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HUN PRT-12: Ready for the Mission

Ministry of Defence, December 19, 2011 9:16 AM

The soldiers of the incoming 12th rotation of the HDF Provincial Reconstruction Team (HUN PRT-12) recently mounted a culmination exercise (CULEX) to demonstrate their readiness to deploy on a mission abroad. Most of the contingent has been drawn from the HDF 5th ‘Bocskai István’ Infantry Brigade of Hódmezővásárhely.

Dr. Csaba Hende Visited Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, December 17, 2011 9:05 AM

The delegation led by the Minister of Defence Dr. Csaba Hende, which paid a five-day visit to the Hungarian military units serving in Afghanistan, arrived at the Debrecen Airport on Saturday, December 10. The Minister of Defence heard eight commander’s reports in four garrisons and seven bases, and held six staff meetings. The Minister was briefed about the security situation and tasks of our troops, and had talks with the Commander of the NATO Training Mission Afghanistan (NTM-A), with the Deputy Commander and the Hungarian Chief of Staff of ISAF Regional Command North (RC North), as well as with the Governor of Baghlan Province.

Tibor Navracsics responds in writing to Viviane Redding

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 16, 2011 5:52 PM

Today the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice replied to a letter received from the vice-president of the European commission, which was sent on 12 December. Viviane Redding asked for information from the Hungarian government following a petition from Hungarian Socialist MEP Kinga Göncz related to the restructuring of the court system and of the institution of the Commissioner for Data Protection in Hungary. The petition was submitted on 30 November in Brussels, following adoption of the relevant Acts in the Hungarian parliament.

State secretary presents extra health care funding

Ministry of Human Resources, December 16, 2011 1:50 PM

More than 21 billion forints can be distributed in the health sector as a result of leftovers found in the health fund, state secretary for health Miklos Szocska said on Friday.

Joint Press Release by the Governments of Hungary and the United States on the Occasion of the Ninetieth Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 16, 2011 12:41 PM

On December 17, 2011, we commemorate the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hungary and the United States. After the agreement entered into force, an American Legation was opened in Budapest and Count László Széchenyi presented his credentials in Washington, D.C.

New measures to plug budget gap

Ministry for National Economy, December 15, 2011 4:11 PM

The economy minister on Thursday announced new measures aiming to compensate for a lower growth and weaker exchange-rate target next year.

U.S district court agrees with Republic Of Hungary that Herzog Decision should be reviewed by the appellate court

Ministry of National Development, December 15, 2011 3:50 PM

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a decision granting the Republic of Hungary’s Motion for Certification. The Court’s decision grants Hungary’s request for immediate review of decision and illustrates that there are valid grounds for difference of opinion as to whether the Herzog case can proceed in U.S. courts.

Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál meets representatives of Jewish religious communities

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 15, 2011 9:25 AM

Today Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál held another meeting with representatives of Jewish religious communities concerning the system for payment of subventions.

Hungarian Grey Cattle Meat gains Protected Status

Ministry of Rural Development, December 14, 2011 6:18 PM

The European Commission has registered the name "Magyar szürkemarha hús" (Hungarian Grey Cattle Meat) among the protected geographical indications and designations of origin. The Commission has registered more that 1000 names, of which around 120 are in the fresh meat category.

Hungary's deputy PM raises concern over Slovak law with EU

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 14, 2011 4:15 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics said he had raised concern over Slovakia's citizenship laws at a private meeting with the EU's Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding, arguing the law breached the Union's charter of fundamental rights.

Zoltán Illés holds talks with Danish Environment Minister

Ministry of Rural Development, December 14, 2011 3:12 PM

State Secretary for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés held discussions in Budapest today with Danish Minister of the Environment Ida Auken on, amongst others, the issues of hazardous materials, GMO crops and sustainable development. Denmark will be taking over the rotating presidency of the EU for the first half of 2012; the meeting involved discussions on the conciliation of environmental priorities. In the interests of the realisation of EU environmental goals, Hungary will be supporting the endeavours of the Danish Presidency.

Hungary’s public health tax on food products a hit: 42,000 healthcare workers to receive bonuses this year

Ministry of Human Resources, December 13, 2011 4:10 PM

It seems that the Hungarian ‘chips (or crisps) tax’ is achieving its goal. After its first quarter the Government can already pay bonuses to 42,000 healthcare workers. With the intention of improving the level of health among the population, since 1 September 2011 the tax has been levied on food products proven to have harmful effects on health.

Dialogue between the Hungarian government and Jewish communities is continuing

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 13, 2011 4:08 PM

Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál has initiated a preparatory meeting with representatives of Jewish religious communities concerning the system for payment of subventions.

