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Prime Minister’s official visit to London

Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 6:28 PM

Hungary is operating like a real laboratory, trying to give responses based on traditional values to modern challenges, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday when addressing a forum of 200 guests in Chatham House, in London. He also added that political radicalism however cannot be mentioned among European values.

Government received European Commission letter on utility price cuts

Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 6:16 PM

The Hungarian Government has received a letter from Brussels concerning the scheme to cut household utility bills Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász stated on Wednesday.

National Draft Space Strategy Developed

Ministry of National Development, October 9, 2013 5:00 PM

The Ministry of National Development has recently prepared a National Space Strategy for the period 2014-2020, to be submitted to the government soon, Károly Balázs Solymár, Deputy State Secretary for Infocommunications of the Ministry of National Development said at the conference of the Hungarian Space Cluster (HUNSPACE) in Budapest on October 9, 2013. The main patron of the event was Minister of State for Infocommunication Vilmos Vályi-Nagy.

Hungarian Institute to open in Istanbul

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 9, 2013 4:55 PM

The Government has decided to open a Hungarian Institute in Turkey, Hungary’s political and economic partner of strategic importance. The institute to be established in Istanbul will ensure the continued presence of Hungarian culture in Turkey; create a ground for presenting our achievements to a wide audience; broaden awareness of our country; positively influence Hungary’s image; and contribute to intensifying relations between the two countries.

UN Representative Welcomes Hungary’s Energy and Climate Policy Efforts

Ministry of National Development, October 9, 2013 4:38 PM

Representative for the UN initiative Sustainable Energy for All, Kandeh K. Yumkella, had discussions with Minister of State for Climate Policy Attila Imre Horváth, Minister of State for Energy Affairs Pál Kovács and Deputy State Secretary for Green Economy Ferenc Hizó in Budapest on October 8, 2013. At the meeting, the parties summarised the action performed and to be performed in the fields of sustainability, energy security, climate protection, renewable energy and nuclear energy.

The IMF may also be mistaken

Ministry for National Economy, October 9, 2013 4:37 PM

The forecast published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the World Economic Outlook signals that the IMF’s evaluation of the performance of the Hungarian economy is incorrect.

Discussion of Deputy State Secretary Péter Wintermantel with the heads of delegations from the Asia-Pacific attending the Budapest Water Summit

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 4:37 PM

Deputy State Secretary Péter Wintermantel hosted the heads of delegations from the Asia-Pacific region attending the Budapest Water Summit at a working breakfast on Wednesday, 9 October. From the Hungarian side, the meeting was also attended by Deputy State Secretary Péter Kovács from the Ministry of Rural Development, Government Commissioner for the EU Danube Region Strategy Balázs Medgyesy, and CEO of Budapest Water Works and General Secretary of the Hungarian Water Cluster Csaba Haranghy.

The Government supports Infineon’s new investment project expected to create 533 new jobs

Ministry for National Economy, October 9, 2013 4:35 PM

The Infineon conglomerate, a market-leader among producers and developers of high-performance semi-conductors, expands the existing production capacity at its Hungarian headquarters in Cegléd through an investment project of EUR 65.6 million. This project has been one of the most significant developments of the company in Europe. The contract to provide funding for the development project following a special decision on the part of the Government was signed by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga and Infineon Deputy President Jörg Spiegel in Budapest. The preliminary phase of decision making and an optimal funding framework have been prepared by the Hungarian Investment and Trade Association.

Press release regarding the natural disaster in Cambodia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 1:43 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has learned with sadness about the natural disaster that hit Cambodia.

Zoltán Illés: Water has always been an Important Issue for Hungary

Ministry of Rural Development, October 9, 2013 1:02 PM

Hungary has always placed special focus on the issue of water, and this is one of the reasons it has now organised an international summit on the topic, Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés said on the second day of the Budapest World Water Summit on Wednesday.

FAO Expands its Joint Service Centre in Budapest

Ministry of Rural Development, October 9, 2013 1:01 PM

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is expected to employ further Hungarian experts at its Joint Service Centre in Budapest, following the latest expansion in office space, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas said at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday.

Zsolt Semjén holds talks with the Archbishop of Constantinople

Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 12:28 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén is holding talks in Istanbul with Bartholomaios I, Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople, Press Chief Bertalan Havasi informed the press on Wednesday.

