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The Buda Castle, the pride of Budapest may regain its original beauty

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, March 23, 2012 5:02 PM

The refurbishment of the Castle Bazaar and the royal gardens of the Buda Castle may begin this autumn. The Danube Bank side of the Buda Castle, a world heritage site, the so-called Castle Bazaar may finally be refurbished after decades of decay. This reconstruction project is one of the top priority projects of the Government. The refurbishment of the monument situated in the very heart of the capital, a sight that greatly determines the panoramic view of Budapest, is of particular significance also from a tourism point of view and for the entire national economy.

Success for Hungarian Pálinkas at the Destillata Fruit Spirits Competition

Ministry of Rural Development, March 23, 2012 12:58 PM

26 Hungarian companies brought home 142 medals, including 18 gold, from the Destillata International Fruit Sprits Competition, the largest competition of its kind in Central Europe, held in Tyrol, Austria. The awards from the competition, held in March, were presented to Hungarian producers and distillers in Budapest by Wolfgang Lukas, Managing Director of Destillata, State Secretary for Rural Development Zsolt V. Németh, and Mrs. Gábor Panyik, President of the Hungarian Pálinka Distillers' Guild Association.

The proportionate flat-rate tax system has undisputable advantages

Ministry for National Economy, March 23, 2012 12:20 PM

Good figures are emerging: in 2011 real wages increased substantially by 6 percent

State secy calls for separate EC assessment of each member's Roma strategy

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, March 23, 2012 12:01 PM

The European Commission should include in a report due out in April a detailed assessment of each member's Roma strategy instead of a general and concise assessment of the Roma inclusion strategy in Europe, the Hungarian state secretary for social inclusion said on Thursday.

Three-hundred-and-sixty truck drivers are to be recruited in the Counties of Szabolcs and Borsod

Ministry for National Economy, March 23, 2012 10:49 AM

On of the gravest issues of Hungary is low employment rate. While the rate of employment in several segments of social groups which are active in the economy is around the EU average, there are a number of well-definable focal points where we have been lagging behind the EU. Such groups include the 50+ generation, career starters, the unskilled or young women with little children. Furthermore, regional differences are also huge in the country.

PM Orban highlights close German-Hungarian business ties in Munich

Prime Minister’s Office, March 23, 2012 10:45 AM

The strong presence of German businesses in Hungary suggests that the economies of the two countries "will slowly but surely entwine", Prime Minister Viktor Orban said during a visit to Munich on Thursday.

Next years hoped to be success story for Hungary, PM Orban says in Munich

Prime Minister’s Office, March 23, 2012 10:38 AM

If Hungary wants to increase its competitiveness it has to tolerate criticism and fight each debate even if "its chances to win are limited with regard to the size of the country", Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a lecture in Munich on Thursday, but added that he hoped the next few years will be a success story for the country.

Hungary Maintains its Presence in Operation EUFOR ALTHEA in Bosnia

Ministry of Defence, March 23, 2012 10:33 AM

Hungary will maintain its presence in the EU-led military operation ALTHEA in Bosnia-Herzegovina as long as necessary, Defence Minister Csaba Hende told journalist at a press conference held after a meeting of EU Defence Ministers in Brussels on Thursday, 22nd March.

British-Hungarian government meeting held in Budapest

Prime Minister’s Office, March 22, 2012 5:39 PM

Joint Hungarian-British governmental consultations were held today in Budapest headed by UK Cabinet Minister Oliver Letwin and Minister of State Mihály Varga of the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Government congratulates Abel Prize Laureate mathematician Endre Szemerédi

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, March 22, 2012 4:51 PM

The Government of Hungary wishes to take this opportunity to congratulate academician Endre Szemerédi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize of mathematicians, the Abel Prize, for his fundamental contribution to the world of science.