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Campus Hungary Programme launched to enhance international competitiveness of Hungarian higher education

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 15, 2013 2:53 PM

The Campus Hungary Programme designed to enhance the international competitiveness of higher education was launched on 15 January 2013 in Budapest. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said at the conference held on this occasion that, with the launch of this programme, Hungary has returned to the centre of Europe’s intellectual domain also on the level of day-to-day life.

Task force for child-friendly justice administration to continue its efforts

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 15, 2013 2:50 PM

The task force set up by Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics, Minister of the Interior Sándor Pintér and Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog in December 2011 will continue its efforts in the interest of creating child-friendly justice administration.

Hungary was right to stick to its own opinion in negotiations with IMF

, January 15, 2013 11:29 AM

The Hungarian Government has been right to stick to its own opinion on certain issues regarding an agreement on a financial safety net with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), chief negotiator Mihály Varga said on Sunday.

Codification Workgroup on domestic violence prepares proposal

Ministry of Human Resources, January 15, 2013 11:14 AM

The Codification Workgroup set up for the regulation of domestic violence between people in cohabitation within the Penal Code prepared a proposal in December 2012. Representatives of NGOs have requested a final consultation before the draft goes to the Government and then Parliament.

Fewer and fewer people are forced to suffer from the harmful effects of passive smoking in Hungary

Ministry of Human Resources, January 14, 2013 5:51 PM

The smoking habits of young people in Hungary aged between 13-15 years have been studied for the third time as part of a WHO international research project.

The State Secretary for Sport also acknowledges Dániel Gyurta's sportsmanlike behaviour

Ministry of Human Resources, January 14, 2013 5:46 PM

State Secretary for Sport István Simicskó acknowledges the gesture of Olympic, World and European champion swimmer Dániel Gyurta. After his Olympic success, Gyurta declared that he wished to pay his tribute to his tragically deceased Norwegian friend, World and European champion Alexander Dale Oen, by presenting a copy of his gold medal.

The Prime Minister holds discussions with county local government leaders

Prime Minister’s Office, January 14, 2013 5:37 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met the chairmen of county-level local government assemblies in Parliament on Monday.

The Government has created the opportunity for economic growth

Prime Minister’s Office, January 14, 2013 12:54 PM

Péter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, emphasized that the Government had reorganized the country’s economy to enable growth, pointing out that when the Government took power Hungary was suffering from such a large level of debt that made growth impossible.

Hungary may embark on a growth course in 2013

Prime Minister’s Office, January 11, 2013 4:11 PM

Hungary realised an economic transition in 2010-2012 and has become competitive, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Limassol on Friday, where he participated at a special summit of the European People's Party, adding that in 2013 the Hungarian economy will grow.

Roundtable on higher education to be established

Ministry of Human Resources, January 11, 2013 4:01 PM


Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog announced on Friday, following a consultation with representatives of the National Union of Students (HÖOK), that a roundtable on higher education will be established. Representatives of the Hungarian Rectors' Conference (MRK) and HÖOK as well as members of business life are welcome to join.

The Hungarian Government has established the Holocaust 2014 Memorial Commission

Prime Minister’s Office, January 11, 2013 3:47 PM

The Commission will operate from January 1, 2013 until December 31, 2013, and will recommend events and informative programmes related to the 70th anniversary of Jewish deportation. Furthermore, the Memorial Commission expresses its opinion, coordinates these programs and prepares for decision making in relation to the use of public funds set aside for these purposes.

The Hungarian Police take firm action against all criminals

Ministry of Interior, January 11, 2013 2:46 PM

The Police take definitive action against every criminal all across Hungary in order to protect human life and property, while maintaining law and order. It is the task of the National Police Force to ensure the protection of property, prevent crimes and capture criminals.

Strategic Partnership Agreement with IBM

Ministry for National Economy, January 11, 2013 2:14 PM

The Government of Hungary and IBM Hungary Kft concluded a strategic agreement on Friday; the document was signed in Budapest by Minister of State at the Ministry for National Economy Zoltán Cséfalvay and Director General Zsolt Veres of IBM Hungary.

New York Bard Conservatory Orchestra to perform in Budapest's new music venue

Ministry of Human Resources, January 11, 2013 10:49 AM

The Ministry of Human Resources welcomes that the chamber orchestra of the acclaimed New York-based Bard College Conservatory of Music will give the next "tune-up" concert in the new Budapest Music Centre (BMC) on January 13. The orchestra composed of teachers, graduate and undergraduate students, regularly tours the world, and will perform in central Europe for the first time. Among its Hungarian members is cellist Robert Martin, who also serves as the Conservatory's director. The Budapest Music Centre, which will be one of the most significant centre for contemporary music in Hungary, opening officially in March 2013.

State Secretary Németh Held Talks with the President of Myanmar

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 11, 2013 10:33 AM

Zsolt Németh, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited Myanmar, where he was received on January 10 by the Head of State, Then Sein and by Foreign Minister Wunna Maung Lwin. The State Secretary is the first high ranking Hungarian official to visit the country in 25 years.

