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Public employment program is a gateway to the world of work

Prime Minister’s Office, February 25, 2014 1:10 PM

The Government's public employment program is a gateway to the world of work, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Vásárosnamény, at the opening of a new 1.8 billion forint (EUR 5.8m) data processing centre. He also stated that public workers must be supported and thanked for accepting the opportunity to "work rather than live off benefits".

Foreign Ministry of Hungary condemns extremist act in Berehove, Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 25, 2014 11:04 AM

The Hungarian Foreign Ministry condemns the intimidating action carried out by extremists in western Ukraine's Berehove (Beregszász) and calls for enforcing rule-of-law principles in Transcarpathia and in Ukraine as a whole.

Foreign Minister Martonyi received Czech Foreign Minister

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 25, 2014 9:03 AM

On the sidelines of the Visegrad Four foreign ministers’ meeting Foreign Minister János Martonyi had bilateral talks with his Czech counterpart, Lubomir Zaoralek.

Last year’s employment growth indicates of Job Protection Action Plan success

Ministry for National Economy, February 25, 2014 8:38 AM

Ministerial Commissioner Piroska Szalai, responsible for improving the labour market prospects of women, said at a press conference in Budapest that employment growth registered among both men and women in 2013 is the result of a successful Job Protection Action Plan.

Statement of the Hungarian Presidency of the Group V4

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 24, 2014 5:58 PM

The Foreign Ministers of the Visegrád Group and Bulgaria, Greece and Romania met in Budapest today in order to discuss issues of common interest to strengthen the cooperation between their countries and to exchange their views on current international developments, in particular the situation in Ukraine.

Hungary considers Pakistan an important partner

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 24, 2014 5:22 PM

Hungary considers Pakistan an important partner in its goal to build strong relations with the Asian nations, the Political Director of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an interview to Pakistan’s The Express Tribune, published on 24 February 2014.

Visegrád Four Foreign Ministers call for swift assistance to Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 24, 2014 5:11 PM

On 24 February, the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting for the foreign ministers of the Visegrád Four (V4) countries and three other European Union member states, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria.

Hungary adds extra 10 billion forints to healthcare budget

Ministry of Human Resources, February 24, 2014 5:04 PM

The Hungarian Government has increased this year’s healthcare budget by 10 billion forints (EUR 32.3 million) for the 2014 healthcare budget, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said at a press conference on Monday. He added that the extra money will go to general practitioners, health visitors and dentists. Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska added that compared to 2009 the budget for basic healthcare was 30 billion forints (EUR 96.9 million) higher, representing a 25 percent increase.

Pálinka Country Tasting Launched

Ministry of Rural Development, February 24, 2014 3:25 PM

Hungary's pálinka distilleries have until 7 March to submit their entries for the Pálinka Country tasting, and as a result of the competition a publication on the country's most outstanding fruit brandies will be published in early March, Minister for Rural Development and Chairman of the Hungaricum Committee Sándor Fazekas announced on Monday at the pálinka museum in Visegrád, north of Budapest.

Mihály Varga: „We belong again to Europe’s economic top league”

Ministry for National Economy, February 24, 2014 2:34 PM

In his speech delivered at the opening in Soltvadkert of a production facility of Material Plastik Ltd, an enterprise fully owned by Hungarians, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said that Hungary has been back among the best performers in Europe and we are regaining the position the country lost in 2002.

Joint Statement of V4 foreign ministers on Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 24, 2014 1:11 PM

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Visegrád countries - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia - have discussed the recent developments in Ukraine.

Government to spend HUF 10 billion on education infrastructure

Ministry of Human Resources, February 24, 2014 11:56 AM

The Hungarian Government will spend 10 billion forints (EUR 32.1 million) on improving public education infrastructure, of which 3 billion forints each (EUR 9.62 million) will go towards building swimming pools, gymnasiums and classrooms, and one billion (EUR 3.21 million) will be spent on kindergartens, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog said on Friday at a press conference in the northeast Hungarian town of Diósgyőr.

Minister Martonyi welcomes Tymoshenko's release

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 24, 2014 10:01 AM

Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi welcomed the vote by Ukrainian lawmakers in the day for the release of former Ukranian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

Hungary welcomes deal to end crisis in Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 22, 2014 9:01 AM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary welcomes the deal to end the domestic crisis in Ukraine signed on February 21. We express our hope that this will put an end to the bloodshed and life can return back to normal in Ukraine. It is most important that both sides abide by the agreement so that the political and constitutional conditions for resolving the crisis can be established.

Komárom-Esztergom County Government Office issued a publication on crime prevention

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 21, 2014 5:37 PM

The Komárom-Esztergom County Government Office released a publication on crime prevention in commemoration of the Day for Victims of Crime, the first title of such in the country, which will be delivered to all households of the county next week. The publication was presented by Tibor Navracsics at a press conference in Tatabanya this Friday.

