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Prime Minister Orbán: Hungary is in a better situation at this week’s summit than it was in November

Prime Minister’s Office, February 8, 2013 4:46 PM

EU heads of state and government met in Brussels to negotiate the European Union’s next Multiannual Financial Framework, for 2014-2020.

Minister of State for Culture opens Thorma exhibition

Ministry of Human Resources, February 8, 2013 4:02 PM

Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon opened an exhibition of works by János Thorma entitled “The painter of the Hungarian Barbizon” at the National Gallery on Thursday.

Israeli-Hungarian economic cooperation holds further potential

Prime Minister’s Office, February 8, 2013 12:14 PM

There are still opportunities remaining in Israeli-Hungarian economic cooperation, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said after meeting with representatives of major Israeli companies operating in Hungary.

Higher Education Roundtable: Support funds shall be set up for educational institutions

Ministry of Human Resources, February 8, 2013 9:38 AM

In order to sustain higher education institutions struggling with financial problems, support funds may be set up and the related proposal might be soon be presented to the government, Minister for Human Resources announced after the meeting of the Higher Education Roundtable on Thursday.

International Conference Presents Successful Social Inclusion Models

Ministry of Human Resources, February 7, 2013 6:14 PM

At the international opening ceremony of the Maltese Charity Service's PAIRS programme in Tarnabod, Deputy State Secretary for Social Inclusion of the Ministry of Human Resources Katalin Langer stated that the Ministry involvement in the project is important because the lessons and conclusions that can be jointly gained from those who successfully realise initiatives provide important feedback.

Minister Martonyi: Economic Success Legitimates a Government’s Policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 7, 2013 6:12 PM

At a conference organised by business daily Világgazdaság in Budapest on Thursday, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared that economic success legitimises government policies, both foreign and domestic.

State Secretary Szijjártó met with Saudi Minister of Higher Education

Prime Minister’s Office, February 7, 2013 5:33 PM

Within the framework of its “Opening towards the East”, the Government aims to strengthen ties with Arab countries not only in the field of the economy, but also in education, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said following talks with Saudi Minister of Higher Education Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Angari.

János Lázár tells Reuters News Agency about the cornerstones of the Government’s economic policy

Prime Minister’s Office, February 7, 2013 5:26 PM

János Lázár, Head of the Prime Minister’s Office provided an interview to British news agency Reuters on 5 February, in which he touched upon the most significant political and economic questions regarding the Government’s future activities.

Hungary has become a member of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) Team

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 7, 2013 5:18 PM

The Advisory Board of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) Team of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) held its annual meeting on 5-6 February in Geneva, where Hungary was welcomed as a new member.

Hungary to utilize 2014-2020 EU funds in a more concentrated way

Ministry of National Development, February 7, 2013 4:58 PM

Hungary plans to utilize available funds in a more concentrated way than it does currently during the European Union's upcoming development period in 2014-2020, stressed Deputy Secretary of State for Development Programmes Nándor Csepreghy in Budapest on Thursday at the conference jointly organised by the Regional Development Holding and business magazine Piac és Profit (Market and Profit).

Hungary condemns Murder of Tunisian Opposition Politician

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 7, 2013 4:53 PM

Hungary condemns the assassination of Tunisian opposition politician Chokri Belaid and expresses its condolences to the victim’s relatives.

The state of the central sub sector of the state budget in January 2013

Ministry for National Economy, February 7, 2013 4:00 PM

In the month of January 2013 the central sub sector of the state budget registered a deficit of almost 2.5bn HUF which corresponds to only 0.3 percent of the statutory estimate of 841.8bn HUF for the entire year. Within that, the central state budget posted a deficit of 90.7bn HUF, while Social Security Funds and extra budgetary state funds posted surpluses of 50.9bn HUF and almost 37.3bn HUF, respectively. In the month of January 2012 the central sub sector of the state budget had a surplus of 107.3bn HUF.

Hungary is the 48th on the global economic freedom ranking

Ministry for National Economy, February 7, 2013 4:00 PM

According to the latest index on economic freedom prepared by the Wall Street Journal and the Heritage Foundation (Index of Economic Freedom), Hungary – having moved up one place – is ranked as the 48th, ahead of Poland and Slovenia, or France and Italy, among others, of the euro-zone countries. The report highlights Hungary’s high-quality infrastructure, thriving private sector or well developed regulatory system. With regard to freedom of markets (trade, investments, financial markets) the country’s performance is considered outstanding. The freedom of Hungarian trade is placed as the 11th in the global ranking.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó met with Chief Executive Officer of Hankook Tire Seung Hwa Suh

Prime Minister’s Office, February 7, 2013 3:56 PM

Péter Szijjártó State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations met with Seung Hwa Suh, the Chief Executive Officer of Hankook Tire Worldwide Co Ltd. According to State Secretary Szijjártó, cooperation between Hungary and Hankook is developing dynamically.

