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European Day of remembrance of the victims of totalitarian dictatorships

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 23, 2013 3:35 PM

People gathered outside the "House of Terror" museum in Budapest today to light candles in commemoration of the victims of totalitarian dictatorships. Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice Bence Rétvári and Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Committee for Youth, Social, Family and Housing Affairs Péter Ágh participated and held speeches at the ceremony.

Decoration of Ambassador Shkendije G. Sherifi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 23, 2013 10:32 AM

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zsolt Németh presented Ambassador Shkendije G. Sherifi of Kosovo with the Middle Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary on 22 August 2013. At the ceremony, the following laudation was read.

State Secretary Szijjártó discussed the opening to the East at Tranzit Festival

Prime Minister’s Office, August 22, 2013 4:39 PM

To boost its exports Hungary must reduce the country's exposure to EU markets and turn to fast-growing countries in the East, State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó said on Thursday.

Positive developments within the Hungarian economy

Ministry for National Economy, August 22, 2013 4:37 PM

According to the latest data compiled by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in July 2013 consumer prices were 1.8 percent higher compared to the level of July 2012. Muted consumer price inflation growth was primarily attributable to the cut in household energy prices.

Minister Martonyi: Foreign Affairs Council meeting successful

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 22, 2013 3:43 PM

At their extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, while keeping in mind the needs of the Egyptian people the EU Foreign Affairs Council has decided to continue providing financial assistance within the socio-economic sector to Egyptian civil society. However, the EU will monitor the situation and re-adjust its cooperation accordingly, and the Council has asked the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton to review the issue of EU assistance to Egypt within the framework of neighbour policy and the association agreement between Egypt and the EU.

Government offers assistance to dismissed Sanyo employees

Ministry for National Economy, August 21, 2013 5:09 PM

The government has earmarked 85 million forints (EUR 284,000) to help the workers dismissed by Sanyo’s plant in Dorog to find new jobs.

Minister Varga initiated negotiations with ISD Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, August 21, 2013 4:42 PM

Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga has officially initiated negotiations related to the purchase of ISD Dunaferr.

National Day celebrations across the country

Government, August 21, 2013 9:21 AM

The founding of the Hungarian State and the legacy of Saint Stephen is commemorated today across the whole country, under the slogan “The country – together as one”. Various events and concerts are taking place not only in Budapest but also in several municipalities around Lake Balaton. However, due to adverse weather conditions at the Lake, fireworks will only take place in Budapest. The organisers expect hundreds of thousands of people from both within and outside the country.

Government to make a buyout offer to Dunaferr

Ministry for National Economy, August 20, 2013 3:14 PM

The government will make a buyout offer this week for steelmaker ISD Dunaferr, Economy Minister Mihaly Varga said on Monday. The government took the decision after talks with Dunaferr's management on Monday morning, he stated.

Prime Minister’s speech and cabinet meeting in Székesfehérvár

Prime Minister’s Office, August 20, 2013 10:00 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave a speech in Székesfehérvár on Monday, honouring the 2013 Saint Stephen Memorial Year, which commemorates the first Hungarian king’s legacy on the 975th anniversary of his death. Prior to the speech, the Prime Minister and Mayor of Székesfehérvár András Cser-Palkovics laid wreaths at the king’s tomb. Despite the bank holiday, the Government also held a cabinet meeting in the city on Monday.