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Myanmar opposition leader and the President of Vietnam to visit Hungary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 11, 2013 5:09 PM

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be arriving in Budapest on 13 September, and Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang is scheduled to visit Hungary on 15 September, Deputy State Secretary for Global Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Péter Wintermantel announced today.

Zsolt Németh: military intervention in Syria should be avoided

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 11, 2013 4:11 PM

Military intervention in Syria should be avoided if at all possible since it could cause serious problems, MFA Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh declared before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Hungarian Parliament on 11 September 2013.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary commemorates the victims of terrorism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 11, 2013 8:47 AM

On the twelfth anniversary of the terrorist attacks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary commemorates all those who perished on September 11, 2001, in the cities of New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We honour the victims and express our solidarity with those who lost their loved ones in this heinous attack.

Hungary launches bid to co-host 2020 UEFA European Football Championship

Prime Minister’s Office, September 10, 2013 5:45 PM

Having consulted with the Government, the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ) is applying to provide one of the venues for the 2020 UEFA European Championships, announced Chairman of the MLSZ Sándor Csányi on Tuesday. At a press conference held jointly with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Michel Platini, Mr. Csányi said that the Ferenc Puskás Stadium could serve as a venue for certain matches during the tournament. UEFA President Michel Platini said that he welcomed Hungary’s participation at a tender to co-host such a large-scale sports event.

Hungary joins initiative on enhancing personal data protection

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, September 10, 2013 4:55 PM

Upon the initiative of German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, the five Foreign Ministers of Germany, Austria, Hungary, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein sent a letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay concerning the protection of personal data on 6 September 2013.

Hungary urges peaceful nuclear cooperation

Ministry of National Development, September 10, 2013 4:44 PM

Hungary is ready to share its experiences and three decades of expertise to assist countries which has recently introduced nuclear power to their energy portfolios, said Mr Pál Kovács, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and resigning Vice-Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 9 September, the first day of the Board’s 3-day meeting in Vienna.

MVM Hungarian Electricity Ltd. signs a memorandum of cooperation with Bank of China

Prime Minister’s Office, September 10, 2013 3:55 PM

A memorandum of cooperation concerning EUR 300 million has been signed between MVM Hungarian Electricity Ltd. and the Bank of China Group on Monday, including a EUR 200 million loan agreement.

Péter Szijjártó: cooperation with private trading houses

Prime Minister’s Office, September 10, 2013 3:54 PM

Hungarian companies already operate trading houses in Baku, Astana and Moscow, and accordingly it would make sense for the state to buy stakes in these instead of operating a separate system, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday.

Hungary is prepared to send advisors to Syria

Ministry of Defence, September 10, 2013 3:43 PM

Hungary is prepared to send military advisors to Syria to aid the possible transfer of chemical weapons to international authorities and their subsequent disposal, the Ministry of Defence announced in Székesfehérvár on Tuesday.

Hungary expects record breaking summer tourist season

Ministry for National Economy, September 10, 2013 11:56 AM

According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) published earlier today, in July 2013 the number of tourist nights spent in Hungary by non-residents and residents was up by 4.7 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, and thus turnover at accommodation establishments increased by a total of 6.2 percent. Gross revenues at accommodation facilities – at current prices – gained 12 percent. On Monday, the Ministry for National Economy and Hungarian Tourism Ltd evaluated this year’s tourist season and related results at a joint press conference.