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Defence Minister Csaba Hende Visits the Baltic States

Ministry of Defence, January 16, 2013 10:26 AM

Between January 16 and 18, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende is paying a three-day visit to the Baltic states at the invitation of the defence ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, accompanied by Lt.-Gen. Dr. Zoltán Orosz, the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff.

New Export Opportunities for Hungarian Agricultural Products

Ministry of Rural Development, January 16, 2013 9:43 AM

"Food exports have fallen over the past decades, but pork, poultry and fish have the required animal health certificates and we have now succeeded in regaining our market positions", said the Ministry of Rural Development's State Secretary for Food Chain Supervision and Agricultural Administration Endre Kardeván at the conference on the agricultural economy organised by Baki Agrocentrum Ltd. in Zalaegerszeg on Monday.

Róbert Répássy and Slomó Köves consulted on issues related to incitement to hatred against communities

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 16, 2013 8:17 AM

Minister of State for Justice Róbert Répássy had talks today with Slomó Köves, Executive Rabbi of the Unified Hungarian Jewish Congregation and his colleagues, attorney-at-law Dr István László Fekete and the representatives of the Action and Protection Foundation, Managing Director Kálmán Szalai and President of the Board Dániel Bodnár, with respect to issues of law application related to the offence of incitement to hatred against identifiable groups. The meeting held at the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice was initiated by Slomó Köves.

State Secretary Bába’s speech at the opening of the “Images of Croatia” exhibition

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 15, 2013 5:33 PM

Ekselencijo!
Poštovani Gosti, Dame i Gospodo!
Želim Vam se zahvaliti na vašem odazivu na današnje prisjećanje na dvadeset i prvu obljetnicu osnutka diplomatskih odnosa Mađarske i Hrvatske. Bilateralne veze dvije zemlje sustavno se razvijaju od dana kada je Hrvatska proglasila nezavisnost. Odnosi su uzajamno proglašeni odličnim i partnerskim s obje strane.

State Secretary Bába Opened Exhibition Dedicated to Croatia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 15, 2013 5:31 PM

A photo exhibition entitled „Images of Croatia” was opened January 15, in the building of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the twenty-first anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Hungary and Croatia. The exhibition will also be displayed at other venues in the country.

Deputy State Secretary Received Hungarian Actress, face of the Hungarian-Italian Cultural Season

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 15, 2013 5:18 PM

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle met with actress Andrea Osvárt, the „face” of the current Hungarian-Italian cultural season, which includes concerts, exhibitions, performances, film screenings and book presentations which will be held in six Hungarian and eight Italian cities.

A Ministerial Commissioner to Coordinate Preparations for the 2013 Budapest World Water Summit

Ministry of Rural Development, January 15, 2013 4:17 PM

In October 2013, Hungary will host an international conference on water with the participation of UN member nations and institutions, and all related economic and social players (The Budapest World Water Summit). Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas has appointed Chief Advisor István Teplán Ministerial Commissioner to represent the Ministry in the preparation and organisation of the conference, and to serve as Vice-President of the Inter-ministerial Preparatory Committee.

Government to motivate capital investments

Ministry for National Economy, January 15, 2013 3:51 PM

In order to stimulate growth, the Government aims to motivate capital investments, Minister of State for Taxation and Financial Affairs Gyula Pleschinger said at an economic conference held in Vienna on Tuesday.

Hungarian Commander of Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, January 15, 2013 2:58 PM

As from January 15, Col. Tamás Sándor, the commander of the Hungarian Defence Forces Special Operations Contingent fills the position of deputy chief of staff for operations and intelligence at the headquarters of Task Force 10, which directs the special operations forces (SOF) units in Afghanistan.

The History of the Nation Is the History of Belonging of the People Living in It

Ministry of Defence, January 15, 2013 2:56 PM

The history of a community, a nation is the history of belonging of the people living in it, so it is important that every generation should know what our predecessors had undergone – the Minister of Defence said in Csepel during a commemoration held to mark the 70th anniversary of the Don catastrophe on January 14.

Campus Hungary Programme launched to enhance international competitiveness of Hungarian higher education

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 15, 2013 2:53 PM

The Campus Hungary Programme designed to enhance the international competitiveness of higher education was launched on 15 January 2013 in Budapest. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said at the conference held on this occasion that, with the launch of this programme, Hungary has returned to the centre of Europe’s intellectual domain also on the level of day-to-day life.