220,000 people are becoming victims of crime per year

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 21, 2014 5:15 PM

220,000 people are becoming victims of crime each year - said the Minister of Interior at the the conference organized on the International Day for Victimes of Crime, which was co-organized by the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, the Institute of Public Administration and Justice and the National Council on Crime Prevention in Budapest this Friday.

Every Hungarian household will have broadband internet by 2018

Prime Minister’s Office, February 21, 2014 4:01 PM

Every Hungarian household will have broadband Internet connection by 2018, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday after signing a partnership agreement with Magyar Telekom.

Further Development of Hungarian-Kazakh Agricultural Relations

Ministry of Rural Development, February 21, 2014 1:48 PM

"There are significant opportunities for the further development of Hungarian-Kazakh agricultural relations; Hungary could be an outstanding partner to Kazakhstan within the fields of agriculture and environmental protection", Minster for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas declared on Friday in Budapest at a bilateral logistics forum.

Hungary is prepared for any eventuality in Ukraine

Prime Minister’s Office, February 21, 2014 12:19 PM

Hungary is prepared for every eventuality in connection with the crisis in Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in his regular Friday radio interview.

Wages in real terms up by 3 percent last year

Ministry for National Economy, February 21, 2014 11:44 AM

According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in January-December 2013 average gross and net wages increased by 3.4 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively, in comparison to data compiled one year ago.

Waberer's-Szemerey Logisztika Ltd relocates to Miskolc

Ministry for National Economy, February 21, 2014 9:45 AM

At the new Miskolc headquarters of Waberer's-Szemerey Logisztika Ltd, a road transport and storage services company, one hundred new jobs will be created as an investment valued at HUF 3bn was completed and the new facility was ceremonially opened yesterday.

Minister of Németh calls for immediate cessation of Ukraine violence

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 21, 2014 9:44 AM

The top priority is to stop violence in Ukraine, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh declared at his press briefing in Brussels on 20 February 2014.

Minister Pintér: Every manifestation of radicalism must be driven back

Ministry of Interior, February 21, 2014 9:10 AM

It is the Government’s unequivocal standpoint that every manifestation of radicalism must be driven back and this has to be realised in everyday life as well, Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér said, addressing the Yad Vashem Institute’s “Righteous among the Nations” awarding ceremony where the Hungarian “For Courage Honours” was also presented. Ambassador of Israel to Hungary Ilan Mor also spoke at the event, stating that tribute is being paid to those who did not remain indifferent bystanders during the Holocaust.

Deputy State Secretary holds talks on Holocaust commemorations in Israel

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 21, 2014 8:27 AM

Deputy State Secretary Péter Wintermantel visited Israel to present the Hungarian government’s position regarding issues connected to the 2014 Holocaust Memorial Year and preparations for the 25th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic ties.

Hungary among European top performers with GDP growth of 2.7 percent in Q4 2013

Ministry for National Economy, February 20, 2014 5:24 PM

According to the latest data by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), Hungary’s economic growth has gathered speed. The 1.8 percent GDP growth registered in Q3 2013 already exceeded analysts’ expectations, while GDP gained 2.7 percent in the last quarter of 2013, year-on-year.

Prime Minister’s Office and Heineken sign cooperation agreement

Prime Minister’s Office, February 20, 2014 5:22 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó highlighted the importance of Hungarian-Dutch economic relations after a declaration of intent on cooperation was signed by President of the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency János Berényi, representing the Prime Minister’s Office and the CEO of Heineken Hungária.

Government Zero Tolerance for All GMOs

Ministry of Rural Development, February 20, 2014 4:47 PM

"The zero tolerance proclaimed by the Government is valid for all GMOs, and accordingly the Ministry of Rural Development will continue to do everything possible in future to maintain Hungary's GMO-free status", the Ministry's Parliamentary State Secretary Gyula Budai declared at a professional forum held in the Parliament building.

Prime Minister to visit the Hungarian-Ukranian border region

Prime Minister’s Office, February 20, 2014 4:19 PM

On Thursday afternoon Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to the Hungarian-Ukranian border region. He will see for himself how the Hungarian authorities and public health institutions are preparing for any contingency and meet local security force chiefs, said Bertalan Havasi.

Government begins talks with social and healthcare union

Ministry of Human Resources, February 20, 2014 4:04 PM

Hungarian government representatives held talks on Thursday with Hungary’s social and healthcare union MMSZ EDDSZ about the union's demands and the Government’s recent steps and current plans regarding the field.

Kazakhstan aims to become the logistics hub of the region

Ministry for National Economy, February 20, 2014 3:45 PM

Kazakhstan’s social and economic development strategy, projected to cover the coming years until 2050, aims to turn the country into the logistics hub of the Central Asian region, complete with related infrastructure, Ambassador of Kazakhstan HE Galimzhan Amirov said at a logistics conference on bilateral relations held in Budapest.