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Prime Minister: Europe needs to undergo renewal

Prime Minister’s Office, May 23, 2014 2:24 PM

Europe needs to undergo renewal Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on public radio Kossuth on Friday and expressed support for the enlargement of the bloc, which he stated is in Hungary's interest.

Hungarian economic growth in European top league again

Ministry for National Economy, May 22, 2014 4:32 PM

In light of preliminary data, the pace of Hungarian economic growth gained momentum in Q1 2014. In January-March 2014, GDP was up by 3.5 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year, an unprecedented increase since 2006. Data for Q3 and Q4 2013 were already above prior expectations, but this year’s first quarter figure significantly exceeded the 2.7 percent growth forecast of analysts. In light of first quarter GDP data, it can be reasonably expected that for the entire year of 2014 GDP growth will be above the 2.3 percent estimate prognosticated by the Government.

“However Hard Our Duty May Be, We Are Not Alone”

Ministry of Defence, May 22, 2014 4:29 PM

Ever since they were formed, the Hungarian Defence Forces have been made great by those serving with them – those who fill the field manuals with meaning, who command and execute the orders, not trying to find excuses, but undertaking the service – Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said on Tuesday, May 20 in Budapest.

EXIM Microcredit Card for exporters from the SME sector

Ministry for National Economy, May 22, 2014 4:13 PM

The Ministry for National Economy, in cooperation with Eximbank, is introducing the EXIM Microcredit Card for exporters or suppliers of exports from Hungarian micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga announced at a press conference.

Wages in real terms within the private sector increased again by more than 6 percent year-on-year in March

Ministry for National Economy, May 22, 2014 11:47 AM

According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in January-March 2014 average gross and net wages were both up by 6.4 percent year-on-year. Consequently, as consumer prices in this period were practically unchanged, wages grew by 6.4 percent also in real terms. This increase will add to the rebound of household consumption and in turn boost the economy.

Plant Protection for Quality Food

Ministry of Rural Development, May 21, 2014 6:00 PM

The authorisation of pesticides and the regulation of their use are important factors in food safety", Minister of State for Food Chain Supervision and Agricultural Economy Endre Kardeván said at the 44th session of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO). The phytosanitary workgroup comprising experts from 15 countries is holding a three-day meeting in Budapest.

Prime Minister addressed a foundation stone laying ceremony in Dunaújváros

Prime Minister’s Office, May 21, 2014 4:33 PM

Hungarians deserve respect for their achievements of the past two years since they have succeeded in making the country a front-runner in the region, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday.

Free filtering software for the protection of children

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 21, 2014 4:30 PM

For the protection of minors, from 1st of July Internet Service Providers (ISPs) must provide access to filtering software free of charge. As it was announced by the Minister of State for Public Diplomacy and Relations of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice in Budapest today; the Ministry has already launched a campaign in order to draw the attention of parents to the importance of filtering software.

New Fund to Aid Young Farmer Start-ups

Ministry of Rural Development, May 21, 2014 4:02 PM

A new, 4.5 billion forint fund had been made available to help young farmers start up new businesses", Minister of State for Rural Development Zsolt V. Németh announced at a press conference held in the Ministry of Rural Development.

The Government has consolidated adoptive and foster parents

Ministry of Human Resources, May 21, 2014 3:57 PM

The government was able to achieve a paradigm change in child protection, Minister of State for Social and Family Affairs Miklós Soltész said on Wednesday during his opening remarks at a conference on the latest achievements of the Hungarian childcare system. He said the paradigm change was a result of the Government consolidating families – including adoptive and foster parents.

Government to expand the trading house system

Prime Minister’s Office, May 21, 2014 12:23 PM

Hungary plans to expand its network of trading houses to include 25 countries by the end of this year, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday.

Increasing the Use of Trademarks is our Common Interest

Ministry of Rural Development, May 21, 2014 10:33 AM

It is in the common interest of the agricultural administration, consumers and producers for the use of trademarks that designate Hungarian products to become more widespread, the Minister for Rural Development explained at a professional event in Budapest on Tuesday.

