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Establishment of V4G4 Centre of Excellence Officially Announced

Ministry of National Development, July 24, 2013 11:55 AM

The Ministry of National Development welcomes the official announcement on the establishment of the V4G4 Centre of Excellence, which marks the beginning of the joint work of nuclear research institutes in the Visegrad Region (the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Centre for Energy Research /MTA EK/, the Polish Narodowym Centrum Badań Jądrowych /NCBJ/, the Czech ÚJV Řež, a.s. and the Slovakian VUJE, a.s.) for the research, development and innovation of Generation IV (G4) nuclear reactors.

Hungarian Gripen Has Already Been a Great Success at RIAT

Ministry of Defence, July 24, 2013 9:02 AM

The display flight by a Gripen fighter of the Hungarian Defence Forces has been a great success in the final part of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at Fairford, UK, one of the biggest air shows in the world. The Hungarian audience will be able to see the Gripen during the Kecskemét air show next weekend.

Foreign Minister: V4 countries initiate six-month review of Hezbollah-wing ban

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 23, 2013 2:38 PM

Visegrád countries have initiated a six-month review of European Union decision to ban Hezbollah's military wing, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs János Martonyi stated on Monday.

Commemorations in Budapest to mark the 1456 Hungarian victory at Nándorfehérvár

Government, July 22, 2013 4:28 PM

Several programmes for children and military parades were organized in Budapest with a view to commemorating the rightly famous triumphant siege of Nándorfehérvár (currently Belgrade) in 1456, which has become deeply rooted in European historical memory by the practice of ringing church bells at noon.

Hungary wins bid to host the 2021 World Aquatics Championships

Prime Minister’s Office, July 19, 2013 3:05 PM

The International Swimming Federation FINA decided on Friday to award Hungary the right to host the 2021 World Aquatics Championships.

Interview with Prime Minister Orbán in the Wall Street Journal

Prime Minister’s Office, July 19, 2013 11:14 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave an interview to Wall Street Journal, talking about economic policy, the new constitution and the European Union.

Beyond Rubik’s Cube exhibition to debut in New Jersey next year

Government, July 18, 2013 6:06 PM

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of inventing the Rubik’s Cube the Liberty Science Centre in New Jersey will host the Beyond Rubik’s Cube exhibition in April 2013. This is a 7,000 sq. ft. traveling exhibition exploring the innovations and insights inspired by 40 years of the Cube will debut in New Jersey following which in the next 7 years it will tour the world. The exhibition is financially supported by the Hungarian Government.

Hungary aims to become one of Europe's production centres

Prime Minister’s Office, July 18, 2013 4:29 PM

State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó declared that Hungary is aiming to become one of the production centres of Europe so that it can be in the strongest position possible following the crisis. According to the State Secretary, this goal was served by the Government’s economic policy measures, and this is why measures have been implemented to restore budget discipline and decrease government debt.

Ongoing expansion in tourism: significant increase in domestic turnover

Ministry for National Economy, July 18, 2013 4:00 PM

Tourism is one of the fastest recovering sectors following the crisis; the main tourism-related indices reached their pre-crisis level again by 2011, and grew further significantly exceeding figures in 2012. In 2013 the favorable trend is continuing.

Government to further strengthen SMEs

Ministry for National Economy, July 18, 2013 3:58 PM

The state is making every possible effort to encourage investment and there will be new resources and new options available for this between 2014 and 2020, Minister of State Zoltán Cséfalvay told public television M1.