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Orbán: Hungary is reducing its state debt

Prime Minister’s Office, May 25, 2012 4:00 PM

The Prime Minister believes it would be disastrous in Hungary’s current situation if we attempted to achieve economic growth at the expense of a rise in state debt. Viktor Orbán spoke about this in the morning show of the public service radio.

There is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 25, 2012 3:53 PM

We do not agree with several findings of the US State Department’s survey entitled 2011 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices because there is no discrimination against the Roma in Hungary, however, we respect and appreciate the remarks, Zoltán Kovács, Minister of State for Government Communication told MTI on Thursday by telephone from New York.

Visitors to Budapest will have the chance to sample a traditional Hungarian speciality from 1-3 June

Ministry of Rural Development, May 25, 2012 3:20 PM

The Goose Liver Festival is being held for the first time in Budapest, in the beautiful Castle District. In addition to various versions of this delicacy, there will be Hungarian wines, cultural programmes, dance performances and concerts.

Inauguration of the National Institute of Oncology’s new surgery block

Ministry of Human Resources, May 25, 2012 2:30 PM

‘The new building is a dream come true, which will serve the recovery of patients,’ emphasized Miklós Szócska, Minister of State for Health at the inauguration of the National Institute of Oncology’s (NIO) new block. György Matolcsy, Minister for National Economy also attended the ceremony.

Prime Minister Orbán aims to decrease debts and increase competitiveness at the same time

Prime Minister’s Office, May 24, 2012 6:45 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated at the press conference following the EU summit yesterday that each member state showed a constructive and supportive attitude towards Greece at the working dinner. The member states intended to convey the message to the Greek citizens that they should decide about the fate of their country with keeping in mind that Europe can only be their partner in saving Greece if they do not disregard the agreements made with the EU earlier.

The Salzburg Forum about road safety and Schengen

Ministry of Interior, May 24, 2012 4:30 PM

The next ministerial conference of the Salzburg Forum organized by the Czech Presidency took place in Chateau Štiřín near Prague on 24-25 May, 2012. Mr. Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior was the head of the Hungarian delegation.

The holdings of government securities of residents increased substantially

Ministry for National Economy, May 24, 2012 4:00 PM

In the past two years the unfavourable trend characteristic of the prior period has been reversed and the holdings of government securities of residents have risen gradually. This trend has accelerated from the beginning of 2012. As a parallel phenomenon, the holdings of residents within the total holdings of HUF denominated government securities have also increased, which is a positive development for households and the national economy, too.

Utilisation of EU aid is improving

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 24, 2012 3:45 PM

The amount of cohesion funds disbursed to Hungary has increased significantly in the past two years. According to the European Commission’s latest data, the Orbán Government was able to draw EUR 5.1 billion from the available funds in less than two years, by 1 April 2012.

Viktor Orbán before the EU summit

Prime Minister’s Office, May 24, 2012 3:40 PM

Hungary supports all forms and means of economic growth that do not result in increased debt, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday in Brussels, before the meeting of the heads of state and prime ministers of EU Member States concerning this topic.

Government disputes Amnesty report on Hungary

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, May 24, 2012 2:18 PM

The Hungarian Government does not agree with the findings concerning Hungary of Amnesty International’s annual report presented on 23 May.