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Prime Minister attended the Hungary-India business forum in Mumbai
Prime Minister’s Office, October 18, 2013 3:00 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, currently on an official visit to India, opened trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at 9:15 am local time, on Friday.
Central Europe is a promising investment target for India, says Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Prime Minister’s Office, October 17, 2013 3:45 PM
Central Europe is a promising region in terms of investment for India, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in New Delhi on Thursday.
The development of the Tokaj wine region is a priority for the Government
Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2013 5:20 PM
The Government will discuss the Tokaj programme before the end of November, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said on Wednesday.
Public works scheme to continue during winter
Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2013 3:36 PM
Thanks to Hungary's improved economic performance, over 200 thousand Hungarians will continue to be employed in public works and training schemes during winter, government spokesman András Giró-Szász told public radio on Wednesday morning.
Prime Minister holds official visit in India
Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2013 2:45 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán left on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to India at the head of a political and business delegation including Economy Minister Mihály Varga, Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog and State Secretary for External Economic Relations and Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó.
Prime Minister Orbán attends foundation of new MOL plant
Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2013 3:34 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave a speech at the foundation stone laying ceremony of MOL’s new, 30 billion forint butadiene extraction plant. Tisza Chemical Group (TVK), a member of the MOL Group, will build the 130 thousand ton capacity plant, which is one of the largest industrial investment projects in Northern Hungary, in Tiszaújváros. MOL CEO Zsolt Hernádi also participated at the event, alongside the Prime Minister
State Secretary Szijjártó signed agreements in New Delhi
Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2013 2:54 PM
Hungary signed several agreements with India after a meeting of the two countries' economic mixed committee in New Delhi, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó stated.
V4 Prime Ministers support energy diversification
Prime Minister’s Office, October 14, 2013 5:11 PM
The Prime Ministers of the Visegrad Group countries (V4) held talks in Budapest today, for the first time since Hungary took over the V4 Presidency.
State Secretary Szijjártó on official visit in Seoul
Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2013 2:22 PM
Hungary's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó in Seoul on Friday discussed opportunities to develop bilateral business ties and further explore South Korean investment projects in Hungary.
Prime Minister held a meeting with senior CDU official David McAllister
Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2013 12:53 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Lower Saxony's former Prime Minister and a senior CDU top official David McAllister on Thursday in his office.
Prime Minister met leader of Slovenian Democratic Party
Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2013 12:47 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with Janez Jansa, head of the Slovenian Democratic Party and Slovenia's former premier, in Budapest on Friday.
Prime Minister sends condolences to Wilfried Martens' wife
Prime Minister’s Office, October 10, 2013 4:31 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent his condolences in a letter to Ms Miet Smet, the widow of Wilfried Martens, co-founder and president of the European People's Party, and Belgium's former prime minister.
Prime Minister’s official visit to London
Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 6:28 PM
Hungary is operating like a real laboratory, trying to give responses based on traditional values to modern challenges, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Wednesday when addressing a forum of 200 guests in Chatham House, in London. He also added that political radicalism however cannot be mentioned among European values.
Government received European Commission letter on utility price cuts
Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 6:16 PM
The Hungarian Government has received a letter from Brussels concerning the scheme to cut household utility bills Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász stated on Wednesday.
Zsolt Semjén holds talks with the Archbishop of Constantinople
Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 12:28 PM
Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén is holding talks in Istanbul with Bartholomaios I, Ecumenical Patriarch and Archbishop of Constantinople, Press Chief Bertalan Havasi informed the press on Wednesday.
Prime Minister received UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Prime Minister’s Office, October 9, 2013 10:19 AM
Current conflicts and major changes in the world were among the topics at the meeting between Prime Minister Orbán and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday.
Viktor Orbán receives WHO award for anti-smoking legislation
Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2013 4:17 PM
UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.
Prime Minister unveiled István Bethlen’s statue in Budapest
Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2013 11:37 AM
Hungary has regained its vitality and keeps getting stronger, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Budapest on Monday, addressing the unveiling ceremony of one-time Prime Minister István Bethlen (1874-1946).
State Secretary Szijjártó: Hungary a stronghold for car industry
Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:43 PM
Hungary has become a stronghold for the car industry, especially due to its sufficient supplier network, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó said on public television M1.
Culture funds to rise by 17 billion forints next year
Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:43 PM
The amount of state funding for culture will rise by 17 billion forints (EUR 57m) next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in Hódmezővásárhely, on Sunday.
Prime Minister: Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s EU integration
Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:42 PM
Hungary strongly supports Serbia’s integration into the European Union, which the “southern neighbour appreciates”, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said after meeting Ivan Mrkic, the Serbian foreign minister, in Budapest today.
State Secretary Szijjártó met with management of ALCOA and GE
Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:41 PM
Hungary’s State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó held talks with the deputy heads of ALCOA and GE in Budapest on Monday. These companies are the two leading investors from the United States and strategic partners of the Hungarian Government.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be traveling to London
Prime Minister’s Office, October 7, 2013 5:11 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be traveling to London on an official visit, on Wednesday, October 9.
Delphi Automotive expands its plant in Tatabánya
Prime Minister’s Office, October 2, 2013 4:52 PM
On Wednesday, automotive components manufacturer Delphi inaugurated its 8000 square meter new production hall, which will double the company’s Tatabánya unit’s production and will create a hundred new jobs. The expansion is worth HUF 3.4 billion (EUR 11.3 million) of which HUF 686 million (EUR 2.3 million) was provided from non-repayable Hungarian and EU funds.
Press release
Prime Minister’s Office, October 2, 2013 3:36 PM
The Hungarian Government, as the largest owner of Croatia’s most significant foreign investor, MOL, reviewed at its cabinet meeting the situation that has evolved in relation to the company’s Croatian investments. According to the contract between the State of Croatia and MOL, the company has fulfilled its responsibilities in full and in the past years has invested nearly EUR 3 billion. In contrast to this, the Croatian party has failed to or has only partly fulfilled its responsibilities.
State Secretary Szijjártó met with representatives of Tata
Prime Minister’s Office, October 2, 2013 9:11 AM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó met board members of Indian company Tata for talks in Budapest on Tuesday.
Negotiations on deepening economic and education-related ties between Hungary and Georgia
Prime Minister’s Office, October 1, 2013 1:18 PM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Peter Szijjárto is holding talks in Tbilisi on deepening economic and education-related ties between Hungary and Georgia.
Funding programme to support Holocaust Memorial Year 2014
Prime Minister’s Office, September 30, 2013 5:37 PM
The Government is establishing a civil fund with a budget of HUF 1.5 billion, within the framework of which NGOs and local governments may apply for funding with relation to programmes realised during the course of Holocaust Memorial Year 2014, László L. Simon, Head of the National Assembly’s Committee on Cultural and Press Affairs announced on Monday.
Prime Minister congratulates Lech Walesa on the occasion of his 70th birthday
Prime Minister’s Office, September 29, 2013 11:27 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to former President of Poland Lech Walesa, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, stating that he would like to congratulate the real man behind the legend.
Financing increased for healthcare, education, public safety and economic development
Prime Minister’s Office, September 27, 2013 9:16 AM
More money will be available in next year's budget for healthcare, education, public safety and economic development, the Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász stated on Thursday.