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Stability in the Balkans is of key significance

Ministry of Defence, November 25, 2010 4:11 PM

A scientific conference titled ‘Western-Balkans’ was held in Budapest on November 24.

Promotion and appointments

Ministry of Defence, November 25, 2010 3:58 PM

Upon the advice of the Minister of Defence appointments were handed over by the President of the Hungarian Republic, Pál Schmitt in the Sándor Palace on November 25.

Chief of Defence Staff of Spain visits Hungary

Ministry of Defence, November 23, 2010 4:12 PM

Air Force General José Julio Rodriguez Fernandez, Chief of Defence Staff of Spain has paid an official visit to Budapest. The High-ranking guest has been received by Lieutenant General Dr Tibor Benkő, Chief of Defence Staff of the HDF.

Hungarian-Armenian ministerial talks

Ministry of Defence, November 23, 2010 4:12 PM

Minister Dr Csaba Hende and Seyran Ohanyan Minister of Defence of Armenia signed a Military Cooperation Agreement between Hungary and Armenia on November 23.

Successful summit

Ministry of Defence, November 23, 2010 2:13 PM

NATO’s new strategic concept defining the future of the military organization for the next ten years has been adopted in Lisbon.

A sacrificial lamb

Ministry of Defence, November 22, 2010 4:16 PM

At the Feast of the Sacrifice PRT supported fifteen Afghan families. They donated each family a lamb to be able to meet the requirements of their religion.

Talks conducted in a friendly atmosphere

Ministry of Defence, November 18, 2010 4:22 PM

A four-member delegation of the Federal Ministry of Defence (Germany) paid a two-day introductory, complimentary visit to the MoD Department for Defence Policy and Planning, on November 15. Brig. Gen. Hans-Werner Wiermann, the Deputy of the German Defence Policy was received by State Secretary for Defence Policy and Planning Péter Siklósi.

Outstanding cooperation

Ministry of Defence, November 18, 2010 4:19 PM

A command handover ceremony of the Romanian-Hungarian Joint Peacekeeping Battalion was held in Hódmezővásárhely on November 17. The 3rd ‘Mikós Bercsényi’ Infantry Battalion of the 5th ‘István Bocskai’ Infantry Brigade lined up at the square of Miklós Zrínyi barracks in Hódmezővásárhely.

Tamás Fellegi: The objective is rebuilding the Hungarian economy

Ministry of National Development, November 18, 2010 2:25 PM

Minister of National Development Tamás Fellegi presented the Government's economic policy priorities at a closed economic meeting held for the representatives of German business sphere at the German Embassy in Budapest on 16th November 2010. Mr. Fellegi also spoke about the background of introducing temporary crisis taxes aiming at the equitable sharing of taxation.

The logistics hub

Ministry of Defence, November 17, 2010 11:25 AM

The first rotation of HDF NSE Afghanistan is about to complete its mission in Mazar-e Sharif. The soldiers of the first rotation of HDF NSE have done their best to accomplish their tasks efficiently.

Hungary’s flat-rate personal income tax

Ministry for National Economy, November 16, 2010 4:08 PM

From 1 January 2011, Hungary will have a flat rate personal income tax system with a 16 percent flat-rate personal income tax.

Wreath-laying in Kabul

Ministry of Defence, November 15, 2010 10:34 AM

The HDF NSE (Hungarian Defence Forces National Support Element) Afghanistan held a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of Aurel Stein.

Slovakians to follow Hungarian example

Ministry of Defence, November 15, 2010 10:27 AM

The Slovakians are aiming to establish a Bureau of Human Services and start defence training following the Hungarian example. A delegation of three has visited HDF 5th ‘István Bocskai’ Infantry Brigade to gain experience in the related field.

New impetus for 2010

Ministry of Defence, November 12, 2010 4:29 PM

According to the President of the Hungarian Republic, Pál Schmitt our country has well-trained, determined, dedicated and faithful soldiers. At the military exercise conducted at Szolnok helicopter base of the HDF the Head of State said that the military signifies not only technical and professional knowledge, but also loyalty, affection and honesty.

Local Governments

Ministry of Interior, November 12, 2010 4:02 PM

The Ministry of Interior held a training course to the new mayors on 12 November 2010.

Draft National Reform Programme of Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, November 12, 2010 10:20 AM

under the Europe 2020 Strategy

HDF PRT Conference

Ministry of Defence, November 11, 2010 4:36 PM

The conference focused on how to improve the security of troops in mission.

PRT assistance

Ministry of Defence, November 11, 2010 10:44 AM

Hungarian PRT has helped the care of the wounded by delivering medical devices to a local Afghan doctor.

Hungary on the Fast Lane: the New Széchenyi Plan is soon Under Way

Ministry for National Economy, November 10, 2010 11:01 AM

The main objectives of the New Széchenyi Plan starting on the 15th of January, 2011 are to improve the competitiveness of Hungary and to create one million new jobs over the next ten years by the help of seven break-out points. The economic development programme of the Hungarian government provides an adequate response to every challenge the country is facing, and it secures sustainable economic growth for the long term.

Real work yet to be done

Ministry of Defence, November 10, 2010 8:38 AM

Soldiers to be deployed in Afghanistan and Kosovo have had a two-week CIMIC and PSYOPS course at the HDF Civil-Military Cooperation and Psychological Operations Centre.

EDP-reports, Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, November 5, 2010 11:17 AM

Reports on Government deficits and dept levels.

Heroes of 1956

Ministry of Defence, November 4, 2010 2:50 PM

"The soldiers fighting on Juta Hill have accomplished the noblest action ever. They took up the arms not for their own sake but for the sake of the homeland and the nation.” Parliamentary State Secretary István Simicskó praised the only victorious battle of the 1956 revolution.

Unknown heroes

Ministry of Defence, November 3, 2010 5:05 PM

Lots of lives have been saved by the Forward Deployable Army Surgical Team in Afghanistan PRT camp.

Civil-military co-operation

Ministry of Defence, November 2, 2010 2:35 PM

A two-week NATO CIMIC Basic Course has been organized by the HDF Civil-Military Co-operation and Psychological Operations Centre.

Lighting candles in Mazar-e Sharif

Ministry of Defence, November 2, 2010 12:01 PM

Soldiers held a service to commemorate the Reformation Day and lit a candle to remember their deceased relatives and friends in Mazar-e Sharif last weekend.