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Statement on the Planned North Korean Satellite Launch

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 4:34 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary expresses deep concern about the announcement of the intended satellite launch between 10-29 December by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on the 1st and 10th December, 2012.

The Government’s higher education reform enables more students to attend higher education

Prime Minister’s Office, December 11, 2012 4:19 PM

In response to student demonstrations, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written an open letter to Hungarian national student union HÖOK in which he pointed out that the Government’s current decisions on higher education reform did not take place unexpectedly.

Foreign Affairs Council Reaches Compromise

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 4:13 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared that the document adopted by the Foreign Affairs Council has created a balance in that it disapproved of the Israeli plans for further settlement while it also condemned the statements made by Hamas over the weekend. The Hungarian Foreign Minister described the position of the Council on Syria as a compromise.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs unveils memorial plaque to Holocaust victims

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 11, 2012 3:44 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a memorial plaque to the victims of the Holocaust as well as their saviours at the Pest bridgehead of Elizabeth Bridge in Budapest. Parliamentary State Secretary Zsolt Németh and Israeli Ambassador to Hungary Ilan Mor attended the ceremony and unveiled the plaque.

Creating a common European migration and refugee policy essential

Ministry of Interior, December 11, 2012 2:54 PM

Members of a roundtable discussion held on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day urged the creation of a common European migration and refugee policy.

Rural Adventure Chosen as Europe's Best Communications Programme

Ministry of Rural Development, December 11, 2012 2:49 PM

The Vidék Kaland ("Rural Adventure") Programme has won the competition for communications programmes related to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) launched by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG-AGRI) to mark the 50th anniversary of the existence of the CAP. The popular programme was launched in 2011by the Hungarian Association of Young Farmers (AGRYA). Communiqué.

The Prime Minister’s statement regarding next year’s budget

Prime Minister’s Office, December 11, 2012 1:57 PM

Today, the Hungarian Parliament adopted the 2013 budget, which according to the Hungarian Government’s assessment has settled state finances, which were chaotic and dishevelled when the Government took office.

Hungary is open to dialogue with the US, says Péter Szijjártó

Prime Minister’s Office, December 11, 2012 1:56 PM

Hungary is open to constructive, friendly and sincere dialogue with the United States, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said after meeting Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Brent Hartley in Budapest today.

IMF delegation to visit Hungary in January 2013

, December 11, 2012 11:05 AM

Coordination talks are under way with the International Monetary Fund and an IMF delegation is scheduled to visit Hungary between January 14 and 26 next year when official talks could be started, Hungary’s chief negotiator Minister Mihály Varga said on Tuesday.

Hungarian economy to expand next year

Ministry for National Economy, December 11, 2012 9:37 AM

According to György Matolcsy, the Hungarian economy is expected to expand in 2013. This was the key message the Minister for National Economy was emphasizing, speaking at the session of the Parliamentary Budget Committee on Monday, and adding that in 2010-2011 Hungary managed to implement successful financial and economic consolidation.