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Show us what you're CAPable of! – Photo Competition

Ministry of Rural Development, July 12, 2011 3:18 PM

The Rural Development Training and Advisory Institute (Hun: VKSZI) of the Ministry of Rural Development is launching a photo competition entitled "What does Agriculture mean to you?", for adults and young people aged 14 to 18 who live in cities.

Consultation on Rural Development Co-operation in the Carpathian Basin

Ministry of Rural Development, July 12, 2011 8:45 AM

As part of the National Rural Strategy – 2020 consultation series, discussions were held for the first time today regarding the national Carpathian Basin Rural Development Co-operation programme.

The Green Economy may lead us out of the crisis – Sándor Fazekas held discussions in Poland

Ministry of Rural Development, July 11, 2011 6:36 PM

In the present difficult economic situation, environmentally friendly, resource-saving growth may be the way forward for Europe. This was the topic of discussion for Sándor Fazekas at the first meeting of the Union's environment ministers under the Polish presidency in Gdansk.

Exercise Tisa-2011 in Romania

Ministry of Defence, July 11, 2011 1:44 PM

Between June 26 and July 1, the Military Engineering Training School – which is situated in a scenic environment at the foot of the Southern Carpathians in Râmnicu Vâlcea – and the adjoining complex military training area hosted the annual Exercise TISA-2011 of the multinational (Hungarian–Romanian–Serbian) Engineer Battalion.

The Government’s work plan for the second half of this year

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 11, 2011 11:23 AM

Government decision-making does not stop during the summer: ‘The pace is maintained’. The Cabinet's agenda for the rest of the year comprises 164 laws, decisions and decrees, including decisions related to the implementation of the Széll Kálmán Plan, the budget for 2012, and the creation of many cardinal Acts related to the new Fundamental Law. The Government’s detailed work plan for the second half of the year can be read in the 7 July edition of Magyar Közlöny, the Hungarian Official Gazette.

Equal Opportunities Camp for Disadvantaged Youth

Ministry of Defence, July 11, 2011 9:00 AM

Between 4 and 10 July, the HR Department of the Ministry of Defence and the National Roma Self-government organizes an Equal Opportunities Camp in Tata, at the HDF 25th ‘Klapka György’ Infantry Brigade. The program is meant to raise awareness of equal opportunities, in accordance with the objectives laid down in ministerial directives, and to present and demonstrate the Ministry’s special activities and professional work related to equal opportunities. MoD Cabinet Chief Dr. Gábor Szarka opened the camp on Monday, July 4.

Zoltán Kovács: The government has fulfilled its commitments

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 8, 2011 1:22 PM

At his government spokesperson’s press conference on Friday, Minister of State for Government Communication Zoltán Kovács gave an account of the decisions made at the government cabinet meeting, measures related to the Széll Kálmán Plan, and measures coming into force on 1 July.

Hungary continues representing the European Union in Libya through the second half of 2011

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 8, 2011 1:17 PM

In a letter addressed to the Hungarian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European External Action Service has today requested Hungary to continue representing the European Union in Libya through the second half of 2011, which Hungary has accepted.

At Home Again After Six Months

Ministry of Defence, July 7, 2011 1:37 PM

Family members and relatives greeted the Hungarian troops of the fifth rotation of the HDF Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (HDF OMLT), who have recently returned from the area of operations. The “Welcome Home” ceremony was held on Thursday, June 30 inside the ‘Klapka György’ Barracks in Tata, where Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende delivered a speech.

Hungarian - Romanian motorway junctions defined

Ministry of National Development, July 7, 2011 10:03 AM

Mr. Pál Völner, Minister of State for Infrastructure and Ms. Anca Boagiu, the Romanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure signed an intergovernmental agreement on border crossing stations of two expressways in Budapest on 5th July, 2011. The agreements enable the harmonised implementation of joint motorway developments linking the cities of Szeged and Arad, Szolnok and Cluj, respectively.

In the Service of Peace – Medal Parade in Cyprus

Ministry of Defence, July 5, 2011 3:28 PM

On June 22 the personnel of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) lined up for a medal parade. Eighteen Hungarian and six Serbian troops received UN peacekeeping medals in recognition of their tour of duty and of promoting the esprit de corps in the mission.

Statement on the death of Otto von Habsburg

Government, July 4, 2011 7:18 PM

The Government of Hungary has learned with deep sorrow of the death of Otto von Habsburg (20 November 1912, Reichenau – 4 July 2011, Pöcking).

Sándor Fazekas attends Papal Audience

Ministry of Rural Development, July 4, 2011 5:23 PM

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) held a weeklong meeting of its highest decision-making body, the FAO Council, in Rome. During the most prominent event of the 37th session of the FAO Conference, delegation leaders met Pope Benedict XVI. The Hungarian delegation was lead by Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas, who following the papal audience told reporters: the fact that the Pope was kind enough to receive us following the FAO Conference is an important, symbolic and worthy end to the Hungarian Presidency of the Union. Meeting His Holiness touches one's soul and provides strength to persevere with the tasks ahead. It is impressive to see how intensively the Pope is concerned with the world's food supply and the plight of the starving -- continued the Hungarian Minister.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the constitutional process in Morocco

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 4, 2011 4:33 PM

Hungary welcomes the results of the referendum held about Morocco’s new constitution on 1 July, which gives evidence of Morocco’s commitment to reforms and good governance.

