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The Hungarian anti-corruption structure is at the forefront in Europe

Ministry of Interior, April 15, 2011 12:25 PM

The Ministry of Interior and the National Defence Service (NVSZ) co-organized an international anti-corruption conference with the participation of six international organizations and of 23 countries on April 13 and 14 in Budapest.

The EU and U.S. citizens can feel more secure

Ministry of Interior, April 14, 2011 5:32 PM

Sándor Pintér, the Interior Minister found effective the reconciliation of the United States and the European Union's ministers of justice and home affairs - was said on Thursday at the press conference, the final act of negotiations in Gödöllő.

The Jewish tragedy is also our national tragedy

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 14, 2011 2:10 PM

For a nation, nothing is more destructive than being forbidden to remember its past. For forty years this was the case in our country, but now we are free to remember those who were murdered by a totalitarian system, said Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication, at the opening event of the Holocaust Memorial Day at the Földes Ferenc Secondary School in Miskolc.

112 Saves Lives

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

The European Emergency Number Association (EENA) was set up to popularise the European emergency number 112, co-ordinate the various European emergency centres, and, among others, boost the exchange of views between the specialists dealing with emergency calls. The organisation is holding a conference in Hotel Gellért, Budapest, between 13-15 April 2011.

EDA launched key work towards a European Technology non-Dependence Policy for Defence

Ministry of Defence, April 14, 2011 1:32 PM

European Defence Agency (EDA) held a high-level Conference in Budapest on European Technology non-Dependence (ETnD) on the 13-14 April under the Hungarian EU Presidency. It brought together, for the first time, senior defence experts and policy makers from across Europe to discuss this subject. Press release.

Family Kaleidoscope: Let's compose the common European family photo album! - Photo competition of the Ministry of National Resources!

Ministry of Human Resources, April 14, 2011 10:00 AM

Submit your family photo depicting the most beautiful moment, which reveals: you can live without family, but not worthy! Let's present the diversity of the European families in order to find out: family is the greatest value, may we live anywhere in Europe.

Breakthrough in the level of criminal sanctions

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 13, 2011 7:40 PM

The Convention on Cybercrime, adopted in Budapest in 2001, can be considered a successful agreement, but we have to keep pace with the evolution of technology, stressed Tibor Navracsics, Minister for Public Administration and Justice at the Cybercrime Ministerial Conference.

Hungarian Presidency hosted the 5th EU MS Deployability Conference

Ministry of Defence, April 13, 2011 4:18 PM

On 12-13 April 2011 the International EU Deployability Conference took place at the Institute and Museum of Military History, Budapest, Hungary.

Quarterly Report on Government Security Auctions

Ministry for National Economy, April 12, 2011 1:40 PM

In the first quarter of 2011 the demand for medium term government securities increased, among which very high demand appeared for the 5-year bonds, while demand for the 3-month discount treasury bills decreased.

Homage to the Hero of Freedom

Ministry of National Development, April 11, 2011 3:14 PM

Zsolt Nyitrai and Bence Rétvári gave welcome addresses on 7 April 2011 at the formal printing of a special envelop released on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States of America. The event was attended by Her Excellency Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis, Ambassador of the United Stated in Hungary.

OECD: Hungary is on the right path

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 11, 2011 2:42 PM

The reforms of the Hungarian government are in harmony with the recommendations of the OECD in the area of structural reforms, said Angel Gurría, Secretary-General for the organisation, in a brief interview with kormany.hu.

László Szászfalvi involved in talks in Belgrade and Vojvodina

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 11, 2011 11:28 AM

Minister of State László Szászfalvi visited Subotica and Novi Sad on 6-8 April, where he met leaders from advocacy groups of Vojvodina Hungarians, and leaders from the Government of the Province of Vojvodina.

The Countryside Wants to Live! – Social Debate is Launched Regarding the Rural Development Strategy for the Next Ten Years

Ministry of Rural Development, April 9, 2011 1:23 PM

Mr. Sándor Fazekas, Minister of Rural Development has launched for public debate a National Rural Strategy for the next ten years at the Farmers’ Forum in Karcag, Nagykunság.
Public Announcement.

Ohio National Guard Members visit Hungary

Ministry of Defence, April 8, 2011 11:39 AM

A delegation of Ohio National Guard members headed by Darla L. Stencavage, Assistant of Military Attaché of the United States visited the HDF Eastern Hungarian Recruitment Command at the end of March. The purpose of the visit was to compare the American and the Hungarian military recruitment system.

Hungary to Represent the European Union at the Clean Energy Conference of the Largest Economies

Ministry of National Development, April 8, 2011 9:11 AM

In its capacity as the current holder of the Presidency, Hungary represented the European Union at the second Clean Energy Ministerial Conference organised in the United Arab Emirates on 6-7 April 2011. On behalf of the rotating Presidency of the European Union, Tamás Iván Kovács, Deputy State Secretary for EU and International Relations of the Hungarian Ministry of National Development, also took the floor.

EU assistance to the restoration of flood damages

Ministry of Interior, April 7, 2011 4:20 PM

The European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday decided on the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) mobilization in order to mitigate the damages caused by last year's extreme weather and floods hitting our country. On this basis, Hungary got its share of 22 and a half million EUR. The EUSF is designed to intervene in the event of natural disasters, and to express Europe's solidarity with the disaster-stricken areas. The Fund was set up in response to the severe floods in Central Europe in the summer of 2002.

Single market: Political incentives needed

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 6, 2011 3:15 PM

The Hungarian Presidency welcomes the European Parliament’s (EP) commitment to the single market, Minister of State for EU Affairs, Enikő Győri, announced in the debate at the EP’s plenary meeting, held in Strasbourg on 6 April 2011. According to the Ms Győri, EU institutions have to give a joint political incentive to the internal market.

Enlargement: Presidency counts on EP’s help

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 6, 2011 3:12 PM

The European Parliament’s (EP) evaluation on the accession process of both Iceland and Macedonia is well balanced, Minister of State for EU Affairs, Enikő Győri, said at the EP’s plenary meeting on 6 April 2011, in Strasbourg. However, in the case of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, she urged for greater efforts, and promoted the start of accession negotiations.

Combating the new forms of human trafficking

Ministry of Interior, April 6, 2011 2:32 PM

During the Hungarian Presidency a seminar on combating the new forms of human trafficking was held in the Hungarian Ministry of Interior in Budapest on 4-5 April 2011. Beside the experts from 27 member states, the representatives of the European Committee, the EUROPOL, the EUROJUST, and the Vienna based ICMPD (International Centre for Migration Policy Development), and also the IOM Budapest (International Organisation for Migration, Regional Mission for Central and South-Eastern Europe) attended the meeting.

Not minority: nationality

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 6, 2011 11:57 AM

The government is treating issues relating to nationalities and the education of nationalities as a priority, said László Szászfalvi in a speech at the Croatian School in Budapest. He said that this shows itself, among other things, in the fact that the term ‘nationality’ is consistently being used in political discourse instead of the word ‘minority’.

European network security and action against global cybercrime on the agenda

Ministry of National Development, April 6, 2011 11:31 AM

In accordance with the European Commission’s Communication published on 1 April 2011, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will also seek greater emphasis on critical information infrastructure protection in the future across Europe and in the world at the Telecom Ministerial Conference hosted in Balatonfüred, Hungary, on 14-15 April 2011.

A dynamic and open European Defence Market

Ministry of Defence, April 6, 2011 10:26 AM

“Multinational cooperation has an increasing role in capability development. Joint effort may generate significant capabilities unattainable by national resources.” Róbert Kádár, Deputy Head of Armament and Quartermaster Office said in his opening remarks at the conference held at Stefánia Palace Cultural Centre, Budapest on 5 April.

Roma strategy: Presidency welcomes Commission proposal

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 5, 2011 3:18 PM

The European Commission presented its views on a feasible European framework for the national Roma strategies on 5 March 2011, in Strasbourg. At the plenary session, the Presidency welcomed the Commission’s proposal. Beforehand, the European Parliament expressed its opinion on the topic as well.

Hungary gearing up to the second half of the presidency with commitment and dynamism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 5, 2011 3:08 PM

“We are pleased with the first three months of the Hungarian Presidency and are preparing for the next three months with unchanged commitment and dynamism,” Minister of State for EU affairs, Enikő Győri, said receiving a delegation of the European Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, led by Deputy Chairman, Gérard Voisin, during a visit to Budapest on 4 April 2011.

In close cooperation with the European Commission

Ministry for National Economy, April 5, 2011 2:40 PM

György Matolcsy has replied to Olli Rehn