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Erzsébet camps: a unique way of practicing social solidarity

Government, August 9, 2012 1:29 PM

As part of the Erzsébet Programme, more than fourteen thousand children have been able to spend part of their summer holiday at a preferential price in so-called ‘Erzsébet camps’; these are being set up throughout Hungary, including at Lake Balaton.

Budapest Conference on Cyberspace 2012

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 9, 2012 9:34 AM

On 4-5 October 2012 the Hungarian capital will host the first follow-up conference to the 2011 London Conference on Cyberspace. The event, taking place in the heart of Budapest, will gather together nearly 600 representatives from government, the private sector, civil society and the scientific community, as well as around 100 international journalists.

The Ministry of National Economy: the state budget closed with a HUF 80.2 billion surplus in July

Ministry for National Economy, August 8, 2012 3:05 PM

In July the surplus of the central subsystem in the state budget was 80.2 billion forints. Last year, even ignoring the 500 billion-forint block purchase of MOL shares, the surplus for the same period was only around 40 billion forints, therefore a significant development of the budgetary position can be observed.

Hungarian – Italian Cultural Season 2013 tent at the Sziget Festival

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 8, 2012 11:54 AM

The Government is promoting the Hungarian – Italian Cultural Season 2013 (which starts on 1 January) by setting up a Hungarian – Italian tent at the Sziget Festival. The slogan of the 2013 event series – which aims to strengthen diplomatic and cultural relations between the two nations – is Találkozások/Incontri (‘Meetings’). Visitors to the festival can meet Hungarian and Italian celebrities in the tent, as a symbol of the friendship between the two countries.

The 29th International Summer Camp for Disabled Youth opens in Balatonföldvár

Ministry of Human Resources, August 6, 2012 4:11 PM

The week-long 29th International Summer Camp for Disabled Youth opened in Balatonföldvár on Sunday. Its aim is to help dismantle invisible walls between those living with disability and the rest of society.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 3, 2012 2:13 PM

The Government of Hungary has been saddened by the sudden death of Oswaldo Payá, the principled and influential Cuban opposition leader, the father of the Varela Project and a recipient of the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Government Spokesman: Unorthodox Hungarian Economic Policy is Spreading in Europe

Prime Minister’s Office, August 3, 2012 12:42 PM

"Hungary’s unorthodox economic policy has begun to spread within the European Union. First, France introduced a financial transactions duty twice as high as in Hungary, after which Slovakia imposed a special sectoral levy", said András Giró-Szász on Tuesday morning.

Humanitarian Aid for Syria

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 2, 2012 6:09 PM

In the spirit of our commitment to resolve the serious humanitarian crisis in Syria, Hungary is providing Euro 25000 in support towards the UNICEF mental health and rehabilitation programmes for injured children.

Commemorating the Roma Holocaust

Ministry of Human Resources, August 2, 2012 4:05 PM

On the occasion of Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day, a commemorative event takes place in Budapest today organized by the Holocaust Memorial Centre and the Tom Lantos Institute. During the event among others speeches are delivered by State Secretary György Hölvényi of the Human Resources Ministry, Rita Izsák, the Director of the Budapest based Tom Lantos Institute, as well as by representatives of the Hungarian Socialist Party and the Politics Can Be Different party.

Significant Financial Support for the Education of Disadvantaged Young People

Ministry of Human Resources, August 2, 2012 3:05 PM

In the framework of the New Széchenyi Plan, 7.5 billion forints have been earmarked for the financial support of public training school programmes aiming at promoting equal opportunities as well as for the further development of programmes such as ‘Schoolnet’, ‘Tanoda’ and ‘Second Chance’.

Farewell to the 7th HDF group to join KFOR

Ministry of Defence, August 1, 2012 5:04 PM

A farewell ceremony was held in Szolnok for the troops of the Hungarian Defence Forces, the seventh group leaving for Kosovo to relieve their KFOR colleagues.

Hungarian SZEFO Ltd. Creates New Jobs through Strategic Cooperation Agreements

Ministry of Human Resources, August 1, 2012 2:29 PM

The 100% state-owned SZEFO Ltd., over 60% of whose employees are disabled, has concluded strategic agreements with the Italian DAMA S.p.A. and the French Legrand Ltd. This will create 200 new jobs and guarantee the long-term preservation of the existing 825 jobs.

