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Government efforts to reignite industry are working, the Prime Minister says
Prime Minister’s Office, April 18, 2013 4:32 PM
The Government is succeeding in reigniting industry and Hungary's goal to thrive from labour and production is viable, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Thursday.
Prime Minister Orbán met with leaders of the European People’s Party
Prime Minister’s Office, April 17, 2013 4:01 PM
International press reports on Hungary's fourth constitutional amendment are misleading, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Strasbourg, where he attended a European People’s Party (EPP) group meeting on Tuesday. Following the meeting, he travelled to London to attend Margaret Thatcher's funeral ceremony.
János Lázár: Hungary is open towards the Gulf region
Prime Minister’s Office, April 17, 2013 1:20 PM
The Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at an international conference in Budapest that the development of the new Hungarian state structure has been completed, so Hungary is now ready to open towards the Gulf States. The conference, entitled "Perspectives of relations with the Gulf region", was organized by the Antall József Knowledge Centre of Political and Social Sciences.
State Secretary Péter Szijjártó travels to China
Prime Minister’s Office, April 17, 2013 12:09 PM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó is travelling to China on Wednesday to sign a strategic partnership agreement between the Hungarian Government and the Huawei Technologies, the 20th partnership of its kind signed in recent months. Péter Szijjártó will hold a lecture at the Chinese Enterprises Outbound Investment Conference about the Hungarian investment environment.
Hungary’s Holocaust remembrance day
Prime Minister’s Office, April 16, 2013 7:14 PM
On the occasion of Hungary’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorations including exhibition openings, conferences and history lessons were held throughout the country.
Hungary is open to discussion on constitutional amendment, Prime Minister says in Spain
Prime Minister’s Office, April 16, 2013 5:11 PM
The Hungarian Government is awaiting the results of a probe by the European Commission into the fourth amendment to the Hungarian Fundamental Law, and is ready to discuss possible issues, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at a press conference in Bilbao on Monday evening.
Strategic partnership agreement concluded with world-famous Danish company Lego
Prime Minister’s Office, April 15, 2013 5:50 PM
The Hungarian Government and Lego Manufacturing Ltd. signed a strategic partnership agreement today in Budapest.
Legislation related to the Fourth Amendment will put an end to unfounded claims
Prime Minister’s Office, April 15, 2013 12:49 PM
According to the Government Spokesman, if the lesser legislation relating to the fourth amendment of the constitution is adopted, debate on the issue within the European Union will also come to an end.
Prime Minister Orbán’s response to President Barroso
Prime Minister’s Office, April 15, 2013 8:45 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sent a letter to the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso, in reply to the letter received on Thursday.
Deputy State Secretary Kumin holds lecture for international students in the Parliament building
Prime Minister’s Office, April 12, 2013 4:34 PM
Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin held a lecture for a group of Danish political science students from Aarhus University, who are on a visit to Hungary within the framework of a study trip.
The Government is providing all possible support for wine marketing
Prime Minister’s Office, April 12, 2013 3:43 PM
Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár declared that the Government would provide all possible help so that Hungarian wines could become world famous.
The Hungarian Government commemorates Annamária Szalai
Prime Minister’s Office, April 12, 2013 11:36 AM
The Government has learnt with profound sadness of the passing of Annamária Szalai and expresses its deepest sympathy to her family. She endured her long-term, severe illness with patience and dignity.
Hungarian economic policy stimulates foreign investment
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 5:39 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán participated at the foundation stone laying ceremony of leading German brake system manufacturer Knorr-Bremse in Kecskemét (Central Hungary). Within the framework of the greenfield investment, a new plant and a development centre will be constructed on a total of 22 thousand square meters.
The M43 motorway may reach the border by September 2014
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 5:36 PM
Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár declared that according to plans, the M43 motorway stretch between Makó and Hungary's border with Romania would be finished by September, 2014.
Wizz Air to launch new route between Budapest and Baku
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 5:34 PM
Chairman and Chief executive of Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. József Váradi announced that Wizz Air would launch its new route between Budapest and Baku, Azerbaijan on 17 June with two regular flights every week, adding that they expect to transport 30,000 passengers in the first year.
Ferenc Gerhardt nominated as Deputy Governor of the National Bank
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 3:30 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has nominated Ferenc Gerhardt to replace outgoing National Bank of Hungary Deputy Governor Júlia Király.
