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Japanese Foreign Minister expected to visit Hungary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 16, 2013 3:19 PM

Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with his Hungarian counterpart János Martonyi on August 23 in Budapest.

Government pays compensation to families of the 2008-2009 Roma murders

Ministry of Human Resources, August 16, 2013 3:12 PM

In 2008 and 2009, under the previous socialist Government, a series of nine attacks was committed against people of Roma origin in which six people were murdered, generating deep shock throughout the whole of society and leading to accusations that police had failed to protect a minority group.

National Scout Association's camp opened by Minister Hende

Ministry of Defence, August 15, 2013 6:53 PM

Although in the past 100 years the history has put the people to several tests, the goal of the scouts has not changed: together, for the community - emphasized Csaba Hende Minister of Defence at the opening ceremony of the National Summer Camp of the Scouts in the Base of the Hungarian Defence Forces in Ócsa.

Hungary’s second quarter GDP increased by 0.5 percent year-on-year

Ministry for National Economy, August 15, 2013 4:01 PM

According to preliminary data by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), in the second quarter of 2013 the Hungarian economy expanded by 0.5 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year.

State Secretary Németh’s speech – Independence Day of India

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, August 15, 2013 3:53 PM

It is a great privilege for me to represent the Government of Hungary at this ceremony honouring the Independence Day of India.

20 August National Holiday - Fireworks and celebrations in Budapest and at Lake Balaton

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 15, 2013 1:53 PM

This year, 20 August celebrations will be held under the slogan “The country – together as one”. A special feature of this year’s events is that the series of programmes Nagyon Balaton (Very Balaton!) will include colourful family events, concerts and fireworks in several towns along the shores of Lake Balaton to commemorate the foundation of the Hungarian State. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from Hungary and neighbouring countries alike are expected to attend the festivities.

Újfehértó and Bököny to receive state-of-the-art public waterworks system

Ministry of Rural Development, August 15, 2013 1:01 PM

"The past three years have brought huge changes in the life of Bököny, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County and the whole country", the Ministry of Rural Development's Parliamentary State Secretary and the region's Member of Parliament Gyula Budai said at the launch of the Újfehértó-Bököny Public Waterworks development project.

It's TeSzedd! time again!

Ministry of Rural Development, August 15, 2013 11:06 AM

The TeSzedd! ("You Pick It!") national litter collection drive, with which the organisers wish to draw attention to the importance of volunteer activities and environmentally aware behaviour, will be held again on 14 September this year, announced the Ministry of Rural Development's Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés at the press conference organised to launch this year's drive.

Prime Minister nominates Mónika Karas as head of NMHH

Prime Minister’s Office, August 14, 2013 5:48 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated Mónika Karas as Head of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH). Ms. Karas will take over this position following Annamárai Szalai’s recent death. The Prime Minister informed President János Áder about his recommendation in a letter, with effect from 19 August.

Hungary’s economy makes positive u-turn

Ministry for National Economy, August 14, 2013 5:21 PM

As a result of the Government measures introduced over the past three years Hungary has begun a period of sustainable economic growth.