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Hungary contributes to tackling cyber security challenges

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2013 3:50 PM

Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs Szabolcs Takács gave a speech at the 3rd International Conference on Information Security and Cyber Defence hosted by the National Security Supervisory Authority on 3 September near Lake Balaton.

Hungary has grave concerns about the mining project in Roșia Montană, Romania

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2013 3:08 PM

The adoption of a bill by the Romanian government on measures to be introduced in connection with the gold and silver mining project in Roșia Montană (Verespatak) has raised serious concerns for Hungary.

Minister Martonyi: the expertise of Constitutional Court President Paczolay has not been impugned

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2013 3:04 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared that the Hungarian Government did not recall Constitutional Court President Péter Paczolay from the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe, but instead Paczolay’s four-year term had ended.

Public utility charges to be reduced again in November

Prime Minister’s Office, September 3, 2013 2:50 PM

The Government is open to the Fidesz parliamentary group's latest proposal for a further reduction in public utility charges, the Minister of State heading the Prime Minister's Office said at a press conference in Hódmezővásárhely on Tuesday. Public utility charges must be reduced by at least a further 10 percent before the start of the heating season, János Lázár stated.

Government decides on distribution of 250 billion forints in EU funding

Prime Minister’s Office, September 3, 2013 2:25 PM

During the past month, decisions have been made regarding the distribution of 250 billion forints in European Union funding; applicants will be notified during the course of this week, announced Minister of State heading the Prime Minister's Office János Lázár, who was also appointed head of the National Development Agency (NDA) as Government Commissioner last month.

Minister János Martonyi condemns the chemical attack in Syria

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 3, 2013 11:43 AM

Hungary condemns in the strongest possible terms the chemical attack that was carried out in Syria on August 21, killing one and a half thousand people. The attack, which also targeted civilians, totally disregarded all moral rules and international norms. It is particularly shocking that every third victim was a child.

Non-Governmental Organisations meet before World Water Summit

Ministry of Rural Development, September 3, 2013 9:38 AM

No living organism can survive without water, and so the greatest priority of to preserve the purity of water and to supply the population of the Earth with clean water, declared Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés during a forum organised for Hungarian non-governmental organisations.

Zoltán Balog: Hungary has no future without civic virtues

Ministry of Human Resources, September 2, 2013 5:49 PM

The Hungarian higher education system cannot exist nor can Hungary have a future without the civic virtues also characteristic of the 19th-20th century technical intellectuals, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog declared in his speech at the ceremony to mark the beginning of the new academic year at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).on Monday.

Péter Mihalovics: Government programme to keep the young workforce in Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, September 2, 2013 5:22 PM

The Government is setting up various initiatives to create favourable conditions to convince young people considering moving abroad to stay in Hungary instead. Several hundred billion Forints will be provided for this purpose from both Hungarian and EU resources, the Ministerial Commissioner for the coordination of the For the Future of the New Generation programme announced.

359 school development programmes launched since 2010

Prime Minister’s Office, September 2, 2013 4:52 PM

Hungary is today in a position to be able to develop its schools and education system, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a school opening on Monday.

Public healthcare employees receive Government pay rise

Ministry of Human Resources, September 2, 2013 3:42 PM

In September, all those employed in Hungary's national healthcare system will receive a pay rise, retroactive from the beginning of the year, the State Secretariat for Health announced on Sunday.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó discusses trade opportunities with Brazil

Prime Minister’s Office, September 2, 2013 2:17 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó received his Brazilian counterpart Hadil Fontes da Rocha Vianna for talks in Budapest on Monday.

Foreign trade surplus in June exceeds EUR 580 million

Ministry for National Economy, September 2, 2013 12:24 PM

In the sixth month of the year, Hungary’s foreign trade posted a surplus of 581 million Euros (172 billion Forints). In the first half of 2013, exports and imports were up by 1.9 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively, in comparison to the figures recorded for the initial six months of 2012.

Minister Varga: Hungary emerging from crisis

Ministry for National Economy, August 30, 2013 3:43 PM

Hungary is emerging from the crisis and the economy is growing, albeit slowly, Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga stated on Friday at an Expo in Komló.