Go-Ahead for Beef Exports to Algeria

Ministry of Rural Development, December 13, 2011 4:07 PM

In Algiers, Endre Kardeván and his Algerian colleague, Chief Veterinarian Rachid Bougueddour, have agreed on the joint acceptance of animal health certificates for calves and beef cattle. This means the last obstacle impeding the export of Hungarian beef has now been removed.

The Government plans to build new cycle routes

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 13, 2011 1:30 PM

The Hungarian government is planning the development of cycle routes between Hungary’s main tourist attractions. The first phase envisages a Danube cycle route between Rajka and Budapest; a further plan in the first phase is for a cycle route network between Budapest and Lake Balaton, and to Etyek (famous for its wine festival); a high priority state investment would be the comprehensive upgrading of cycle routes around Lake Balaton. Project preparation is the responsibility of István Garancsi, who was appointed by the Prime Minister.

Hungary faces stormy year ahead

Prime Minister’s Office, December 13, 2011 10:13 AM

The euro-zone crisis promises to be protracted and the year ahead is expected to be stormy both in Europe and in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in an address to parliament on Monday.

Acknowledgement of support to the victims of the racist murders

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 13, 2011 9:54 AM

On 11 December 2011, as part of a closing conference organised for International Human Rights Day, the independent Roma organisation Phralipe assessed the outcomes of the programme aimed to give support to the victims of the racist murders which claimed the lives of several Roma individuals. Ágnes Daróczi, Vice-chair of the organisation, reminded the audience of the most relevant parts of the aid process, and the main elements of the housing support process. Press Release.

Animating the Hungarian–Indian Defence Cooperation

Ministry of Defence, December 12, 2011 11:32 AM

A ministerial-level delegation led by MoD Deputy State Secretary for Defence Economy Dr. Gábor Márki conducted negotiations in India between November 2 and 4 of 2011. The main goal of the visit was to hold the next session of the Hungarian–Indian Joint Military Commission with Co-chairman Shekhar Agarwal, the Secretary of Defence Production of the Indian Ministry of Defence.

Issue of homelessness can only be solved by joint action

Ministry of Interior, December 9, 2011 12:16 PM

“We intend to establish security, legitimacy and appropriate circumstances both for capital city residents and for homeless people” - emphasized Sándor Pintér, the Minister of Interior after visiting homeless shelters at the Aszódi street and at the Feszty Árpád street in Budapet.

Let's Sow Hungarian Seeds!

Ministry of Rural Development, December 8, 2011 5:42 PM

The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a seed campaign so that farmers buy and sow Hungarian agricultural seeds – announced Sándor Fazekas at the seed production plant of the Kiskun Research Centre in Kiskunhalas.

SOF Troops Recognized

Ministry of Defence, December 8, 2011 3:30 PM

The servicemembers of the HDF 34th ‘Bercsényi László’ Special Operations Forces Battalion who displayed outstanding bravery in a firefight in the theatre of war in Afghanistan received medals and recognitions in the presence of their relations on November 29 in Szolnok.

EU needs work-based societies

Prime Minister’s Office, December 8, 2011 2:07 PM

The European Union needs work-based societies to be able to compete with China or the United States, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in Marseille on Thursday.

Agreements with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission for a Protective Net for Hungary

Ministry of National Development, December 8, 2011 11:35 AM

Agreements with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission for a Protective Net for Hungary Hungary's financing must be ensured even if the crisis of the euro and the euro area deepens, causing increased uncertainty and disturbances in the financial markets. Under the changed international conditions, Hungary needs a protective net, and only the agreement to be concluded with the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission can provide such a guarantee. This was the precondition to avoiding incapacitation and to ensuring Hungary's financing from the market, Minister for National Development Tamás Fellegi pointed out at the government spokespersons' meeting on 8 December 2011.

Hungary is the first Member State of the European Union to submit a Social Inclusion Strategy

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 7, 2011 4:01 PM

On 30 November 2011 the Hungarian government adopted the National Social Inclusion Strategy, which was sent to the European Commission by the Minister of State for Social Inclusion (Ministry of Public Administration and Justice). It is therefore the first Member State to submit such a strategy.

Hungarian Chief of Defence Receives US SOCEUR Commander

Ministry of Defence, December 7, 2011 3:26 PM

Maj.-Gen. Michael Repass, the commander of the US Special Operations Command Europe (US SOCEUR) paid a courtesy call to Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő, the Chief of the MoD Defence Staff on Monday, November 28.