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Exchange of Lessons Learned Mutually Benefits Czech and Hungarian Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence, April 24, 2014 4:05 PM

The Czech Republic and Hungary are going on the same road, so cooperation and exchange of lessons learned between the armed forces are equally important for both partners, Gen. Petr Pavel and Gen. Tibor Benkő the chiefs of defence of the two countries concluded at a press conference held after their discussion in Prague on Wednesday, April 16.

Five Countries to Set Up Joint EU Battle Group

Ministry of Defence, April 24, 2014 3:55 PM

At the meeting of EU defence ministers in Luxemburg on Tuesday, April 15, the countries of the Defence Cooperation Initiative (DECI) signed a memorandum of understanding on forming an EU battle group by the first half of 2017. Minister of Defence Csaba Hende signed the document on behalf of Hungary.

Stable education policy needed for better results

Ministry of Human Resources, April 24, 2014 2:39 PM

Hungary needs a consequent education policy that is stable in the medium term in order to improve students’ PISA results, Sándor Brassói, head of department at the Ministry of Human Resources said at a conference on Wednesday, adding that permanent changes undermine the results of the reforms.

Nursery workers receive annual awards

Ministry of Human Resources, April 24, 2014 2:35 PM

On the 162nd anniversary of the founding of the first Hungarian nursery, Minister of State for Family and Social Affairs Miklós Soltész awarded nursery employees with several decades of experience “Pro Familiis” awards and ministerial diplomas on Wednesday.

Retail trade growth at an eight-year record high

Ministry for National Economy, April 24, 2014 9:57 AM

The eight-month upward trend of retail sales continued in February: the year-on-year increase of 6.7 percent registered in this period is the best figure since 2006. Data are indicating that household consumption has continued to improve, due -- among others -- to the cutting of utility costs, the introduction of family tax allowance, the wage hike for healthcare employees and teachers, record-breaking employment growth, the increase of wages in real terms and the overall improvement of consumer confidence.

Kerox Ltd. builds new 15 million euro factory

Prime Minister’s Office, April 23, 2014 5:36 PM

Hungarian-owned Kerox Ltd. will build a new plant in Sóskút, Hungary with an investment of € 15 million (4.45 bn HUF) and the expansion of manufacturing capacity is made possible by the Government’s decision to support the project financially, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Managing Director of Kerox Ltd. Attila Gábor Kovács announced at their joint press conference in Diósd, Hungary.

This spring’s ’Ride Your Bike to Work’ campaign launched on Earth Day

Ministry of National Development, April 22, 2014 5:21 PM

The Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club have launched their jointly organised campaign promoting cycling for the 13th time, starting on 22 April this spring and finishing on 30 May.

Hungary’s industrial output growth among the highest in Europe

Ministry for National Economy, April 18, 2014 11:39 AM

Industrial output in Hungary was again significantly higher in the second month of the year, and thus the upward trend in place since 2013 is continuing. In February 2014, industrial output volume index was up by 8.1 percent – according to both unadjusted and workday-adjusted data – in comparison to the corresponding period of 2013. This figure is the best in three years, as it has been the fastest February growth registered since the same period in 2011.

Slager Radio lawsuit rejected by international arbitration court

Ministry of National Development, April 18, 2014 8:42 AM

The investors of Slager Radio submitted an arbitration lawsuit to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID*) in December 2011. According to the owners in 2009 Hungary violated the bilateral investment protection agreements established with the Netherlands, Switzerland and Luxembourg by the implementation of a tender related to national commercial radio broadcasting rights and the relevant decision. The claimant would have claimed damages in the amount of USD 83.3 million (equivalent of approx. HUF 18 billion at the current exchange rate).

Prime Minister sent letter to the Chairman of Mazsihisz

Prime Minister’s Office, April 17, 2014 10:00 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to the Chairman of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz), András Heisler, on the occasion of the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust. The full text of the letter can be read below.

Remembering child victims and teachers saving children on the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Holocaust Victims

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 16, 2014 5:39 PM

On the occasion of the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust, a plaque was installed remembering child victims and teachers rescuing children in secondary schools of Makó and Pécs this Wednesday.

Commemoration on the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 16, 2014 5:08 PM

Hungarian victims of the Holocaust were remembered by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics and Zoltán Pokorni, mayor of the 12th district of the capital in Budapest, at the Danube Memorial Shoes.

German chamber sees increased investor confidence in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, April 16, 2014 3:28 PM

Hungary's economy is viewed more favourably both in terms of the economic situation and the business environment than in previous years, Dale Martin, head of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK), told a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday.

Exceptional Construction Industry Performance in February

Ministry for National Economy, April 16, 2014 2:25 PM

Construction industry production was 28.3% higher in February than it was one year ago. This was the thirteenth consecutive month in which the construction industry has achieved year-on-year growth, and the favourable growth trend in excess of 10% observed in previous months also continued in February, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry stressed.

Prime Minister Orbán consults on the phone with his Chinese counterpart

Prime Minister’s Office, April 16, 2014 2:23 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán consulted by phone with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang on Wednesday, government commissioner in charge of Chinese relations, Péter Szijjártoó stated.

The voters said "yes" to the Government's new economic policy

Prime Minister’s Office, April 16, 2014 12:15 PM

Evaluating the election held on 6 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a student vocational skills competition award ceremony in Budapest that the Government had chosen the right path when it opted for a dual vocational training system based on the German model. "The really good news is that this path, this policy, is on a secure road in the future...we can carry on along this road for another four years," he said.

Accessing EU resources through tenders becomes less complicated

Ministry for National Economy, April 15, 2014 5:09 PM

The Government has decided to delegate the majority of tasks of the Hungarian Economic Development Centre PLC (MAG) to the Ministry for National Economy. Through the transformation of the institutional system the Government aims to make administrative processes related to EU development projects and tenders more efficient and put in place a one-stop tendering system, Minister of State for Economic Cooperation István Komoróczki said at the company’s staff meeting.

Minister Martonyi: Russian actions in Ukrainian crisis „shock” for Europe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 15, 2014 5:02 PM

The events of the Ukrainian crisis and associated Russian actions have caused an „external shock”, shattering the 15-25-year dream that territorial issues are no longer significant and only competition matters, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said on Tuesday.

Hungarian industrial output gained more than 8 percent

Ministry for National Economy, April 14, 2014 11:51 AM

Following the more than 6 percent growth registered in January, Hungarian industrial output continued to increase in February by gaining 8.1 percent year-on-year. The vehicle manufacturing sector was the most significant growth factor, but the fact that expansion was recorded in ten out of the altogether thirteen sub sectors shows that growth has been based on a sound footing.

Minister Martonyi: Hungary is ready to pump gas into Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 11, 2014 1:13 PM

Hungary stands ready to transport gas into Ukraine and the technical means for doing so are at its disposal, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared after meeting Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Danylo Lubkivsky on April 10.