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Foreign trade volume increased in the first quarter

Ministry for National Economy, June 1, 2012 9:53 AM

In Q1 2012 the volume of exports increased by 1.6 percent and imports grew slightly less, by 0.9 percent, in comparison to the same period of the previous year. Foreign trade balance registered a surplus of 513bn HUF in the initial three months – according to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) published earlier this morning.

Favourable trends in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, May 31, 2012 4:00 PM

Several favourable economic trends have recently developed in Hungary. Some of them can be identified by the data published by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) and others are manifested in various international comparative studies. The below list presents some of these tendencies: it includes an indicator based on comprehensive economic aggregates (such as the Human Development Index), but it also analyzes an economic sector (i.e. tourism), as well as a soft, non-quantitative factor such as the situation of mothers in a various society. The presentation of favourable trends will be resumed in the Outlook of next week.

NATO Patient Evacuation Coordination Cell (PECC) PILOT Course

Ministry of Defence, May 31, 2012 2:11 PM

Together with the Bundeswehr Medical Service, the NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine (MILMED COE) organized the pilot of the NATO Patient Evacuation Coordination Cell (PECC) Course on 14-18 May 2012 in the Gäubodenkaserne, Feldkirchen, Germany.

Danube Strategy: The region is looking for common solutions to energy challenges

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 31, 2012 1:49 PM

The first Annual Stakeholder Seminar of the EUSDR (EU Strategy for the Danube Region) Energy Priority Area, coordinated by Hungary and the Czech Republic, took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary on May 31, 2012.

Investments related to significant manufacturing sub sectors increased

Ministry for National Economy, May 31, 2012 11:14 AM

Investments in manufacturing were unchanged in the first quarter in comparison to the same period of the previous year after the outstanding increase of the year 2011, but in certain significant sub sectors there was substantial growth – according to the communication of the Central Statistics Office of Hungary (KSH) published earlier this morning.

The New Common Agricultural Policy Favours Crop Production

Ministry of Rural Development, May 31, 2012 10:34 AM

"The European Union's new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will continue to favour crop production", announced the State Secretary for Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Rural Development in Debrecen.

Central European Dialogue on the Rio+20 Conference

Ministry of Rural Development, May 31, 2012 9:08 AM

"Hungary expects tangible results from the Rio conference. In addition to more decisions on the launching of new processes, concrete goals and tasks with specific timeframes should be determined.", said Sándor Fazekas in Budapest at the last stop of the Central European Dialogue consultation series, during which Central European delegation have been discussing the most important issues of the upcoming Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development.

2012 is the International Year of Cooperatives

Ministry of Rural Development, May 30, 2012 6:34 PM

"The future development of agricultural and food industry cooperatives is especially important for Hungary because the country possesses extensive farmland areas of excellent quality, where production can look back on a thousand years of traditions.", said Endre Kardeván in his speech at the event held at the Rome headquarters of the FAO marking the International Year of Cooperatives.

Only Scientifically Substantiated, Health-related Statements may be included on Food Labels

Ministry of Rural Development, May 30, 2012 5:37 PM

The European Commission has adopted the 222-item list that gathers together those health-related informative statements that may be found on food packaging. In future, manufacturers may only include scientifically substantiated definitions and claims on food products.

The Head of State appointed new ministers and state secretaries

, May 30, 2012 5:01 PM

On Tuesday, President of the Republic János Áder appointed a new minister and state secretaries effective as of 2 June.

Education Is the Key to the Future and Peace

Ministry of Defence, May 30, 2012 4:37 PM

As a result of the cooperation between the 12th rotation of the HDF Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT-12) and the German maneuver battalion, the inauguration ceremony of a new school recently took place in Gerdab village, Baghlan Province, Afghanistan.

Bridge of Four Nations: A Symbol of Opportunity

Ministry of Defence, May 30, 2012 4:17 PM

The largest foot bridge in the HDF Provincial Reconstruction Team’s (HUN PRT-12) area of responsibility has been built with international cooperation in Shahabudin region. The American, Hungarian, German and Afghan nations have jointly constructed the Gadi passage in five months.

Brussels has welcomed the trustworthy economic policy of Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, May 30, 2012 3:57 PM

The Government considers the proposal of the European Commission a great achievement which recommends that at the 20 June session the former verdict of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (Ecofin) with regard to the temporary suspension of resources from the Cohesion Fund for Hungary be revoked.
This decision is part of the report by the European Commission on the Convergence Programme and the National Reform Programme which were included in Széll Kálmán Plan 2.0.

