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Deputy State Secretary Szabolcs Takács Attended the Meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 17, 2012 4:52 PM

Szabolcs Takács, Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented Hungary at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Development on October 15, and participated at high-level meetings as part of the European Development Days. He also had discussion with the ministers in charge of development cooperation from the Visegrad countries.

On 23 October Hungary remembers the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 17, 2012 4:33 PM

On 23 October Hungary marks the 56th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, one of the most important events in the history of the Hungarian people. The Revolution broke out in opposition to Soviet communist oppression and occupation; it began with a peaceful demonstration by university students, and ended in bloody street fighting.

Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Is Staying in Hungary

Ministry of Defence, October 17, 2012 3:49 PM

After the withdrawal from Afghanistan, NATO may continue to be the effective means of successfully tackling the currently transforming security challenges, Gen. Sir Richard Shirreff, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) said in his presentation delivered at the National University of Public Service.

Minister of State Lázár: The state must play a decisive role on the Hungarian gas market

Prime Minister’s Office, October 17, 2012 1:52 PM

According to Minister of State János Lázár, the Government’s objective is to ensure energy security within the Hungarian natural gas market. At a press briefing, the Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office stated that to his knowledge negotiations have reached an advanced stage with the German energy company E.ON regarding the repurchase of its subsidiary in Hungary, a measure that also serves the strengthening of energy security. Only in this way can gas prices paid by citizens be kept under control and at realistic levels, otherwise gas prices will become disproportionately high in Hungary, he added.

Government fair to facilitate young people’s career choices

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 17, 2012 1:36 PM

A Government Career Fair under the title ReGeneration will be held once again on Saturday, 27 October, in Budapest. The event, which is now a tradition, was initiated by Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics two years ago, and is organised by the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice for the third time this year.

Reaction to the European Court of Justice ruling on the case of László Sólyom

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 17, 2012 11:56 AM

The European Court of Justice has brought to an end the legal action brought by Hungary against Slovakia as a result of President of the Hungarian Republic László Sólyom being prohibited from entering the Slovak Republic on 21 August 2009. The Hungarian Government is now confident that such a case will not occur in the future, either between Hungary and Slovakia, or between other Member States.

Address by H.E. János Martonyi on the ASEAN Awareness Forum

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 17, 2012 11:41 AM

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Hungarian Institute of International Affairs

The Government still intends to reach an agreement with the IMF and EU

, October 17, 2012 10:26 AM

The intention of the Hungarian government is unchanged: this is the message that Mihály Varga, Minister without portfolio responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations, stressed at an economic forum in Budapest organised by the portfolio.hu web portal. As previously stated in November 2011, the Government would like to reach an agreement with both the International Monetary Fund and the European Union.

Minister of State Lázár supports the termination of compulsory permanent address records

Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2012 6:18 PM

According to the Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár, parallel to introducing voter registration, the relevant information possessed by the state’s should be radically reduced, and he therefore supports Fidesz Fraction Leader Antal Rogán’s proposal that would make the registration of permanent addresses unnecessary in Hungary.

Minister of State Cséfalvay on the Hungarian economy and talks with the IMF

Ministry for National Economy, October 16, 2012 6:16 PM

“Europe was slumbering in the past decade and so was Hungary”, as no real reforms had been implemented either domestically or abroad – Minister of State for Economic Strategy pointed out in his speech held at the Budapest Economic Forum. The Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy has described those key reasons which had caused a dual, political-economic crisis in the euro-zone and which has created large-scale uncertainty for each participant. According to his argument, this is the reason why Hungary needs the EU/IMF agreement which will be concluded “some time later on”, but “as soon as possible”.

„MEETING POINT” – programme to raise awareness against discrimination

Ministry of Human Resources, October 16, 2012 4:46 PM

The „PROGRESS – equality without boundaries” programme of the Ministry of Human Resources focuses on topics such as people with disabilities, ethnic discrimination and solidarity between generations. The aim of this programme is to help young people eliminate prejudice and stereotypes in order to strengthen acceptance and combat discrimination.

State Secretary Németh: The European Union’s Openness is a Value

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 16, 2012 4:45 PM

The enlargement package presented by the European Commission last week confirmed Hungary’s position that the European Union remaining open to new members was a value that contributed to improving the competitiveness and the crisis management capacity of the Union, Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh declared before the parliamentary committee for European affairs on October 15.

Prime Minister Orbán met with the Speaker of Turkish Parliament

Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2012 3:05 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, alongside State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó received Cemil Cicek the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament on Tuesday.

Visegrád countries and Slovenia adopted a joint declaration on the future of cohesion policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 16, 2012 9:52 AM

Ministers of the Visegrád countries and Slovenia responsible for European integration and for cohesion policy adopted a joint declaration on the package of legislations dealing with the future of cohesion policy on 11-12th October 2012 in Katowice, Poland. Following the meeting, Enikő Győri, Minister of State for European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Visegrád countries and Slovenia together constitute a substantial force.

