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The recommendation of the Hungarian Olympic Committee regarding the financial reward of Olympians has been adopted

Prime Minister’s Office, August 22, 2012 6:06 PM

Government Spokesman András Gíró-Szász has announced that the Government adopted the recommendation of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) regarding the financial reward for successful Hungarian Olympians. According to this, gold medallists are entitled to HUF 35 million, silver medallists to HUF 25 million, and bronze medallists to HUF 20 million.

The Prime Minister meets Hungarian ambassadors and the Secretary General of ASEAN

Prime Minister’s Office, August 22, 2012 4:54 PM

In Budapest today at the annual meeting of Hungarian ambassadors, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the 104 heads of mission present that Hungary is managing the current economic crisis successfully – as is Central Europe in general.

Open letter from the Hungarian Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence, August 22, 2012 4:01 PM

Open letter from the Hungarian Ministry of Defence regarding the latest articles appearing in the New Zealand media.

National Chief of Police called for an investigation regarding police action in Cegléd

Ministry of Interior, August 22, 2012 3:59 PM

József Hatala National Chief of Police has called for an investigation regarding measures taken by the police during recent tension between Roma and other locals of Cegléd, 70 km East of Budapest. László Garamvölgyi, Director of Communication at the National Police Headquarters stated, that the aim of the investigation will be to uncover whether police officers have failed to take the necessary measures in managing the conflict.

Our fathers’ stories live with us – interview with Minister Navracsics

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 22, 2012 11:00 AM

Interview with Dr. Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Public Administration and Justice in the Hungarian history magazine Múlt-kor, on the occasion of the upcoming European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Totalitarian Regimes.

Commemoration of the foundation of the Hungarian state

Prime Minister’s Office, August 21, 2012 7:23 PM

Commemorative events related to the foundation of the Hungarian state proved extremely popular, both across the country and among Hungarian communities abroad.

Hundreds of thousands celebrated in Budapest on the day marking the anniversary of the foundation of the State

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 21, 2012 6:34 PM

In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.

Budapest to host the European Memorial Day of the Victims of Totalitarian Regimes

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, August 21, 2012 5:08 PM

Budapest is preparing for the European Memorial Day of the Victims of Totalitarian Regimes. Representatives of the Members States of the European Union are to attend a conference in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday, 23 August. The host of the Memorial Day is Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Dr Tibor Navracsics. Member States of the EU will be represented by justice ministers and state secretaries.

The Hungarian Government’s response to the insulting behaviour of fans at the recent football match between Israel and Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, August 21, 2012 3:41 PM

The Hungarian government condemns in the strongest possible terms the insulting behaviour of certain Hungarian football fans during the friendly match between Israel and Hungary on 15 August.

National Holiday celebrated across Hungary

Prime Minister’s Office, August 20, 2012 7:15 PM

Today, on 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state.