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National Roma Strategy to go before Government by end of November

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, November 9, 2011 6:16 PM

Hungary's National Social Inclusion and Roma Strategy is expected to be submitted to the government at the end of this month, the justice ministry's state secretary for social inclusion told a press conference after an international conference held in Budapest on the strategy on Wednesday.

Scientific Conference on Mangalica Pigs

Ministry of Rural Development, November 9, 2011 4:31 PM

Do we know enough about the treasures borne by the Hungarian Mangalica pig? Do we utilize their excellent characteristics to a suitable extent in animal husbandry and food production? What new opportunities does the world market hold for Hungarian Mangalica breeding?

Stricter Monitoring of Foreign Wines

Ministry of Rural Development, November 9, 2011 3:55 PM

Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas ordered the stricter monitoring of imported wines on November 9, 2011. The stringent checks are justified by the large quantities of foreign wine entering the country.

Regulation of civil society in Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, November 8, 2011 12:44 PM

After more than a year of preparation and public and professional consultation, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice today submitted to Parliament the bill on the Right of Association, Non-profit Status, and the Operation and Funding of Civil Society Organisations (or NGOs).

REC to become an International Organisation

Ministry of Rural Development, November 7, 2011 6:08 PM

The Regional Environmental Centre for Central and Eastern Europe (REC) is to form into an international organisation. The international agreement on the issue was signed in the name of the Government by Minister of Rural Development Sándor Fazekas. As a result of the agreement, new opportunities will be available to the organisation, and it will be able to perform its duties and responsibilities more efficiently.

„The Radar Serves the Cause of the Whole Nation”

Ministry of Defence, November 7, 2011 1:12 PM

Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende signed an agreement of cooperation with Attila Vén, the mayor of Medina concerning the infrastructural support to the radar project to be implemented at the village. Under the terms of the agreement, until 2014 the Ministry of Defence will pay a total of HUF 100 million as a non-refundable governmental subsidy to Medina in order to finance the infrastructural development related to the construction project. Within 30 days from the agreement coming into force, the village is to receive the first installment worth HUF 25 million.

Tibor Navracsics: Why Hungary will remain a democracy among the democracies of Europe

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, November 6, 2011 10:18 AM

Tibor Navracsics' essay has been published on the Conservative Home website.

Over 11 thousand poached protected birds found at Nagylak

Ministry of Rural Development, November 5, 2011 1:25 PM

The bodies of over 11 thousand protected birds were found in a truck by customs officials at the Nagylak border crossing on Friday. The poached birds were identified at the scene by the head of the environmental protection area of the Kőrös-Maros National Park. Krisztián Bránya stated: the birds are from 22 different species and the total conservation value of the shipment exceeds 100 million Forints.

Hungarian-Slovenian Agricultural Damage Mitigation Workgroup Formed

Ministry of Rural Development, November 4, 2011 7:33 PM

Hungary and Slovenia is to form a workgroup consisting of experts within a matter of weeks to remedy the two countries' problems with regard to damage mitigation – announced Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas following discussions with his Slovenian counterpart on Friday in Eger.

Memorial Service in the Heroes’ Cemetery of Sátoraljaújhely

Ministry of Defence, November 4, 2011 1:05 PM

“This cemetery tells us about our common history, our common fate and our common deceased loved ones” – said the Minister of Defence Dr. Csaba Hende on Tuesday, November 1 the in the Heroes’ Cemetery, Sátoraljaújhely at the memorial service arranged on All Souls’ Day.

Hungarian–Chinese Military-to-Military Talks in Budapest

Ministry of Defence, November 3, 2011 12:56 PM

On Thursday, October 27 Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő, the Chief of the MoD Defence Staff received Gen. Tong Shiping, the deputy director of the General Political Department (GPD) of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Heading a delegation of six, the Chinese general was on a visit to Hungary to conduct negotiations.

345 million Ft fine for five chain stores

Ministry of Rural Development, November 2, 2011 4:40 PM

The Central Agriculture Office (MgSzH) has fined five commercial chain stores a total of 345 million forints for unfair conduct as distributors with regard to their suppliers. The Authority has obliged the corporations concerned to pay a product route supervision fine.

High levels of small loose dust particles in the air

Ministry of Rural Development, November 2, 2011 4:37 PM

During the past few days, the small loose dust particle (PM10) pollution in the air has risen throughout the country. Levels of pollution over the alerting level have been measured in several settlements. In Nyíregyháza, the smog warning was raised to alert level, while in Budapest, Debrecen, Miskolc and Pécs, the level was declared high enough to require the informing of the public.

