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Prime Minister pledges protection for Jews in Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, December 3, 2012 5:59 PM

Radical nationalist Jobbik’s MP, Márton Gyöngyösi's parliamentary address a week ago was unworthy of Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Parliament on Monday.

Government Intends to Tighten Up Soldiers’ Legal Status

Ministry of Defence, December 3, 2012 5:10 PM

The government of Hungary put forward a bill on the soldiers’ legal status which proposes more stringent but more just legislation, putting more emphasis on individual responsibility, Tamás Vargha, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence said in his speech delivered in Parliament.

Tasks of Hungarian Force Protection Personnel at KAIA Increasing

Ministry of Defence, December 3, 2012 5:09 PM

The Hungarian soldiers serving with the Force Protection Group at Kabul International Airport (KAIA) have an ever-expanding workload. The preparations for the 2014 withdrawal are already under way, and in consequence there has recently been a significant increase in the traffic at the airport of the Afghan capital, Col. László Benda, the Force Protection Group Commander of the Kabul International Airport told Hungarian News Agency MTI in an interview on Saturday, December 1.

No Discrimination in the Hungarian Defence Forces

Ministry of Defence, December 3, 2012 5:08 PM

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the National Roma Self-Government (OCÖ) have signed a cooperation agreement on providing education and finding jobs for young gypsies who are fit for and have interest in the military service; the document was signed by Minister of Defence Csaba Hende and Flórián Farkas, the president of the OCÖ in Budapest on November 27.

Minister of State Cséfalvay: Hungarian economic policy conforms to EU standards

Ministry for National Economy, December 3, 2012 3:44 PM

The economic policy of the Hungarian Government is in accordance with priorities defined by the European Union, and some of their recommendations have already been implemented due to Government measures, Minister of State for Economic Policy at the Ministry for National Economy Zoltán Cséfalvay said at the Monday session of the Parliament’s Committee on European Affairs.

Talks on taxes underway with EU/IMF

, December 3, 2012 1:57 PM

Hungary can repay its maturing debt next year if external conditions remain unchanged, Minister Mihály Varga, the country's chief negotiator in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union, said on public television on Monday.

Tibor Navracsics: by the beginning of 2014 the country will be more competitive

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 1, 2012 2:43 PM

At a public forum on Friday in the Hungarian town of Szolnok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics said that the Government hopes that by the beginning of 2014 the country will be stronger, cleaner and tidier. In this way it will be better able to withstand the ‘global storms’ and address challenges more competitively when economic growth resumes in Europe.

Washington responds positively to Hungary’s changes in the most criticised areas

Prime Minister’s Office, December 1, 2012 1:53 PM

The United States reacted positively to Hungary’s position on the areas of change for which it has drawn most criticism, said Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin on Friday, summing up the discussions he had in New York and Washington during his week-long visit to the United States.

Minister of State Cséfalvay: EU funds must be used efficiently

Ministry for National Economy, December 1, 2012 12:48 PM

The optimal application of EU resources for Hungary and their utilization to enhance growth were identified as key tasks by Minister of State for Economic Strategy at the Ministry for National Economy Zoltán Cséfalvay at an international conference on European growth prospects in Budapest organized by the European Commission Representation in Hungary on Friday.

The government managed to turn over the bad tendencies

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 5:46 PM

According to the Prime Minister, the new law on electoral procedure "will obviously have" a constitutional check by the Constitutional Court and "this is a good thing". Viktor Orbán spoke about the issue on Kossuth Rádio's 180 minutes program on Friday.

A Declaration of Intent has been signed regarding the transfer of E.ON's stake in the Hungarian natural gas industry

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 5:23 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President and CEO of E.ON Johannes Teyssen signed a declaration of intent in Parliament on Friday with regard to the transfer of the E.ON Group's stake in the Hungarian natural gas industry to state-owned MVM Hungarian Electricity Ltd.

State Secretary Zsolt Németh met with Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 30, 2012 5:12 PM

Both Hungary and Croatia are committed to strengthening cooperation between Mol and INA so that the two firms' consortium remain a key player in the regional energy market, Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh and Croatian Deputy Foreign Minister Josko Klisovic concluded on Friday.

Hungary awaiting recommendations from international lenders

, November 30, 2012 5:06 PM

Hungary's government still awaits recommendations from international lenders which could be included in the 2013 budget due for approval in mid-December, Chief Negotiator in talks with financial organisations Mihály Varga told Hungarian daily Népszabadság on Friday.

State Secretary Péter Szijjártó meets his Austrian counterpart

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 4:33 PM

Peter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations discussed bilateral relations with Austrian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Reinhold Lopatka.

Hungary to open trade mission in Beijing, Moscow and Riyadh in 2013

Prime Minister’s Office, November 30, 2012 4:26 PM

State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó announced at an event organised by the Joint Venture Association that Hungarian trade missions will open in Beijing, Moscow and Riyadh in the first half of 2013 to foster partnerships with Hungarian small and medium-sized enterprises.

