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Hungarian Parliament approves National Energy Strategy

Ministry of National Development, October 14, 2011 1:49 PM

The National Energy Strategy, based on new foundations, will ensure the long-term sustainability, safety and economic competitiveness of Hungary’s energy supply. While serving our primary national interests, it guarantees the safety of supply, considers the principle of least cost, enforces environmental criteria and enables Hungary to contribute to the solving of global problems in line with its international weight and available resources.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary on the enlargement package of the European Commission

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 14, 2011 12:47 PM

Hungary welcomes that the Commission reported about the progress of nearly all the countries that are committed to joining the European Union. We also welcome the progress made by Serbia. However, the law on property restitution and compensation passed by the Serbian Parliament on September 26 is of grave concern to us.

Hungary has joined the Alps-Adriatic GMO-free Region

Ministry of Rural Development, October 13, 2011 7:15 PM

Parliament has passed a resolution requesting that local governments ban the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture and farming within their areas of administration, so joining a Croatian initiative.

Tokaji Wine is Hungary in a Bottle

Ministry of Rural Development, October 13, 2011 6:06 PM

At the invitation of Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas and Minister for Foreign Affairs János Martonyi, the Ambassadors and Agricultural Attachés accredited to Hungary took part in the Patricius Winery's harvest in Bodrogkisfalud in the Tokaj wine region.

Hungary condemns terrorist plot against Saudi Ambassador

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 13, 2011 5:36 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary was deeply shocked by the news of the planned attempt on the life of Saud Arabia’s Ambassador in Washington D.C. which was successfully thwarted by US law enforcement organizations.

Hungarians in UNFICYP

Ministry of Defence, October 10, 2011 9:08 AM

The 28th rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ mission in Cyprus (UNFICYP HUNCON) deployed to the area of operations (AO) in September, 2010. The HUNCON personnel were last seen together on the airplane transporting the rotation, since they were performing their tasks during the 12 months of their tour of duty abroad in four different places, mostly serving with multinational units.

Hungary’s Government Stays Firm on Afghanistan Policy

Ministry of Defence, October 7, 2011 1:04 PM

Hungary is going to bring in line with NATO’s plans its own mid-term Afghanistan policy which is currently under preparation, Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende said in Brussels on Thursday, October 6 at the NATO Defence Ministers Meeting.

The Interior Ministers of Hungary, Austria and Serbia signed a joint declaration on the fight against illegal migration

Ministry of Interior, October 6, 2011 4:57 PM

“This problem affects the security of whole Europe, which is why we have to find a common solution” – highlighted Sándor Pintér Minister of Interior on the press conference following the signature of the Hungarian-Austrian-Serbian joint declaration on the fight against illegal migration.

High-level humanitarian event in Budapest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2011 10:16 AM

The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) organises regional humanitarian outreach forums in Europe since 2009. The aim of these events is to raise awareness on the basics of international humanitarian coordination, to provide general information on the role of OCHA, and to discuss current humanitarian crises and challenges. This year, the forum titled „European Humanitarian Partnership Forum – Responding in a changing world” will be organized 6.10.2011, together with the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Budapest.

One year on Hungary remembers the red sludge disaster

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 4, 2011 8:27 AM

On 4 October Hungary is commemorating the first anniversary of the red sludge disaster. Since the tragedy the Government has completely rebuilt the residential areas and rehabilitated the natural environment, and thanks to exemplary professional and public solidarity, one year on the three stricken settlements are now more in need of spiritual and economic strength than anything else.

Outstanding Export Trade Surplus in Agriculture

Ministry of Rural Development, October 3, 2011 6:35 PM

This year, Hungarian agriculture and the Hungarian food industry are producing perhaps the most favourable export surplus since Hungary joined the European Union – said the State Secretary for Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Rural Development on Saturday in Békéscsaba.

Remembrance of the Cadet Schools at the Zrínyi University

Ministry of Defence, October 3, 2011 5:30 PM

On Wednesday, September 28 in the joint organisation of the Ministry of Defence and the Honvéd Re-enactment Association (HOHE) the one-time students commemorated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the six Cadet Schools operating from 1941 until 1945 in the Banquet Hall of the Zrínyi Miklós National Defence University (ZMNE). The wife of the President of the Republic Katalin Schmittné Makray, Dr. István Simicskó, the MoD Parliamentary State Secretary and the former Prime Minister Dr. Péter Boross were also present at the event.

Consultation between the Ministers of Interior strengthens Hungarian-Georgian relations

Ministry of Interior, October 3, 2011 2:16 PM

Accepting the invitation of the Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér, Georgia’s Interior Minister Ivane Mirabisvili, arrived to Budapest on Monday.

