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Ministry of Rural Development holds talks with Mekong Commission on Opportunities for Cooperation in Water Management

Ministry of Rural Development, July 31, 2012 4:53 PM

State Secretary for Environmental Affairs Dr. Zoltán Illés and Deputy State Secretary for Parliamentary, Social and International Relations Katalin Tóth received high-level delegations from the three countries of the Mekong River Commission, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, at the Ministry of Rural Development. The primary goal of the discussion was to pass on experiences with relation to international water management cooperation. Communiqué.

European regulations take priority in the Csatáry case

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 31, 2012 4:52 PM

In response to a statement on Monday by Slovakian Minister of Justice Tomas Borec, the Hungarian Ministry of Public Administration and Justice has stated that a framework decision on European arrest warrants exists between Hungary and Slovakia, and that this could be enacted if a Slovak court requests extradition from Hungary of the war crimes suspect László Csatáry. In Hungary also, it is the exclusive right of the judiciary (and not ministries) to decide on the implementation of a European arrest warrant.

Exemplary Efforts to Facilitate the Social Inclusion of Disadvantaged Families in Ózd

Ministry of Human Resources, July 31, 2012 10:48 AM

Minister of Human Resources Zoltán Balog inaugurated the TKKI Csillagpont Service House in Ózd on 30 July. The inauguration marks the conclusion of a successful project to facilitate the social inclusion of families living in extreme poverty within the framework of a comprehensive programme.

23rd free summer University and Student camp in Tusnádfürdő

Government, July 30, 2012 2:36 PM

The Transylvanian town of Tusnádfürdő hosted the 23rd free summer University and Student camp. In keeping with tradition, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also participated at the event and held a lecture at the Forum entitled "Central Europe is Renewing" on Saturday.

All-time high number of spectators at the Formula 1 ENI Hungarian Grand Prix

Ministry of National Development, July 30, 2012 2:30 PM

Minister of National Development Zsuzsanna Németh conducted discussions with Bernie Ecclestone, manager of the commercial rights of the Formula 1 championship, on the site of the Formula 1 ENI Hungarian Grand Prix.

Szőreg Rose Receives EU Protected Status

Ministry of Rural Development, July 27, 2012 2:18 PM

The nationally protected plant has received European Union protected status under the name Szőregi Rózsatő (Szőreg Rose). The Szőreg Rose is also acknowledged abroad; the majority of the 4-5 million plants cultivated each year are exported.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held a series of consultations regarding the government's past two years in office

Prime Minister’s Office, July 27, 2012 1:34 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has held a series of consultations with political partner organisations, recognized economists, and with several trade and interest associations.

IMF/EU Negotiations: Agreement Possible by Late Autumn

Prime Minister’s Office, July 27, 2012 10:47 AM

The Hungarian government is optimistic about resuming talks with the IMF/EU in autumn. On their part, both international negotiators announced to the press on Thursday that the first round of negotiations had taken place in a constructive atmosphere.

Viktor Orbán meets with Jenő Szász

Prime Minister’s Office, July 26, 2012 11:51 AM

Prime Minister Orbán Viktor received Jenő Szász, the President of the Hungarian Civil Union in his office today.

EU approved two Hungarian proposals at debate of data protection reform

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, July 25, 2012 11:40 AM

The informal meeting of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, Home and Justice Affairs Council held in Nicosia has adopted two Hungarian proposals related to the EU’s data protection reform, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Administration and Justice Tibor Navracsics announced.