Press Conference of the Parliamentary State Secretary: Romanian-Hungarian Bilateral Relations should be based upon the Mutual Respect of Human Rights

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 1, 2012 11:57 AM

The protection of human rights, including the rights of ethnic Hungarians, is a key issue in terms of relations between Hungary and Romania, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh told a press conference on July 31.

Freedom of Religion in Hungary

Government, August 1, 2012 8:10 AM

The government welcomes the fact that according to the United States Department of State, Hungarian laws protect the freedom of religion.

Government welcomes US State Dept recognising freedom of religion in Hungary

Government, July 31, 2012 6:07 PM

The Hungarian government welcomes that the US State Department's 2011 report on freedom of religion recognized that Hungary's "constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom", the government's international communications office told MTI on Tuesday.

Ministry of Rural Development holds talks with Mekong Commission on Opportunities for Cooperation in Water Management

Ministry of Rural Development, July 31, 2012 4:53 PM

State Secretary for Environmental Affairs Dr. Zoltán Illés and Deputy State Secretary for Parliamentary, Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth received high-level delegations from the three countries of the Mekong River Commission, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, at the Ministry of Rural Development. The primary goal of the discussion was to pass on experiences with relation to international water management cooperation. Communiqué.

European regulations take priority in the Csatáry case

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 31, 2012 4:52 PM

In response to a statement on Monday by Slovakian Minister of Justice Tomas Borec, the Hungarian Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has stated that a framework decision on European arrest warrants exists between Hungary and Slovakia, and that this could be enacted if a Slovak court requests extradition from Hungary of the war crimes suspect László Csatáry. In Hungary also, it is the exclusive right of the judiciary (and not ministries) to decide on the implementation of a European arrest warrant.

Exemplary Efforts to Facilitate the Social Inclusion of Disadvantaged Families in Ózd

Ministry of Human Resources, July 31, 2012 10:48 AM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog inaugurated the TKKI Csillagpont Service House in Ózd on 30 July. The inauguration marks the conclusion of a successful project to facilitate the social inclusion of families living in extreme poverty within the framework of a comprehensive programme.

23rd free summer University and Student camp in Tusnádfürdő

Government, July 30, 2012 2:36 PM

The Transylvanian town of Tusnádfürdő hosted the 23rd free summer University and Student camp. In keeping with tradition, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also participated at the event and held a lecture at the Forum entitled "Central Europe is Renewing" on Saturday.

All-time high number of spectators at the Formula 1 ENI Hungarian Grand Prix

Ministry of National Development, July 30, 2012 2:30 PM

Minister of National Development Zsuzsanna Németh conducted discussions with Bernie Ecclestone, manager of the commercial rights of the Formula 1 championship, on the site of the Formula 1 ENI Hungarian Grand Prix.

Szőreg Rose Receives EU Protected Status

Ministry of Rural Development, July 27, 2012 2:18 PM

The nationally protected plant has received European Union protected status under the name Szőregi Rózsatő (Szőreg Rose). The Szőreg Rose is also acknowledged abroad; the majority of the 4-5 million plants cultivated each year are exported.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held a series of consultations regarding the government's past two years in office

Prime Minister’s Office, July 27, 2012 1:34 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held a series of consultations with political partner organisations, recognized economists, and with several trade and interest associations.

IMF/EU Negotiations: Agreement Possible by Late Autumn

Prime Minister’s Office, July 27, 2012 10:47 AM

The Hungarian government is optimistic about resuming talks with the IMF/EU in autumn. On their part, both international negotiators announced to the press on Thursday that the first round of negotiations had taken place in a constructive atmosphere.

Viktor Orbán meets with Jenő Szász

Prime Minister’s Office, July 26, 2012 11:51 AM

Prime Minister Orbán Viktor received Jenő Szász, the President of the Hungarian Civil Union in his office today.

EU approved two Hungarian proposals at debate of data protection reform

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 25, 2012 11:40 AM

The informal meeting of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, Home and Justice Affairs Council held in Nicosia has adopted two Hungarian proposals related to the EU’s data protection reform, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics announced.