Health-enhancing physical activity must also be promoted in the EU

Ministry of Human Resources, November 30, 2012 3:30 PM

Ministers and state secretaries of sport of the 27 Member States of the European Union held a discussion about challenges in sport at the meeting of the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council (EYCS).

Remembering Giorgio Perlasca and Angelo Rotta

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 30, 2012 3:28 PM

Coming together under the auspices of the Wallenberg Year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Embassy of Italy in Hungary, the Italian Cultural Institute in Budapest and the Hungarian Jewish Cultural Association commemorated Giorgo Perlasca and Angelo Rotta on November 29, 2012.

We Are Not Afraid of Free Trade, Says János Martonyi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 30, 2012 3:27 PM

The Council of the European Union has authorized the European Commission to start negotiations with Japan about concluding a free trade agreement, said Foreign Minister János Martonyi at the press conference following the session of the Foreign Affairs Council on November 29.

Foreign trade recorded a significant accumulated surplus by September

Ministry for National Economy, November 30, 2012 3:04 PM

According to the latest flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), foreign trade had a positive balance of 215bn HUF in September 2012. In the initial nine months of the year the volume of exports increased by 2.1 percent and that of imports slightly less by 0.7 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. In the period January-September 2012 total foreign trade surplus amounted to 1 578bn HUF.

Every form of domestic violence is unacceptable

Ministry of Human Resources, November 29, 2012 6:24 PM

It is easier to provide an explanation for natural disasters than for domestic violence, Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog stated at an open day on domestic violence, organised by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights, Minority, Civic and Religious Affairs and the Constitutional, Judicial and Procedural Committee, that took place in the Parliament Building.

The debts of villages and towns with less than 5000 inhabitants will be consolidated before the end of the year

Ministry of Interior, November 29, 2012 6:18 PM

Before the end of the year, the state will take over the debt of those villages and towns that have less than 5000 inhabitants – said András Tállai, the Ministry of Interior's State Secretary for Municipal Affairs at a press conference on Thursday.

Hungary to assume presidency in V4 Cooperation and the Central European Initiative in 2013

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 5:16 PM

Next year, Central Europe will be given "a special focus" in Hungary's foreign policy, as the country will serve as president of both the Visegrad Four Cooperation and the Central European Initiative (CEI), Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh told a conference on Thursday.

Hungary to Abstain in UN vote on Palestine status

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 5:15 PM

Hungary's Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi stated in Brussels on 29 November that Hungary will abstain in the vote later today in the United Nations Assembly. The vote will be held to determine whether or not the Palestinian Authority should become a non-member observer state.

National Innovation Strategy may be presented to the Government in January

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 4:23 PM

After having completed a national consultation forum the Government may discuss the National Research, Development and Innovation Strategy - Minister of State for Economic Strategy and Parliamentary Affairs Zoltán Cséfalvay from the Ministry for National Economy announced on Thursday at a conference in Szeged.

Employment situation of women improved significantly on the Hungarian labour market

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 4:18 PM

The economic role of women and their labour market participation has been an issue gaining more and more significance. Hungary is no exception: via the National Cooperation Programme the Hungarian Government aims to create a more family-friendly labour market. One of the Programme’s pivotal elements pays special attention to women’s employment, as without improving it a family-friendly Hungary cannot be established.

Minister Martonyi: EU Treaties Can Only be Changed after 2014 European Elections

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 29, 2012 3:40 PM

Any changes to the basic treaties governing the functioning of the European Union can only be addressed after the 2014 European parliamentary elections, Foreign Minister János Martonyi said in Brussels November 28, 2012.

We will Protect Farmers' Incomes

Ministry of Rural Development, November 29, 2012 2:10 PM

"We will protect farmers' incomes", declared Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas in a statement to Hungarian news agency MTI and EU portal BruxInfo in Brussels on Wednesday, after having taken part in a meeting between the Agriculture Ministers of the EU member states.

Ministry of Interior provides firewood support for those in need

Ministry of Interior, November 29, 2012 1:23 PM

Following the practice of the previous year, the Ministry of Interior is providing HUF One Billion in support for purchasing firewood to those who live in the most disadvantaged parts of the country.

Manufacturing investment growth resuming

Ministry for National Economy, November 29, 2012 12:06 PM

In the third quarter of 2012, manufacturing sector investments which constitute more than 30 percent of total Hungarian investments could pick up steam again, due primarily to impressive performance in sub sectors of significant weight. In the third quarter manufacturing sector investments increased by 3.8 percent year-on-year.

Anti-Defamation League appreciates the Hungarian Government condemning Jobbik MP’s remarks

Prime Minister’s Office, November 28, 2012 6:31 PM

Yesterday, Deputy State Secretary Ferenc Kumin met with Andrew Srulevitch, director of European Affairs at the Anti-Defamation League in New York, and conveyed to him in person the Government of Hungary's strong condemnation of the statement made in Parliament by Jobbik MP Márton Gyöngyösi.