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Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi received a U.S. Congressional Delegation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 29, 2012 1:11 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi received a Congressional Delegation from the United States led by Congressman Dan Burton of Indiana February 24, 2012. U.S. Congressmen regularly visit their European allies: the current delegation visited Paris, Brussels, and Bratislava before coming to Budapest.

Food Industry Research and Development Proves Itself in Practice

Ministry of Rural Development, February 29, 2012 12:58 PM

"The food industry has also received the attention appropriate to its strategic significance within the work of the government" – said State Secretary Endre Kardeván at the opening of the EUREKA Chairmanship Conference held at the Ministry of Rural Development. The topic chosen for the meeting by the European organisation set up to further research was innovation in the food industry.

Minister of State for Government Communication Zoltan Kovacs on the Euro crisis in Paris

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 29, 2012 10:21 AM

Minister of State for Government Communication Zoltan Kovacs participates at a seminar on the topic: “Euro crisis/ the new European Treaty/Europe: what do the countries of the EU last enlargement think of it” in the office of the European Commission in Paris.

Our Common Freedom Can Create Welfare

Ministry of Defence, February 28, 2012 4:15 PM

We have to live a free life unencumbered with fear and hatred, and so we have to remember too” – Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende stressed at a commemoration that was held to mark the memorial day of the victims of communism and the 10th anniversary of the House of Terror Museum in Budapest on February 25.

Model programme to provide a lifeline to those living in extreme poverty

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 28, 2012 2:00 PM

The Government is launching a comprehensive programme equalling HUF 410 million (approx. EUR 1.41 million), aimed at helping families in extreme poverty. The first model programme is to start in the provincial town of Szolnok.

There must be acknowledgement of the past – we remember the victims of communism

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 23, 2012 4:36 PM

On Saturday 25 February across the country there will be commemoration events for the victims of communism. On this day in 1947 Béla Kovács, the Secretary General of the Independent Smallholders’ Party, was unlawfully arrested and deported to the Soviet Union. Following a decision adopted by the first Orbán government in 2000, all secondary education institutions mark this anniversary. The Government of Hungary’s official commemoration event will take place this Saturday afternoon outside the House of Terror Museum at Andrássy út 60; this institution is ten years old this year.

Opportunities for social inclusion for those living in deep poverty, and in segregation

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 23, 2012 2:37 PM

The Hungarian Government is launching a comprehensive 4.7 billion-forint settlement rehabilitation programme using EU funds, for which local governments may submit their applications by 31 March 2012. The sub-measure coded 5.3.6.-11-1 within the Social Renewal Operational Programme (SROP, in Hungarian: TÁMOP) provides opportunities for social inclusion for those living in disadvantaged settlements, in deep poverty, and in segregation.

Commemoration of the anniversary of the murders of Roma in Tatárszentgyörgy

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 23, 2012 11:09 AM

Three years ago, a child died in Hungary – he and his father were killed because they were Roma. This unspeakable crime was later followed by further murderous attacks on men, women and children of Roma origin in other towns.

János Martonyi’s visit to Prague

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 23, 2012 9:27 AM

On 21 February 2012 János Martonyi paid an official visit to the Czech Republic. The Hungarian Foreign Minister participated in discussions with Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg and was received by President Václav Klaus and Miroslava Nemcová, Chairperson of the Lower House of the Parliament.

The position of the Government of Hungary on the proposal adopted by the European Commission today

Prime Minister’s Office, February 22, 2012 4:14 PM

The European Commission today issued a proposal to suspend in part the commitments from the Cohesion Fund for Hungary in 2013. Our government regards it as an unfounded and unfair proposal.

Parliament supports Hungary’s membership of the EU Fiscal Compact

Government, February 22, 2012 12:37 PM

On Monday Parliament approved Hungary’s membership of the new EU Fiscal Compact, by adopting a proposal from Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi. The content of the Compact was agreed by EU heads of state and government, and the treaty related to it will be signed by leaders of participating Member States at a session of the European Council on 1-2 March. The Compact will come into force on 1 January 2013.

János Martonyi’s meeting with the delegation of the Venice Commission

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 22, 2012 9:05 AM

On 20 February Foreign Minister János Martonyi consulted with the delegation of the Venice Commission. In their conversation the parties discussed the legislative intent and background behind the cardinal laws regulating churches and courts, and exchanged views on the legal and professional concerns as well as on the critical comments concerning these laws.