Chinese-Hungarian relations based on new foundations

Prime Minister’s Office, July 4, 2011 12:16 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán considers the bilateral meetings with Wen Jiabao, Chinese premier to an extraordinary success, marking a milestone in Chinese-Hungarian relations. The Chinese Premier, who came for a two-day visit to Hungary, had talks with the Hungarian Prime Minister on Saturday in the Parliament Building.

EUFOR has a New Deputy Commander

Ministry of Defence, July 4, 2011 7:59 AM

A ceremony to mark the handover of the position of EUFOR Deputy Commander/Chief of Staff (DCOM/COS) and the responsibilities of the Hungarian Senior National Representative (SNR) took place on Tuesday, June 28 in Camp Butmir, Sarajevo. The event marked the formal transfer of authority (TOA) from Brig.-Gen. Tibor Nagy – who has served as DCOM/COS for 17 months – to Brig.-Gen. Zoltán Gulyás. Maj.-Gen. József Kovács, Commander, Hungarian Defence Forces Joint Force Command (HDF JFC) also attended the ceremony.

Joint solution must be found for meeting increasing oil demand

Ministry of National Development, July 3, 2011 6:29 PM

The European Union and OPEC need to join forces to find a solution for meeting increasing oil demand while endeavouring affordable prices and a sound economic growth, emphasised Minister of National Development Tamás Fellegi at the eighth ministerial meeting of the Energy Dialogue of the European Union and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna on 27 June 2011.

Hungary endeavours to constantly increase its nuclear security

Ministry of National Development, July 3, 2011 6:26 PM

The outcome of the stress test started in the Paks Nuclear Power Plant may lead to security increasing measures above the level required in international practice so far, reported Minister of National Development Tamás Fellegi at the nuclear safety conference of the International Atomic Agency held in Vienna on 20 June 2011.

The hundred thousandth citizenship application has been received

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, June 30, 2011 4:16 PM

‘It is fitting for our compatriot, who is also about to become a fellow citizen, to celebrate this here with us today,’ said Zsolt Semjén, Deputy Prime Minister responsible for national priorities, at a press conference on Monday in the central domed hall of the Hungarian Parliament Building. He was greeting László Virág Balog – the hundred thousandth applicant for Hungarian citizenship in the simplified naturalisation procedure – and his family.

Agreement signed in Bern to strengthen the competitiveness of international rail transport

Ministry of National Development, June 30, 2011 3:27 PM

The extraordinary general assembly of the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) approved of the European Union’s accession to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) on 23 June 2011 in Bern. On behalf of the rotating Presidency of the European Union, Tamás Iván Kovács, Deputy State Secretary for European Union and International Affairs of the Hungarian Ministry of National Development signed the accession agreement closing the inter-organisational negotiations that have been going on for several years.

The period of the Hungarian EU Presidency has ended with great success in the field of sport

Ministry of Human Resources, June 30, 2011 3:00 PM

The sport related tasks of the Hungarian EU Presidency came to an end with the Informal Meeting of EU Sport Directors. On the final meeting day, chaired by Attila Czene, State Minister for Sport of the Ministry of National Resources, the sport directors discussed about the common challenges faced by European sport, the cooperation with third countries and the role of volunteering in sport. Mr. Pál Szekeres deputy state secretary for sport also participated at the meeting.

The Informal Meeting of Sport Directors closes the sport issue of the Hungarian EU Presidency

Ministry of Human Resources, June 30, 2011 2:55 PM

The two-day Informal Meeting of EU Sport Directors is being held in Gödöllő as the official closing event of the Hungarian EU Presidency’s sport issues, chaired by Attila Czene, Minister of State for Sport of the Ministry of National Resources.

Strengthening Cooperation is a Priority

Ministry of Defence, June 30, 2011 7:53 AM

At their meeting held in the Ministry of Defence, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Dr. István Simicskó and Brig-Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Adjutant General, Ohio National Guard discussed Hungary’s role in ISAF, Afghanistan, the volunteer reserve system and the possibilities for sharing the lessons learned in the field of disaster relief.

Presidential Farewell Drink for Sándor Fazekas in Brussels

Ministry of Rural Development, June 29, 2011 8:53 PM

Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas took part in the Hungaricum festival entitled "Greetings from Hungary" early on Wednesday afternoon on Brussels' historical main square.

The Ministry of Rural Development has Completed One Year's Work in just Six Months

Ministry of Rural Development, June 29, 2011 10:29 AM

The final session of the Agricultural and Fisheries Council during the Hungarian Presidency was held in Luxembourg, where Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Agriculture Dacian Cioloş and Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli all judged the past six months as having been extremely successful. All three thanked the Hungarian Presidency for its conscientious and outstanding work.