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FAO Expands its Joint Service Centre in Budapest

Ministry of Rural Development, October 9, 2013 1:01 PM

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is expected to employ further Hungarian experts at its Joint Service Centre in Budapest, following the latest expansion in office space, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas said at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday.

Zsolt Semjén holds talks with the Archbishop of Constantinople

Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 12:28 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén is holding talks in Istanbul with Bartholomaios I, Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople, Press Chief Bertalan Havasi informed the press on Wednesday.

János Martonyi received Austrian State Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 12:25 PM

On Tuesday Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Reinhold Lopatka, who is heading the Austrian delegation at the Budapest Water Summit (October 8-11). The parties confirmed their commitment to continue bilateral cooperation following the formation of the new cabinet in Austria.

Banks are the proper institutions for lending

Ministry for National Economy, October 9, 2013 10:35 AM

Although the Hungarian state assumes a role in providing loans for enterprises, but “normally” it is the task of commercial banks to lend to enterprises in line with their business models which are also assisted by state incentives, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the fourth annual conference of the Association of Hungarian Insurers (MABISZ) in Budapest.

Prime Minister received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 10:19 AM

Current conflicts and major changes in the world were among the topics at the meeting between Prime Minister Orbán and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday.

United Nations’ Water Summit in Budapest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 8:51 AM

Hungary is currently hosting the United Nations’ World Water Summit, taking place on October 8-11 in Budapest. The prestigious event is co-organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Rural Development. In 2013, the world celebrates the International Year of Water Cooperation with a series of international events.

Viktor Orbán receives WHO award for anti-smoking legislation

Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2013 4:17 PM

UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.

Hungary has introduced the required measures to stabilise food prices

Ministry of Rural Development, October 8, 2013 2:16 PM

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation's Committee for World Food Security (CFS) is holding a session in Rome, Italy, on 7-11 October 2013, within the framework of which it has organised a ministerial roundtable on the relationships between international food prices, food price fluctuations and food security.

Budapest World Water Summit Begins

Ministry of Rural Development, October 8, 2013 1:12 PM

"We must manage our waters and our natural heritage in such a way that they will also serve the lives of future generations", Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas said at the opening of the board of directors' meeting at the Budapest World Water Summit.

Mongolia is another opportunity for SMEs to gain ground on foreign markets

Ministry for National Economy, October 8, 2013 11:56 AM

The fourth annual meeting of the Hungarian-Mongolian Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation was held today in Budapest where the Mongolian delegation was headed by Minister for Environmental Protection and Green Development Oyun Sanjaasuren and Hungary was represented by Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry.

Prime Minister unveiled István Bethlen’s statue in Budapest

Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2013 11:37 AM

Hungary has regained its vitality and keeps getting stronger, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Budapest on Monday, addressing the unveiling ceremony of one-time Prime Minister István Bethlen (1874-1946).

EU funds worth 60 billion forints available for healthcare

Ministry of Human Resources, October 7, 2013 5:54 PM

Hungary is starting hospital developments with about 60 billion forints (EUR 200m) in European Union support, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska said on Sunday.

State Secretary Szijjártó: Hungary a stronghold for car industry

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:43 PM

Hungary has become a stronghold for the car industry, especially due to its sufficient supplier network, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on public television M1.

Culture funds to rise by 17 billion forints next year

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:43 PM

The amount of state funding for culture will rise by 17 billion forints (EUR 57m) next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in Hódmezővásárhely, on Sunday.

Prime Minister: Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s EU integration

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:42 PM

Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s integration into the European Union, which the “southern neighbour appreciates”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting Ivan Mrkic, the Serbian foreign minister, in Budapest today.

State Secretary Szijjártó met with management of ALCOA and GE

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:41 PM

Hungary’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks with the deputy heads of ALCOA and GE in Budapest on Monday. These companies are the two leading investors from the United States and strategic partners of the Hungarian Government.

Financial accounts data at the end of September 2013 in line with estimates

Ministry for National Economy, October 7, 2013 5:38 PM

The central sub sector of the general government budget posted a surplus of HUF 12.1bn in September 2013. The financial accounts data at the end of September are in line with the Government’s prior expectations. Revenues and expenditures anticipated for this month and next – along with the extraordinary surplus projected for the month of December – confirm the expectation that this year’s below 3 percent deficit target will be met.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be traveling to London

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:11 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be traveling to London on an official visit, on Wednesday, October 9.

Hungary strongly supports Serbian EU integration

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2013 3:59 PM

Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s integration into the European Union, which "the southern neighbour appreciates”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting Serbian foreign minister Ivan Mrkic in Budapest on 7 October 2013.

Hungary and Croatia agree to pursue dialogue on MOL-INA case

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2013 10:48 AM

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi and his Croatian counterpart Vesna Pusic have agreed to settle the issue of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL and its Croatian counterpart by means of dialogue; however, if talks fail to yield a solution, MOL will decide whether or not to sell its stake in INA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.

Budapest Water Summit Hungary’s landmark event of 2013

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2013 10:40 AM

The Budapest World Water Summit starting October 8 will be the year’s landmark event of in Hungarian diplomacy, Deputy State Secretary Péter Wintermantel said on Friday.

Ecotourism Information Centre opens in Apátistvánfalva

Ministry of Rural Development, October 7, 2013 10:36 AM

Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas inaugurated an Ecotourism Information Centre in the Vas County town of Apátistvánfalva on Friday; the facility was established through the reconstruction of a former border guard barracks.

Hungary to be Special Guest at Moscow Food Industry Exhibition

Ministry of Rural Development, October 7, 2013 10:34 AM

Hungary will be one of the special guests at the Golden Autumn agricultural and food industry exhibition held in Moscow on October 8-12; Hungarian wines will be represented by the Szekszárd wine region, the Ministry of Rural Development's Parliamentary State Secretary announced on Friday in Szekszárd.

Minister Martonyi met with Montenegrin counterpart in Budva

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2013 9:45 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi met his Montenegrin counterpart Igor Luksic for talks on the sidelines of a security policy conference in Montenegro’s Budva on Saturday.

Central European justice ministers’ meeting in Veszprém

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 4, 2013 3:59 PM

Central European justice ministers plan to intensify cooperation and coordinate their positions in several areas within the European Union, Hungary's Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said on Friday.