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Martonyi meets NATO Commander Breedlove

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 13, 2013 3:11 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi met NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Philip Breedlove on September 12, 2013. The two officials reviewed the most important affairs currently facing NATO.

Enikő Győri discusses current EU affairs in London

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 13, 2013 3:09 PM

Current EU issues including the institutional framework of the planned bank resolution mechanism and the situation of EU employers were in the focus of talks between Hungary's Minister of State in charge of EU affairs, Enikő Győri, and her British counterpart David Lidington on September 12, 2013.

Professional forum organized by the OECD and the Ministry for National Economy on the role of global value chains

Ministry for National Economy, September 13, 2013 12:17 PM

A the event held in Budapest and organized by Hungary’s Ministry for National Economy and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Minister of State for Economic Strategy Zoltán Cséfalvay emphasised in his speech that in today’s globalized world international value-chains are competing with each other, and the competition between countries is increasingly becoming a battle over how and at which section states can join the value chains created by enterprises.

Hungary’s industrial performance in European top league

Ministry for National Economy, September 13, 2013 12:12 PM

In July 2013, industrial output gained 4.8 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of 2012. This figure places Hungary as the fifth best on the growth ranking of the EU 28. The success of the Hungarian economy depends largely on the success of the productive sector, and that is why the Government of Hungary has been pursuing a proactive industrial policy ever since it took office. The Government measures aimed at boosting competitiveness, investment and industrial production have contributed to the excellent data in July, through which Hungary belongs to the top performers within the European Union.

Green energy sector on growth path

Ministry of National Development, September 13, 2013 9:45 AM

Hungary’s green energy sector has been set on a path of growth and the proportion of alternative energy used in Hungary is nearly 10% of annual energy consumption, the deputy state secretary of the National Development Ministry said in Békésszentandrás, at the opening of a small water power station built at a dam of the river Hármas Körös.

Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital signed by Hungary and the Swiss Confederation

Ministry for National Economy, September 13, 2013 9:38 AM

Earlier today, Deputy State Secretary for Taxation and Financial Affairs Gábor Orbán and Switzerland’s Ambassador to Hungary Jean-François Paroz signed a new bilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital at the Ministry for National Economy in Budapest.

Hungary to strengthen ties with Uzbekistan

Prime Minister’s Office, September 13, 2013 9:18 AM

Talks have started on the launch of a 50 million US dollar tied aid credit programme in which Hungarian companies would modernise street lighting and deliver medical equipment to Uzbekistan, state secretary for foreign affairs and external economic relations Péter Szijjártó said after talks in Tashkent on Thursday.

New Holocaust memorial site to be constructed in Budapest

Prime Minister’s Office, September 12, 2013 7:51 PM

Next spring, according to the Government’s plans, a Holocaust memorial site will be constructed at the Józsefváros Train Station in Budapest, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár announced at today’s Holocaust 2014 Memorial Committee meeting.

A record-breaking summer tourism season is expected

Ministry for National Economy, September 12, 2013 4:05 PM

The tourism sector continues to be characterized by excellent data: the number of tourism nights, which has been rising steadily since May on an annual basis, was up again in July.

Enikő Győri: water resources are both an advantage and a responsibility

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 12, 2013 3:31 PM

Our water resources represent both an advantage and a responsibility - Minister of State in charge of EU Affairs Enikő Győri declared at the two-day international conference on water affairs in the Danube region on Wednesday.

Myanmar opposition leader and the President of Vietnam to visit Hungary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 11, 2013 5:09 PM

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be arriving in Budapest on 13 September, and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang is scheduled to visit Hungary on 15 September, Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Péter Wintermantel announced today.

Zsolt Németh: military intervention in Syria should be avoided

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 11, 2013 4:11 PM

Military intervention in Syria should be avoided if at all possible since it could cause serious problems, MFA Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh declared before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian Parliament on 11 September 2013.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary commemorates the victims of terrorism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 11, 2013 8:47 AM

On the twelfth anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary commemorates all those who perished on September 11, 2001, in the cities of New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We honour the victims and express our solidarity with those who lost their loved ones in this heinous attack.

Hungary launches bid to co-host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship

Prime Minister’s Office, September 10, 2013 5:45 PM

Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the Ferenc Puskás Stadium could serve as a venue for certain matches during the tournament. UEFA President Michel Platini said that he welcomed Hungary’s participation at a tender to co-host such a large-scale sports event.

Hungary joins initiative on enhancing personal data protection

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 10, 2013 4:55 PM

Upon the initiative of German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, the five Foreign Ministers of Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein sent a letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay concerning the protection of personal data on 6 September 2013.

Hungary urges peaceful nuclear cooperation

Ministry of National Development, September 10, 2013 4:44 PM

Hungary is ready to share its experiences and three decades of expertise to assist countries which has recently introduced nuclear power to their energy portfolios, said Mr Pál Kovács, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and resigning Vice-Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 9 September, the first day of the Board’s 3-day meeting in Vienna.

MVM Hungarian Electricity Ltd. signs a memorandum of cooperation with Bank of China

Prime Minister’s Office, September 10, 2013 3:55 PM

A memorandum of cooperation concerning EUR 300 million has been signed between MVM Hungarian Electricity Ltd. and the Bank of China Group on Monday, including a EUR 200 million loan agreement.

Péter Szijjártó: cooperation with private trading houses

Prime Minister’s Office, September 10, 2013 3:54 PM

Hungarian companies already operate trading houses in Baku, Astana and Moscow, and accordingly it would make sense for the state to buy stakes in these instead of operating a separate system, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday.

Hungary is prepared to send advisors to Syria

Ministry of Defence, September 10, 2013 3:43 PM

Hungary is prepared to send military advisors to Syria to aid the possible transfer of chemical weapons to international authorities and their subsequent disposal, the Ministry of Defence announced in Székesfehérvár on Tuesday.

Hungary expects record breaking summer tourist season

Ministry for National Economy, September 10, 2013 11:56 AM

According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) published earlier today, in July 2013 the number of tourist nights spent in Hungary by non-residents and residents was up by 4.7 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, and thus turnover at accommodation establishments increased by a total of 6.2 percent. Gross revenues at accommodation facilities – at current prices – gained 12 percent. On Monday, the Ministry for National Economy and Hungarian Tourism Ltd evaluated this year’s tourist season and related results at a joint press conference.