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Iván Bába’s Remarks at the Ambassador Mark Palmer Commemoration Ceremony

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 11, 2013 4:24 PM

The funeral of Mark Palmer, former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary from 1986-1990, took place in Washington DC on April 10, 2013. Hungarian and American diplomats – some of them former colleagues of Ambassador Palmer – watched the live broadcast of the funeral ceremony together at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Before the live broadcast, MFA State Secretary Iván Bába delivered the following commemorative remark.

Commemorating Ambassador Mark Palmer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 11, 2013 4:16 PM

The funeral of Mark Palmer, former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary from 1986-1990, took place in Washington DC on April 10, 2013.

Purchasing Managers Indices (PMI) signal stable and steady manufacturing industry growth prospects in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, April 11, 2013 4:00 PM

According to the latest survey of the Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management (HALPIM), Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) in March – in view of seasonally adjusted data – was 55.7 points in Hungary. This figure is 1.6 percentage points higher than that of February and exceeds the average registered in March of the last three years (54.2 points).

Regional cooperation should be promoted, says Gergely Prőhle

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 11, 2013 3:36 PM

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle made a speech on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency of the Central European Initiative (CEI) at an event organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on April 10.

Ferenc Gerhardt nominated as Deputy Governor of the National Bank

Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 3:30 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated Ferenc Gerhardt to replace outgoing National Bank of Hungary Deputy Governor Júlia Király.

The Government will take action against all acts and initiatives that are anti-Semitic or offend minorities

Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 3:18 PM

The Government clearly distances itself from and shall act against all acts and initiatives that are anti-Semitic or offend minorities on the basis of their religion or origin, the Government Spokesman affirmed on Thursday at a press conference held on another topic in Parliament.

Trend reversal in the construction sector

Ministry for National Economy, April 11, 2013 2:18 PM

As the number of construction sector contracts increased by 15 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, the Hungarian construction sector appears to have turned the corner this year and the recession may be coming to an end, Deputy State Secretary for Domestic Economy Áron Márk Lenner said at the opening ceremony of the Construma International Building Trade Exhibition.

Event in London to mark National Poetry Day

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 11, 2013 12:41 PM

The birthday of poet Attila József (11 April) is dedicated to the celebration of poetry in Hungary. On this special occasion the Hungarian Cultural Centre is hosting a special Gala Reading Night as the culmination of its "Inspired by Hungarian Poetry" project. The evening will feature readings from the anthology by some of the contributing poets themselves.

Several Hungarian companies represented at the Hannover Messe

Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 12:19 PM

This year as well, several Hungarian companies will be represented at the Hannover Messe, where for the first time four of them will be featured at the electromobility trade fair Mobilitec as well, the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency announced on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Orbán: Hungary owes Mark Palmer a debt of gratitude

Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 11:10 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán paid tribute to former US Ambassador to Hungary Mark Palmer, in a letter to the widow of the late diplomat. The letter was read by Hungary’s Ambassador to the United States György Szapáry on Wednesday, at an event commemorating the late diplomat’s legacy. Mark Palmer served in Budapest between 1986 and 1990 and received several awards, including the Hungarian Order of Merit Middle Cross for his efforts in promoting democracy.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó held negotiations with Albanian minister Florjon Mima

Prime Minister’s Office, April 10, 2013 6:00 PM

Péter Szijjártó State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations negotiated with Florjon Mima, Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy in Budapest about energy and water industry cooperation as well as the strenghtening of Hungarian cattle and milk export.

Viktor Orbán holds discussions with Secretary General of World Council of Churches

Prime Minister’s Office, April 10, 2013 5:57 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Secretary General of World Council of Churches Olav Fyske Tveit, Chairman of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary József Steinbach and Secretary General of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary Vilmos Fischl in his office on Wednesday.

ADL thanks Hungarian Government for asserted action to preserve dignity of Holocaust march

Prime Minister’s Office, April 10, 2013 5:08 PM

The Anti-Defamation League thanked Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a letter for stepping up swiftly to prevent the offensive motorcyclists’ rally from happening contemporarily with the Holocaust commemoration event on 21 April. Press release.