National Miners’ Day in Gyöngyös

Ministry of National Development, August 30, 2013 2:32 PM

The Minister of National Development talked about the importance of industrial production and mining at the central banquet of the 63rd National Miners’ Day in Gyöngyös on Thursday.

Investment volume growth exceeds pre-crisis level

Ministry for National Economy, August 30, 2013 2:28 PM

The latest data by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) shows that the volume of investments is increasing within the Hungarian economy for the first time since the last positive pre-crisis period in 2007.

Robert Capa Contemporary Photo Centre to be established

Ministry of Human Resources, August 30, 2013 11:46 AM

The Robert Capa Contemporary Photo Centre will function as an exhibition space and research and training centre from October, the Minister of State for Culture János Halász announced on Thursday.

Head of Műcsarnok named ministerial commissioner

Ministry of Human Resources, August 30, 2013 11:40 AM

Head of Budapest's art gallery Műcsarnok Gábor Gulyás, who recently announced that he will be stepping down, has been appointed as Ministerial Commissioner in charge of promoting contemporary Hungarian art abroad.

Informal discussions with Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 5:20 PM

The Government has asked the management of Dunaferr not to lay off any workers while negotiations are in progress, Minister of State for Employment Sándor Czomba announced on Thursday following talks with the company's directors. Management said they would consider the request, he added.

Government proposal regarding the Fundamental Law

Government, August 29, 2013 4:13 PM

The Hungarian Government has decided to submit a proposal on Friday for several modifications to the Fundamental Law. Following thorough discussions between the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice and the Venice Commission, as in previous cases the proposal also takes into consideration the Commission’s established recommendations such as the media law.

Employment rate hits a multi-year high

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 4:07 PM

Favourable labour market tendencies within the Hungarian economy are continuing. On an annual basis, the number of people in employment has been rising steadily since the second half of 2010.

Economic achievements must be honoured

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 3:58 PM

Economic achievements need to be acknowledged and enterprises must be encouraged to continue their activities in Hungary, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the presentation ceremony of the “Award for Successful Enterprises” in Budapest.

Financial stability and reforms are both essential for overcoming the crisis

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 3:01 PM

According to Minister of State for Economic Strategy Zoltán Cséfalvay, reforms and concurrent financial stability are the key for finding a real solution to the global economic crisis which has been ongoing for five years.

Exhibition of Hungarian Art in Shanghai

Ministry of Human Resources, August 29, 2013 2:29 PM

On Thursday in Budapest, the Directors of the Hungarian Museum of Fine Art and the Shanghai Art Museum in China signed an agreement on the organisation of a large-scale exhibition of the works of Mihály Munkácsy and other 20th century Hungarian artists in Shanghai in 2014.

Expanding cooperation between Hungary and India

Prime Minister’s Office, August 29, 2013 2:10 PM

Hungarian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó agreed with Indian officials on Thursday to explore setting up a joint financial fund to support cooperation between the countries' small and medium-sized firms.

Hungary reopens its embassy in Santiago de Chile

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 29, 2013 12:12 PM

The Hungarian Government, as proposed by Foreign Minister János Martonyi, has made the decision to reopen the Hungarian embassy in Santiago de Chile. The mission was closed by the previous government in 2009.

Ongoing negotiations on EU development funds for 2014-2020

Ministry for National Economy, August 29, 2013 12:03 PM

Wednesday's session of the National Economic and Social Council focused on the planning and utilisation of European Union funds made available for Hungary in 2014-2020.

Deputy State Secretary Wintermantel meets Israeli Young Ambassadors

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 29, 2013 11:50 AM

Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs Péter Wintermantel received the participants of the Israeli Young Ambassadors program on Tuesday.

180 new jobs in Gyál

Prime Minister’s Office, August 29, 2013 11:04 AM

Sauflon CL Ltd., which manufactures contact lenses, is creating 180 new jobs in Gyál, announced State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Managing Director of Sauflon CL Ltd. János Peer on Wednesday at the company's plant in Gyál.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received the Mayor of Shanghai

Prime Minister’s Office, August 28, 2013 5:39 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received the Mayor of Shanghai Yang Xiong in Budapest on Wednesday.