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Prime Minister Viktor Orban greeted in a letter former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl marking the 30th anniversary of his election to the post
Prime Minister’s Office, November 7, 2012 4:37 PM
In his letter, Orban referred to Kohl as a statesman focusing all his effort to make the world a better place, one who has the courage to question presuppositions of his age. Kohl has demonstrated that goodwill is not enough in public affairs: a clear head and courage are also needed to meet our goals, the letter said. Kohl had a clear vision of a historic chance for Europe and was able to find new ways where others stood helpless, the prime minister said in his letter.
The Prime Minister discusses cooperation opportunities with Lebanon
Prime Minister’s Office, November 7, 2012 12:07 PM
The areas of energy, environmental protection and agriculture offer opportunities to deepen business cooperation between Hungary and Lebanon, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Tuesday, after meeting with his Lebanese counterpart Najib Mikati.
Hungary sees the United States as a strategic ally
Prime Minister’s Office, November 7, 2012 11:10 AM
Hungary continues to view the United States as a strategic ally and aims to preserve strong bilateral relations, Deputy State Secretary for International Communications Ferenc Kumin stated on MR1 Kossuth Radio’s morning show, 180 Minutes.
Prime Minister’s comments regarding the Luxembourg Court of Justice’s decision
Prime Minister’s Office, November 6, 2012 7:08 PM
Prime Minister Orbán stated in a press conference on Tuesday that with its decision on the retirement of judges, the Luxembourg Court of Justice ruled on a non-existing provision of law as the Hungarian Constitutional Court annulled it in July 2012.
Prime Minister met with Saudi Arabia's Shura Council Speaker
Prime Minister’s Office, November 6, 2012 8:47 AM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Saudi Arabia's Shura Council Speaker Abdullah ash-Sheikh met for talks on Monday regarding ties in the economy and education, with Economy Minister György Matolcsy also present at the meeting.
State Secretary Péter Szijjártó holds negotiations in Kuwait
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 6:32 PM
Péter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, has been involved in negotiations as the Chairman of the Hungarian-Kuwaiti Economic Commission in Kuwait about Hungarian companies who will be participating in the projects resulting from the implementation of the Kuwaiti national development plan.
Relics of martyred Prime Minister Imre Nagy are back in Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 5:47 PM
A suitcase once belonged to Imre Nagy was handed over to Katalin Jánosi, Nagy's granddaughter and the Imre Nagy Foundation yesterday, in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. It has recently been obtained from Bosnia and Hercegovina and will be kept in the Imre Nagy Memorial House of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Prime Minister to present the Government’s standpoint on state debt on Tuesday
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 3:55 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present the Government’s standpoint on state debt in Parliament. The parliamentary debate “Who is responsible – Government debt and the reasons behind it”, initiated by Fidesz, will be held on Tuesday, 6 November.
The Hungarian Government welcomes the newly elected Pope of the Coptic Church
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 11:47 AM
The Hungarian Government welcomes with respect the newly elected head of the Coptic Church.
Government to discuss settlement of municipality debts on Wednesday
Prime Minister’s Office, November 5, 2012 10:55 AM
On Wednesday the Government will discuss a report by the Ministry of National Economy on the state taking over the debt of local councils, Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász said.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday signed an agreement on strategic partnership with the chief executive of Hungarian pharmaceuticals maker Richter Gedeon
Prime Minister’s Office, November 2, 2012 5:33 PM
At a ceremony held in Parliament, the Prime Minister called Richter a success story and said the company played an outstanding role in the national economy. The government aimed to help Hungarian pharmaceutical production remain a global leader in the future and will support research and development of new drugs.
State Secretary Szijjártó concluded several agreements in Vietnam
Prime Minister’s Office, October 31, 2012 5:59 PM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó, who is negotiating in Vietnam, concluded several agreements on Wednesday.
Deputy Prime Minister Semjén to hold talks in Moscow
Prime Minister’s Office, October 31, 2012 2:44 PM
Deputy Prime Minister responsible for national policy and church affairs Zsolt Semjén is currently on a visit to Moscow.
State Secretary Szijjártó in Vietnam
Prime Minister’s Office, October 30, 2012 12:52 PM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó is participating on a Hungarian-Vietnamese economic joint committee meeting in Hanoi.
Plans to take over a part of Hungary's local governments’ debt to be discussed on 7 November
Prime Minister’s Office, October 29, 2012 11:53 AM
The Government will discuss its plans to take over a part of local government’s debt at its session on 7 November, Government Spokesman András Giró-Szász said on public television M1 on Monday.