János Martonyi received Austrian State Secretary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 12:25 PM

On Tuesday Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Reinhold Lopatka, who is heading the Austrian delegation at the Budapest Water Summit (October 8-11). The parties confirmed their commitment to continue bilateral cooperation following the formation of the new cabinet in Austria.

Banks are the proper institutions for lending

Ministry for National Economy, October 9, 2013 10:35 AM

Although the Hungarian state assumes a role in providing loans for enterprises, but “normally” it is the task of commercial banks to lend to enterprises in line with their business models which are also assisted by state incentives, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the fourth annual conference of the Association of Hungarian Insurers (MABISZ) in Budapest.

Prime Minister received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 10:19 AM

Current conflicts and major changes in the world were among the topics at the meeting between Prime Minister Orbán and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday.

United Nations’ Water Summit in Budapest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 9, 2013 8:51 AM

Hungary is currently hosting the United Nations’ World Water Summit, taking place on October 8-11 in Budapest. The prestigious event is co-organised by the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Rural Development. In 2013, the world celebrates the International Year of Water Cooperation with a series of international events.

Viktor Orbán receives WHO award for anti-smoking legislation

Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2013 4:17 PM

UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.

Hungary has introduced the required measures to stabilise food prices

Ministry of Rural Development, October 8, 2013 2:16 PM

The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation's Committee for World Food Security (CFS) is holding a session in Rome, Italy, on 7-11 October 2013, within the framework of which it has organised a ministerial roundtable on the relationships between international food prices, food price fluctuations and food security.

Budapest World Water Summit Begins

Ministry of Rural Development, October 8, 2013 1:12 PM

"We must manage our waters and our natural heritage in such a way that they will also serve the lives of future generations", Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas said at the opening of the board of directors' meeting at the Budapest World Water Summit.

Mongolia is another opportunity for SMEs to gain ground on foreign markets

Ministry for National Economy, October 8, 2013 11:56 AM

The fourth annual meeting of the Hungarian-Mongolian Joint Committee on Economic Cooperation was held today in Budapest where the Mongolian delegation was headed by Minister for Environmental Protection and Green Development Oyun Sanjaasuren and Hungary was represented by Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry.

Prime Minister unveiled István Bethlen’s statue in Budapest

Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2013 11:37 AM

Hungary has regained its vitality and keeps getting stronger, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Budapest on Monday, addressing the unveiling ceremony of one-time Prime Minister István Bethlen (1874-1946).

EU funds worth 60 billion forints available for healthcare

Ministry of Human Resources, October 7, 2013 5:54 PM

Hungary is starting hospital developments with about 60 billion forints (EUR 200m) in European Union support, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska said on Sunday.

State Secretary Szijjártó: Hungary a stronghold for car industry

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:43 PM

Hungary has become a stronghold for the car industry, especially due to its sufficient supplier network, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on public television M1.

Culture funds to rise by 17 billion forints next year

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:43 PM

The amount of state funding for culture will rise by 17 billion forints (EUR 57m) next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in Hódmezővásárhely, on Sunday.

Prime Minister: Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s EU integration

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:42 PM

Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s integration into the European Union, which the “southern neighbour appreciates”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting Ivan Mrkic, the Serbian foreign minister, in Budapest today.

State Secretary Szijjártó met with management of ALCOA and GE

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:41 PM

Hungary’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks with the deputy heads of ALCOA and GE in Budapest on Monday. These companies are the two leading investors from the United States and strategic partners of the Hungarian Government.

Financial accounts data at the end of September 2013 in line with estimates

Ministry for National Economy, October 7, 2013 5:38 PM

The central sub sector of the general government budget posted a surplus of HUF 12.1bn in September 2013. The financial accounts data at the end of September are in line with the Government’s prior expectations. Revenues and expenditures anticipated for this month and next – along with the extraordinary surplus projected for the month of December – confirm the expectation that this year’s below 3 percent deficit target will be met.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be traveling to London

Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:11 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be traveling to London on an official visit, on Wednesday, October 9.

Hungary strongly supports Serbian EU integration

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2013 3:59 PM

Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s integration into the European Union, which "the southern neighbour appreciates”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting Serbian foreign minister Ivan Mrkic in Budapest on 7 October 2013.

Hungary and Croatia agree to pursue dialogue on MOL-INA case

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2013 10:48 AM

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi and his Croatian counterpart Vesna Pusic have agreed to settle the issue of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL and its Croatian counterpart by means of dialogue; however, if talks fail to yield a solution, MOL will decide whether or not to sell its stake in INA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday.