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János Martonyi: Russia is one of the key countries in "Eastern opening" policy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, March 1, 2013 12:02 PM

According to Foreign Minister János Martonyi, Russia is one of the strategically important key countries of Hungary's policy of opening towards the East and in shaping bilateral relations. The Government is consciously aiming to build cooperation that is mutually beneficial to both parties and based on pragmatic foundations.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán nominates György Matolcsy to the post of Central Bank governor

Prime Minister’s Office, March 1, 2013 11:57 AM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced today that Minister György Matolcsy is the nominee for Central Bank governor to replace András Simor. The Ministry for National Economy will be headed by Minister without portfolio Mihály Varga, who was responsible for liaising with certain international financial organisations.

Strategic Agreement on Tourism

Ministry of Rural Development, March 1, 2013 10:16 AM

The Ministry of Rural Development and Hungarian tourist marketing organisation Magyar Turizmus (MT) Ltd. are to continue the cooperation they began in 2007. Ministry of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés and CEO of MT Ltd. Marianna Tóth Dené sealed the decision by signing a strategic agreement at Thursday's Travel exhibition. The goal of cooperation remains the promotion of sustainable ecotourism, and the further development of national parks.

NATO Medal in Kabul

Ministry of Defence, March 1, 2013 9:16 AM

Hungarian soldiers have recently completed their tours of duty in Kabul. They have all received NATO medals in recognition of their service.

International Air Show: Spectacular Entertainment

Ministry of Defence, March 1, 2013 8:55 AM

The Ministry of Defence and the Hungarian Defence Forces again invite those interested in aviation, military technology and the cause of national defence to the 2013 International Air Show and the related military display to be held in Kecskemét on August 3-4.

Hungary an advocate for Lebanese stability

Prime Minister’s Office, February 28, 2013 5:44 PM

Opening towards the Arab world is an important element of Hungarian foreign policy, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told his counterpart Najib Mikati in Beirut on Thursday. "There can be no stability in the region without a stable Lebanon", he added.

János Martonyi: John Kerry stresses his commitment to cooperating with Europe

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 28, 2013 4:35 PM

Following the "Transatlantic Dinner" hosted in Rome, Foreign Minister János Martonyi told the press that Secretary of State John Kerry had stressed his commitment to cooperating with Europe.

Pace of population decline slowing down

Ministry for National Economy, February 28, 2013 4:10 PM

The pace of population decline moderated in 2012 compared to the previous year, as the number of births increased significantly last year.

New Air Traffic Control Centre Opened

Ministry of National Development, February 28, 2013 4:03 PM

HungaroControl Air Traffic Service Ltd's new Control Centre was inaugurated in Budapest on Wednesday, from which air traffic controls will work using Europe's most advanced air traffic control software.

Szabolcs Takács emphasized the importance of minority protection

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 28, 2013 3:32 PM

The Hungarian government delegation attending the UN Forum aimed at promoting the dialogue between civilizations in Vienna on February 27 drew attention to the need to protect minorities – announced Szabolcs Takács, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for Global Affairs.