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Prime Minister to travel to Warsaw and Berlin in May

Prime Minister’s Office, April 28, 2014 3:19 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will pay his first official visit after his reelection to Warsaw on May 5.

Minister Martonyi: Visegrad cooperation has gained significance

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 28, 2014 3:08 PM

The Visegrad Group (V4) is more important today than when its member states joined the European Union in 2004, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said on Monday, addressing a conference marking the tenth anniversary of the EU accession of ten member states.

The Holocaust was a tragedy of mankind, Hungarians and Jews as well

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 28, 2014 1:22 PM

“The Holocaust, an unheard example of industrially executed terror, was the tragedy of mankind, Hungarians and Jews as well”, said Deputy PM Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration and Justice in Budapest during the commemoration of the Holocaust organized at the House of Terror Museum last Sunday.

Minister of State Győri held talks in Vienna

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 28, 2014 11:04 AM

Minister of State for European Affairs Enikő Győri represented Hungary in Vienna at the panel discussion “Returning to Europe: 10 years of EU integration”, along with Miroslav Lajčák, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia and Igor Senčar, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia.

HUF 2.5 billion development project launched by Rosenberger Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, April 25, 2014 3:31 PM

A development project worth HUF 2.6 billion (EUR 8.7 million) has begun at the Hungarian subsidiary of German manufacturing company Rosenberger in Jászárokszállás, Hungary.

Twin-family movement to be launched in Transcarpathia

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 25, 2014 3:26 PM

The launch of a twin-family movement in Transcarpathia was announced this Friday in Budapest. According to Bence Rétvári, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, the civil initiative is very important as it provides a way for Hungarian families living across borders to help each other.

Deputy PM Navracsics: programs for accessibility must be supported

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 25, 2014 3:25 PM

According to Tibor Navracsics, the Government should support any initiative serving accessibility and which pulls people closer to living a full life in all areas. The Deputy Prime Minister spoke on this matter at this Friday, when he took part in the presentation of a sign language interpreting video service developed by Vodafone for the hearing impaired in one of the shops of the company in Budapest.

The Budapest-Belgrade railway track is essential for both passenger and freight traffic

Prime Minister’s Office, April 25, 2014 2:20 PM

The upcoming renovation of the railway track between Budapest and Belgrade, which can currently only compete with bicycles, is equally important for both passenger and freight traffic, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó underlined on Pannon TV’s Közügyek ('Public Affairs") programme in Szabadka (Subotica) on Wednesday.

Hungary aims to make the Holocaust Memorial Year a success

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 25, 2014 2:12 PM

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle received Douglas Davidson, Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues from the US Department of State, on April 24, 2014. Mr Prőhle informed his guest about the current Holocaust Memorial Year in Hungary.

Remarkable tourism night growth at hotels in the month of February

Ministry for National Economy, April 24, 2014 4:06 PM

In February, the number of tourism nights at hotels was up significantly: demand by domestic and foreign guests increased by 12 percent and 9.2 percent, respectively, in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. In addition to domestic consumption growth, the positive figures have been the result of favourable weather conditions and the increasing popularity of SZÉP Card.

Exchange of Lessons Learned Mutually Benefits Czech and Hungarian Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence, April 24, 2014 4:05 PM

The Czech Republic and Hungary are going on the same road, so cooperation and exchange of lessons learned between the armed forces are equally important for both partners, Gen. Petr Pavel and Gen. Tibor Benkő the chiefs of defence of the two countries concluded at a press conference held after their discussion in Prague on Wednesday, April 16.

Five Countries to Set Up Joint EU Battle Group

Ministry of Defence, April 24, 2014 3:55 PM

At the meeting of EU defence ministers in Luxemburg on Tuesday, April 15, the countries of the Defence Cooperation Initiative (DECI) signed a memorandum of understanding on forming an EU battle group by the first half of 2017. Minister of Defence Csaba Hende signed the document on behalf of Hungary.

Stable education policy needed for better results

Ministry of Human Resources, April 24, 2014 2:39 PM

Hungary needs a consequent education policy that is stable in the medium term in order to improve students’ PISA results, Sándor Brassói, head of department at the Ministry of Human Resources said at a conference on Wednesday, adding that permanent changes undermine the results of the reforms.

Nursery workers receive annual awards

Ministry of Human Resources, April 24, 2014 2:35 PM

On the 162nd anniversary of the founding of the first Hungarian nursery, Minister of State for Family and Social Affairs Miklós Soltész awarded nursery employees with several decades of experience “Pro Familiis” awards and ministerial diplomas on Wednesday.

Retail trade growth at an eight-year record high

Ministry for National Economy, April 24, 2014 9:57 AM

The eight-month upward trend of retail sales continued in February: the year-on-year increase of 6.7 percent registered in this period is the best figure since 2006. Data are indicating that household consumption has continued to improve, due -- among others -- to the cutting of utility costs, the introduction of family tax allowance, the wage hike for healthcare employees and teachers, record-breaking employment growth, the increase of wages in real terms and the overall improvement of consumer confidence.

