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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán: there is no place in Hungary for events of an obviously anti-Semitic nature and for the circumvention of the rule of law

Prime Minister’s Office, May 3, 2013 5:07 PM

The 14th General Assembly of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) will take place in Budapest between 5-7 May. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed in his letter to President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder that it is an honour for Hungary to host the event. Numerous high-ranking governmental officials will participate and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will address the opening ceremony.

Ministry still awaits Commissioner Reding's replies to previous letters

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 3, 2013 4:49 PM

The Ministry of Public Administration and Justice would like to reassure European Commissioner Viviane Reding that it will continue to answer all her letters by the deadline she requests. This is in keeping with its past practice.

Minister Varga: deficit will remain below 3% in coming years

Ministry for National Economy, May 3, 2013 2:31 PM

According to Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga, the European Commission mistakenly forecasts the general government budget deficit-to-GDP ratio to be 3% in 2013 and above 3% in 2014, but in spite of this, the Minister believes that Hungary “stands a fairly good chance” of exiting the EU’s Excessive Deficit Procedure in June.

The Prime Minister explains tobacconist concession and further current issues on public radio

Prime Minister’s Office, May 3, 2013 2:17 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave an interview to Kossuth Radió this morning. With relation to the tobacconist concession, the Prime Minister said that the Government is searching for legal possibilities that might enable those tobacconists who have made their living from tobacco retail to not lose their income. The number of people affected is currently being summarized.

Hungary celebrates Croatia EU accession with series of programmes, says Deputy Prime Minister

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 3, 2013 2:15 PM

Hungary and Croatia will together organise events this year to celebrate Croatia's official accession with the EU, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Friday.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gives interview to Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth

Prime Minister’s Office, May 3, 2013 2:05 PM

In the interview, the Prime Minister explained that "we are clearly not anti-Semitic. It is our duty to refute these accusations and also to consider why people who judge Hungary from the outside today include anti-Semitism as one of our country's characteristics". According to Mr. Orbán, this is a consequence of history.

No need of transferring court cases in the long run, says deputy Prime Minister

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 3, 2013 1:53 PM

Transferring cases at Hungary's courts to resolve backlogs can only serve as a temporary solution, the deputy prime minister told the press on Friday.

ELI project is ready for submission to the European Commission

Ministry of National Development, May 2, 2013 5:10 PM

In April 2013, the Government approved the large project proposal relating to Phase 1 of the large project entitled Implementation of the ELI Laser Research Centre (ELI-ALPS), prepared by ELI-HU Nonprofit Kft. The large tender documentation is therefore fit for submission to the European Commission. On the basis of the Government’s decision, the grant contract of the project can be concluded, that is, the implementation phase of the large investment, which is assigned a national economic priority, is ready to be launched — announced ELI-HU Nonprofit Kft. at a press conference held on 2 May 2013 in Budapest. The laser research centre in Szeged is planned to be built in two phases, with the co-financing of the Structural Funds of the European Union.

Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Teva

Ministry for National Economy, May 2, 2013 5:09 PM

The Hungarian Government signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Israeli pharmaceutical company Teva on Thursday in Budapest. The agreement was signed by Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga and CEO of Teva Hungary László Szabó.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó negotiates with Uzbekistani Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs

Prime Minister’s Office, May 2, 2013 4:54 PM

State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó received First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Vladimir Norov.

Hungarian employment trend outstanding within Europe

Ministry for National Economy, May 2, 2013 4:00 PM

According to Eurostat data, employment stagnated in the past two years with regard to EU averages. On the other hand, in the Euro-zone the employment rate among those aged 15-64 years decreased by 0.5 percent which was the result -- to a large extent -- of inauspicious trends in the peripheral countries. In Hungary, this indicator improved from 55.8 percent in Q4 2010 by 2 percentage points to 57.8 percent in the corresponding period of 2012. Therefore, along with the Baltic states and Malta, Hungary belongs to those countries within the European Union where employment growth was the largest in the past two years.

