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A Declaration of Intent has been signed regarding the transfer of E.ON's stake in the Hungarian natural gas industry

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 5:23 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President and CEO of E.ON Johannes Teyssen signed a declaration of intent in Parliament on Friday with regard to the transfer of the E.ON Group's stake in the Hungarian natural gas industry to state-owned MVM Hungarian Electricity Ltd.

State Secretary Zsolt Németh met with Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 30, 2012 5:12 PM

Both Hungary and Croatia are committed to strengthening cooperation between Mol and INA so that the two firms' consortium remain a key player in the regional energy market, Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh and Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister Josko Klisovic concluded on Friday.

Hungary awaiting recommendations from international lenders

, November 30, 2012 5:06 PM

Hungary's government still awaits recommendations from international lenders which could be included in the 2013 budget due for approval in mid-December, Chief Negotiator in talks with financial organisations Mihály Varga told Hungarian daily Népszabadság on Friday.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó meets his Austrian counterpart

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 4:33 PM

Peter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations discussed bilateral relations with Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Reinhold Lopatka.

Hungary to open trade mission in Beijing, Moscow and Riyadh in 2013

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 4:26 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó announced at an event organised by the Joint Venture Association that Hungarian trade missions will open in Beijing, Moscow and Riyadh in the first half of 2013 to foster partnerships with Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises.

Health-enhancing physical activity must also be promoted in the EU

Ministry of Human Resources, November 30, 2012 3:30 PM

Ministers and state secretaries of sport of the 27 Member States of the European Union held a discussion about challenges in sport at the meeting of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (EYCS).

Remembering Giorgio Perlasca and Angelo Rotta

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 30, 2012 3:28 PM

Coming together under the auspices of the Wallenberg Year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Embassy of Italy in Hungary, the Italian Cultural Institute in Budapest and the Hungarian Jewish Cultural Association commemorated Giorgo Perlasca and Angelo Rotta on November 29, 2012.

We Are Not Afraid of Free Trade, Says János Martonyi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 30, 2012 3:27 PM

The Council of the European Union has authorized the European Commission to start negotiations with Japan about concluding a free trade agreement, said Foreign Minister János Martonyi at the press conference following the session of the Foreign Affairs Council on November 29.

Foreign trade recorded a significant accumulated surplus by September

Ministry for National Economy, November 30, 2012 3:04 PM

According to the latest flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), foreign trade had a positive balance of 215bn HUF in September 2012. In the initial nine months of the year the volume of exports increased by 2.1 percent and that of imports slightly less by 0.7 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. In the period January-September 2012 total foreign trade surplus amounted to 1 578bn HUF.

Every form of domestic violence is unacceptable

Ministry of Human Resources, November 29, 2012 6:24 PM

It is easier to provide an explanation for natural disasters than for domestic violence, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog stated at an open day on domestic violence, organised by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights, Minority, Civic and Religious Affairs and the Constitutional, Judicial and Procedural Committee, that took place in the Parliament Building.

The debts of villages and towns with less than 5000 inhabitants will be consolidated before the end of the year

Ministry of Interior, November 29, 2012 6:18 PM

Before the end of the year, the state will take over the debt of those villages and towns that have less than 5000 inhabitants – said András Tállai, the Ministry of Interior's State Secretary for Municipal Affairs at a press conference on Thursday.

Hungary to assume presidency in V4 Cooperation and the Central European Initiative in 2013

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 5:16 PM

Next year, Central Europe will be given "a special focus" in Hungary's foreign policy, as the country will serve as president of both the Visegrad Four Cooperation and the Central European Initiative (CEI), Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh told a conference on Thursday.

Hungary to Abstain in UN vote on Palestine status

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 5:15 PM

Hungary's Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi stated in Brussels on 29 November that Hungary will abstain in the vote later today in the United Nations Assembly. The vote will be held to determine whether or not the Palestinian Authority should become a non-member observer state.

National Innovation Strategy may be presented to the Government in January

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 4:23 PM

After having completed a national consultation forum the Government may discuss the National Research, Development and Innovation Strategy - Minister of State for Economic Strategy and Parliamentary Affairs Zoltán Cséfalvay from the Ministry for National Economy announced on Thursday at a conference in Szeged.

Employment situation of women improved significantly on the Hungarian labour market

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 4:18 PM

The economic role of women and their labour market participation has been an issue gaining more and more significance. Hungary is no exception: via the National Cooperation Programme the Hungarian Government aims to create a more family-friendly labour market. One of the Programme’s pivotal elements pays special attention to women’s employment, as without improving it a family-friendly Hungary cannot be established.

Minister Martonyi: EU Treaties Can Only be Changed after 2014 European Elections

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 3:40 PM

Any changes to the basic treaties governing the functioning of the European Union can only be addressed after the 2014 European parliamentary elections, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said in Brussels November 28, 2012.

We will Protect Farmers' Incomes

Ministry of Rural Development, November 29, 2012 2:10 PM

"We will protect farmers' incomes", declared Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI and EU portal BruxInfo in Brussels on Wednesday, after having taken part in a meeting between the Agriculture Ministers of the EU member states.

Ministry of Interior provides firewood support for those in need

Ministry of Interior, November 29, 2012 1:23 PM

Following the practice of the previous year, the Ministry of Interior is providing HUF One Billion in support for purchasing firewood to those who live in the most disadvantaged parts of the country.

Manufacturing investment growth resuming

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 12:06 PM

In the third quarter of 2012, manufacturing sector investments which constitute more than 30 percent of total Hungarian investments could pick up steam again, due primarily to impressive performance in sub sectors of significant weight. In the third quarter manufacturing sector investments increased by 3.8 percent year-on-year.

Anti-Defamation League appreciates the Hungarian Government condemning Jobbik MP’s remarks

Prime Minister’s Office, November 28, 2012 6:31 PM

Yesterday, Deputy State Secretary Ferenc Kumin met with Andrew Srulevitch, director of European Affairs at the Anti-Defamation League in New York, and conveyed to him in person the Government of Hungary's strong condemnation of the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi.

Albania and Hungary will be the winners of the upcoming decades

Prime Minister’s Office, November 28, 2012 6:23 PM

Albania and Hungary have a good chance of becoming winners in the coming decades, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said referring to both countries’ economies on Wednesday after talks with Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha in Tirana.

Hungarian emission units on EEX

Ministry of Rural Development, November 28, 2012 4:42 PM

The Ministry for National Development signed an agreement with the Leipzig-based European Energy Exchange (EEX) on 28 November, based on which the auction of Hungary’s EUA units in the second trading period of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) may now be launched.

Summary of tax amendments adopted at Parliament’ autumn session

Ministry for National Economy, November 28, 2012 2:21 PM

In the focal point of taxation policy: securing financial balance, acknowledging aspiring entrepreneurs and reducing the proportion of income taxes while increasing the role of consumption and turnover taxes.

Memorandum of Understanding concluded with the World Bank

Ministry for National Economy, November 28, 2012 2:07 PM

On 27 November 2012 Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy Gyula Pleschinger signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Peter Harrold, the World Bank’s Country Director for Central Europe and the Baltic Countries.

Minister Matolcsy in Berlin strengthening economic ties with Germany

Ministry for National Economy, November 28, 2012 2:05 PM

Today Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy leads negotiations on current economic policy issues and German-Hungarian economic relationships in Berlin.