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State Secretary Rétvári: Few governments step up against anti-Semitism

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 17, 2013 3:37 PM

Anti-Semitism exists all over Europe but there are only a few governments, such as the Hungarian Government, that take resolute steps against it, State Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs Bence Rétvári from the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice said on Wednesday.

Emerging energy cooperation between Hungary and Japan

Ministry of National Development, October 17, 2013 2:44 PM

Minister of State for Energy Affairs of the Ministry of National Development Pál Kovács received representatives of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Deputy Director-General Masahiko Fujihara and Deputy Director Takashi Matsumoto in his office on 15 October, 2013. The meeting was also attended by Vice Chairman of the Japanese Atomic Energy Commission Tatsujiro Suzuki.

Payment of area-based EU agricultural funding begins

Ministry of Rural Development, October 17, 2013 2:24 PM

The payment of a total of 170 billion forints in area-based funding to some 180 thousand farmers began on Wednesday; farmers are receiving 50 percent of their total funding now, Sándor Fazekas announced at a press conference on Wednesday in Budapest.

Hungary aims to double its mushroom production capacity

Ministry of Rural Development, October 17, 2013 1:02 PM

One of the goals for the European Union's 2014-2020 financial period is to increase mushroom production capacity from 25 thousand tons to 50 thousand tons and to achieve 20 billion forints in extra revenues within the mushroom sector, the Ministry of Rural Development's Minister of State for Agricultural Economy said on Wednesday in Ócsa, near Budapest.

EU enlargement precondition for stability, development

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 17, 2013 10:24 AM

The European Union’s enlargement policy is a major achievement in integration and a precondition for stability and development in Hungary’s immediate neighbourhood, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on 16 October 2013.

The development of the Tokaj wine region is a priority for the Government

Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2013 5:20 PM

The Government will discuss the Tokaj programme before the end of November, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister Navracsics commemorates the 1956 Hungarian revolution in Brussels

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 16, 2013 4:56 PM

The future of Europe will be built on cooperation between independent nations, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics said in Brussels.

Public works scheme to continue during winter

Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2013 3:36 PM

Thanks to Hungary's improved economic performance, over 200 thousand Hungarians will continue to be employed in public works and training schemes during winter, government spokesman András Giró-Szász told public radio on Wednesday morning.

Prime Minister holds official visit in India

Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2013 2:45 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán left on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to India at the head of a political and business delegation including Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó.

Prime Minister Orbán attends foundation of new MOL plant

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2013 3:34 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave a speech at the foundation stone laying ceremony of MOL’s new, 30 billion forint butadiene extraction plant. Tisza Chemical Group (TVK), a member of the MOL Group, will build the 130 thousand ton capacity plant, which is one of the largest industrial investment projects in Northern Hungary, in Tiszaújváros. MOL CEO Zsolt Hernádi also participated at the event, alongside the Prime Minister

State Secretary Szijjártó signed agreements in New Delhi

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2013 2:54 PM

Hungary signed several agreements with India after a meeting of the two countries' economic mixed committee in New Delhi, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó stated.

Visegrád success at Luxembourg Meeting of Environment Council

Ministry of National Development, October 15, 2013 2:15 PM

The Hungarian delegation led by Minister of State for Climate Policy Attila Imre Horváth successfully represented the interests of Visegrád Countries for the adoption of an EU mandate authorising for a more balanced global agreement in 2015, at the meeting of the Environment Council of the European Union in Luxembourg on 14 October, 2013.

Visegrád Four share position on climate policy

Ministry of National Development, October 15, 2013 10:43 AM

Led by Hungary currently holding the Presidency of the Visegrád Cooperation (V4), an extended ministerial meeting on climate policy was held in Budapest on 11 October, 2013. The meeting was also attended by Romanian and Bulgarian climate policy leaders, while a delegate from Lithuania was present as an observer. Hungary was represented by Minister of State for Climate Policy Attila Imre Horváth and Deputy State Secretary Ferenc Hizó at the consultations.

Hungary’s industrial output growth continues to exceed EU average

Ministry for National Economy, October 15, 2013 10:07 AM

In August this year, industrial performance – according to workday-adjusted data – increased by 0.9 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of 2012, while in light of data adjusted for seasonal and workday-effects the indicator improved by 0.7 percent month-on-month.

V4 Prime Ministers support energy diversification

Prime Minister’s Office, October 14, 2013 5:11 PM

The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.

Renovated Liszt Academy of Music to reopen next week

Ministry of Human Resources, October 14, 2013 4:48 PM

After ten years of renovation, the Liszt Academy of Music will reopen on October 22, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice announced on Tuesday.

János Martonyi: Water should be a source of cooperation, not of conflict

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 14, 2013 2:42 PM

On the last day of the Budapest Water Summit (BWS) on October 11, Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi stated that water should be a source of cooperation, and not of conflict. Wrapping up the Summit, János Martonyi said that it was high time to pay increased attention to the issue of the security of water supplies and also to give due priority to water management in the new UN development agenda.

Ministry officials participate in marathon with disabled athletes

Ministry of Human Resources, October 14, 2013 2:19 PM

Officials of the Ministry of Human Resources participated in the Budapest Marathon, assisting disabled sportsmen and women. Minister Balog and his Ministers of State continued the tradition launched last year and completed the race with blind and disabled runners.

Rehau production site ceremonially opened in Győr

Ministry for National Economy, October 14, 2013 2:05 PM

A new production site for the Germany-based Rehau conglomerate was opened in the industrial park of Győr on Monday. At the plant, which cost EUR 60 million (HUF 18bn) to complete and was finalized within one year, bumpers for several Audi models will be produced.

Solar power station owned by local government completed in Monostorpályi

Ministry for National Economy, October 14, 2013 1:14 PM

Monostorpályi is building the future, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba said when he ceremonially connected the solar panel park to Hungary’s domestic electricity network. The HUF 195 million investment project, which produces 300 thousand kWh of electricity per year, was implemented by the support of the European Union.