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One thousand Roma women may receive vocational training and employment within the social welfare system

Ministry of Human Resources, October 5, 2012 5:12 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced at a press conference that one thousand Roma women may receive vocational training and then a suitable job in the social and child welfare system within the framework of the EU-financed program launched by the Ministry of Human Resources and National Roma Council. The Ministry and the Roma organisation expect that the women will play a significant role in coordinating between the Roma communities and social institutions.

Prime Minister at Friends of Cohesion meeting in Bratislava

Prime Minister’s Office, October 5, 2012 4:25 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán took part in a meeting of the Friends of Cohesion in Bratislava. The representatives of 15 EU Member States agreed on a declaration in support of a Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal that leaves Cohesion Funds untouched.

Minister Matolcsy announces new fiscal package

Prime Minister’s Office, October 5, 2012 4:12 PM

Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy held a press conference earlier this morning where he announced a fiscal adjustment package totalling 397 billion forints, which will ensure that a budget deficit below 3% of GDP will be achieved.

The biggest flood control reservoir of Hungary has been handed over

Ministry of Interior, October 5, 2012 4:04 PM

At a celebratory event on Thursday, the flood control reservoir of Tiszasüly-Hany was handed over as the newest element of the Vásárhelyi Plan Improvement Programme.

State Secretary Simon to open Romanian Film Week in Budapest

Ministry of Human Resources, October 5, 2012 3:57 PM

State Secretary for Cultural Affairs László L. Simon will open Romanian Film Week on the evening of 5 October at the Uránia National Film Theatre.

New homeless healthcare center in Budapest

Ministry of Interior, October 5, 2012 2:57 PM

A new homeless care center was handed over on Friday in the capital. The building includes a healthcare section along with a unit for elderly homeless people.

Navracsics opened the exhibition held in Warsaw in memory of Andrzej Przewoznik

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 5, 2012 1:41 PM

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics paid a visit to Warsaw on Thursday where he spoke at the opening of the Hungarian memorial exhibition dedicated to Polish historian and state secretary Andrzej Przewoznik, who was killed in the 2010 Smolensk air crash.

Giving more space to enterprises at national and international levels

Prime Minister’s Office, October 5, 2012 1:31 PM

In the next two weeks expansion plans will be announced by two of the large American corporations with which State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations had meetings on his recent US visit. The companies have informed the State Secretariat that if they decide on expansion, it will very likely take place in Hungary. The heads of the corporations appreciate the reliability and stability of the Hungarian business environment, as well as the skill and diligence of Hungarian employees.

Government spent 38 billion forints for recovery following the Red Sludge Disaster

Ministry of Rural Development, October 5, 2012 1:24 PM

Work on recovery, reconstruction and the mitigation of environmental damages following the red sludge disaster cost the state a total of 38 billion forints – over 130 million Euros.

EDP progress report (2012 october)

Ministry for National Economy, October 5, 2012 1:16 PM

Report on the measures taken in response to Council recommendation of 13 march 2012 under the excessive deficit procedure.

A competitive regional gas market may be in place by 2017

Ministry of National Development, October 5, 2012 12:56 PM

“The physical infrastructure of the North-South Energy Corridor is expected to become suitable to form the basis for a competitive regional gas market in 2017, and at the latest by that time we also want to have the Croatian resources connected to the system,” said Pál Kovács, Minister of State for Climate Change and Energy of the Ministry of National Development on Thursday at the conference held on “Co-operation in Energy Industry in the Visegrád Countries”.

Two-day international Conference on Cybercrime launched

Government, October 4, 2012 5:56 PM

The two-day international conference on Cyberspace in Budapest was opened by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who told the conference that few users realise even today that they can fall victim to crime in the cyberspace. Global cybercrime generated more revenue last year than drug trafficking, he added.

Hungary dismayed to learn that Ukraine to fine dual citizens

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 4, 2012 5:25 PM

Hungary learned with dismay that Ukraine's law to enforce a fine on dual citizens, Zsuzsanna Répás, Deputy State Secretary for Hungarian Communities Abroad said on Thursday.

Hungarian diaspora organisations to hold sessions next week

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 4, 2012 5:25 PM

Next week the Hungarian Diaspora Council (MDT) and the Hungarian Permanent Conference (MAERT) will hold sessions, with the aim to produce a register of Hungarian memorials and items of value around the world dubbed "Julianus" and discuss the year of Hungarian nurseries abroad.

Hungary condemns the shelling of Turkish bordertown Akcakale

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2012 5:22 PM

Hungary regards it unacceptable and firmly condemns the shelling of the Turkish town of Akcale as a result of the violent acts along the Syrian-Turkish border on October 3, which has lead to the death of five local citizens, including children, and has caused serious injuries to many others.

Financial consumer rights further strengthened: creation of the Financial Services Complaints Service

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 4, 2012 5:18 PM

The Government is creating the Financial Services Complaints Service as an independent institution, deciding on this after having examined the issue at the prompting of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Prime Minister Orbán discussed the European economic situation with UK Foreign Minister Hague

Prime Minister’s Office, October 4, 2012 5:07 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban discussed European Union-related issues and the European economic situation during talks with UK Foreign Secretary William Hague in Budapest on Thursday.

Foreign Minister János Martonyi Discussed EU Issues with Foreign Secretary William Hague

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2012 4:58 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi and Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed EU issues and other foreign policy questions in Budapest on October 4. Following their meeting they held a joint press conference.

Germany Agrees, Grapevine Funding must be Preserved

Ministry of Rural Development, October 4, 2012 4:43 PM

"Hungary and Germany would both like funding for planting grapevines within the European Union to remain unaltered after 2015", said State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development Gyula Budai in Szekszárd, where he held a meeting with the Parliamentary State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).

Favourable fiscal indicators

Ministry for National Economy, October 4, 2012 3:00 PM

General government gross public debt in percent of GDP, except for two quarters, has been actually on a declining path since the second quarter of 2010, and since the third quarter of 2011 this decline has been even more pronounced. General government net lending in percent of GDP has also significantly improved in the past couple of quarters. Public sector net borrowing as of GDP has not been as favourable as in Q2 2012 for the last 11 years.

Givaudan opens new savoury flavours plant in Makó, Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, October 4, 2012 2:43 PM

Givaudan, the leading fragrance and flavour company based in Dübendorf, Switzerland, has opened a € 130 million savoury flavour manufacturing facility in Makó, Hungary. The plant currently employs 200 people, but this number will increase to 300 by the end of 2013.

Government to launch national innovation strategy consultation

Ministry for National Economy, October 4, 2012 2:26 PM

The Government will launch a national consultation process with regard to its long term innovation strategy until 2020 at the end of the month – Minister of State for Economic Strategy at the Ministry for National Economy Zoltán Cséfalvay announced on Thursday at a Swedish-Hungarian innovation forum in Budapest.

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi’s speech at the Budapest Conference on Cyberspace

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2012 2:04 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi’s speech at the Budapest Conference on Cyberspace. Check against delivery.

First Roma Strategy consultation held in Brussels

Ministry of Human Resources, October 4, 2012 1:57 PM

Hungary leads the way among EU Member States with regard to the implementation and comprehensive monitoring of the Roma Strategy and its effects, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion Katalin Langerné Victor stated following the first two-day meeting on the Roma Strategy in Brussels.

Minister Balog met with member of the French Senate on Roma issues

Ministry of Human Resources, October 4, 2012 1:55 PM

Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog met with member of the French Senate’s European Affairs Committee Michael Billout, who is preparing a report on the situation of the Roma for his committee.