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Outstanding Export Trade Surplus in Agriculture

Ministry of Rural Development, October 3, 2011 6:35 PM

This year, Hungarian agriculture and the Hungarian food industry are producing perhaps the most favourable export surplus since Hungary joined the European Union – said the State Secretary for Agricultural Economy of the Ministry of Rural Development on Saturday in Békéscsaba.

Remembrance of the Cadet Schools at the Zrínyi University

Ministry of Defence, October 3, 2011 5:30 PM

On Wednesday, September 28 in the joint organisation of the Ministry of Defence and the Honvéd Re-enactment Association (HOHE) the one-time students commemorated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the six Cadet Schools operating from 1941 until 1945 in the Banquet Hall of the Zrínyi Miklós National Defence University (ZMNE). The wife of the President of the Republic Katalin Schmittné Makray, Dr. István Simicskó, the MoD Parliamentary State Secretary and the former Prime Minister Dr. Péter Boross were also present at the event.

Consultation between the Ministers of Interior strengthens Hungarian-Georgian relations

Ministry of Interior, October 3, 2011 2:16 PM

Accepting the invitation of the Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér, Georgia’s Interior Minister Ivane Mirabisvili, arrived to Budapest on Monday.

Next National Agriculture and Food Exhibition Planned for 2012

Ministry of Rural Development, October 2, 2011 8:41 PM

The programme of this year's National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK), including amongst others livestock shows, presentations by various food industry businesses, and professional forums, has shown that Hungarian agriculture and the Hungarian food industry has moved in the direction of quality production and the greatest possible added value – said Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas on Sunday, during the presentation of the OMÉK's Special Ministerial Award and People's Choice Award.

We Don't Need Genetically Manipulated Organisms

Ministry of Rural Development, September 30, 2011 7:16 PM

The Ministry of Rural Development organised a debate on the role of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, held at the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK). Present at the event, which drew great interest, were representatives from the field of science, agricultural government and farmers' organisations, with the aim of voicing their opinions and putting forward their substantive arguments on genetically manipulated agricultural products at an open podium discussion.

Hungarian Brigadier General leads the EU crisis management mission

Ministry of Interior, September 30, 2011 3:00 PM

On the proposal of Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Member States made the decision to appoint Prison Service Brigadier General dr. László Huszár as Head of the crisis management mission (EUJUST LEX Iraq) that helps to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi administrative management of law enforcement and judicial systems. The Hungarian Head of the mission will take his duty station in Baghdad soon – joint bulletin of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

Land is a Strategically Important Resource

Ministry of Rural Development, September 29, 2011 7:47 PM

We must not allow arable land to be used as our predecessors have done so during previous years – announced Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development József Ángyán on the Land and Estate Policy Forum organised within the framework of the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK).

Mr. Sándor Pintér: Terrorism can only be combated through global collaboration

Ministry of Interior, September 29, 2011 10:34 AM

„Terrorism is a great threat to world and democracy this is why – with respect to human rights – we need to strengthen democracy and security” – said Interior Minister Sándor Pintér on the international conference “Terrorism and Democracy in the 21st Century” organised by the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Interior (BTT) and the Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK).

"We Must Relearn the Value of the Land!"

Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 8:35 PM

"The OMÉK is a celebration of Hungarian agriculture, the Hungarian farming community, and of the land. It is those few days during which farmers can introduce themselves and present the fruits of their labours to the public" – said Sándor Fazekas on Wednesday during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 75th National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK). In the words of the event's chief patron, Viktor Orbán: "Agriculture is a vital take-off point for our nation."

The Carpathian Basin Rural Development Programme is an Integral Part of the National Rural Development Strategy

Ministry of Rural Development, September 28, 2011 7:45 PM

The 75th jubilee National Agriculture and Food Exhibition (OMÉK) was home to the "Carpathian Basin Rural Development Co-operations" Forum, part of the National Rural Strategy – 2020 series of consultations.