New Legislation protects against Agricultural Environmental Damage

Ministry of Rural Development, November 2, 2011 4:27 PM

Agricultural producers working in the crop cultivation and horticulture sector may have a new, two-pillar risk management system available from January 1, 2012. Thanks to the new system, farmers will be better protected against the effects of adverse meteorological conditions.

A new law enforcement platform is taking shape

Ministry of Interior, November 2, 2011 12:13 PM

The Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) to prevent and combat cross-border crime was adopted in Bucharest on 26th May 1999. In order to develop SECI Center a Convention (Convention on the Establishment of the Southeast European Law Enforcement Center - SELEC) was signed – as a result of intensive negotiations over nearly 3 years - on 9th December 2009 in Bucharest.

Budapest is ready to host the follow-up conference in 2012

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 1, 2011 11:20 AM

Hungary considers responsible, productive, efficient and safe use of cyberspace to be a priority for the 21st century.

Ceremonial Planting of Grapevines in the Our Kadarkas' Garden

Ministry of Rural Development, October 28, 2011 5:01 PM

Several grapevines were planted today in Budapest's Jókai Garden. The aim of the initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Duna-Ipoly National Park is for the Kadarka grape variety and wine to regain its earlier prestige.

Measures to attain the sustainable reduction of public debt

Ministry for National Economy, October 28, 2011 4:21 PM

After it took office in May 2010, the new government faced several unexpected challenges. Serious measures had to be undertaken to control the slippage in the 2010 budget. Without prompt fiscal adjustment, general government deficit would have increased close to 7% of GDP. The two action plans announced in the second half of last year introduced rigorous saving measures on the expenditure side (freezing of appropriations, elimination of bonuses, revision of outsourced activities, reduction of purchase of goods and services).

Successful Governmental Cooperation on NATO CMX 11

Ministry of Defence, October 28, 2011 2:51 PM

Under the coordination of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, altogether eight ministries, five national security services and several cooperating organizations have completed a one-week NATO exercise.

Faster contracting and payments in the use of funds granted by the European Union

Ministry of National Development, October 28, 2011 11:53 AM

Minister for National Development Tamás Fellegi opened the seventh international conference on Competitiveness Operational Programmes organised by the National Development Agency, the Hungarian Economic Development Centre and the European Commission on 27 October 2011 in Budapest. In his address he pointed out that conspicuous progress has been made in the compliance of the allocation of EU funds and their speed in the period that has elapsed since the change of government. In the near future in a resolution the government will codify the tasks to be performed in the interest of fully using the available limit and further accelerating the system.

Viktor Orbán presents the first Agrarian Széchényi Card

Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 6:43 PM

"The 2012 budget is taking on the implementation of highly significant structural reforms on a scale never before seen", announced Viktor Orbán on Thursday in Budapest at the event held to mark the issuing of the 150 thousandth Széchenyi Card and the first Agrarian Széchényi Card. The Prime Minister stressed, "The role of agriculture has become more important as a result of the crisis within the EU, and so we now view agriculture as a key break-out point." "The development of the economy cannot occur purely for its own sake", said the Prime Minister, "it is only worth pursuing if it serves the interests of society."

Proportional Expenses in the interests of Safe Foods

Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 5:32 PM

The aim of the food chain monitoring tax is for those involved in the food chain to bear the required financial burdens at a more proportionate level. Within the present system, there are certain sectors (e.g. commerce), that – while consuming significant supervising authority resources – do not contribute to monitoring and supervision expenses. At the same time, other sectors bear disproportionately large burdens (e.g. the meat sector and slaughterhouses). The Ministry of Rural Development is reassessing the currently applicable food chain monitoring administration and service charges, as a result of which there will be less charged items and charges themselves will decrease in some areas. Overall, the financial burden borne by businesses will therefore not increase.

The French Institute dons green in December

Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 2:24 PM

This year, the Environment Month's conference series once again promises a wide variety of interesting lectures. The initiative was launched in 2003 by the Cultural and Cooperation Department of the French Embassy, the French Institute and the Ministry of Rural Development.

The Waste Management Act concentrates on reducing waste generation

Ministry of Rural Development, October 27, 2011 2:20 PM

The draft Waste Management Act will soon reach the government, and subsequently, parliament. The Ministry primarily recommends the reduction of the generation of waste – announced Zoltán Illés in Tiszaújváros.

Hungary's first university young farmers club formed

Ministry of Rural Development, October 26, 2011 5:04 PM

Students from the University of Pannonia's Georgikon Faculty have formed the country's first university young farmers club with the support of AGRYA (the Hungarian Young Farmers' Association). The goal of the new club, formed in Keszthely, is for students to gain first hand experience regarding how agriculture works and the life of young farmers.