 PM

The Hungarian National Rural Network held an event entitled of Rural Hungary Day – A Carnival Season Merriment on 8 February at the Millenáris cultural centre in Budapest, at which lively rural Hungary and our living traditions were showcased for old and young alike.

NCOs and Enlisted Personnel to Receive Salary Supplement in the Hungarian Defence Forces

Ministry of Defence, February 10, 2014 4:09 PM

“The NCOs and enlisted personnel serving with the Hungarian Defence Forces are going to receive a gross salary supplement of HUF 10,000 per month until the comprehensive introduction of the new public service career path model” – Minister of Defence Csaba Hende announced on Monday, February 10 at the annual assessment and tasking meeting of military leaders.

Chinese-Hungarian Joint Economic Committee meets in Beijing

Prime Minister’s Office, February 10, 2014 3:49 PM

Two days prior to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s official visit to China on Wednesday, the Chinese-Hungarian Joint Economic Committee is holding a session in Beijing.

Paying Tribute to the Don Heroes

Ministry of Defence, February 10, 2014 2:14 PM

The example of the 2nd Hungarian Army shows that many times the bodily weak and our defenceless fellow human beings were the greatest force, the carriers of the spiritual and mental power of Hungarian people” – Tamás Vargha, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence said in Sárospatak on February 7.

Regional and European policies are complementary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 10, 2014 12:17 PM

Central European policy as a regional policy complements European integration policy rather than being its alternative, Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi told the Committee on European Affairs of the Hungarian Parliament on 6 February 2014.

Growing recognition for the Disaster Management Authority

Ministry of Interior, February 10, 2014 12:12 PM

Recognition of the Disaster Management Authority has increased due to the fact that those in trouble regularly experience the help provided by these professionals – Parliamentary State Secretary Károly Kontrát said at the Disaster Management Authority's annual assessment meeting.

National Info-communication Strategy: Fully electronic services in public administration within four years

Ministry of National Development, February 10, 2014 11:48 AM

The government considers the national info-communication sector and the economic and social development opportunities inherent in it to be of special significance, also acknowledging the importance of state impetus. The National Info-communication Strategy approved at the latest government session outlines the primary objectives of the 2014-2020 period focusing on the fields of digital infrastructure, competence, economy and state.

Outstanding performance by the tourism sector in 2013

Ministry for National Economy, February 10, 2014 11:37 AM

According to data compiled and published by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), 8.8 million guests spent 22.8 million tourism nights at Hungarian commercial accommodations in 2013. Parallel to the almost 5 percent increase of the number of guests and tourism nights, revenues of commercial accommodations were also up by 10 percent last year.

HUF 200bn to assist youth employment in 2014-2020

Ministry for National Economy, February 10, 2014 10:40 AM

In the 2014-2020 EU fiscal period, Hungary intends to spend one-third of the HUF 600bn made avaialable for stimulating employment on improving the labour market prospects of young people aged 15-24 years and thus assist 150 thousand people in starting their careers, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba said in Budapest, following a conference on youth employment held within the framework of the Szabad Európa Vitanapok (Free Europe Debates).

Croatian Farmers can continue to rely on Hungarian Funding

Ministry of Rural Development, February 7, 2014 4:45 PM

The Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary for Parliamentary, Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth attended an event organised by the Farmers' Circle of the Democratic Community of Hungarians in Croatian town of Karanac (Karancs) to mark the first anniversary of the founding organisation, at which she stressed the importance of transferring knowledge and experience relating to the European Union to Hungarian communities living in neighbouring countries.

Prime Minister to travel to China on official visit

Prime Minister’s Office, February 7, 2014 3:28 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will pay a visit to Beijing between February 11 and 13, where he will hold talks with Premier of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang and sign agreements between the two countries.

Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Knorr-Bremse

Ministry for National Economy, February 7, 2014 11:01 AM

The Government concluded a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Knorr-Bremse Hungary, a leading manufacturer of rail and road vehicle braking systems, which was signed by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga and Knorr-Bremse AG Chairman Michael Buscher at the company’s Budapest headquarters.