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Retail trade volume up by 2.5 percent in May

Ministry for National Economy, July 4, 2013 11:27 AM

According to the flash report of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH), the volume of retail sales increased for the second month in a row: after growth of 3.4 percent was recorded in April, sales were 2.5 percent higher in May, in comparison to the same period of the previous year. In view of preliminary data, the turnover of stores that sell food, beverages and tobacco products was up by 0.9 percent year-on-year.

The Tavares seriously infringes on and limits the independence of Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, July 3, 2013 5:44 PM

The Tavares report seriously infringes on and limits the independence of Hungary, Prime Minister Orbán stated at a press conference, adding that on Thursday Parliament is expected to vote on a resolution in response to the European Parliament’s decision.

Swiss-Hungarian project to improve and expand basic services

Ministry of Human Resources, July 3, 2013 5:41 PM

A Swiss-Hungarian model project has been launched today to improve and expand basic services in Hungary’s underdeveloped regions, the organisers said on Wednesday.

Government assessing options for wage increase in the public sector

Prime Minister’s Office, July 3, 2013 5:33 PM

The Economy Ministry is assessing various options for increasing wages in the public sector, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said.

Remarks of the Government of Hungary on the Tavares report

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 3, 2013 3:34 PM

The Government of Hungary has recently issued a Memorandum in response to the report drafted on the state of fundamental rights in Hungary by rapporteur Rui Tavares.

Enikő Győri: Hungary will not be forced to exercise its veto

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 3, 2013 2:19 PM

The negative reference to the judiciary’s independence was removed from the country-specific recommendations of the European Union for Hungary and was replaced by a more general statement on strengthening the judiciary, therefore Hungary will not be forced to exercise its right of veto – said MFA Minister of State Enikő Győri at a press meeting in Budapest on 26 June.

HUF 5 billion worth development at Henkel's Körösladány Plant

Ministry of National Development, July 3, 2013 12:59 PM

The handover of the new production facility took place on 2 July 2013. Mr Nándor Csepreghy, Deputy State Secretary for Development Projects said that the Government was determined to use 60% of the EU funds available to Hungary during the budget period 2014-2020 for economic development, thus creating as many jobs as possible.

Hungarian and NATO capability targets coincide

Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2013 12:04 PM

NATO has asked Hungary to establish and further develop capabilities during the period 2014-2028 in a way that coincides with Hungary's national military strategy, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said on Tuesday.

Minister Martonyi met with US Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, July 3, 2013 11:48 AM

On July 3, upon the initiative of the Hungarian side, Foreign Minister János Martonyi had a meeting with US Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis concerning the recently surfaced documents on NSA information gathering.

New Commander for NATO HQ Sarajevo

Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2013 11:32 AM

Brig.-Gen. Merle D. Hart assumed command of NATO HQ Sarajevo from Brig.-Gen. Walter T. Lord at a military ceremony held in Camp Butmir on June 24.