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The Government would like Hungarian communities abroad to preserve their identity

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 26, 2013 2:25 PM

The Government would like Hungarian communities abroad to preserve their national identity, language and culture, as well as their links to Hungary, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Monday.

János Martonyi: energy security is one of today's most important challenges

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 26, 2013 2:14 PM

Ensuring the conditions for energy security is one of the most important challenges for any country today, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared at an international conference in Budapest on Monday.

Court of Chicago Dismisses Damages Actions against MNB and MÁV

Ministry of National Development, August 26, 2013 12:55 PM

On 20 August 2013, the Federal District Court of Chicago terminated various Holocaust related proceedings against the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) and Hungarian State Railways (MÁV). The Court unconditionally dismissed the damages claims on the grounds that the claimants failed to prove the unavailability of appropriate legal remedies in Hungary.

The deportation of hundreds of thousands of Germans was a great loss to Hungary

Ministry of Human Resources, August 26, 2013 12:49 PM

The Minister of Human Resources called the fact that hundreds of thousands of people of German descent were deported from Hungary following the Second World War a great loss. Zoltán Balog held a speech in Berlin on Saturday at the human rights event entitled "Day of the Fatherland" before organisations representing Germans who were expelled from various countries and representatives of the German federal government.

Negotiations with Dunaferr to begin next week

Ministry for National Economy, August 26, 2013 11:33 AM

As Dunaferr has welcomed the Government initiative on commencing negotiations, talks are to begin next week, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga told Lánchíd Radio at the Tranzit Festival in Kőszeg.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the status of Előd Tóásó

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 26, 2013 10:15 AM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary is paying particular attention to the situation of Mr. Előd Tóásó, who has been unlawfully detained in Bolivia for more than four years.

The Hungarian Land Act is a model for the Visegrád Countries

Ministry of Rural Development, August 26, 2013 10:14 AM

Minister of State for the National Land Programme Márton Bitay took part at the informal meeting of V4 agriculture ministers on the regulation of land acquisition after 2014.

Roma employee program in district offices

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 26, 2013 9:36 AM

A cooperation project of the National Roma Government and Budapest and county government offices has enabled 100 citizens of Roma origin to start working as in district offices from 1 July 2013. The employment of staff of Roma origin in district offices, the smallest territorial units of public administration, may make administrative matters easier and simpler for all Roma citizens in the future.

Tranzit – Festival on the border

Government, August 26, 2013 8:37 AM

The Tranzit Festival is organised with the aim to help integrate Hungary’s youth into politics and prepare them for participation in public life, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende stated at the festival’s opening yesterday. This year, the festival took place between 21 and 25 August in Kőszeg near the Austrian border.

Minister Martonyi: Japan vital strategic partner

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 23, 2013 3:39 PM

Japan is an vitally important strategic partner for Hungary, said Foreign Minister János Martonyi on Friday after meeting Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida and signing an agreement on social security.

European Day of remembrance of the victims of totalitarian dictatorships

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 23, 2013 3:35 PM

People gathered outside the "House of Terror" museum in Budapest today to light candles in commemoration of the victims of totalitarian dictatorships. Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice Bence Rétvári and Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee for Youth, Social, Family and Housing Affairs Péter Ágh participated and held speeches at the ceremony.

Decoration of Ambassador Shkendije G. Sherifi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 23, 2013 10:32 AM

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh presented Ambassador Shkendije G. Sherifi of Kosovo with the Middle Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary on 22 August 2013. At the ceremony, the following laudation was read.

State Secretary Szijjártó discussed the opening to the East at Tranzit Festival

Prime Minister’s Office, August 22, 2013 4:39 PM

To boost its exports Hungary must reduce the country's exposure to EU markets and turn to fast-growing countries in the East, State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó said on Thursday.

Positive developments within the Hungarian economy

Ministry for National Economy, August 22, 2013 4:37 PM

According to the latest data compiled by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in July 2013 consumer prices were 1.8 percent higher compared to the level of July 2012. Muted consumer price inflation growth was primarily attributable to the cut in household energy prices.

Minister Martonyi: Foreign Affairs Council meeting successful

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 22, 2013 3:43 PM

At their extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, while keeping in mind the needs of the Egyptian people the EU Foreign Affairs Council has decided to continue providing financial assistance within the socio-economic sector to Egyptian civil society. However, the EU will monitor the situation and re-adjust its cooperation accordingly, and the Council has asked the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton to review the issue of EU assistance to Egypt within the framework of neighbour policy and the association agreement between Egypt and the EU.

Government offers assistance to dismissed Sanyo employees

Ministry for National Economy, August 21, 2013 5:09 PM

The government has earmarked 85 million forints (EUR 284,000) to help the workers dismissed by Sanyo’s plant in Dorog to find new jobs.

Minister Varga initiated negotiations with ISD Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, August 21, 2013 4:42 PM

Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga has officially initiated negotiations related to the purchase of ISD Dunaferr.

National Day celebrations across the country

Government, August 21, 2013 9:21 AM

The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The organisers expect hundreds of thousands of people from both within and outside the country.

Government to make a buyout offer to Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, August 20, 2013 3:14 PM

The government will make a buyout offer this week for steelmaker ISD Dunaferr, Economy Minister Mihaly Varga said on Monday. The government took the decision after talks with Dunaferr's management on Monday morning, he stated.

Prime Minister’s speech and cabinet meeting in Székesfehérvár

Prime Minister’s Office, August 20, 2013 10:00 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave a speech in Székesfehérvár on Monday, honouring the 2013 Saint Stephen Memorial Year, which commemorates the first Hungarian king’s legacy on the 975th anniversary of his death. Prior to the speech, the Prime Minister and Mayor of Székesfehérvár András Cser-Palkovics laid wreaths at the king’s tomb. Despite the bank holiday, the Government also held a cabinet meeting in the city on Monday.