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The 2013 Budapest Water Summit

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 20, 2012 4:47 PM

Water is one of the most precious natural resources of our Planet. Only 2% of the world’s water resources are made up by freshwater. This scarce resource however plays a crucial role in all segments of nature, society and economy.

Hungary Open to Cooperation with the next Romanian Government, Says Zsolt Németh

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 20, 2012 4:44 PM

Hungary is open to cooperation with the Romanian Government to be formed after the elections in December, Hungarian Foreign Affairs State Secretary Zsolt Németh said after meeting Tibor Toró, leader of the Transylvanian Hungarian People's Party on 19 November.

Foreign Minister János Martonyi on the Multiannual Financial Framework (2014-2020)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, November 20, 2012 4:41 PM

The Member States insist on their positions and do not show readiness for compromise, but not reaching an agreement on the Multiannual Framework (MFF) at the upcoming EU summit could not be an option because that would be disadvantageous for all countries, this was Foreign Minister János Martonyi’s evaluation of the working dinner for EU foreign ministers hosted by Herman Van Rompuy on 19 November.

Ten EU Countries Jointly Develop Air Refueling Capability

Ministry of Defence, November 20, 2012 4:18 PM

On Monday, November 19 ten European countries, including Hungary, reached an agreement in Brussels on cooperation in the development of military air refueling capability. At the meeting of EU Defence Ministers, Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha represented the Hungarian Ministry of Defence.

Parliament approves fiscal adjustment measures to achieve continued progress along the path of stabilized and constant economic growth

Prime Minister’s Office, November 20, 2012 3:23 PM

In order to cope with the effects of the European recession and to put an end to the excessive deficit procedure against Hungary, fiscal adjustment measures have been approved by the Hungarian Parliament on 15 November.

Closer cooperation between Brazil and Hungary

Ministry for National Economy, November 20, 2012 1:54 PM

On 12 November 2012 Brasília hosted the first meeting of the Hungarian-Brazilian Economic Joint Committee (HBEJC). The delegation headed by the co-chairman of HBEJC, Minister of State for Economic Regulation Kristóf Szatmáry, conducted negotiations with representatives of the Brazilian Government in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Financial ombudsman position established to protect consumers

Ministry for National Economy, November 20, 2012 11:06 AM

The National Assembly has adopted amendments submitted by the Government which are necessary for setting up the post of a financial ombudsman as an independent legal entity.

Letter of Minister György Matolcsy to Mr. Olli Rehn

Ministry for National Economy, November 19, 2012 4:39 PM

Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy has written a letter to Mr. Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs at the European Commission, earlier today.

145 billion forints will be spent on public employment next year

Ministry of Interior, November 19, 2012 12:17 PM

145 billion forints will be spent on public employment next year, the goal is to provide work for 300 thousand people in 2013 and 2014 – said Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior on Friday in Budapest at the celebratory event held in order to praise the work of those local governments that have performed exceptionally well in organizing and realizing public employment programs.

Viktor Orbán's Speech on European Christianity

Prime Minister’s Office, November 19, 2012 12:01 PM

Viktor Orbán held a speech on Saturday at Madrid's Saint Paul University entitled "Hope and a Christian Response to the Crisis". Communiqué.