Foundations of healthy economic growth established

Ministry for National Economy, February 7, 2013 2:27 PM

According to Minister of State Zoltán Cséfalvay, the basis of sound economic expansion has been laid down and it is crucial, because in the long term growth must not be financed from debts.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary in connection with Bulgaria’s announcement on the Burgas attack investigation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 7, 2013 12:15 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, taking note of the communication of the Bulgarian authorities on the investigation of the 18th July 2012 Burgas terrorist attack, wishes to reaffirm Hungary’s strong condemnation of any kind of terrorist act, as well as its commitment to resolutely combating terrorism in all of its forms.

New Russian Agricultural Export Opportunities

Ministry of Rural Development, February 7, 2013 11:53 AM

New opportunities for the export of several billion euros worth of agricultural products to Russia have become available to Hungary.

Hungarian Deputy State Secretary Dismisses Criticism of Government’s Policies

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 6, 2013 5:23 PM

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle dismissed the criticism of Hungary’s economic and cultural policies in an interview he gave the Austrian daily Kurier published on Wednesday.

Success in Germany for Hungarian Organic Wine

Ministry of Rural Development, February 6, 2013 5:09 PM

The Gajdos Winery's 2009 Cabernet Franc Selection wine has won a grand gold medal at the MUNDUS VINI BioFach International Organic Wine Awards in Germany. The Gajdos Winery operates in Egerszalók, within the Eger wine region. The winery produced organically certified wines using exclusively ecologically cultivated grapes.

Péter Szijjártó: Government incentives support the activities of SMEs on foreign markets

Prime Minister’s Office, February 6, 2013 3:54 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó stated at the general assembly of the Hungarian Foreign Economic Association that the activities of Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on foreign markets are supported by several governmental incentives including trade houses, strategic agreements concluded with large companies and export financing.

Deputy State Secretary Prőhle Held Talks in Vienna

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 6, 2013 2:00 PM

Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle held talks with his Austrian counterparts in Vienna on Tuesday. At his meeting with Jan Kickert, Political Director of the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he presented the programs of Hungarian Presidency for the Central European Initiative in 2013 and the Visegrád Cooperation for 2013/14.

Van Rompuy to prepare a new EU budget framework plan by Thursday afternoon

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 6, 2013 1:13 PM

It was revealed at the end of the upcoming summit’s preparatory meeting that President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy will prepare his latest medium-term EU budget framework plan by Thursday, directly before the start of the extraordinary meeting of EU heads of state and government.

Turkish Prime Minister on official visit in Budapest

Prime Minister’s Office, February 5, 2013 6:44 PM

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Budapest today, where during the course of his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the two heads of state reinforced the strong partnership between the two countries. Later today, both heads of state held speeches at a Hungarian-Turkish business forum, organised to coincide with Prime Minister Erdoğan's visit.

State Secretary Győri: There is a Good Chance that the 2014-2020 MFF will be Adopted

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 5, 2013 5:47 PM

There's no guarantee of success, but there is a good chance that the European Council will adopt the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 at its session on February 7-8 – State Secretary for EU Affairs Enikő Győri told reporters on Tuesday.

Zoltán Balog negotiates with art university rectors

Prime Minister’s Office, February 5, 2013 5:42 PM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog has held talks on financing and development with members of the Art Universities Rectors Chair (MERSZ).

Turkey's success is an encouragement to Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, February 5, 2013 5:40 PM

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Budapest today, where during the course of his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the two heads of state reinforced the strong partnership between the two countries. Later today, both heads of government held speeches at a Hungarian-Turkish business forum, organised to coincide with Prime Minister Erdoğan's visit.

Re-Button It! fashion design competition turns international

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 5, 2013 4:31 PM

The initiative Re-Button It! is turning international; the clothing design competition organised for the third time invites designers from the countries of the Visegrád Four (V4) to participate. Competitors may find inspiration for their designs in Central-Europe’s cultural values and traditions. Results of the Re-Button It! Central-Europe competition will be announced on 8 June in Budapest as part of the Central European Fashion Days.

Hungary wins lawsuit regarding private pension funds

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 5, 2013 3:39 PM

The European Court of Human Rights set a legal precedent in its decision reached in the case related to private pension funds. The Strasbourg-based European Court of Human Rights has recently released its decision in which it declared a Hungarian individual’s petition filed in relation to the reform of the Hungarian private pension system inadmissible. The European Court of Human Rights will in the future reject all petitions on the same subject-matter without further investigation.

More funds allocated for higher education

Ministry of Human Resources, February 5, 2013 3:34 PM

In 2013, the state has earmarked a further 47 billion forints to trigger PPP investments, to finance own funds required for EU projects and to settle outstanding debts towards suppliers as well as to ensure more state-funded places in higher education. Institutions can also expect extra income in view of the fact that they are entitled to admit more students than last year.

Successful visit as part of „Opening to the East” policy

Ministry for National Economy, February 5, 2013 2:06 PM

Minister of State for Economic Regulation at the Ministry for National Economy Kristóf Szatmáry – who is also responsible for external economic affairs – paid an official visit to India, Thailand and Vietnam between 28 January and 1 February.