Task force for child-friendly justice administration to continue its efforts

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 15, 2013 2:50 PM

The task force set up by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics, Minister of the Interior Sándor Pintér and Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog in December 2011 will continue its efforts in the interest of creating child-friendly justice administration.

Hungary was right to stick to its own opinion in negotiations with IMF

, January 15, 2013 11:29 AM

The Hungarian Government has been right to stick to its own opinion on certain issues regarding an agreement on a financial safety net with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), chief negotiator Mihály Varga said on Sunday.

Codification Workgroup on domestic violence prepares proposal

Ministry of Human Resources, January 15, 2013 11:14 AM

The Codification Workgroup set up for the regulation of domestic violence between people in cohabitation within the Penal Code prepared a proposal in December 2012. Representatives of NGOs have requested a final consultation before the draft goes to the Government and then Parliament.

Fewer and fewer people are forced to suffer from the harmful effects of passive smoking in Hungary

Ministry of Human Resources, January 14, 2013 5:51 PM

The smoking habits of young people in Hungary aged between 13-15 years have been studied for the third time as part of a WHO international research project.

The State Secretary for Sport also acknowledges Dániel Gyurta's sportsmanlike behaviour

Ministry of Human Resources, January 14, 2013 5:46 PM

State Secretary for Sport István Simicskó acknowledges the gesture of Olympic, World and European champion swimmer Dániel Gyurta. After his Olympic success, Gyurta declared that he wished to pay his tribute to his tragically deceased Norwegian friend, World and European champion Alexander Dale Oen, by presenting a copy of his gold medal.

The Prime Minister holds discussions with county local government leaders

Prime Minister’s Office, January 14, 2013 5:37 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met the chairmen of county-level local government assemblies in Parliament on Monday.

The Government has created the opportunity for economic growth

Prime Minister’s Office, January 14, 2013 12:54 PM

Péter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, emphasized that the Government had reorganized the country’s economy to enable growth, pointing out that when the Government took power Hungary was suffering from such a large level of debt that made growth impossible.

Hungary may embark on a growth course in 2013

Prime Minister’s Office, January 11, 2013 4:11 PM

Hungary realised an economic transition in 2010-2012 and has become competitive, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Limassol on Friday, where he participated at a special summit of the European People's Party, adding that in 2013 the Hungarian economy will grow.

Roundtable on higher education to be established

Ministry of Human Resources, January 11, 2013 4:01 PM


Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced on Friday, following a consultation with representatives of the National Union of Students (HÖOK), that a roundtable on higher education will be established. Representatives of the Hungarian Rectors' Conference (MRK) and HÖOK as well as members of business life are welcome to join.

The Hungarian Government has established the Holocaust 2014 Memorial Commission

Prime Minister’s Office, January 11, 2013 3:47 PM

The Commission will operate from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013, and will recommend events and informative programmes related to the 70th anniversary of Jewish deportation. Furthermore, the Memorial Commission expresses its opinion, coordinates these programs and prepares for decision making in relation to the use of public funds set aside for these purposes.

The Hungarian Police take firm action against all criminals

Ministry of Interior, January 11, 2013 2:46 PM

The Police take definitive action against every criminal all across Hungary in order to protect human life and property, while maintaining law and order. It is the task of the National Police Force to ensure the protection of property, prevent crimes and capture criminals.

Strategic Partnership Agreement with IBM

Ministry for National Economy, January 11, 2013 2:14 PM

The Government of Hungary and IBM Hungary Kft concluded a strategic agreement on Friday; the document was signed in Budapest by Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy Zoltán Cséfalvay and Director General Zsolt Veres of IBM Hungary.

New York Bard Conservatory Orchestra to perform in Budapest's new music venue

Ministry of Human Resources, January 11, 2013 10:49 AM

The Ministry of Human Resources welcomes that the chamber orchestra of the acclaimed New York-based Bard College Conservatory of Music will give the next "tune-up" concert in the new Budapest Music Centre (BMC) on January 13. The orchestra composed of teachers, graduate and undergraduate students, regularly tours the world, and will perform in central Europe for the first time. Among its Hungarian members is cellist Robert Martin, who also serves as the Conservatory's director. The Budapest Music Centre, which will be one of the most significant centre for contemporary music in Hungary, opening officially in March 2013.

State Secretary Németh Held Talks with the President of Myanmar

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 11, 2013 10:33 AM

Zsolt Németh, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited Myanmar, where he was received on January 10 by the Head of State, Then Sein and by Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin. The State Secretary is the first high ranking Hungarian official to visit the country in 25 years.