The Government will take action against all acts and initiatives that are anti-Semitic or offend minorities
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 3:18 PM
The Government clearly distances itself from and shall act against all acts and initiatives that are anti-Semitic or offend minorities on the basis of their religion or origin, the Government Spokesman affirmed on Thursday at a press conference held on another topic in Parliament.
Several Hungarian companies represented at the Hannover Messe
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 12:19 PM
This year as well, several Hungarian companies will be represented at the Hannover Messe, where for the first time four of them will be featured at the electromobility trade fair Mobilitec as well, the Hungarian Investment and Trade Agency announced on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Orbán: Hungary owes Mark Palmer a debt of gratitude
Prime Minister’s Office, April 11, 2013 11:10 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán paid tribute to former US Ambassador to Hungary Mark Palmer, in a letter to the widow of the late diplomat. The letter was read by Hungary’s Ambassador to the United States György Szapáry on Wednesday, at an event commemorating the late diplomat’s legacy. Mark Palmer served in Budapest between 1986 and 1990 and received several awards, including the Hungarian Order of Merit Middle Cross for his efforts in promoting democracy.
State Secretary Péter Szijjártó held negotiations with Albanian minister Florjon Mima
Prime Minister’s Office, April 10, 2013 6:00 PM
Péter Szijjártó State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations negotiated with Florjon Mima, Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy in Budapest about energy and water industry cooperation as well as the strenghtening of Hungarian cattle and milk export.
Viktor Orbán holds discussions with Secretary General of World Council of Churches
Prime Minister’s Office, April 10, 2013 5:57 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received Secretary General of World Council of Churches Olav Fyske Tveit, Chairman of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary József Steinbach and Secretary General of the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary Vilmos Fischl in his office on Wednesday.
ADL thanks Hungarian Government for asserted action to preserve dignity of Holocaust march
Prime Minister’s Office, April 10, 2013 5:08 PM
The Anti-Defamation League thanked Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in a letter for stepping up swiftly to prevent the offensive motorcyclists’ rally from happening contemporarily with the Holocaust commemoration event on 21 April. Press release.
State Secretary Péter Szijjártó holds meeting with Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo
Prime Minister’s Office, April 9, 2013 6:11 PM
At the meeting, Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo said that Europe will play an important role in increasing Mexican exports.
Hungary wants to strengthen its investment position in the Western Balkans
Prime Minister’s Office, April 9, 2013 3:00 PM
Strengthening Hungary’s investment position in the Western Balkans is one of the pillars of the Government's policy of opening towards the East, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó stressed following talks with Albanian Minister of Trade and Energy Florjon Mima in Budapest.
Viktor Orbán categorically rejects all attempts to undermine human dignity
Prime Minister’s Office, April 8, 2013 7:32 PM
Today in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér to ensure that on the day of the March of the Living, it will be impossible to organise events of a political nature that may violate the marchers’ human dignity.
Mária Degenfeld-Lindner receives state recognition
Prime Minister’s Office, April 5, 2013 4:56 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán presented Mária Degenfeld-Lindner the Hungarian Medal of Honour in Budapest.
The Hungarian Government and Dalkia Energia Zrt. sign strategic Partnership Agreement
Prime Minister’s Office, April 5, 2013 4:51 PM
The Agreement was signed in Budapest by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szíjjártó and CEO of Dalkia Energia Zrt. Gérard Bourland.
Viktor Orbán interview on Kossuth Radio
Prime Minister’s Office, April 5, 2013 1:31 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared on Kossuth Radio that the Hungarian economy would generate unexpectedly good growth already this year and Hungary is performing better than earlier, although further improvement is required.
National criticism always comes from the same medium
Prime Minister’s Office, April 4, 2013 7:17 PM
According to Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin, the perception of the international press regarding Hungary has improved recently and it may be observed that critical views always arrive from the same media.
Hungary is prepared to manage imminent flooding
Prime Minister’s Office, April 3, 2013 5:32 PM
"The institutions involved are prepared for the handling of possible flooding; a National Technical Directive Unit (OMIT) has been set up within the National Water Management Directorate-General to manage and harmonise flood protection activities", announced the Government Spokesperson at a press conference on Wednesday.