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Consensus among the Hungarian political parties on supporting the case of Előd Tóásó unlawfully in detention in Bolivia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 22, 2012 4:45 PM

Both the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Human Rights of the Hungarian Parliament put the discussion of Előd Tóásó’s case on their agenda on May 22th, 2012. Előd Tóásó, who is accused of crime against the state, has been unlawfully in detention in Bolivia for more than three years. In both committee meetings, Gergely Gulyás, Member of Parliament (Fidesz) and Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights as well as Márton Vajna, former Head of the Foreign Office of the President of the Republic reported the discussions and experiences of their three-day visit – commissioned by Foreign Minister János Martonyi – to La Paz. During the visit, the delegation gathered information about the case of Előd Tóásó held in detention.

Report on the state of the central sub sector of the state budget in April 2012

Ministry for National Economy, May 22, 2012 3:47 PM

In April 2012 the central sub sector of the state budget registered a surplus of 289.3bn HUF. Within that, the central state budget and extrabudgetary state funds registered surpluses of 283.8bn HUF and 11.3bn HUF, respectively, whereas social security funds registered a deficit of 5.8bn HUF. In the month of April in 2011 the surplus of the central sub sector of the state budget was 75.9bn HUF.

Viktor Orbán congratulated the newly elected Serbian President of the Republic

Prime Minister’s Office, May 22, 2012 11:41 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán congratulated Tomislav Nikolic on his election as Serbia’s President of the Republic in a letter.

Parliament has passed a child-friendly judicial legislative package

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 22, 2012 11:36 AM

By virtue of the legislative amendments passed by Parliament on Monday, children will receive particular attention and will enjoy protection and privileged treatment in every phase of the administration of justice. The legislative package treats underage crime victims and underage witnesses as a particular priority in order to ensure that the proceedings conducted as part of the administration of justice should not add to the trauma suffered.

Viktor Orbán at the NATO summit

Prime Minister’s Office, May 22, 2012 11:33 AM

The Prime Minister said at the Chicago NATO summit that Hungary will offer half a million US dollars annually over a period of three years for the financing of the Afghan security forces. According to the Prime Minister, the Afghanistan contribution is a realistic burden for the country, representing one and a half million US dollars in total between 2015 and 2017, and is adjusted to Hungary’s economic situation.

Hungary Will Participate in Baltic Air Policing

Ministry of Defence, May 22, 2012 8:44 AM

For three years, Hungary offers to provide 500,000 dollars annually for the financial sustainment of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reaffirmed at NATO’s 25th Summit in Chicago on Monday, May 21. He also announced that Hungary will join the Baltic Air Policing mission.

Viktor Orbán urged the NATO accession of Macedonia and Montenegro

Prime Minister’s Office, May 21, 2012 5:23 PM

Collective defence must continue to remain NATO’s chief focus, and missile defence is an important means in achieving this, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Chicago at the opening meeting of NATO’s 25th summit where he also urged the accession of Macedonia and Montenegro to the military alliance within the shortest possible time.

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle’s Remarks at the ‘Mayfest of Museums’

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 21, 2012 4:29 PM

Hungarian National Museum, May 19, 2012
(As prepared for delivery)

National Military Representatives Visit Hungary

Ministry of Defence, May 21, 2012 3:54 PM

At the invitation of Gen. Dr. Tibor Benkő, the Chief of the Defence Staff, this week the National Military Representatives serving at the NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) are paying an official visit to Hungary. Every year the National Military Representatives pay a visit to a given country during which they can get to know the armed forces, history and cultural background of the host member state as well as some current issues in defence policy.

Hungary’s relations with Latin America have gained new impetus

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 21, 2012 3:42 PM

Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi emphasised that his visit to South America had given new impetus to Hungary’s relations with Latin America.

Speech of Minister János Martonyi at the Opening Ceremony of the Wallenberg Exhibition

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 21, 2012 3:40 PM

Embassy of Hungary, Brasília, May 18th, 2012

(As prepared for delivery)

Viktor Orbán addressed Hungarians living in the US

Prime Minister’s Office, May 21, 2012 1:27 PM

Viktor Orbán delivered a speech to Hungarians living in the US in the Chicago St. Stephen Church on the occasion of his visit to the United States.

Thank You for Serving in Afghanistan!

Ministry of Defence, May 19, 2012 4:02 PM

Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) Admiral James Stavridis paid a three-day official visit to Afghanistan. He was accompanied by Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Budapest, who thanked the Hungarian troops for their sacrifice in serving with NATO in Afghanistan.

Large-scale equestrian festival at Ópusztaszer

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 18, 2012 4:22 PM

This weekend, between 18 and 20 May, an equestrian festival will be held in Ópusztaszer which is the largest of its kind in the Carpathian Basin. The aim of the event is preservation and revival of equestrian traditions.

The parliament has voted on the telecom services tax

Ministry for National Economy, May 18, 2012 3:51 PM

The next step is taken in order to establish long term fiscal sustainability and reduce general government debt.

Tamás Fellegi: IMF agreements expected in the autumn

, May 18, 2012 3:47 PM

Tamás Fellegi, outgoing chief negotiator with financial organisations, announced at a Budapest financial summit on Thursday that IMF/EU negotiations can start in July, with an expected agreement in the autumn.

