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High quality administration increases competitiveness

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 5, 2014 1:47 PM

“High quality, well-mannered and quick administration increases competitiveness” – said Minister of Public Administration and Justice during the handover ceremony of the governmental one-stop-shop at Balatonfűzfő this Tuesday.

Land for Farmers Programme Ends Successfully

Ministry of Rural Development, February 4, 2014 5:19 PM

The Minster for Rural Development called the Land for Farmers Programme unique, and went on to point out that the Government's goal is to facilitate the strengthening of the agrarian middle class. At the event organised to mark the close of the Programme, Mnister Sándor Fazekas said that the programme's success had provided a swift answer to every concern. In summary, Minster of State for the State Land Programme Márton Bitay said that the second Orbán cabinet has increased the number of land users tenfold.

Hungary and Slovenia mark bilateral minority protection agreement anniversary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 4, 2014 4:21 PM

Both Hungary and Slovenia are dedicated to advancing further in building bilateral relations, bolstering Central European cooperation and working together to find solutions to European and global problems, Foreign Minister János Martonyi declared in the town of Szentgotthárd on 4 February.

Nine-fold increase in the number of asylum-seekers

Ministry of Interior, February 4, 2014 4:15 PM

Last year was remarkable in terms of migration. There were nine times as many asylum seekers in 2013 as in the previous year – said Zsuzsanna Végh, Director General of the Hungarian Office of Immigration and Nationality.

Hungary spends more on cancer care

Ministry of Human Resources, February 4, 2014 2:51 PM

Hungary is launching several cancer screening programmes this year and continues to improve cancer-related medical services across the country, Minister of State for Healthcare Miklós Szócska said at a press conference on Tuesday, World Cancer Day.

Minister Martonyi: Europe remains relevant

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 4, 2014 12:00 PM

Foreign Minister János Martonyi was the guest of honour of the traditional luncheon organised by CNC Communications and the American Institute for Contemporary Studies on the sidelines of the Munich Conference on Security Policy on 31 January 2014.

Anti-corruption report of the European Commission acknowledges Hungarian efforts

Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, February 4, 2014 10:43 AM

The Hungarian Government is pleased to see the acceptance of the European Commission’s report on the fight against corruption. A great step towards battling such phenomena, as it raises awareness regarding harmful factors disrupting societies Europe-wide and the same time it shows the good practices what different countries have taken in the matter, being good examples for others.

Process begins for compensating survivors of murderous attacks on Roma

Ministry of Human Resources, February 4, 2014 9:28 AM

The Government has requested a non-profit organisation with international and local experience to develop a procedure for compensating the immediate victims of the series of racially-motivated crimes committed against Roma in 2008-2009. The White Ring Public Benefit Association is making direct contact with the victims, while also providing the necessary psychological, legal and financial assistance.

State Secretary Németh: policy of global opening serves diversification of the economy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 3, 2014 5:21 PM

The policy of global opening serves the diversification of the Hungarian economy, and the goal is to draw resources from outside Europe into our economic growth, MFA State Secretary Zsolt Németh declared at a press conference on 3 February.

Prime Minister addressed Parliament prior to its spring session

Prime Minister’s Office, February 3, 2014 5:17 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke in Parliament today, prior to its first session in 2014. In his speech he emphasised the importance of the household utility bill cuts and stated that the third utility price cut will be introduced to Parliament, resulting in gas prices decreasing by 6.5% from April 1, electricity prices by 5.7% from September, while the price of district heating would drop by 3.3%.