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Agricultural Cooperation with the Ukraine

Ministry of Rural Development, September 6, 2012 12:13 PM

State Secretary for Food Chain Control Supervision and Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Rural Development Endre Kardeván attended the AGRO-2012 International Agriculture Fair in Kiev on September 5, which was opened by President of the Ukraine, Viktor Janukoviĉ.

Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin met with Vice President of the United States Joe Biden

Prime Minister’s Office, September 5, 2012 6:32 PM

The Deputy State Secretary, Senior Advisor to the Hungarian Prime Minister Jenő Megyesy and Ambassador of Hungary to the United States György Szapáry spoke briefly with the Vice President on the first day of the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. In recent years the former senator, who has widespread foreign policy experience, has advised President Barack Obama on several international issues and is expected to be re-elected in his position.

President Áder emphasises the importance of Finno-Ugric relations

Ministry of Human Resources, September 5, 2012 6:28 PM

The Ministry of Human Resources designated 150 million forints to the Hungarian Office of the Finno-Ugric World Congress to organise the three-day event, and appointed Deputy State Secretary for Cultural Affairs Judit Hammerstein as the main coordinator of the preparations.

Danube strategy success story, says government commissioner Balázs Medgyesy

Government, September 5, 2012 6:27 PM

The European Union's Danube Strategy, adopted during Hungary's EU Presidency in the first half of 2011, has turned out to be a success story, government commissioner Balázs Medgyesy told a press conference in Dunaujvaros, central Hungary, on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says: IMF/EU loan deal is expected in autumn

Prime Minister’s Office, September 5, 2012 6:24 PM

Talks with the International Monetary Fund and European Union are expected to be concluded in autumn this year, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday.

Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő Receives the Legion of Merit

Ministry of Defence, September 5, 2012 4:57 PM

On Tuesday, September 4 Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő, the Chief of the Defence Staff visited the the US Army Europe Headquarters (USAREUR HQ) in Heidelberg, Germany at the invitation of US Army Europe Commander Lt.-Gen. Mark P. Hertling.

Hungary in the competitiveness ranking of the World Economic Forum (WEF)

Ministry for National Economy, September 5, 2012 3:31 PM

The change of Hungary’s place in the category evaluating macroeconomic environment, in the competitiveness ranking of the World Economic Forum aptly demonstrates that although the financial consolidation process of the past two years was painful but a success nonetheless.

Hungary and China are Committed to Water Management Cooperation

Ministry of Rural Development, September 5, 2012 12:19 PM

A comprehensive picture of Hungary's and China's water status, water management and of opportunities for professional cooperation between the two countries was provided by Deputy Minister for Water Dong Li and Deputy State Secretary for Water Péter Kovács at a press conference held at the Ministry of Rural Development I Budapest. The session of the Hungarian-Chinese workshop of water policy and flood protection is the result of the cooperation agreement signed by Minister Sándor Fazekas in April in China.

Policy Strategy to Improve Energy Conditions in Buildings in Hungary

Ministry of National Development, September 5, 2012 11:57 AM

The Ministry of National Development has undertaken to prepare a National Building Energy Strategy, to be completed by the summer of 2013 with assistance from ÉMI Construction Quality Control Innovation Non-profit Kft. Harmonised with the directives of the European Union, the policy document will record long-term concepts for the energy-efficient renovation of the existing buildings and the construction of new energy-saving edifices. The strategy will be a significant guide to planning building energy improvement projects.

Ferenc Kumin, Deputy State Secretary for International Communications attends Democratic National Convention

Prime Minister’s Office, September 4, 2012 6:37 PM

Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin is attending the 2012 Democratic National Convention, which takes place this week in Charlotte, North Carolina.

President of the Republic of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves arrives to Budapest

Government, September 4, 2012 6:06 PM

The President of the Republic of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves is welcomed by President of Hungary János Áder.

The many faces of Hungary – Budapest hosts Jewish and Catholic festivals

Prime Minister’s Office, September 4, 2012 4:19 PM

Budapest’s annual Jewish Summer Festival has become one of the most important and most popular cultural events in Hungary. This year the festival was held for the fifteenth time, between 26 August and 4 September, and it provided an amazing range of events, such as klezmer-influenced urban and pop music, classical and jazz performances, concerts and exhibitions.

2nd Information Security and Cyber Defence (ISCD) Conference took place in Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 4, 2012 3:40 PM

The National Security Authority of Hungary, operating as a support institution of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, held the second Information Security and Cyber Defence (ISCD) conference on 3-4 September as a preliminary event of the October Budapest Cyberspace Conference taking place in October.

The University Is One of the Key Pillars for Building Our Future

Prime Minister’s Office, September 4, 2012 11:38 AM

“The mission of the National University of Public Service (NUPS) as a 21st-century institution of higher education is the continuous renewal of the Hungarian statehood” – Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed at the opening ceremony of the NUPS academic year in the Orczy Park, Budapest on 3 September. The Hungarian Prime Minister held his speech after Dr. András Patyi, the rector of the NUPS opened the academic year 2012–2013.

Hungary’s development of public administration is a model to be followed

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 4, 2012 7:54 AM

Even simpler arrangement of affairs; even more transparent tasks and a public administration organisation tailored to them; public servants who are even more respected and professionally trained: these are the main directions which need to be maintained for further improvement of effectiveness in public administration.

Hungarian soldiers leaving for Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, September 3, 2012 6:22 PM

Some 300 Hungarian soldiers will leave for Afghanistan to serve at Kabul airport, in a provincial reconstruction team, an air training command team and an air advisory team from September, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said on Monday.

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö arrived to Hungary

Government, September 3, 2012 6:16 PM

President Niinistö will attend the 6th World Congress of Finno-Ugric Poeples in Siófok and will hold talks with President of Hungary János Áder and Speaker of Parliament László Kövér.

Hungarian-Iraqi Agreement on Environmental and Water Management Cooperation

Ministry of Rural Development, September 3, 2012 4:22 PM

Following the meeting on Monday between the ministers of Iraq and Hungary, responsible for environmental issues, Hungarian Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas told reporters, "Issues regarding climate change, environmental protection and water management were on the agenda at the meeting.

The Hungarian Government's reactions to the sudden and unexpected release of Ramil Sahib Safarov by Azeri authorities

Prime Minister’s Office, September 3, 2012 1:07 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasised on Monday that Hungary complied with international regulations regarding Ramil Sahib Safarov’s transfer to Azerbaijan. He added that the rules of international law are shaped openly and not on the basis of secret agreements.

Azerbaijani extradition - Foreign ministry says Azerbaijan's action unacceptable

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2012 9:27 AM

Hungary's Foreign Ministry told the ambassador of Azerbaijan in Budapest on Sunday that the actions that followed the transferral home of life-sentenced Azerbaijani Ramil Sahib Safarov are unacceptable to Hungary, the foreign affairs state secretary at the prime minister's office told Hunagrian News Agency MTI.

Azerbaijani extradition - Hungary condemns amnesty in diplomatic note

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2012 9:25 AM

Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Nemeth summoned Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Hungary Vilayat Guliyev into his office on Sunday to hand over a diplomatic note and inform the ambassador that Hungary considers it unacceptable that Ramil Sahib Safarov, who was sentenced for manslaughter by a Hungarian court, received pardon from the President of Azerbaijan.

Top officials address school year opening

Ministry of Human Resources, September 3, 2012 9:24 AM

Parliamentary Speaker Laszlo Kover, Human Resources Minister Zoltan Balog and Education State Secretary Rozsa Hoffmann addressed school-year opening events in Hungary on Sunday.

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi's speech at the University of Zurich (German)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2012 8:51 AM

Die ungarische Außenpolitik und die europäische Integration. Zürich, 2012. September 3.

Press release

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 2, 2012 9:15 PM

Zsolt Németh, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, asked Vilayat Guliyev, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Hungary, into his office on September 2 to inform Ambassador Guliyev about the position of the Government of Hungary. Hungary considers it unacceptable and expresses utter disapproval at the fact that Ramil Safarov, who was sentenced for manslaughter by Hungarian court, received pardon from the President of Azerbaijan.

Multiannual Financial Framework discussion in Nicosia: Minister of State Enikő Győri’s post-meeting statement

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 31, 2012 4:45 PM

In November 2012 an extraordinary EU Summit will take place on the Multiannual Financial Framework for the period from 2014 to 2020, said Minister of State for EU Affairs Enikő Győri, who participated in an unofficial meeting in the subject.

Response of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice to Claims’ statement

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 31, 2012 2:14 PM

The Government of Hungary and the Jewish Heritage of Hungary Public Endowment (MAZSÖK) refuse the allegations made by Claims Conference in its latest statement, and call upon the organisation to refrain from misleading, intentionally misguiding and provoking fear in international public opinion and Holocaust survivors living abroad who receive compensation funds from the Hungarian State.

Program for young Roma journalists ends successfully

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 31, 2012 2:11 PM

The training program implemented with EU support, which allowed ten young Roma journalists from March 2012 to expand its knowledge about the European Union and social integration is worth continuing. This was the clear conclusion that the participants of the press conference held at the end of the program on 30th August 2012 in Budapest.

Our goal is to enable researchers to prosper in their homeland

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 31, 2012 1:51 PM

The Government is making every effort to enable internationally renowned researchers to prosper in their homeland, in Hungary, Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Thursday at the summer camp of doctoral students in Balatonkenese.

Intensive and predictable legislation is expected during autumn session

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 31, 2012 1:13 PM

Parliament’s autumn session beginning on 10 September is expected to start with an intensive phase of legislation. Debates on the action plan designed to help employees and employers and the related regulations are on the agenda as a priority issue, Bence Rétvári, Minister of State for Public Administration and Justice announced.

Ramil Sahib Safarov’s sentence will continue to be enforced by Azerbaijan

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 31, 2012 12:46 PM

Ramil Sahib Safarov, an Azerbaijani national imprisoned in Hungary since 19 February 2004, sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Gurgen Margaryan, an Armenian national, has requested - pursuant to the 1983 Strasbourg Convention on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons - his transfer to Azerbaijan in order to serve his sentence in Azerbaijan. (Communication of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice of Hungary)