Kerox Ltd. builds new 15 million euro factory

Prime Minister’s Office, April 23, 2014 5:36 PM

Hungarian-owned Kerox Ltd. will build a new plant in Sóskút, Hungary with an investment of € 15 million (4.45 bn HUF) and the expansion of manufacturing capacity is made possible by the Government’s decision to support the project financially, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Managing Director of Kerox Ltd. Attila Gábor Kovács announced at their joint press conference in Diósd, Hungary.

This spring’s ’Ride Your Bike to Work’ campaign launched on Earth Day

Ministry of National Development, April 22, 2014 5:21 PM

The Ministry of National Development and the Hungarian Cyclists’ Club have launched their jointly organised campaign promoting cycling for the 13th time, starting on 22 April this spring and finishing on 30 May.

Hungary’s industrial output growth among the highest in Europe

Ministry for National Economy, April 18, 2014 11:39 AM

Industrial output in Hungary was again significantly higher in the second month of the year, and thus the upward trend in place since 2013 is continuing. In February 2014, industrial output volume index was up by 8.1 percent – according to both unadjusted and workday-adjusted data – in comparison to the corresponding period of 2013. This figure is the best in three years, as it has been the fastest February growth registered since the same period in 2011.

Slager Radio lawsuit rejected by international arbitration court

Ministry of National Development, April 18, 2014 8:42 AM

The investors of Slager Radio submitted an arbitration lawsuit to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID*) in December 2011. According to the owners in 2009 Hungary violated the bilateral investment protection agreements established with the Netherlands, Switzerland and Luxembourg by the implementation of a tender related to national commercial radio broadcasting rights and the relevant decision. The claimant would have claimed damages in the amount of USD 83.3 million (equivalent of approx. HUF 18 billion at the current exchange rate).

Prime Minister sent letter to the Chairman of Mazsihisz

Prime Minister’s Office, April 17, 2014 10:00 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to the Chairman of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz), András Heisler, on the occasion of the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust. The full text of the letter can be read below.

Remembering child victims and teachers saving children on the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Holocaust Victims

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 16, 2014 5:39 PM

On the occasion of the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust, a plaque was installed remembering child victims and teachers rescuing children in secondary schools of Makó and Pécs this Wednesday.

Commemoration on the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 16, 2014 5:08 PM

Hungarian victims of the Holocaust were remembered by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics and Zoltán Pokorni, mayor of the 12th district of the capital in Budapest, at the Danube Memorial Shoes.

German chamber sees increased investor confidence in Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, April 16, 2014 3:28 PM

Hungary's economy is viewed more favourably both in terms of the economic situation and the business environment than in previous years, Dale Martin, head of the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DUIHK), told a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday.

Exceptional Construction Industry Performance in February

Ministry for National Economy, April 16, 2014 2:25 PM

Construction industry production was 28.3% higher in February than it was one year ago. This was the thirteenth consecutive month in which the construction industry has achieved year-on-year growth, and the favourable growth trend in excess of 10% observed in previous months also continued in February, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry stressed.

Prime Minister Orbán consults on the phone with his Chinese counterpart

Prime Minister’s Office, April 16, 2014 2:23 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán consulted by phone with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang on Wednesday, government commissioner in charge of Chinese relations, Péter Szijjártoó stated.

The voters said "yes" to the Government's new economic policy

Prime Minister’s Office, April 16, 2014 12:15 PM

Evaluating the election held on 6 April, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a student vocational skills competition award ceremony in Budapest that the Government had chosen the right path when it opted for a dual vocational training system based on the German model. "The really good news is that this path, this policy, is on a secure road in the future...we can carry on along this road for another four years," he said.

Accessing EU resources through tenders becomes less complicated

Ministry for National Economy, April 15, 2014 5:09 PM

The Government has decided to delegate the majority of tasks of the Hungarian Economic Development Centre PLC (MAG) to the Ministry for National Economy. Through the transformation of the institutional system the Government aims to make administrative processes related to EU development projects and tenders more efficient and put in place a one-stop tendering system, Minister of State for Economic Cooperation István Komoróczki said at the company’s staff meeting.

Minister Martonyi: Russian actions in Ukrainian crisis „shock” for Europe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 15, 2014 5:02 PM

The events of the Ukrainian crisis and associated Russian actions have caused an „external shock”, shattering the 15-25-year dream that territorial issues are no longer significant and only competition matters, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said on Tuesday.

Hungarian industrial output gained more than 8 percent

Ministry for National Economy, April 14, 2014 11:51 AM

Following the more than 6 percent growth registered in January, Hungarian industrial output continued to increase in February by gaining 8.1 percent year-on-year. The vehicle manufacturing sector was the most significant growth factor, but the fact that expansion was recorded in ten out of the altogether thirteen sub sectors shows that growth has been based on a sound footing.

Minister Martonyi: Hungary is ready to pump gas into Ukraine

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 11, 2014 1:13 PM

Hungary stands ready to transport gas into Ukraine and the technical means for doing so are at its disposal, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared after meeting Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Danylo Lubkivsky on April 10.