New legislation provides many guarantees of security for nationalities

Ministry of Human Resources, May 18, 2012 3:45 PM

On 17 May, Deputy Minister of State for Church, Civil Society and Nationality Affairs Csaba Latorcai had talks in Nagyvárad/ Oradea with the German Minister of the Interior Christoph Bergner. Both sides agreed that Germans in Hungary play an essential, bridge-building role in relations between the two countries.

Knowledge of economy and finance, healthy lifestyles, foreign language culture: Government adopts the National Core Curriculum

Ministry of Human Resources, May 18, 2012 3:44 PM

After several months of specialist and public consultations, at its meeting on Wednesday the Government adopted the National Core Curriculum, which is planned to take effect in 2013. The new Curriculum is the work of 150 specialists, including academics and teachers. Its adoption was announced by the new Minister for Human Resources, Zoltán Balog, and Minister of State for Education, Rózsa Hoffmann.

Zoltán Balog: The National Core Curriculum is modern and durable

Ministry of Human Resources, May 18, 2012 2:20 PM

The new National Core Curriculum (NAT) was accepted by the Government. Praising the new document the Minister of Social Resources said: „It can be a cohesion to our nation.”

János Martonyi’s Negotiations in Sao Paulo

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 18, 2012 1:23 PM

The Hungarian Foreign Minister had business discussions in Sao Paulo, the economic and financial centre of Brazil on May 17th, 2012.

Special accounts help children in care

Ministry of Human Resources, May 18, 2012 1:20 PM

A cooperation agreement has been signed by the Secretary of Social, Family and Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Human Resources and OTP Bank in Budapest on 15th May 2012 in order to ensure that the bank would develop a value-keeping and personalized offer for the management of the savings of children in care.

Conference on past decades of healthcare

Ministry of Human Resources, May 18, 2012 11:18 AM

‘This Conference has great significance, as it creates an excellent forum to discuss healthcare related questions,’ said Miklós Szócska, Minister of State for Health at a unique professional workshop organized by Figyelő, attended by several previous Ministers of Health of Hungary.

Gross average wages increased by 4.4 percent in the first quarter of the year in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, May 18, 2012 10:17 AM

In Q1 2012 gross average wages of the national economy increased by 4.4 percent, whereas net wages excluding family tax benefits increased by 1.6 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year – the KSH has reported earlier today in its statistical release.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Summoning the Head of the Hungarian Mission to Bucharest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 17, 2012 4:38 PM

The Foreign Ministry of Romania summoned Oszkár Füzes, Hungary’s Ambassador to Bucharest on 16 May 2012. In the absence of the Ambassador, Ádám Balázs fulfilled the request as chargé d’affaires ad interim.

Budget and general government debt data according to the European Commission forecast

Ministry for National Economy, May 17, 2012 4:00 PM

The European Commission has recently published its study titled General Government Data of spring 2012, which provides a comprehensive overview of the fiscal balances and general government debt of EU countries for 2011 as well as relevant projections for 2012 and 2013. According to the figures published by the Commission, with regard to fiscal balances of 2011 Hungary has been a top performer in Europe: our surplus of 4.3 percent is much more favourable than the GDP deficit of 4.5 percent in the EU and 4.1 percent in the euro-zone.

A change of approach in elderly affairs

Ministry of Human Resources, May 17, 2012 3:37 PM

2012 is the European year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations in the European Union. This term refers to a social and individual practice whereby quality of life in old age can be improved. This does not only include economic activity and staying in the labour market but also active participation in social, cultural and civil life, as well as social reintegration.

Nuclear revival within reach

Ministry of National Development, May 17, 2012 1:59 PM

Minister of State for Climate Change and Energy Pál Kovács represented the Hungarian Ministry of National Development at the plenary session of the European Nuclear Energy Forum (ENEF) held on 14-15 May 2012 in Bratislava.

Navracsics holds talks with Russian justice minister in St Petersburg

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 17, 2012 1:37 PM

Tibor Navracsics, the minister of justice and public administration, held talks with Russian justice minister Aleksandr Konovalov in Saint Petersburg on Thursday on the sidelines of the 2nd International Legal Forum.

János Martonyi’s Meeting with the Hungarians in Sao Paulo

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 17, 2012 1:27 PM

János Martonyi met the Hungarian community in the Hungarian House of Sao Paulo on May 16th, 2012. The Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasised in his speech the fact that the new Fundamental Law of Hungary took responsibility for the Hungarian communities and the importance of and support for the preservation of national identity.

Successful Tender for Solar Collectors by the Ministry of National Development

Ministry of National Development, May 17, 2012 12:56 PM

The total amount requested in the applications submitted for the sub-programme to support the establishment of solar collector systems covers the HUF 2.97 billion available for this purpose under the New Széchenyi Plan Green Investment Scheme. Once the deadline extended to 15 May 2012 was over, the Ministry of National Development closed the scheme. Altogether 5,686 applications were received, more than 2,300 of which have been assessed favourably up to now. Evaluation of the remaining applications is in progress.