Hungarian Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team Ends Mission in Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, January 11, 2013 10:27 AM

The Hungarian Defence Forces’ Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (OMLT) deployed in Afghanistan has ended its current mission.

NATO Radar Tower Completed in Medina

Ministry of Defence, January 11, 2013 10:24 AM

The 28-meter tall concrete tower of the NATO radar station has been completed in Medina, Tolna County. According to plans, the radar equipment will be installed in the complex in August, the Ministry of Defence told Hungarian News Agency MTI.

More money will be allocated to culture in 2013

Ministry of Human Resources, January 10, 2013 6:57 PM

Public spending on culture will increase significantly in 2013, Minister of State for Culture László L. Simon announced on 10 January.

Prime Minister to propose concrete business projects in China

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 10, 2013 6:05 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will make proposals for concrete investment projects in China where he is expected this spring, following the formation of the new Chinese Government, Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle told Hungarian News Agency MTI in Beijing.

State Secretary Németh met with Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 10, 2013 5:57 PM

Zsolt Németh, Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had a meeting in Myanmar with Nobel Peace Prize laureate opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi who is currently a Member of Parliament and the President of the National League for Democracy.

More than 2.4 billion forints for young talents

Ministry of Human Resources, January 10, 2013 4:50 PM

More than 2.4 billion forints (EUR 8.3m) are available for supporting young talents and their mentors in Hungary and in ethnic communities in the Carpathian Basin under the national talent support programme, the Minister of State for Education Rózsa Hoffmann said on Thursday.

Favourable fiscal processes

Ministry for National Economy, January 10, 2013 5:01 AM

In 2012 – according to preliminary cash flow data – it is almost certain that the deficit target of 2.7 percent assumed for 2012 and calculated by EU methodology will be achieved. The accrual-based ESA95 deficit published recently by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) also confirms this assumption. On the basis of data it can be concluded that the government sector deficit as a percentage of GDP was the lowest in Q3 2012 since Q1 19991 and it is 5 percentage points lower compared to the figure of the corresponding period of 2011.

Miss Colours Hungary 2013 wheelchair beauty pageant

Ministry of Human Resources, January 9, 2013 6:15 PM

The Miss Colours Hungary 2013 pageant, organised by the Foundation for People in Wheelchairs and Colours Rehab Ltd., was held today under the patronage of Minister of State for Sport at the Ministry of Human Resources István Simicskó.

Old Artists’ Colony in Szentendre under renewal

Ministry of Human Resources, January 9, 2013 5:32 PM

The refurbishment of five of the twelve studios has been completed at the Old Artists’ Colony in Szentendre, where the office of the Hungarian Public Non-Profit Council of Arts (MANK) has also been moved to.

Zsolt Semjén on measures by the Slovakian Police with relation to Hungarians in Southern Slovakia

Prime Minister’s Office, January 9, 2013 4:49 PM

Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the Hungarian Government's national policy Zsolt Semjén was shocked when he was made aware of the fact that on Tuesday Slovakian police once again fined several Hungarian nationals living in the region of Southern Slovakia for refusing to hand in their identification cards, which according to the Slovakian citizenship act and related regulations have become invalid.

Disbursement of the Second Phase of EU Area-based Agricultural Funding has begun

Ministry of Rural Development, January 9, 2013 4:25 PM

"Disbursement of the second phase of area-based agricultural funding due for last year has begun; farmers will receive HUF 140 billion during the following months", announced Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas at a press conference in Tök on Wednesday.

Exhibition on the life of Rescuer and Hungarian diplomat Komor Opened in Shanghai

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, January 9, 2013 4:21 PM

An exhibition dedicated to the Pál Komor, entitled The Forgotten Pearl of Peace, was opened in Shanghai this Wednesday by Deputy State Secretary Gergely Prőhle. Pál Komor (1886-1973), a Hungarian diplomat, assisted several thousand European Jews in finding asylum in China during the Second World War.

Tripartite Seminar on Youth Employment

Ministry for National Economy, January 9, 2013 1:08 PM

The Hungarian Ministry for National Economy is organizing a tripartite seminar together with the International Labour Organization (ILO) on 11 January 2013 in Budapest, Hungary, to examine the challenges of labour market integration of young people and to present measures aiming to improve their employment situation.

Returning the Holy Crown established a strong tie between Hungary and the United States

Ministry of Defence, January 9, 2013 11:10 AM

The deserved safekeeping and return of the Holy Crown established a rarely mentioned but very strong tie between Hungary and the United States of America – stated Hungarian Minister of Defence Csaba Hende in Budapest on January 5, at a ceremony held to mark the 35th anniversary of the return home of the crown.

Minister Navracsics spoke on ATV television about the district system and the recent comments made by Zsolt Bayer

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, January 8, 2013 7:05 PM

The Minister for Public Administration and Justice explained the launching of the district system on ATV television's Egyenes beszéd ("Straight Talk") programme on Monday. With relation to Zsolt Bayer's article on the Roma, published on Saturday, the Deputy Prime Minister stated that in his opinion the article makes fun of every democratic community principle that we believe in.