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Hot Ground under the Soldiers’ Feet

Ministry of Defence, December 7, 2011 8:48 AM

The training program for the sixth rotation of the HDF KFOR (Kosovo Force) contingent (KFOR-6 HUNCON) is nearing completion. The training battalion has been rehearsing for the last and most important test in Hungary, the culmination exercise (CULEX).

NPSU Rector Receives Letter of Appointment

Ministry of Defence, December 6, 2011 7:46 PM

On November 29 Dr. András Patyi, the incoming rector of the National Public Service University which is to start operating as of January 1, 2012 received his letter of appointment in a ceremony from the President of the Republic in Sándor Palace, Budapest.

"Hungary's Best Pálinka" in the Museum of Agriculture

Ministry of Rural Development, December 6, 2011 5:23 PM

Hungarian children weren't the only ones to receive a present on the feast of St. Michael this year; the Museum of Agriculture received a gift too. The "Pálinka Cabinet" was augmented with a new treasure today; the country's best pálinka, produced by the Agárdi Pálinka Distillery and winner if this year's competition, was placed in the collection by Sándor Fazekas, Minister for Rural Development. The plum pálinka won first prize at the 19th Hungarian National Pálinka, Fruit and Wine Distillate International Competition.

Statement of the Hungarian Government on the recent adoption of the Act on Rehabilitation by the Serbian Parliament

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, December 5, 2011 6:21 PM

The Hungarian Government welcomes the fact that, after consultations between the representatives of the Serbian Government and those of the Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians and in accordance with their agreement, the Serbian National Assembly on the 5th of December has adopted the Act on Rehabilitation.

Wooden Perches to Combat Voles

Ministry of Rural Development, December 5, 2011 6:09 PM

Imre Hubai, a bio-farmer, has found a novel and environmentally friendly way to deal with voles, whose populations have recently increased and cause damage to crops. The plant protection specialist from Karcag has installed wooden perches for use by birds of prey, making hunting easier for them. Thanks to the method, 90% of the new generation of voles perish within 2-3 weeks, and the relatively small numbers of remaining rodents no longer cause significant economic damage.

White Paper on Malév

Ministry of National Development, December 5, 2011 5:51 PM

At a press conference on 5 December 2011, Minister for National Development Tamás Fellegi presented a White Paper that sums up the reasons leading to the current situation of Malév. The minister mentioned the operation of a national airline centred in Budapest and ensuring efficient enforcement of the national economic interests as a priority objective of the government. The Ministry of National Development compiled the White Paper to give a detailed presentation of the reasons leading to Malév’s current difficult situation, name the responsible persons and come closer to the solution by revealing the facts.

Stricter Monitoring for Cattle Shipments

Ministry of Rural Development, December 4, 2011 3:54 PM

On Friday and with immediate effect, Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas ordered stricter monitoring at companies that export live cattle.

New Gas Pipe to Improve Regional and European Energy Supply Security

Ministry of National Development, December 2, 2011 3:41 PM

"The most important statement made by the International Energy Agency is that over the long term, every government in the world must handle emission cut as a primary objective", Deputy State Secretary for Energy Pál Kovács made it clear at the International Energy Agency's presentation of the World Energy Outlook 2011 publication on 2 December 2011 in Budapest.

Hungary Joins Shared EU Military Capability Development in Several Areas

Ministry of Defence, December 2, 2011 2:03 PM

Hungary has made commitments to join the shared military capability development projects of EU member states in several “pooling and sharing” areas such as the Helicopter Training Program (HTP), field hospitals, flying training for aircraft pilots and European transport hubs – Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende said on November 30 in Brussels.

„Hungary in a Constantly Renewing NATO”

Ministry of Defence, November 30, 2011 8:03 AM

“The cyberspace has opened up a new domain of warfare!” said Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende during a conference held in the Árpád room of the County Hall in Debrecen under the title “Hungary in a Constantly Renewing NATO” by the Hungarian Atlantic Council on Thursday, November 24. The event was preceded by the opening of the exhibition entitled “From the Hungarian People’s Army to NATO membership”.