Hungary, as an EU Member State welcomes the decision to award the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 16, 2012 9:51 AM

According to the Nobel Committee’s justification, the European Union, during its history of six decades contributed to promoting peace and human rights in Europe, and helped to transform Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace.

Minister of Human Resources greets Rabbi József Schweitzer on his 90th birthday

Ministry of Human Resources, October 15, 2012 6:33 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog greeted retired Chief Rabbi József Schweitzer on the occasion of his 90th birthday at the event, held in his honour.

Chief Rabbi of Israel expresses his appreciation to the Prime Minister

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 6:04 PM

Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger expressed his “great appreciation” to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Government for the “magnificent relationship” fostered with Jews in Hungary. In his recent letter, the Chief Rabbi wrote that he prays for the Prime Minister to continue to successfully lead the country with dignity, understanding and wisdom.

State Secretary Szijjártó announces Oracle investment at joint press conference

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 4:57 PM

Oracle, one of the world’s leading business software and hardware corporations, is setting up a development centre in Hungary and will increase workforce by 10%, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference on Monday.

Viktor Orbán held a speech at the Saturday congress of the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Societies

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 2:04 PM

The new Land Act retrieves the land appropriated by illegal pocket contracts, protects the agricultural land from speculators and bankers and puts a limit to large estates, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Saturday, at the congress of the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Societies’ (MAGOSZ) young farmer section in Cegléd.

Venice Commission welcomes amendment of judicial laws

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 15, 2012 1:24 PM

The Venice Commission welcomed the amendment of the judicial laws, Minister of State for Justice Róbert Répássy told MTI, the Hungarian News Agency on Saturday, adding that the body maintained its concerns on two issues; the retirement of judges and the appointment of courts. Due to the critical remarks, the Government will seek the decision of the Constitutional Court and will render any further amendments conditional upon its findings.

Prime Minister Orbán met with his Serbian counterpart in Budapest

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 12:01 PM

"The Hungarian Government respects Serbs living in Hungary, who form an important and valuable community", Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated on Friday following a meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić in Budapest.

50-billion-forint public lighting modernisation programme announced with GE launching LED lamp production

Prime Minister’s Office, October 12, 2012 4:29 PM

Speaking on Friday at a joint press conference with State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó, Phil Marshal, Regional CEO of General Electrics (GE), said that this quarter GE Lighting will start producing LED lamps in Nagykanizsa. Mr. Szijjártó also said that the Hungarian government will announce a 50-billion-forint public lighting modernisation programme for local governments.

New Penal Code enjoys wide professional support

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 12, 2012 4:04 PM

The conference that was designed to help professionals in preparation for the application of the new Penal Code was held in the Parliament Building.

The Hungarian Diaspora Council will further put emphasis on strengthening of Hungarian youth identity

Prime Minister’s Office, October 12, 2012 3:53 PM

The Hungarian Diaspora Council held a regular conference at the beginning of this week. The Council welcomed its new members declaring that they are open for wider and deeper cooperation. The Hungarian Diaspora Council was founded in November, 2011.

The Government will announce action plans aimed at the lower middle class in 2013

Prime Minister’s Office, October 12, 2012 3:50 PM

On Kossuth public radio station today the Hungarian prime minister confirmed that action will be taken in support of the lower middle class next year, adding that Hungary is not far from coming to a ‘good agreement’ with the International Monetary Fund.

High Priority Assigned to Southern Stream

Ministry of National Development, October 12, 2012 2:38 PM

The Hungarian Government declares every public administration authority case priority that is in relation to the implementation of projects linked to the construction and regular operation of the Southern Stream natural gas pipeline’s 229 km Hungarian section.

Minister Martonyi on Developing Relations between Hungary and Southeast Asia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 12, 2012 1:50 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi asserted that relations between the EU and ASEAN were developing laudably, and so were relations between Hungary and the ASEAN.

The Fifth Budapest Human Rights Forum

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 12, 2012 1:18 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary has launched a series of international human rights conferences to be held annually under the name of “Budapest Human Rights Forum”.

Agreement on international violation fees

Ministry of Interior, October 12, 2012 11:44 AM

From the beginning of next year Austrian, Bulgarian, Croatian and Hungarian drivers will be fined by local policemen if they commit traffic violation in each other’s countries. An agreement was signed on this topic by the four countries’ ministers and deputy ministers of interior on Thursday, in Mátraháza during the Salzburg Forum meeting.

Joint press briefing held in Berlin by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2012 5:58 PM

After talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she welcomes the fact that the Hungarian government is following the European Commission's guidance on recent contested issues; Viktor Orbán said that after weaker performance in 2012, Hungary's economy will turn the corner next year.