The Hungarian Government Welcomes WJC Session in Budapest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 2, 2013 2:58 PM

The Hungarian Government welcomes the World Jewish Congress’s session in Budapest, and hopes that a personal encounter will help the organization’s members assess concerns regarding the country themselves, Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi said.

Hungary is Committed to EU Values

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 2, 2013 2:18 PM

Hungary is obviously an integral part of Europe and is dedicated to its values, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said on 1 May 2013, on the 9th anniversary of the country’s accession to the EU.

Hungary and United Arab Emirates sign economic agreement

Prime Minister’s Office, April 30, 2013 6:37 PM

In order to boost economic relations, an agreement was signed between Hungary and the United Arab Emirates by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó in Dubai amongst others on avoiding double taxation and the establishment of a trade house in Abu-Dhabi.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán presents award to Hans-Gert Pöttering

Prime Minister’s Office, April 30, 2013 5:42 PM

Hungarian President János Ader bestowed the Order of Merit with Grand Cross on the former President of the European Parliament for his commitment to Hungary, his outstanding achievements in enhancing German-Hungarian relations and his support for Hungary during its EU Presidency in 2011.

In defence of Hungarian Farmland

Ministry of Rural Development, April 30, 2013 5:06 PM

"After the new Land Act comes into force on 1 May 2014, stricter conditions than previously will govern the acquisition of land ownership in Hungary", stated the Minister for Rural Development at a professional conference in Budapest.

This year about 135,000 people are being assisted in the Erzsébet resorts programme

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 30, 2013 4:40 PM

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics has said that estimates show that – as a proportion of the population – more people have access to the social recreational resort system in Hungary than anywhere else in Europe.

The Prime Minister welcomes the delivery of new buses for public transport in the capital

Prime Minister’s Office, April 30, 2013 4:20 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a ceremony on Tuesday, in which the city of Budapest took delivery of new Mercedes Citaro buses, stating that "without a strong and successful capital there isn't a strong and successful Hungary".

János Martonyi: we are awaiting concrete objections from the Commission

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 30, 2013 3:52 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi believes that it is difficult to put up a defence against accusations that are unfounded and general in nature, whereas concrete remarks can be properly addressed, and so Hungary is expecting a detailed explanation and reasoning from the European Commission about what its precise concerns are with respect to the fourth amendment of the Fundamental Law.

Government assures dignity of Jewish communities

Government, April 30, 2013 3:24 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed in his letter to President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder that it is an honour for Hungary to host the 14th Plenary Assembly of the WJC in Budapest between 5-7 May, 2013.

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle in Germany

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 30, 2013 3:19 PM

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle paid a visit to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and held talks with Angelica Schwall-Düren, a Minister of the provincial government of North Rhine-Westphalia, also responsible for European Affairs, on April 29.

New Act to Regulate Farmland Trading May be Adopted this Spring

Ministry of Rural Development, April 30, 2013 2:49 PM

"Parliament is expected to adopt the new Act on the trade of farmland during its spring session; the new law will undoubtedly lead to heated debate, but there will definitely be no change in its basic principles", said the Minister of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary for Agricultural Economy on Monday in Zalaegerszeg.

Environmentally Friendly Car Race in Downtown Győr

Ministry of National Development, April 30, 2013 11:13 AM

Forty-five vehicles with alternative propulsion will compete at the ALTrace Győr 2013 – ALTernative Race on 1 May 2013 in Győr. The chief patron of the event that promotes environmentally friendly modes of transport is Zoltán Schváb, Deputy Minister of State for Transport.

Hungarian and American Soldiers Remember Victims of Terror Attack

Ministry of Defence, April 30, 2013 9:00 AM

Hungarian and American soldiers laid wreaths and went on a memorial march on April 28, in remembrance of the victims of the terror attack committed at the 117th Boston marathon.

Minister Balog condemns anti-Semitic atrocity

Ministry of Human Resources, April 29, 2013 8:22 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog has written a letter to Ferenc Orosz, the Chairman of the Raoul Wallenberg Association, condemning the atrocity the Chairman suffered on Sunday at a football match.