Hungary celebrates Day of National Cohesion at the weekend

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 30, 2012 12:39 PM

Parliament declared 4 June the Day of National Cohesion in 2010. The country is remembering this year for the second time the day of the signing of the Trianon peace dictate as the Day of National Cohesion and the fact that every member and community of the Hungarian nation subjected to the jurisdiction of multiple states forms part of the single, unified Hungarian nation. On the occasion of the Memorial Day, there will be family and cultural programmes all day on Sunday, 3 June at Kossuth tér in Budapest and ceremonial flag raising on Monday, 4 June.

Employment rate rising steadily in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, May 30, 2012 11:23 AM

In February-April 2012 the increase of the number of employed, which has been a trend of the past two years, continued in comparison to the same period of the previous year – the Central Statistics Office of Hungary (KSH) reported earlier today. The number of employed among the population aged 15-74 increased significantly by 52 000 from 3 million 759 thousand one year ago to 3 million 811 thousand. Therefore, the rate of employment increased to 49.7 percent. Among the population aged 15-64 the number of employed increased from 3 million 728 thousand one year ago to 3 million 776 thousand, by 48 000. Thereby the rate of employment in this segment has increased to 56.1 percent.

Hungary Condemns the Houla Massacre

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 29, 2012 6:40 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary most firmly condemns the murder of more than hundred persons including children in Houla, Syria. We express our most sincere condolences and deepest compassion to the families of the victims.

Gyula Budai holds discussions in the Russian Federation

Ministry of Rural Development, May 29, 2012 5:29 PM

Gyula Budai, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, the Ministry's State Secretary for Public Administration Imre Farkas, and Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development for Parliamentary, Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth will be holding talks on the state of Russian-Hungarian co-operation in agriculture between May 29 and June 1 in the Russian Federation.

Combat Divers of Debrecen Explore Shipwreck

Ministry of Defence, May 29, 2012 2:18 PM

After 60 years, combat divers of the Hungarian Defence Forces are to dive into sea again. They are participating in mapping the wreck of SMS Franz Joseph I, a battle cruiser of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy lying at a depth of 45 meters. WO Bence Miklós, S/Sgt. Zsolt Horváth, Sgt. Lajos Bíró and L./Sgt. Péter Hollós, the combat divers of the HDF 5th ‘Bocskai István’ Infantry Brigade 24th ‘Bornemissza Gergely’ Reconnaissance Battalion set out for the Adriatic Sea on May 25.

Force Commander Inspection at Hungarian Contingent

Ministry of Defence, May 28, 2012 2:11 PM

May 15, 2012 was a special day in the life of the Hungarian contingent of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). On that day, with the completion of the preparatory period following the troop rotation, Maj. Gen. Chao Liu, the Force Commander of the UN mission made a tour of inspection around Sector 4.

National consultations will begin concerning job creation

Prime Minister’s Office, May 25, 2012 4:03 PM

The Government will consult the public primarily on issues related to the creation of jobs as part of another series of national consultations, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday in the morning show of the public service radio.

Orbán: Hungary is reducing its state debt

Prime Minister’s Office, May 25, 2012 4:00 PM

The Prime Minister believes it would be disastrous in Hungary’s current situation if we attempted to achieve economic growth at the expense of a rise in state debt. Viktor Orbán spoke about this in the morning show of the public service radio.

There is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 25, 2012 3:53 PM

We do not agree with several findings of the US State Department’s survey entitled 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices because there is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary, however, we respect and appreciate the remarks, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication told MTI on Thursday by telephone from New York.

Visitors to Budapest will have the chance to sample a traditional Hungarian speciality from 1-3 June

Ministry of Rural Development, May 25, 2012 3:20 PM

The Goose Liver Festival is being held for the first time in Budapest, in the beautiful Castle District. In addition to various versions of this delicacy, there will be Hungarian wines, cultural programmes, dance performances and concerts.

Inauguration of the National Institute of Oncology’s new surgery block

Ministry of Human Resources, May 25, 2012 2:30 PM

‘The new building is a dream come true, which will serve the recovery of patients,’ emphasized Miklós Szócska, Minister of State for Health at the inauguration of the National Institute of Oncology’s (NIO) new block. György Matolcsy, Minister for National Economy also attended the ceremony.

Prime Minister Orbán aims to decrease debts and increase competitiveness at the same time

Prime Minister’s Office, May 24, 2012 6:45 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated at the press conference following the EU summit yesterday that each member state showed a constructive and supportive attitude towards Greece at the working dinner. The member states intended to convey the message to the Greek citizens that they should decide about the fate of their country with keeping in mind that Europe can only be their partner in saving Greece if they do not disregard the agreements made with the EU earlier.