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Successful debut of Hungarian start-up strategy in Sweden

Ministry for National Economy, February 6, 2014 10:15 AM

Hungary’s policy for assisting innovative start-ups has made a successful debut in Sweden, Minister of State for Parliament and Economic Strategy Zoltán Cséfalvay told MTI, calling from Sweden following a Hungarian innovation forum.

Hungary signs FATCA as the first country in the region

Ministry for National Economy, February 6, 2014 9:57 AM

Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America M. André Goodfriend and Minister of State for Taxation and Financial Affairs Gábor Orbán signed an agreement today between the governments of Hungary and the United States of America to implement the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

Markets will calm down after a period of transitory volatility

Ministry for National Economy, February 6, 2014 8:49 AM

Because of forint exchange rate volatility this year’s budget does not have to be modified and the Government has a firm grip on fiscal processes, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at a press conference, adding that the fiscal deficit will be below 3 percent and following a period of turbulences the Government is expecting markets to cool off.

Retail surtaxes do not contravene EU Law

Ministry for National Economy, February 6, 2014 7:58 AM

Government welcomes the decision of the European Court of Justice confirming that the Hungarian retail tax did not constitute discrimination among different forms of retail organisations.

Food aid for foster children

Ministry of Human Resources, February 5, 2014 5:38 PM

The Ministry for Human Resources and the Johannite Caritative Service has donated a significant amount of food, which the Budapest Childcare Service will distribute to 2,800 children living in orphanages and at foster parents.
“The Government has established very effective cooperation with caritative agencies” – Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész said when presenting over the food packages.

Tourism summit on the Danube

Ministry for National Economy, February 5, 2014 4:32 PM

As Hungary currently holds the Rotating Presidency of the Visegrád Group until 30 June, Hungary hosted the traditional tourism summit of the member countries.

Success of automotive industry validates Government’s economic policy, says Péter Szijjártó

Prime Minister’s Office, February 5, 2014 4:27 PM

According to State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó, the Hungarian car industry is in exuberant form, and its performance is proof that the Government has pursued the right strategy in response to the economic crisis.

Minister Martonyi gives interview to German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 5, 2014 3:39 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi gave an interview to Wednesday's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung under the title: "The deal with Russia is good for both sides".

Eximbank extends export refinancing programme

Ministry for National Economy, February 5, 2014 3:09 PM

The Hungarian Export-Import Bank (Eximbank) extended its export credit refinancing framework program. The related agreement with twelve credit institutions was signed by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga and Eximbank CEO Roland Nátrán in Budapest.

Foreign Minister Martonyi opens a new consular office in Slovenia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 5, 2014 2:17 PM

Both the Hungarian and the Slovenian foreign ministers visited Lendava (Lendva) where Foreign Minister János Martonyi officially opened the new consular office of the Hungarian embassy in Slovenia on 4 February.

High quality administration increases competitiveness

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 5, 2014 1:47 PM

“High quality, well-mannered and quick administration increases competitiveness” – said Minister of Public Administration and Justice during the handover ceremony of the governmental one-stop-shop at Balatonfűzfő this Tuesday.

Land for Farmers Programme Ends Successfully

Ministry of Rural Development, February 4, 2014 5:19 PM

The Minster for Rural Development called the Land for Farmers Programme unique, and went on to point out that the Government's goal is to facilitate the strengthening of the agrarian middle class. At the event organised to mark the close of the Programme, Mnister Sándor Fazekas said that the programme's success had provided a swift answer to every concern. In summary, Minster of State for the State Land Programme Márton Bitay said that the second Orbán cabinet has increased the number of land users tenfold.

Hungary and Slovenia mark bilateral minority protection agreement anniversary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 4, 2014 4:21 PM

Both Hungary and Slovenia are dedicated to advancing further in building bilateral relations, bolstering Central European cooperation and working together to find solutions to European and global problems, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared in the town of Szentgotthárd on 4 February.

Nine-fold increase in the number of asylum-seekers

Ministry of Interior, February 4, 2014 4:15 PM

Last year was remarkable in terms of migration. There were nine times as many asylum seekers in 2013 as in the previous year – said Zsuzsanna Végh, Director General of the Hungarian Office of Immigration and Nationality.

Hungary spends more on cancer care

Ministry of Human Resources, February 4, 2014 2:51 PM

Hungary is launching several cancer screening programmes this year and continues to improve cancer-related medical services across the country, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska said at a press conference on Tuesday, World Cancer Day.

Minister Martonyi: Europe remains relevant

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 4, 2014 12:00 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi was the guest of honour of the traditional luncheon organised by CNC Communications and the American Institute for Contemporary Studies on the sidelines of the Munich Conference on Security Policy on 31 January 2014.

Anti-corruption report of the European Commission acknowledges Hungarian efforts

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 4, 2014 10:43 AM

The Hungarian Government is pleased to see the acceptance of the European Commission’s report on the fight against corruption. A great step towards battling such phenomena, as it raises awareness regarding harmful factors disrupting societies Europe-wide and the same time it shows the good practices what different countries have taken in the matter, being good examples for others.

Process begins for compensating survivors of murderous attacks on Roma

Ministry of Human Resources, February 4, 2014 9:28 AM

The Government has requested a non-profit organisation with international and local experience to develop a procedure for compensating the immediate victims of the series of racially-motivated crimes committed against Roma in 2008-2009. The White Ring Public Benefit Association is making direct contact with the victims, while also providing the necessary psychological, legal and financial assistance.

State Secretary Németh: policy of global opening serves diversification of the economy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 3, 2014 5:21 PM

The policy of global opening serves the diversification of the Hungarian economy, and the goal is to draw resources from outside Europe into our economic growth, MFA State Secretary Zsolt Németh declared at a press conference on 3 February.

Prime Minister addressed Parliament prior to its spring session

Prime Minister’s Office, February 3, 2014 5:17 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke in Parliament today, prior to its first session in 2014. In his speech he emphasised the importance of the household utility bill cuts and stated that the third utility price cut will be introduced to Parliament, resulting in gas prices decreasing by 6.5% from April 1, electricity prices by 5.7% from September, while the price of district heating would drop by 3.3%.

Hungary can be competitive through quality knowledge

Prime Minister’s Office, February 3, 2014 3:55 PM

Hungary can be competitive through quality knowledge – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár emphasised on Saturday in Hódmezővásárhely, southeast Hungary.

Government doubles overall amount available for funding trade development projects

Ministry for National Economy, February 3, 2014 3:41 PM

The overall amount of funding earmarked for trade development tenders aimed at expanding the sales and investment potentials of Hungarian SMEs was doubled to HUF 600 million by the Ministry for National Economy, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry said at a press conference.

Renovated Forest School Opens in Nagykálló

Ministry of Rural Development, February 3, 2014 3:32 PM

The forest school in Nagykálló-Harangod, northeast Hungary, renovated with 84 million forints of EU funding, was inaugurated this afternoon.

Hungarian football legend Grosics turns 88

Ministry of Human Resources, February 3, 2014 3:31 PM

Legendary Hungarian goalkeeper Gyula Grosics was greeted on his 88th birthday in Budapest on Monday at the elementary school that bears his name.

International companies contribute to Hungary's economic performance

Prime Minister’s Office, February 3, 2014 1:36 PM

Strategic agreements between large international companies and the Hungarian government have considerably boosted exports and thereby the country's overall economic performance, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó told a press a conference on Monday.