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Prime Minister Orbán re-elected by Parliament

Prime Minister Orbán re-elected by ParliamentMay 10, 2014

Hungary's new national assembly re-elected Viktor Orbán as prime minister on Saturday, with 130 votes in favour and 57 against, after which he took the oath of office, and addressed Parliament. Photos: Károly Árvai, Gergely Botár
Kerox Ltd. builds new 15 million euro factory

Kerox Ltd. builds new 15 million euro factoryApril 24, 2014

Hungarian-owned Kerox Ltd. will build a new plant in Sóskút, Hungary with an investment of € 15 million (4.45 bn HUF) and the expansion of manufacturing capacity is made possible by the Government’s decision to support the project financially, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and Managing Director of Kerox Ltd. Attila Gábor Kovács announced at their joint press conference in Diósd, Hungary.
Hungary is at the threshold of a great era of prosperity

Hungary is at the threshold of a great era of prosperityFebruary 17, 2014

Hungary's economy has produced the best results in more than ten years, with the country arriving at the threshold of a great era of prosperity, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Sunday in his State of the Nation speech. He pointed out that Hungarians are slowly regaining confidence.
Viktor Orbán in China

Viktor Orbán in ChinaFebruary 12, 2014

The Hungarian Government is targeting 4 percent economic growth by 2016, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said at a Chinese-Hungarian business forum held at the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) headquarters in Beijing.
Carnival Time at the Budapest Millenáris

Carnival Time at the Budapest MillenárisFebruary 8, 2014

The Hungarian National Rural Network held an event entitled of Rural Hungary Day – A Carnival Season Merriment on 8 February at the Millenáris cultural centre in Budapest, at which lively rural Hungary and our living traditions were showcased for old and young alike.
Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Knorr-Bremse

Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Knorr-BremseFebruary 6, 2014

The Government concluded a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Knorr-Bremse Hungary, a leading manufacturer of rail and road vehicle braking systems, which was signed by Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga and Knorr-Bremse AG Chairman Michael Buscher at the company’s Budapest headquarters.
International companies contribute to Hungary's economic performance

International companies contribute to Hungary's economic performanceFebruary 3, 2014

Strategic agreements between large international companies and the Hungarian government have considerably boosted exports and thereby the country's overall economic performance, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó told a press a conference.
Prime Minster Viktor Orbán's Speech at the Inauguration of the Village House Community Centre

Prime Minster Viktor Orbán's Speech at the Inauguration of the Village House Community CentreFebruary 1, 2014

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Speech at the Inauguration of the Village House Community Centre.
Minister Balog opens anniversary exhibition of painter Endre Bálint

Minister Balog opens anniversary exhibition of painter Endre BálintJanuary 31, 2014

Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog opened a retrospective exhibition of Hungarian surrealist painter Endre Bálint on Friday at the Hungarian National Gallery (MNG) in Budapest.
Prime Minister addressed the Lámfalussy conference

Prime Minister addressed the Lámfalussy conferenceJanuary 31, 2014

The exchange rate is exclusively in the Central Bank's scope of authority and government should keep away from openly discussing this issue, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. He addressed a conference named after Alexandre Lámfalussy, a Belgian banker originally from Hungary, who helped bring about the creation of the euro.
Hungarian and Polish prime ministers urge Ukraine compromise

Hungarian and Polish prime ministers urge Ukraine compromiseJanuary 29, 2014

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received his Polish counterpart, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, today in Budapest. The parties held a bilateral meeting, followed by the signing of intergovernmental agreements and a joint press conference.
Hungarian Agriculture is Standing its Ground against International Competition

Hungarian Agriculture is Standing its Ground against International CompetitionJanuary 29, 2014

"Hungarian agriculture is standing its ground against international competition and is capable of increasing investment and production", the Minister for Rural Development said in Budapest at the opening of the 32nd AGROmashEXPO agricultural machine fair in Budapest.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs hands over painting to the Hungarian National Gallery

Ministry of Foreign Affairs hands over painting to the Hungarian National GalleryJanuary 23, 2014

Foreign Minister János Martonyi handed over an important Hungarian avant-garde painting to Head of the Hungarian National Gallery László Baán, on the occasion of Hungarian Culture Day.
Bird’s Nest Boxing Academy Opened

Bird’s Nest Boxing Academy OpenedJanuary 21, 2014

The Bird’s Nest Boxing Academy, which will be one of the four major youth sports training centres, has opened its doors under professional leadership of Zsolt Erdei, Minister of State for Sport and Youth Affairs István Simicskó announced at a press conference held jointly with the Hungarian Boxing Federation.
Quality Services for Wine Makers and Professional Technology to Detect Fake Wine

Quality Services for Wine Makers and Professional Technology to Detect Fake WineJanuary 16, 2014

During a visit to the Wine and Alcoholic Beverages Directorate of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NFSCO), Minister for Rural Development Sándor Fazekas and Ministerial Commissioner for Wine Sector Development Eliza Kiss viewed the institutions activities aimed at facilitating the work of wine producers and the work phase of the National Tasting of Red and Rosé Wines, which is currently underway.
Two-Bin Household Waste Collection to begin in 2015

Two-Bin Household Waste Collection to begin in 2015January 14, 2014

Household waste collection using two separate dustbins will begin in Hungary on 1 January 2015, Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Zoltán Illés announced on Tuesday at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Budafilter 94 Ltd's new plastic recycling plant in Mezőfalva, Central Transdanubia.