Hungary welcomes the new Chairperson of the African Union

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 22, 2012 9:04 AM

At the meeting of its Assembly on 31 January 2012, the African Union elected Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin as its new Chairperson.

Ignác Darányi Plan Tenders will also Aid Agricultural Businesses in Red Sludge Disaster Region

Ministry of Rural Development, February 21, 2012 2:32 PM

"The government will continue to help the townships affected by the red sludge disaster even now that remediation has been completed" – said Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas in Devecser at the press conference following the tour of the restored areas.

Common European action for the creation of the missing energy infrastructure

Ministry of National Development, February 20, 2012 10:31 AM

Tamás Iván Kovács Deputy State Secretary for European Union and International Affairs outlined Hungary’s position in issues related to European energy infrastructure development and energy efficiency improvement at the European Union’s Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council meeting held on 14 February, 2012 in Brussels.

State Secretary Endre Kardeván holds talks with Saudi Arabian Minister of Agriculture

Ministry of Rural Development, February 19, 2012 8:56 AM

The Minister of Agriculture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will visit Hungary in the near future – this was one of the agreements concluded between Endre Kardeván and Dr. Fahd Bin Abdulrahman Balghunaimmal during their meeting in Riyadh. At another important meeting, the State Secretary for Food Chain Control Supervision of the Ministry of Rural Development discussed what criteria Hungarian business must meet in order to export their food products to Saudi Arabia.

Hungary has sent its answers to the European Commission

Government, February 17, 2012 4:21 PM

The Hungarian Government submitted to the European Commission today, within the requested deadline, its responses in the three infringement procedures initiated in January (the independence of the Hungarian National Bank and of the National Data Protection Authority and the mandatory retirement age for judges) and also to the two additional questions raised by the European Commission (concerning the functioning of the judiciary and the situation of the media).

Commentary to the Hungarian Constitution published in English

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 17, 2012 2:34 PM

Hungary's Institute of Public Administration has published a volume of commentaries by legal experts to Hungary's new constitution in English, state secretary for justice Bence Retvari said at the book's presentation at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on Friday.

Agreement with the organisers of One Million for Freedom of the Press in Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 17, 2012 2:30 PM

The Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, the Municipality of Budapest and the organisers of the movement One Million for the Freedom of Press in Hungary have come to an agreement on the use of public spaces for events taking place on 15 March, one of the most important national holidays in Hungary.

2011: Hungarian Agriculture Performed Well

Ministry of Rural Development, February 17, 2012 12:16 PM

Agriculture played a decisive role in a higher than expected 1.4% rise in the Hungarian GDP in the last quarter of 2011. The output of the Hungarian economy increased by 1.7% in 2011, more than both the European Union average of 1.6% and the eurozone average of 1.5%.

19th FeHoVa International Fair Opens

Ministry of Rural Development, February 16, 2012 7:33 PM

"The nature conservation and game management sectors had come to a historical agreement, which has been accepted by state and non-governmental representatives of both areas" – said Zsolt Semjén during his opening speech at the 19th Fishing, Hunting and Arms International Exhibition (FeHoVa), held at the Budapest exhibition centre Hungexpo.

Getting Closer to Each Other

Ministry of Defence, February 16, 2012 10:50 AM

The common road we have walked down with the faraway Japan shows that it is worth meeting each other, and it is worth working together in the spirit of recognition and mutual respect”, stressed Dr. Csaba Hende. The Defence Minister opened the day of Japanese culture in the MoD Military History Institute and Museum on February 11, which has been the first stage in the new program series aimed at introducing foreign cultures.

Assisting the Peace Process

Ministry of Defence, February 15, 2012 6:50 PM

The Chief of Police of Baghlan Province recently submitted an unusual request. Gen. Asadullah Sherzad requested the HDF Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT) to help the reintegration of former insurgents into society.

Hungarian Foods of Exceptional Quality are highly Competitive in Russia

Ministry of Rural Development, February 15, 2012 4:23 PM

"Hungarian foods of exceptional quality are highly competitive in Russia" – said Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas, rounding up his experiences on the first day of his visit to Moscow.

National Energy Strategy 2030 published

Ministry of National Development, February 15, 2012 10:42 AM

The National Energy Strategy 2030 was published by the Ministry of National Development. As from 14 February 2012, the document is also available in an electronic format in Hungarian and English on the Government’s website.