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State Secretary Szijjártó signed agreements in New Delhi

Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2013 2:54 PM

Hungary signed several agreements with India after a meeting of the two countries' economic mixed committee in New Delhi, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó stated.

Visegrád success at Luxembourg Meeting of Environment Council

Ministry of National Development, October 15, 2013 2:15 PM

The Hungarian delegation led by Minister of State for Climate Policy Attila Imre Horváth successfully represented the interests of Visegrád Countries for the adoption of an EU mandate authorising for a more balanced global agreement in 2015, at the meeting of the Environment Council of the European Union in Luxembourg on 14 October, 2013.

Visegrád Four share position on climate policy

Ministry of National Development, October 15, 2013 10:43 AM

Led by Hungary currently holding the Presidency of the Visegrád Cooperation (V4), an extended ministerial meeting on climate policy was held in Budapest on 11 October, 2013. The meeting was also attended by Romanian and Bulgarian climate policy leaders, while a delegate from Lithuania was present as an observer. Hungary was represented by Minister of State for Climate Policy Attila Imre Horváth and Deputy State Secretary Ferenc Hizó at the consultations.

Hungary’s industrial output growth continues to exceed EU average

Ministry for National Economy, October 15, 2013 10:07 AM

In August this year, industrial performance – according to workday-adjusted data – increased by 0.9 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of 2012, while in light of data adjusted for seasonal and workday-effects the indicator improved by 0.7 percent month-on-month.

V4 Prime Ministers support energy diversification

Prime Minister’s Office, October 14, 2013 5:11 PM

The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.

Renovated Liszt Academy of Music to reopen next week

Ministry of Human Resources, October 14, 2013 4:48 PM

After ten years of renovation, the Liszt Academy of Music will reopen on October 22, the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice announced on Tuesday.

János Martonyi: Water should be a source of cooperation, not of conflict

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 14, 2013 2:42 PM

On the last day of the Budapest Water Summit (BWS) on October 11, Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi stated that water should be a source of cooperation, and not of conflict. Wrapping up the Summit, János Martonyi said that it was high time to pay increased attention to the issue of the security of water supplies and also to give due priority to water management in the new UN development agenda.

Ministry officials participate in marathon with disabled athletes

Ministry of Human Resources, October 14, 2013 2:19 PM

Officials of the Ministry of Human Resources participated in the Budapest Marathon, assisting disabled sportsmen and women. Minister Balog and his Ministers of State continued the tradition launched last year and completed the race with blind and disabled runners.

Rehau production site ceremonially opened in Győr

Ministry for National Economy, October 14, 2013 2:05 PM

A new production site for the Germany-based Rehau conglomerate was opened in the industrial park of Győr on Monday. At the plant, which cost EUR 60 million (HUF 18bn) to complete and was finalized within one year, bumpers for several Audi models will be produced.

Solar power station owned by local government completed in Monostorpályi

Ministry for National Economy, October 14, 2013 1:14 PM

Monostorpályi is building the future, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba said when he ceremonially connected the solar panel park to Hungary’s domestic electricity network. The HUF 195 million investment project, which produces 300 thousand kWh of electricity per year, was implemented by the support of the European Union.

Annamária Szalay Media Foundation established

Ministry for National Economy, October 14, 2013 1:11 PM

The Foundation, which pays homage to the former president of the National Media and Info-communications Authority, considers it as its main mission to achieve the objectives identified by Annamária Szalay – especially the protection of children and youth against the adverse effects of electronic media, the founders of the organization and the president of the curators’ board said at a press conference in Budapest.

The Government maintains intention of purchasing Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, October 14, 2013 10:34 AM

On Friday, Minister for National economy Mihály Varga held talks with the representative of the Russian-owned ISD Corporation Yevgeny Potapov about the future of the Dunaferr conglomerate. At the meeting, Mihály Varga said that the Government maintains the intention to purchase the company and they will do everything in their power to preserve the jobs of company employees.

Hungary to take over IHRA presidency in 2015

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 11, 2013 2:32 PM

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) unanimously decided at its session on Thursday that Hungary will take over the presidency of the organisation in 2015.

State Secretary Szijjártó on official visit in Seoul

Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2013 2:22 PM

Hungary's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó in Seoul on Friday discussed opportunities to develop bilateral business ties and further explore South Korean investment projects in Hungary.

Foreign Minister János Martonyi receives Indian Minister Harish Chandrasing Rawat

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 11, 2013 1:54 PM

On October 10, Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi held a meeting with Harish Chandrasing Rawat, Minister for Water Resources of India, who is in Hungary to attend the Budapest World Water Summit.

