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Public healthcare employees receive Government pay rise

Ministry of Human Resources, September 2, 2013 3:42 PM

In September, all those employed in Hungary's national healthcare system will receive a pay rise, retroactive from the beginning of the year, the State Secretariat for Health announced on Sunday.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó discusses trade opportunities with Brazil

Prime Minister’s Office, September 2, 2013 2:17 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó received his Brazilian counterpart Hadil Fontes da Rocha Vianna for talks in Budapest on Monday.

Foreign trade surplus in June exceeds EUR 580 million

Ministry for National Economy, September 2, 2013 12:24 PM

In the sixth month of the year, Hungary’s foreign trade posted a surplus of 581 million Euros (172 billion Forints). In the first half of 2013, exports and imports were up by 1.9 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively, in comparison to the figures recorded for the initial six months of 2012.

Minister Varga: Hungary emerging from crisis

Ministry for National Economy, August 30, 2013 3:43 PM

Hungary is emerging from the crisis and the economy is growing, albeit slowly, Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga stated on Friday at an Expo in Komló.

National Miners’ Day in Gyöngyös

Ministry of National Development, August 30, 2013 2:32 PM

The Minister of National Development talked about the importance of industrial production and mining at the central banquet of the 63rd National Miners’ Day in Gyöngyös on Thursday.

Investment volume growth exceeds pre-crisis level

Ministry for National Economy, August 30, 2013 2:28 PM

The latest data by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) shows that the volume of investments is increasing within the Hungarian economy for the first time since the last positive pre-crisis period in 2007.

Robert Capa Contemporary Photo Centre to be established

Ministry of Human Resources, August 30, 2013 11:46 AM

The Robert Capa Contemporary Photo Centre will function as an exhibition space and research and training centre from October, the Minister of State for Culture János Halász announced on Thursday.

Head of Műcsarnok named ministerial commissioner

Ministry of Human Resources, August 30, 2013 11:40 AM

Head of Budapest's art gallery Műcsarnok Gábor Gulyás, who recently announced that he will be stepping down, has been appointed as Ministerial Commissioner in charge of promoting contemporary Hungarian art abroad.

Informal discussions with Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 5:20 PM

The Government has asked the management of Dunaferr not to lay off any workers while negotiations are in progress, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba announced on Thursday following talks with the company's directors. Management said they would consider the request, he added.

Government proposal regarding the Fundamental Law

Government, August 29, 2013 4:13 PM

The Hungarian Government has decided to submit a proposal on Friday for several modifications to the Fundamental Law. Following thorough discussions between the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice and the Venice Commission, as in previous cases the proposal also takes into consideration the Commission’s established recommendations such as the media law.

Employment rate hits a multi-year high

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 4:07 PM

Favourable labour market tendencies within the Hungarian economy are continuing. On an annual basis, the number of people in employment has been rising steadily since the second half of 2010.

Economic achievements must be honoured

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 3:58 PM

Economic achievements need to be acknowledged and enterprises must be encouraged to continue their activities in Hungary, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the presentation ceremony of the “Award for Successful Enterprises” in Budapest.

Financial stability and reforms are both essential for overcoming the crisis

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 3:01 PM

According to Minister of State for Economic Strategy Zoltán Cséfalvay, reforms and concurrent financial stability are the key for finding a real solution to the global economic crisis which has been ongoing for five years.

Exhibition of Hungarian Art in Shanghai

Ministry of Human Resources, August 29, 2013 2:29 PM

On Thursday in Budapest, the Directors of the Hungarian Museum of Fine Art and the Shanghai Art Museum in China signed an agreement on the organisation of a large-scale exhibition of the works of Mihály Munkácsy and other 20th century Hungarian artists in Shanghai in 2014.

Expanding cooperation between Hungary and India

Prime Minister’s Office, August 29, 2013 2:10 PM

Hungarian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó agreed with Indian officials on Thursday to explore setting up a joint financial fund to support cooperation between the countries' small and medium-sized firms.

Hungary reopens its embassy in Santiago de Chile

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 29, 2013 12:12 PM

The Hungarian Government, as proposed by Foreign Minister János Martonyi, has made the decision to reopen the Hungarian embassy in Santiago de Chile. The mission was closed by the previous government in 2009.

Ongoing negotiations on EU development funds for 2014-2020

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 12:03 PM

Wednesday's session of the National Economic and Social Council focused on the planning and utilisation of European Union funds made available for Hungary in 2014-2020.

Deputy State Secretary Wintermantel meets Israeli Young Ambassadors

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 29, 2013 11:50 AM

Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs Péter Wintermantel received the participants of the Israeli Young Ambassadors program on Tuesday.

180 new jobs in Gyál

Prime Minister’s Office, August 29, 2013 11:04 AM

Sauflon CL Ltd., which manufactures contact lenses, is creating 180 new jobs in Gyál, announced State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Managing Director of Sauflon CL Ltd. János Peer on Wednesday at the company's plant in Gyál.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received the Mayor of Shanghai

Prime Minister’s Office, August 28, 2013 5:39 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received the Mayor of Shanghai Yang Xiong in Budapest on Wednesday.