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Financing increased for healthcare, education, public safety and economic development

Prime Minister’s Office, September 27, 2013 9:16 AM

More money will be available in next year's budget for healthcare, education, public safety and economic development, the Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász stated on Thursday.

Prime Minister inaugurates new Grundfos plant in Székesfehérvár

Prime Minister’s Office, September 26, 2013 6:07 PM

On Thursday Prime Minister Viktor Orbán inaugurated a new plant of Danish company Grundfos in Székesfehérvár. The new plant has been built with an investment of 12 billion forints (EUR 40m) and will create 350 new jobs.

Autism-Europe International Congress in Budapest

Ministry of Human Resources, September 26, 2013 5:59 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog addressed the opening ceremony of the 10th Autism-Europe International Congress in Budapest on Wednesday, where he spoke about the state’s task to create appropriate conditions for treating autism and enabling people with autism to live a full life in society.

Annual diplomats’ grape harvest in Demjén

Ministry of Rural Development, September 26, 2013 5:45 PM

Some 170 ambassadors and diplomats accredited in Hungary participated in the traditional grape harvest in the northeast Hungarian village of Demjén on Thursday. Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas and State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Iván Bába welcomed guests at the Egri Korona wine cellars.

Real wages continue to rise

Ministry for National Economy, September 26, 2013 4:28 PM

In light of data by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the positive trend of increasing real wages – in place since the beginning of the year – is continuing. In January-July 2013, average gross and net wages were up year-on-year by 3.2 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively, within the national economy.

Minister Navracsics: We must pay attention to talents

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 26, 2013 4:00 PM

Hungary can only remain a talented nation if it pays attention to its talents, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics stated at the opening of the TALENTn Conference in Budapest.

A significant share of EU funding to benefit small enterprises

Ministry for National Economy, September 26, 2013 3:53 PM

As Minister of State Zoltán Cséfalvay said at the conference entitled Competitive Enterprise=Competitive Economy organized by business daily Világgazdaság in Budapest, a large proportion of EU funding will be channelled to small and medium-sized enterprises in the upcoming EU fiscal period.

Gergely Prőhle: it matters what EU policy the German parties adopt

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 26, 2013 1:47 PM

The substantial victory achieved at the parliamentary elections in Germany this Sunday by the conservative CDU-CSU party alliance, which fell short of an absolute majority by only a few mandates, provides the realistic chance of a grand coalition with the Social-Democrats (SPD) or of a coalition with the Green Party, MFA Deputy State Secretary for EU bilateral relations Gergely Prőhle said on September 24.

Economic cooperation with Moldova

Prime Minister’s Office, September 26, 2013 12:12 PM

On Thursday Hungary's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks with Octavian Calmic, Moldova's deputy economy minister.

Ireland should implement the Hungarian court’s ruling, Minister Navracsics says

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 26, 2013 10:56 AM

Minister for Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said at a press briefing today that Ireland should be required to execute the ruling of the Hungarian court in the Tobin case, adding that the letter of EU Commissioner Viviane Reding clearly confirms that Hungary is right on this issue.

Cooperation with Roma self-government to increase employment

Government, September 26, 2013 8:02 AM

A cooperation agreement aimed at furthering the employment of long-term unemployed and disadvantaged Roma citizens has been signed between the President of the National Roma Self-Government (ORÖ) Flórián Farkas and Government Commissioner for major investments in Budapest Balázs Fürjes.

Budapest hosts a two-day conference entitled „State and Civil Relations with the Diaspora”

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 25, 2013 5:05 PM

A two-day conference organised by the State Secretariat for Hungarian Communities Abroad and the National Policy Research Institute entitled „State and Civil Relations with the Diaspora” is taking place in Budapest with the participation of both Hungarian and international public dignities, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of diasporas.

The Hungarian Government assures the people of Pakistan of its sympathy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 25, 2013 4:54 PM

The Hungarian Government assures the people of Pakistan of its sympathy and solidarity for the extreme damage and loss of life caused by the devastating earthquake that struck the southern regions of Pakistan, expressing at the same time its sincere and profound condolences to the relatives of the victims of this dreadful natural disaster.

Four New Products Added to Hungaricum List

Ministry of Rural Development, September 25, 2013 2:14 PM

Tuesday's meeting of the Hungaricum Committee in Székesfehérvár saw the addition of four new products to the list of Hungaricums: the Csaba sausage, goose liver products, Tokaji Aszú wine and Béres Drops dietary supplement preparation. The Committee also came to a decision on the winning design for the Hungaricum trademark.

The Government supports the opening of service centres

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 12:19 PM

The Government is dedicated to supporting companies that plan to set up service centres in Hungary, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó told a conference organised by professional services firm Deloitte in Budapest on Wednesday.

Cluster policy must be coordinated in Central and Eastern Europe

Ministry for National Economy, September 25, 2013 11:48 AM

Through an agreement, the partners of ClusterCOOP confirmed their intention for further cooperation with the aim of coordination within the cluster policy of Central and Eastern European countries. At the same time, the results of the project achieved thus far were approved.

Minister of State Hölvényi condemns the recent atrocity in Szeged

Ministry of Human Resources, September 25, 2013 11:36 AM

Minister of State for Church and Minority Affairs György Hölvényi met with Chief Rabbi Zsolt Markovics in Szeged. At their meeting, the Minister of State condemned the recent atrocity against the Jewish community in the South-Hungarian city.

Amrita Sher-Gil exhibition opened at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

Ministry of Human Resources, September 25, 2013 11:32 AM

An exhibition about Indian painter of Hungarian origin Amrita Sher-Gil (1913-1941) opened at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, marking her 100th birth anniversary.

Zsolt Semjén discusses bilateral relations in Kiev

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 8:58 AM

Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen discussed bilateral relations with Ukrainian Prime Minister Mikola Azarov in Kiev on Tuesday.

Szijjártó holds talks with Albanian economic development minister

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 8:53 AM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, Péter Szijjártó held talks with Arben Ahmetaj, the economic development minister of Albania's new government.