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Hungarian Parliament approves National Energy Strategy

Ministry of National Development, October 14, 2011 1:49 PM

The National Energy Strategy, based on new foundations, will ensure the long-term sustainability, safety and economic competitiveness of Hungary’s energy supply. While serving our primary national interests, it guarantees the safety of supply, considers the principle of least cost, enforces environmental criteria and enables Hungary to contribute to the solving of global problems in line with its international weight and available resources.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary on the enlargement package of the European Commission

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 14, 2011 12:47 PM

Hungary welcomes that the Commission reported about the progress of nearly all the countries that are committed to joining the European Union. We also welcome the progress made by Serbia. However, the law on property restitution and compensation passed by the Serbian Parliament on September 26 is of grave concern to us.

Hungary has joined the Alps-Adriatic GMO-free Region

Ministry of Rural Development, October 13, 2011 7:15 PM

Parliament has passed a resolution requesting that local governments ban the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture and farming within their areas of administration, so joining a Croatian initiative.

Tokaji Wine is Hungary in a Bottle

Ministry of Rural Development, October 13, 2011 6:06 PM

At the invitation of Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas and Minister for Foreign Affairs János Martonyi, the Ambassadors and Agricultural Attachés accredited to Hungary took part in the Patricius Winery's harvest in Bodrogkisfalud in the Tokaj wine region.

Hungary condemns terrorist plot against Saudi Ambassador

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 13, 2011 5:36 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Hungary was deeply shocked by the news of the planned attempt on the life of Saud Arabia’s Ambassador in Washington D.C. which was successfully thwarted by US law enforcement organizations.

Hungarians in UNFICYP

Ministry of Defence, October 10, 2011 9:08 AM

The 28th rotation of the Hungarian Defence Forces’ mission in Cyprus (UNFICYP HUNCON) deployed to the area of operations (AO) in September, 2010. The HUNCON personnel were last seen together on the airplane transporting the rotation, since they were performing their tasks during the 12 months of their tour of duty abroad in four different places, mostly serving with multinational units.

Hungary’s Government Stays Firm on Afghanistan Policy

Ministry of Defence, October 7, 2011 1:04 PM

Hungary is going to bring in line with NATO’s plans its own mid-term Afghanistan policy which is currently under preparation, Defence Minister Dr. Csaba Hende said in Brussels on Thursday, October 6 at the NATO Defence Ministers Meeting.

The Interior Ministers of Hungary, Austria and Serbia signed a joint declaration on the fight against illegal migration

Ministry of Interior, October 6, 2011 4:57 PM

“This problem affects the security of whole Europe, which is why we have to find a common solution” – highlighted Sándor Pintér Minister of Interior on the press conference following the signature of the Hungarian-Austrian-Serbian joint declaration on the fight against illegal migration.

High-level humanitarian event in Budapest

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 4, 2011 10:16 AM

The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) organises regional humanitarian outreach forums in Europe since 2009. The aim of these events is to raise awareness on the basics of international humanitarian coordination, to provide general information on the role of OCHA, and to discuss current humanitarian crises and challenges. This year, the forum titled „European Humanitarian Partnership Forum – Responding in a changing world” will be organized 6.10.2011, together with the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Budapest.

One year on Hungary remembers the red sludge disaster

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, October 4, 2011 8:27 AM

On 4 October Hungary is commemorating the first anniversary of the red sludge disaster. Since the tragedy the Government has completely rebuilt the residential areas and rehabilitated the natural environment, and thanks to exemplary professional and public solidarity, one year on the three stricken settlements are now more in need of spiritual and economic strength than anything else.