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Minister Navracsics: We must pay attention to talents

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 26, 2013 4:00 PM

Hungary can only remain a talented nation if it pays attention to its talents, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics stated at the opening of the TALENTn Conference in Budapest.

A significant share of EU funding to benefit small enterprises

Ministry for National Economy, September 26, 2013 3:53 PM

As Minister of State Zoltán Cséfalvay said at the conference entitled Competitive Enterprise=Competitive Economy organized by business daily Világgazdaság in Budapest, a large proportion of EU funding will be channelled to small and medium-sized enterprises in the upcoming EU fiscal period.

Gergely Prőhle: it matters what EU policy the German parties adopt

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 26, 2013 1:47 PM

The substantial victory achieved at the parliamentary elections in Germany this Sunday by the conservative CDU-CSU party alliance, which fell short of an absolute majority by only a few mandates, provides the realistic chance of a grand coalition with the Social-Democrats (SPD) or of a coalition with the Green Party, MFA Deputy State Secretary for EU bilateral relations Gergely Prőhle said on September 24.

Economic cooperation with Moldova

Prime Minister’s Office, September 26, 2013 12:12 PM

On Thursday Hungary's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks with Octavian Calmic, Moldova's deputy economy minister.

Ireland should implement the Hungarian court’s ruling, Minister Navracsics says

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 26, 2013 10:56 AM

Minister for Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said at a press briefing today that Ireland should be required to execute the ruling of the Hungarian court in the Tobin case, adding that the letter of EU Commissioner Viviane Reding clearly confirms that Hungary is right on this issue.

Cooperation with Roma self-government to increase employment

Government, September 26, 2013 8:02 AM

A cooperation agreement aimed at furthering the employment of long-term unemployed and disadvantaged Roma citizens has been signed between the President of the National Roma Self-Government (ORÖ) Flórián Farkas and Government Commissioner for major investments in Budapest Balázs Fürjes.

Budapest hosts a two-day conference entitled „State and Civil Relations with the Diaspora”

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 25, 2013 5:05 PM

A two-day conference organised by the State Secretariat for Hungarian Communities Abroad and the National Policy Research Institute entitled „State and Civil Relations with the Diaspora” is taking place in Budapest with the participation of both Hungarian and international public dignities, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of diasporas.

The Hungarian Government assures the people of Pakistan of its sympathy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 25, 2013 4:54 PM

The Hungarian Government assures the people of Pakistan of its sympathy and solidarity for the extreme damage and loss of life caused by the devastating earthquake that struck the southern regions of Pakistan, expressing at the same time its sincere and profound condolences to the relatives of the victims of this dreadful natural disaster.

Four New Products Added to Hungaricum List

Ministry of Rural Development, September 25, 2013 2:14 PM

Tuesday's meeting of the Hungaricum Committee in Székesfehérvár saw the addition of four new products to the list of Hungaricums: the Csaba sausage, goose liver products, Tokaji Aszú wine and Béres Drops dietary supplement preparation. The Committee also came to a decision on the winning design for the Hungaricum trademark.

The Government supports the opening of service centres

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 12:19 PM

The Government is dedicated to supporting companies that plan to set up service centres in Hungary, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó told a conference organised by professional services firm Deloitte in Budapest on Wednesday.

Cluster policy must be coordinated in Central and Eastern Europe

Ministry for National Economy, September 25, 2013 11:48 AM

Through an agreement, the partners of ClusterCOOP confirmed their intention for further cooperation with the aim of coordination within the cluster policy of Central and Eastern European countries. At the same time, the results of the project achieved thus far were approved.

Minister of State Hölvényi condemns the recent atrocity in Szeged

Ministry of Human Resources, September 25, 2013 11:36 AM

Minister of State for Church and Minority Affairs György Hölvényi met with Chief Rabbi Zsolt Markovics in Szeged. At their meeting, the Minister of State condemned the recent atrocity against the Jewish community in the South-Hungarian city.

Amrita Sher-Gil exhibition opened at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

Ministry of Human Resources, September 25, 2013 11:32 AM

An exhibition about Indian painter of Hungarian origin Amrita Sher-Gil (1913-1941) opened at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, marking her 100th birth anniversary.

Zsolt Semjén discusses bilateral relations in Kiev

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 8:58 AM

Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen discussed bilateral relations with Ukrainian Prime Minister Mikola Azarov in Kiev on Tuesday.

Szijjártó holds talks with Albanian economic development minister

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 8:53 AM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, Péter Szijjártó held talks with Arben Ahmetaj, the economic development minister of Albania's new government.

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations holds talks on Hungarian-Czech economic cooperation

Prime Minister’s Office, September 25, 2013 8:40 AM

Péter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations held talks with Czech deputy minister of industry and trade Milan Hovorka on bilateral economic cooperation in Budapest on Tuesday.

Chinese telecommunications company ZTE to establish repair centre in Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, September 24, 2013 5:39 PM

A cooperation agreement has been signed with Chinese telecommunications company ZTE on the occasion of their recent expansion. State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and ZTE Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe Chang Xiao Wei were present at the event. The Chinese mobile phone manufacturer has announced the opening of a mobile phone repair centre in Hungary, which will create 50 new jobs and also offer opportunities for Hungarian SMEs.

New possibilities in the Tobin case

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 24, 2013 5:35 PM

The Irish driver who was sentenced in Hungary for killing two children in a crash could serve his prison term in Ireland under a European Union decree, Hungarian Justice Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Tuesday.

Statement regarding the recent terrorist attack in Pakistan against Christians

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 24, 2013 5:01 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary learned with deep regret about the cruel attacks recently committed in Peshawar, Pakistan, claiming a great number of civilian victims and casualties.

Record low Hungarian budget deficit is sustainable

Ministry for National Economy, September 24, 2013 4:27 PM

The budget deficit (1.9 percent of gross domestic product) has not been at such a low level for 10 years and according to forecasts it will remain below 3 percent next year.

Hungary among countries which laid down the foundations of a crisis-proof economy

Ministry for National Economy, September 24, 2013 4:01 PM

Over the past period, Central and Eastern European countries – among them Hungary – introduced measures which made the economy more resistant to future crises, Minister of State Zoltán Cséfalvay said at the press conference held during the International Business Forum in Budapest.

Internationally acknowledged achievements in Hungary’s nuclear energy field

Ministry of National Development, September 24, 2013 3:26 PM

A Hungarian delegation headed by the Minister of State for Energy Affairs Pál Kovács, comprising executives and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority (HAEA) is attending the 57th Annual General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held September 16-20, 2013.

Hungarian crisis management tools also discussed at the Visegrád Four-Central European Initiative meeting

Ministry for National Economy, September 24, 2013 3:23 PM

With the participation of eleven countries, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga opened the ministerial meeting of the Central European Initiative (CEI) in the Ministry for National Economy. The economic leaders of participating countries discussed, among others, the instruments of crisis management, issues of financial stability and economic growth as well as the strengthening of the competitiveness and global prospects of small and medium-sized enterprises.

EU issues also on agenda of Visegrád Four economy ministers

Ministry for National Economy, September 24, 2013 2:54 PM

As Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said, the economy ministers of the Visegrád countries (V4) held negotiations on European Union issues and surveyed crisis management experiences as well as cooperation options for small and medium-sized enterprises at the press conference after their Budapest meeting.

American company Systemax to invest in Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, September 24, 2013 12:18 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and CEO of Systemax EMEA Technology Group Pim Dale made a joint press statement following their meeting in Budapest, announcing the company’s investment in Hungary. Systemax, which markets computer technology products and components, has decided to establish a service centre in Budapest, creating more than 500 new jobs.