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New measures to plug budget gap

Ministry for National Economy, December 15, 2011 4:11 PM

The economy minister on Thursday announced new measures aiming to compensate for a lower growth and weaker exchange-rate target next year.

U.S district court agrees with Republic Of Hungary that Herzog Decision should be reviewed by the appellate court

Ministry of National Development, December 15, 2011 3:50 PM

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a decision granting the Republic of Hungary’s Motion for Certification. The Court’s decision grants Hungary’s request for immediate review of decision and illustrates that there are valid grounds for difference of opinion as to whether the Herzog case can proceed in U.S. courts.

Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál meets representatives of Jewish religious communities

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 15, 2011 9:25 AM

Today Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál held another meeting with representatives of Jewish religious communities concerning the system for payment of subventions.

Hungarian Grey Cattle Meat gains Protected Status

Ministry of Rural Development, December 14, 2011 6:18 PM

The European Commission has registered the name "Magyar szürkemarha hús" (Hungarian Grey Cattle Meat) among the protected geographical indications and designations of origin. The Commission has registered more that 1000 names, of which around 120 are in the fresh meat category.

Hungary's deputy PM raises concern over Slovak law with EU

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 14, 2011 4:15 PM

Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics said he had raised concern over Slovakia's citizenship laws at a private meeting with the EU's Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding, arguing the law breached the Union's charter of fundamental rights.

Zoltán Illés holds talks with Danish Environment Minister

Ministry of Rural Development, December 14, 2011 3:12 PM

State Secretary for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés held discussions in Budapest today with Danish Minister of the Environment Ida Auken on, amongst others, the issues of hazardous materials, GMO crops and sustainable development. Denmark will be taking over the rotating presidency of the EU for the first half of 2012; the meeting involved discussions on the conciliation of environmental priorities. In the interests of the realisation of EU environmental goals, Hungary will be supporting the endeavours of the Danish Presidency.

Hungary’s public health tax on food products a hit: 42,000 healthcare workers to receive bonuses this year

Ministry of Human Resources, December 13, 2011 4:10 PM

It seems that the Hungarian ‘chips (or crisps) tax’ is achieving its goal. After its first quarter the Government can already pay bonuses to 42,000 healthcare workers. With the intention of improving the level of health among the population, since 1 September 2011 the tax has been levied on food products proven to have harmful effects on health.

Dialogue between the Hungarian government and Jewish communities is continuing

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 13, 2011 4:08 PM

Government Commissioner Dr. András Levente Gál has initiated a preparatory meeting with representatives of Jewish religious communities concerning the system for payment of subventions.

Go-Ahead for Beef Exports to Algeria

Ministry of Rural Development, December 13, 2011 4:07 PM

In Algiers, Endre Kardeván and his Algerian colleague, Chief Veterinarian Rachid Bougueddour, have agreed on the joint acceptance of animal health certificates for calves and beef cattle. This means the last obstacle impeding the export of Hungarian beef has now been removed.

The Government plans to build new cycle routes

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, December 13, 2011 1:30 PM

The Hungarian government is planning the development of cycle routes between Hungary’s main tourist attractions. The first phase envisages a Danube cycle route between Rajka and Budapest; a further plan in the first phase is for a cycle route network between Budapest and Lake Balaton, and to Etyek (famous for its wine festival); a high priority state investment would be the comprehensive upgrading of cycle routes around Lake Balaton. Project preparation is the responsibility of István Garancsi, who was appointed by the Prime Minister.