State Secretary Szijjártó discusses Israeli investments with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak

Prime Minister’s Office, May 21, 2014 10:29 AM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks focusing on economic issues in Budapest on Tuesday with Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

Hungary sends aid to flood-struck Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, enacts flood alert within borders

Government, May 20, 2014 5:04 PM

A state of flood alert is currently in force along 263 kilometres of the country's rivers, the Hungarian Directorate General for Water (OVF) announced. The flood wave that has developed over recent days is peaking on the Danube in the Nagymaros area, with a water level that falls below level one alert limits.

Besides being a production centre, Hungary must also become an innovation hub

Ministry for National Economy, May 20, 2014 2:16 PM

The Government will do everything in its power to help Hungary turn into not only a production but an innovation centre, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the general assembly of the Hungarian Association for Innovation.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reassures energy security in Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, May 19, 2014 3:52 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán hopes that the crisis in Ukraine will have an insignificant effect on the gas supply, but stated that "we are also prepared for the worst case scenarios".

Hungarian Pálinka is also a Sought-After National Treasure Abroad

Ministry of Rural Development, May 19, 2014 3:16 PM

Pálinka is a national treasure and a national drink, and is becoming increasingly sought-after both at home and abroad, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas declared in Budapest on Monday.

“Talent of the Year” winners announced

Ministry of Human Resources, May 19, 2014 10:24 AM

The second “Talent of the Year” awards of the Institute for Educational Research and Development (OFI) were presented to three talented Hungarian students on May 16 in Budapest.

Hungarian Game Meat is Safe and High Quality

Ministry of Rural Development, May 16, 2014 5:44 PM

Hungarian game meat is safe, high quality, healthy and tasty. Visitors to yesterday's game meat promotion event, which included a cooking competition and tasting, had the opportunity to see this for themselves. At the event, organised by the Ministry of Rural Development and the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH), Minister of State for Sport István Simicskó, Deputy Sate Secretary for Food Chain Supervision and Agricultural Economy Lajos Bognár, officials from the NÉBIH ad well as well-known chefs and journalists sampled and tested Hungarian game products together.

Twisted Mirrors 1989 – Caricature exhibition in the Akvarium Klub

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 16, 2014 2:36 PM

Since Friday the caricature exhibition ‘Twisted Mirrors 1989’ organized by the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice presents the period of the border-opening and the change of political regime through forty then-contemporary cartoons.

Hungarian winners of the 2014 European Enterprise Promotion Awards honoured

Ministry for National Economy, May 16, 2014 2:00 PM

The awards were handed over to the winners of the Hungarian round of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards competition by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga.

V4 defence officials discussed regional cooperation at Globsec

Ministry of Defence, May 16, 2014 1:56 PM

Senior defence officials of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries discussed their current and future defence cooperation, the group's role in NATO as well as defence budgets at the Globsec international security conference in Bratislava on Friday.

European Commission's President to speak at closing event of Hungary's V4 presidency

Prime Minister’s Office, May 16, 2014 1:29 PM

President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso will address the closing event of the Visegrád Four Group’s Hungarian presidency in Budapest on June 24, the Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in Bratislava on Thursday.

Hungary is the guest of honour of the Prague Book Fair

Ministry of Human Resources, May 16, 2014 11:36 AM

The Prague Book Fair opened on Thursday with Hungary as this year’s guest of honour. Hungarian Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said at the opening ceremony that the region’s peoples should again elevate Central Europe to become a hub of power and strive to understand one another despite language barriers.

Hungarian media watchdog opens media understanding centre

Ministry of Human Resources, May 16, 2014 11:35 AM

The Hungarian Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) opened its “Magic Valley” centre for teaching media understanding on Thursday in Budapest. The opening ceremony was attended by Parliamentary State Secretary András Doncsev from the Ministry for Human Resources and by NMHH President Mónika Karas.