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On the Passing Away of Ron Asmus

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 3, 2011 8:41 AM

I am deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Ronald „Ron” Asmus. Ronald worked between 1997 and 2000 as the U.S Deputy Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, specializing in security policy, NATO and transatlantic relations.

Statement on the Death of Osama bin Laden

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, May 2, 2011 4:28 PM

As a friend and ally of the United States, Hungary welcomes the successful military operation aimed at capturing Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida, as a highly important victory of the international cooperation in the battle against terrorism. Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the most cruel acts of terrorism which have claimed the life of thousands of innocent people died during the firefight.

Meeting of the EU Military Committee

Ministry of Defence, May 2, 2011 10:08 AM

The Chiefs of Defence of the 27 European Member States meet on 3rd May 2011 in Brussels, under the chairmanship of General Håkan Syrén.

Challenge of the 21st century: cyber-defence

Ministry of Defence, April 29, 2011 12:49 PM

Threats emanating from cyberspace cause serious security concerns for many EU countries. In accordance with the Report on the Implementation of the European Security Strategy Ministry of Defence of the Hungarian Republic will host an international expert conference on cyber security.

New Humvees arrive in Afghanistan

Ministry of Defence, April 29, 2011 12:42 PM

Hungarian Defence Forces have taken the delivery of new US-made Humvees on the military base of the Operational Mentoring and Liaison Team (HDF OMLT) in Khilagay, Afghanistan.

The Presidency and Croatia seek to close negotiations in June

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 28, 2011 3:00 PM

The Hungarian Presidency continues to strive to conclude discussions with Croatia by June, Minister of State for EU Affairs, Enikő Győri said, reassuring her hosts in Zagreb, on 28 April 2011; after conducting discussions with Chief Advisor to the Croatian Prime Minister Davor Stier and Foreign State Secretary for European Integration Andrej Plenković.

Outsourcing of visa applications in New-Delhi

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 28, 2011 2:59 PM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites tenders for the provision of services related to the receipt of applications for Schengen visas in New Delhi. Deadline for submission of tenders: 11 May, 2011.

Regional Commander visited Camp Pannonia

Ministry of Defence, April 28, 2011 2:00 PM

Maj. Gen. Markus Kneip, Commander of the Hungarian Defence Forces Provincial Reconstruction Team (HDF PRT) visited Camp Pannonia in mid-April.

The rights of civil servants and government officials can be protected more effectively

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 28, 2011 12:31 PM

Tibor Navracsics, Minister for Public Administration and Justice, is initiating amendment of legislation relating to government officials with his proposal submitted to the National Assembly. The parliamentary debate on the bill begins in May and the new legislation can come into force on 1 June. The proposed legislation will give effective legal protection to government officials and civil servants in accordance with the Constitution by regulating reasons for dismissal, preventing dismissal without valid grounds, and expanding review procedures for appeals against dismissal.

László Szászfalvi: when supporting NGOs we thinking of the Carpathian Basin as a unity

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, April 28, 2011 10:20 AM

At a conference in Debrecen László Szászfalvi, Minister of State for Minister of State for Church, Civil Society and Nationality Affairs, said that the Government seeks to support civic groups which show real results and progressive effort, instead of supporting organisations which ‘only exist on paper’; in this field the Government regards the entire Carpathian Basin as a unity.