Next National Agriculture and Food Exhibition Planned for 2012

Ministry of Rural Development, October 2, 2011 8:41 PM

The programme of this year's National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK), including amongst others livestock shows, presentations by various food industry businesses, and professional forums, has shown that Hungarian agriculture and the Hungarian food industry has moved in the direction of quality production and the greatest possible added value – said Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas on Sunday, during the presentation of the OMÉK's Special Ministerial Award and People's Choice Award.

We Don't Need Genetically Manipulated Organisms

Ministry of Rural Development, September 30, 2011 7:16 PM

The Ministry of Rural Development organised a debate on the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, held at the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK). Present at the event, which drew great interest, were representatives from the field of science, agricultural government and farmers' organisations, with the aim of voicing their opinions and putting forward their substantive arguments on genetically manipulated agricultural products at an open podium discussion.

Hungarian Brigadier General leads the EU crisis management mission

Ministry of Interior, September 30, 2011 3:00 PM

On the proposal of Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Member States made the decision to appoint Prison Service Brigadier General dr. László Huszár as Head of the crisis management mission (EUJUST LEX Iraq) that helps to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi administrative management of law enforcement and judicial systems. The Hungarian Head of the mission will take his duty station in Baghdad soon – joint bulletin of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

Land is a Strategically Important Resource

Ministry of Rural Development, September 29, 2011 7:47 PM

We must not allow arable land to be used as our predecessors have done so during previous years – announced Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development József Ángyán on the Land and Estate Policy Forum organised within the framework of the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK).

Mr. Sándor Pintér: Terrorism can only be combated through global collaboration

Ministry of Interior, September 29, 2011 10:34 AM

„Terrorism is a great threat to world and democracy this is why – with respect to human rights – we need to strengthen democracy and security” – said Interior Minister Sándor Pintér on the international conference “Terrorism and Democracy in the 21st Century” organised by the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Interior (BTT) and the Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK).

"We Must Relearn the Value of the Land!"

Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 8:35 PM

"The OMÉK is a celebration of Hungarian agriculture, the Hungarian farming community, and of the land. It is those few days during which farmers can introduce themselves and present the fruits of their labours to the public" – said Sándor Fazekas on Wednesday during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK). In the words of the event's chief patron, Viktor Orbán: "Agriculture is a vital take-off point for our nation."

The Carpathian Basin Rural Development Programme is an Integral Part of the National Rural Development Strategy

Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 7:45 PM

The 75th jubilee National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK) was home to the "Carpathian Basin Rural Development Co-operations" Forum, part of the National Rural Strategy – 2020 series of consultations.

The CAP searches for a solution to protect against speculative price swings

Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 7:41 PM

On October 12, the European Commission will present its recommendations on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the Union between 2014 and 2020 – announced Sándor Fazekas at the conference entitled "Renewing Europe – response concerning the Common Agricultural Policy and the challenges of the 21st Century", organised within the framework of the National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK).

With Loyalty to the Nation

Ministry of Defence, September 26, 2011 2:58 PM

Another swearing-in ceremony for Crown Guards took place on September 20 in the cupola hall of the Parliament building. In the presence of László Kövér, the Speaker of the Parliament and the member of the Holy Crown Committee, Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende and Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő, the Chief of the MoD Defence Staff, the crown guards took their oath of allegiance, pledging that “I shall be guarding the Holy Crown with utmost loyalty…and I will never let it fall into unauthorized hands, even if I have to sacrifice my life for it”.

Sándor Fazekas held talks with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan in Astana

Ministry of Rural Development, September 23, 2011 7:37 PM

The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Karim Massimov welcomed the delegation leaders of the UN Pan-European Conference of Environment Ministers today, and later held bilateral talks with Sándor Fazekas. The Minister expressed his hopes that the agreements reached during his visit to Kazakhstan would come to fruition in joint projects involving the exchange of agricultural and environmental technologies, the development of business relations and the fields of education and training.

Just a Few Days Left before the 75th Jubilee OMÉK

Ministry of Rural Development, September 23, 2011 7:31 PM

Following a six-year break, the National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK), organised jointly by the Ministry of Rural Development and the Agricultural Marketing Centre (AMC), will take place between September 28 and October 2 at the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Centre.

Energy policy in the focus of Tamás Fellegi's Washington talks

Ministry of National Development, September 23, 2011 12:42 PM

Minister for National Development Tamás Fellegi is on an official visit to Washington between 23 and 27 September 2011. The minister will meet government policymakers in energy and foreign affairs and top private sector executives to discuss primarily energy and climate change policy matters. Tamás Fellegi will participate in the roundtable discussion held with energy experts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and will give a lecture at the meeting of the Atlantic Council.