On Friday, after talks in the Parliament building with the Brazilian Vice President, the Deputy Prime Minister of Hungary said that Brazilian-Hungarian relations are approaching a turning point, as fellow-feeling between the two countries – which has up to now been most evident in the areas of culture and sport – may in the future be felt in investment decisions and political relations. The Vice President also underlined the importance of a deepening in relationships between the two countries.
Developing economic relations between Hungary and the sub-Saharan nations holds great potential, Minister of National Economy Mihály Varga said in Budapest on Friday.
On June 6, Hungarian Ambassador-At-Large for Energy Security Anita Orbán attended a committee hearing at the European Parliament (EP), at the invitation of former President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek, which focused on progress in energy market integration.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán participated in an event to mark the extension of Bridgestone's manufacturing plant in Tatabánya. Bridgestone announced in October that they would be increasing the production capacity of the plant with an investment of 267 million euros, with construction being concluded in 2017. The company began its Tatabánya operation in 2008.
The Government Spokesperson told this morning’s press conference that it has become clear by today that Hungary is currently facing a historical flood, and accordingly, the Government had developed defence measures in preparation for the worst-case scenario.
The Government has established the National Solidarity Line and Account, through which donations can be sent.
Hungary will face the highest flood wave of all time and should prepare for the worst, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Győr, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron county in north-western Hungary on Friday morning.
The official launching of the Hungarian edition of the book entitled Come on Hungarians! – Orbán through Polish eyes, written by Igor Janke, was held today in Székesfehérvár. The Polish edition was published in Warsaw last December.
Hungary wants to bolster its cooperation with Africa and would like to assist African countries in tackling their challenges – Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared at the Africa Forum in Budapest, on June 6.
One day before the official start of the EFOTT student festival there will be a special show to launch the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice’s two-year youth project ‘New Generation Plus’. The primary objective of the project is to help young people in formulating plans for the future and to prepare them for a smooth entry into the labour market.