Prime Minister held a meeting with senior CDU official David McAllister

Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2013 12:53 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Lower Saxony's former Prime Minister and a senior CDU top official David McAllister on Thursday in his office.

Prime Minister met leader of Slovenian Democratic Party

Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2013 12:47 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Janez Jansa, head of the Slovenian Democratic Party and Slovenia's former premier, in Budapest on Friday.

Knowledge capital is a crucial factor within the Hungarian economy

Ministry for National Economy, October 11, 2013 11:53 AM

Minister of State for Economic Strategy Zoltán Cséfalvay emphasised the crucial role which knowledge capital plays within the national economy at the Figyelő TOP 200 conference in Budapest.

Positive outlook persists within the manufacturing sector

Ministry for National Economy, October 11, 2013 11:41 AM

According to the press release of the Hungarian Association of Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory Management (HALPIM), the seasonally adjusted Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) increased to 54.5 points in September. This figure is 2.7 percentage points higher than that of August, which signals a significant improvement in the outlook of manufacturing sector enterprises.

Air Passengers could also get Compensation for Long Delays

Ministry of National Development, October 11, 2013 10:57 AM

The EU’s Air Passenger Rights Regulation is amended for more efficient enforcement of air carriers’ obligations to provide help, catering and compensation. The provisions under preparation could create a clear legal situation also for missed connections. The competent ministers of the Member States held an orientation debate on the draft at the Transport Council’s session on 10 October 2013 in Luxembourg.

CFE inspections in Ukraine

Ministry of Defence, October 11, 2013 10:40 AM

Merely three weeks after the Hungarian-led inspection in Ukraine, between 30 September and 04 October, a Ukrainian-led multinational inspection team conducted two, so called “declared site” inspection in Hungary based on the provisions of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (the CFE Treaty).

Prime Minister sends condolences to Wilfried Martens' wife

Prime Minister’s Office, October 10, 2013 4:31 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent his condolences in a letter to Ms Miet Smet, the widow of Wilfried Martens, co-founder and president of the European People's Party, and Belgium's former prime minister.

János Martonyi receives Serbian Speaker of Parliament

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 10, 2013 2:36 PM

On 9 October, Foreign Minister János Martonyi held a meeting with Speaker of Serbian Parliament Nebojša Stefanović, who is in Hungary to hold bilateral talks and take part in the meeting of Speakers of Parliament from the Western Balkans and Hungary.

Press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 10, 2013 1:20 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary has learned with deep sorrow and sadness about the passing of Mr. Wilfried Martens.

A new milestone of Hungarian-Mongolian economic partnership

Ministry for National Economy, October 10, 2013 1:14 PM

The Hungarian-Mongolian Business Forum organized by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which was also supported by Hungary’s Ministry for National Economy, held on 8 October 2013 in Budapest was an event which attracted great interest.

Hungary is a Special Guest at the Golden Autumn Agriculture Fair in Moscow

Ministry of Rural Development, October 10, 2013 1:13 PM

Hungary is one of the special guests at the Golden Autumn agriculture and food industry exhibition, which opened in Moscow on Wednesday. The Hungarian delegation is headed by Minster for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas.

Opening towards the East accelerates also in Transport Policy

Ministry of National Development, October 10, 2013 12:18 PM

The transport ministers of Eastern Partnership countries adopted a Joint Declaration at their second meeting in Luxembourg on 9 October, 2013. The parties agreed to continue cooperation as well as the gradual approximation of the regulatory legislation to the EU law in all transport areas. The ministers also approved the map of regional transport networks and the list of priority infrastructure development projects.

China Europe Water Platform - Water is our Most Important Strategic Resource

Ministry of Rural Development, October 10, 2013 11:46 AM

"Water is not only the most valuable but also the most crucial and strategic resource of the 21st century, and it therefore requires special management and protection", Zoltán Illés declared at the session of the China Europe Water Platform in Budapest on Wednesday. The Ministry of Rural Development's Minister of State for Environmental Affairs pointed out that in future, most of the conflicts throughout the world would be caused by a lack of water.

CEPOL comes to Hungary

Ministry of Interior, October 10, 2013 10:23 AM

CEPOL, the EU organisation responsible for setting up and conducting training programmes for police officers, will be located in Hungary – said Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér in Luxembourg.

Employment scheme to be launched for women above the age of 55

Ministry for National Economy, October 10, 2013 10:21 AM

The Ministry for National Economy is launching an employment programme for those unemployed women who are older than 55 years and who have less than one year of the 40-year employment period required for retirement, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba said at a press conference in Budapest.