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Socialism is part of 20th century, just as WWII, says Deputy Prime Minister

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 20, 2012 7:13 PM

Those who concentrate on the events of WWII and ignore the crimes committed during the socialist regime fail to understand the 20th-century history of Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics told public radio on Sunday.

State secretary visits Sapientia University centre in Cluj

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 20, 2012 7:10 PM

Hungarian state secretary of foreign affairs Zsolt Németh visited the Cluj (Kolozsvar) centre - under construction - of Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania on Sunday.

Minister marks national holiday with ethnic Hungarians in Slovenia

Ministry of Human Resources, August 20, 2012 7:08 PM

Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog celebrated Saint Stephen's Day, Hungary's national holiday, with ethnic Hungarians in the Slovenian city of Lendava (Lendva) on Sunday.

National holiday uniting the nation

Government, August 17, 2012 5:00 PM

This afternoon the Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas opens the Festival of Folk Arts in the Buda Royal Castle. The festival will last until 20 August, and is one of the numerous events taking place this weekend in Budapest. Every year tens of thousands of visitors take part in events on 20 August to mark Hungary’s foremost national holiday, which falls on the anniversary of the burial and canonisation of Hungary’s state founder and first king, Stephen I (969-1038). Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén has said in an interview that the most important message of this national holiday is the unity of the nation.

Preparations under way for the 20 August national holiday

Ministry of Defence, August 17, 2012 2:50 PM

Lt Mariann Gömör at the dress rehearsal of the oath-taking ceremony, that will take place Monday morning in front of the Parliament Building.

The situation of the Roma in Hungary – reaction to comments made by Amnesty International

Government, August 16, 2012 5:35 PM

The Government of Hungary is committed to protecting its citizens, regardless of their ethnic, cultural and social identity. It does not tolerate any kind of intimidation of minorities and ethnic groups. It is the Government’s responsibility to ensure that all in our country have opportunities for work and access to education, and that the conditions for peaceful coexistence within communities are strengthened. In the settlement of Devecser some people have irresponsibly attempted to undermine these conditions.

The Hungarian Justice Minister sees the Australian decision in the Zentai case as regrettable

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 16, 2012 4:52 PM

Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics has been officially notified by John Griffin, Australia’s ambassador to Budapest, that the Australian High Court will not allow the war crimes suspect Charles Zentai to be extradited to Hungary.

Foreign trade surplus of Hungary continues to impress

Ministry for National Economy, August 16, 2012 4:00 PM

According to the latest data on foreign trade by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), all preliminary statistics signal that after May foreign trade turnover increased again in June. Calculated in euro (at current prices) exports were up by 5.6 percent and imports increased slightly less by 3 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, while in comparison to May 2011 both indicators were 0.3 percent higher (according to seasonally adjusted data).

Nabucco pipeline plan takes step forward in Hungary

Government, August 16, 2012 12:15 PM

Hungarian authorities have approved all necessary environmental permits for the construction of a 384 km stretch of the planned Nabucco gas pipeline that is to pass through Hungary, a move welcomed by the pipeline's consortium as a major step forward for the project.

Romanian FM criticises Hungary govt treatment of its minority

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 15, 2012 7:08 PM

Hungary and Romania differ in their views of how they treat each others' minority, a Hungarian official has said in reaction to related criticism by Romania's new foreign minister.

Hungarians kidnapped in Syria

Prime Minister’s Office, August 15, 2012 6:38 PM

Three Hungarians were kidnapped in Syria on 13th August. According to the Hungarian Counter-Terrorism Centre (TEK), on Monday morning unknown gunmen stopped a vehicle in the suburbs of Damascus and kidnapped six people − three locals and three Hungarians. The latter are former policemen, who retired from the Hungarian forces several years ago. So far the kidnappers have not communicated through any channels – official or unofficial – and have yet to make any demands, either from the families or the Hungarian Embassy in Damascus.

Communication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning MP Kőszegi’s statement in Transylvania

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 15, 2012 5:14 PM

The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs agrees with the Fidesz Party saying that MP Zoltán Kőszegi’s statement in Transylvania represents only his personal opinion.

Industrial output increased also in June

Ministry for National Economy, August 15, 2012 11:51 AM

In June 2012 the industrial sector put up a positive performance just as it did in the previous month, the pace of growth however has declined marginally. Unadjusted and working day-adjusted industrial output both increased by 0.6 percent in June compared to the same period of the previous year, which was primarily due to the continued favourable performance of transport equipment manufacturing and the food industry. The seasonally and working day-adjusted monthly index declined by 2.2 percent.