The majority of German companies would again choose Hungary for their investments

Ministry for National Economy, April 10, 2013 4:44 PM

Perceptions of Hungary’s economic situation among German chief executive officers as well as the commitment of German enterprises to the country have improved: 73 percent of investors would once again pick Hungary as their investment destination. Enterprises are satisfied with the regulatory reform of the labour market, which in regional comparison places Hungary among the best locations for foreign investment.

Hungary wants to become one of Europe's centres for judicial cooperation and education

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 10, 2013 4:30 PM

Hungary wants to become one of Europe's centres for judicial cooperation and education, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said on Tuesday. He stated at a conference organised by the Hungarian Chamber of Civil Law Notaries (MOKK) that Hungary had been working to develop as a "focal point" in Europe since 2010, and had taken such moves as launching regular consultations for the justice ministers of Visegrád cooperation countries.

Katalin Tóth: Hungarian Wines Remain World Famous

Ministry of Rural Development, April 10, 2013 4:25 PM

"The reputation of Hungarian wines could increase further through the exploitation of reviving eastern economic relations and with suitable marketing", Deputy State Secretary Katalin Tóth of the Ministry of Rural Development stated in Budafok at the award ceremony of the national "Oenology Profession's Accomplished Student" competition.

"Land for the Farmers!" Programme Launched

Ministry of Rural Development, April 10, 2013 2:40 PM

At its Wednesday session, the Government decided on the launching of its programme entitled "Land for the Farmers!", within the framework of which 200 thousand hectares of state-owned land may be leased to farmers, the Minister for Rural Development announced in Budapest during the Government Spokesperson's press briefing on Wednesday.

The Hungarian Defence Forces Are Working on Developments for Use in Both Military and Civil Life

Ministry of Defence, April 10, 2013 1:30 PM

“The affiliated institutions of the Hungarian Defence Forces are working not only on defence industry developments but also on several ones whose use can make the life of the civil population significantly easier” – said Minister of Defence Csaba Hende at a session of the parliamentary ad hoc committee on innovation and development held on Tuesday, April 9.

Business relations with Mexico flourish

Ministry for National Economy, April 10, 2013 11:26 AM

Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry earlier today held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of Mexico Juan Manuel Gómez-Robledo. The objective of their meeting was to promote SMEs to acquire a larger share in bilateral trade.

Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) goes live

Ministry of Interior, April 10, 2013 10:56 AM

The second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) has entered into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó holds meeting with Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo

Prime Minister’s Office, April 9, 2013 6:11 PM

At the meeting, Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo said that Europe will play an important role in increasing Mexican exports.

Tibor Navracsics: This Fundamental Law is different from the 1989 constitution, but it is not worse

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 9, 2013 5:35 PM

On the Inforádio show Arena on Monday, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said that the new Fundamental Law is different from the constitution of 1989, but it is not worse. He added that in the course of introducing new constitutions in other countries it was common for there to be more amendments in the period immediately following adoption than later.

Minister Pintér: according to the citizens involved, the rescue operations were successful

Ministry of Interior, April 9, 2013 5:16 PM

According to the Minister of Interior, those who were personally involved in the extreme weather situation in mid March rated the rescue operations as good or outstanding. Minister Pintér spoke about the issue in front of the Defence and Internal Security Committee on Tuesday.

Innovation is essential for economic recovery

Ministry for National Economy, April 9, 2013 4:59 PM

Innovation and R&D are key instruments for recovery from the economic crisis, Minister of State Zoltán Cséfalvay said at the conference entitled "Innovation – for small and large enterprises" organized by business daily Világgazdaság. He stressed that innovation requires small and large enterprises alike, as both can have a relevant role to play.

Minister Martonyi meets the new CEI secretary-general

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 9, 2013 4:32 PM

Giovanni Carraciolo di Vietri, the recently appointed Secretary-General of the Central European Initiative (CEI), made a courtesy call on Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi in Budapest on Tuesday.