Fireworks, concerts and Hungarian gastronomy promenade on 20 August in Budapest

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 15, 2012 11:39 AM

20 August is the greatest Hungarian national holiday, the holiday of the foundation of the State. On this occasion, visitors to Budapest will be received by a festive atmosphere at the weekend.

The poppy seed took the cake this year

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 15, 2012 10:17 AM

The apple and poppy seed layer cake has been awarded the title of Hungary’s best cake in 2012.

Rétvári: ‘Corruption is not country-specific’

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 15, 2012 8:26 AM

At an international anti-corruption conference in Beijing on Tuesday, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs at the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice Bence Rétvári said that corruption is not a country-specific phenomenon and that everywhere ‘It has destructive effect on economic growth and society, it undermines the stability of states and presents an enormous challenge for many nations.’

The Hungarian GDP figure is in line with European economic growth

Ministry for National Economy, August 14, 2012 2:30 PM

In the second quarter of 2012 Hungary could not detach itself from negative international economic tendencies either. After growth of 1.7 per cent in 2011, which was a high figure even in Europe, in the second quarter of 2012 according to adjusted data GDP declined by 1 per cent. This decline is smaller compared to the previous quarter (unadjusted data signal contraction of 1.2 per cent) – the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported earlier this morning in its release. According to that, about half of the sectors of national economy stagnated. The performance of information and communication sectors increased, whereas that of construction declined significantly.

Hungary hosts the 6th World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples

Ministry of Human Resources, August 14, 2012 11:45 AM

In September 2012 Hungary will host the 6th World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples, in Siófok on Lake Balaton. The event – which was established in 1992 with the support of then President of Hungary Árpád Göncz – aims to strengthen cultural, economic and political ties between Finno-Ugric countries and communities. In May 2012 Zoltán Balog Minister of Human Resources charged Judit Hammerstein with the responsibility of organising the Congress.

Officials from the Fejér County Public Administration Office and the Hungarian Land Office are searching for ragweed infested agricultural areas in Fejér County, with the help of an Alouette-type helicopter

Government, August 13, 2012 6:35 PM

Photo: MTI-László Beliczay

London 2012 Olympics a great success for the Hungarian team

Prime Minister’s Office, August 13, 2012 3:33 PM

With eight gold, four silver and five bronze medals, Hungary took 9th place in the final official medals table for the 2012 London Olympics. This is the first time since the 1992 Barcelona Olympics that Hungary has come in the top ten.

Sziget Festival overview

Government, August 13, 2012 3:31 PM

The week-long Sziget Festival staged its closing events on Sunday.It attracted approximately 380 000 visitors in its 20th jubilee year, with 50 percent of these coming from outside Hungary. In addition to the numerous music events, the festival hosted a number of government organisations at its ‘Civil Village’.

Hungarian MoD rejected the criticism of New Zealand’s Prime Minister

Ministry of Defence, August 10, 2012 1:53 PM

New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key criticised the Hungarian troops this week, saying that they refused to patrol after dark in Baghlan, the province under Hungarian control, and their reluctance had led to an increase in insurgent activity in the area. Referring to the critics the Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Hungary issued a statement that the Hungarian-led Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) had met the International Security Assistance Force requirements and performed its mission at a high standard.

Yield reduction and increased sales in government bond auction

Government, August 9, 2012 5:16 PM

With oversubscription rates of three or four, the Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) has sold 3-, 5- and 10-year bonds at an increased price, with reduced yields well below sub-prime levels.

Need for action against trafficking in human beings

Ministry of Interior, August 9, 2012 4:45 PM

Besides national efforts there is a strong need for action at European level to fight against trafficking in human beings (THB) – told Krisztina Berta, the deputy state secretary for EU and international affairs of the Ministry of Interior on a press conference held on the 20th Sziget Festival in Budapest.

Positive developments regarding employment and the rate of activity in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, August 9, 2012 3:00 PM

According to the latest Hungarian data published by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in the country the number of employed in the second quarter of 2012 averaged 3 million 876 thousand which has been the best figure of the past couple of years. Compared to the same period of the previous year, the number of people who had managed to get a job thereby increased by 67 000. The below chart shows the change in the number of employed over time.