Prime Minister met with representatives of major German companies in Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, October 27, 2012 5:31 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has met with representatives of German companies in Hungary at a business forum held in Budapest on Saturday. The meeting was also be attended by Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy, Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár and State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó.
Government to take over 612 billion forints worth debt from 1956 municipalities
Prime Minister’s Office, October 27, 2012 3:06 PM
The state will take over debt worth 612 billion forints (EUR 2.17bn) from 1956 municipalities across the country, the Prime Minister announced on Saturday. Hungary's local councils have accumulated 1216.5 billion forints of debt over the years.
Seven hundred new jobs in Szombathely
Prime Minister’s Office, October 26, 2012 5:35 PM
Nearly 700 new jobs will be created with the help of the New Széchenyi Plan at LuK Savaria Ltd. in Szombathely. The factory in Szombathely celebrated its 15th anniversary and its expansion today with the participation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Speech in Budapest on October 23
Prime Minister’s Office, October 26, 2012 5:22 PM
Prime Minister Orbán’s speech that he gave on 23 October in front of the Parliament Building.
The Minister of State has personally expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased
Prime Minister’s Office, October 26, 2012 2:03 PM
János Lázár, Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office met the family of the young woman who had deceased in a tragic accident on the M5 motorway near Kecskemét, Central Hungary on Wednesday and expressed his deepest compassion to them.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and head of London's National Gallery Nicholas Penny open Cézanne exhibition in Budapest
Prime Minister’s Office, October 25, 2012 6:21 PM
The exhibition of the Museum of Fine Arts entitled Cézanne and the past – which can be visited from 26 October 2012 to 17 February 2013 – presents the life's work of the French painter together with its artistic predecessors. This is the first ever exhibition of the Post-Impressionist artist in Hungary.
Minister of State Lázár expresses his condolences to the deceased’s family
Prime Minister’s Office, October 24, 2012 6:34 PM
„The greatest tragedy is that a person died” – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár stated in regard to his road accident on Wednesday morning. He said that he cannot express the degree of compassion and sympathy that would properly reflect his feelings. He will visit the family and help them as much as possible.
Prime Minister Orbán speaks at Kossuth Square on 23 October
Prime Minister’s Office, October 23, 2012 7:41 PM
Prime Minister Orbán addresses the 400,000 people in front of the Parliament Building on 23 October. The large crowed arrived from Buda, participating in the Procession for Peace, supporting the government.
More than 400.000 people attended the Prime Minister's speech at Kossuth Square
Prime Minister’s Office, October 23, 2012 7:34 PM
On 23 October, Hungary marked the 56th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution, the ground-breaking uprising of the Hungarian people against Soviet occupation and communist oppression. Throughout the day there were several events peacefully commemorating the Revolution all around the country.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with his counterparts in the V4 cooperation
Prime Minister’s Office, October 19, 2012 4:15 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with Petr Nečas Czech, Donald Tusk Polish and Robert Fico Slovakian Prime Ministers prior to a V4 meeting in Brussels on 18 October.
Speech at 21st EPP Congress
Prime Minister’s Office, October 19, 2012 7:33 AM
Speech by Viktor Orbán at the 21st EPP Congress (17-18 October 2012 / Bucharest, Romania).
It is Hungary’s interest to have strong Hungarian nationality representation
Prime Minister’s Office, October 18, 2012 5:12 PM
Péter Szijjártó, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations, declared in Bucharest that Hungary is committed to the support of Hungarian communities in Transylvania, and it is its interest to have a strong nationality representation in Bucharest.
Minister of State Lázár: The state must play a decisive role on the Hungarian gas market
Prime Minister’s Office, October 17, 2012 1:52 PM
According to Minister of State János Lázár, the Government’s objective is to ensure energy security within the Hungarian natural gas market. At a press briefing, the Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office stated that to his knowledge negotiations have reached an advanced stage with the German energy company E.ON regarding the repurchase of its subsidiary in Hungary, a measure that also serves the strengthening of energy security. Only in this way can gas prices paid by citizens be kept under control and at realistic levels, otherwise gas prices will become disproportionately high in Hungary, he added.
Minister of State Lázár supports the termination of compulsory permanent address records
Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2012 6:18 PM
According to the Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár, parallel to introducing voter registration, the relevant information possessed by the state’s should be radically reduced, and he therefore supports Fidesz Fraction Leader Antal Rogán’s proposal that would make the registration of permanent addresses unnecessary in Hungary.
Prime Minister Orbán met with the Speaker of Turkish Parliament
Prime Minister’s Office, October 16, 2012 3:05 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, alongside State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó received Cemil Cicek the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament on Tuesday.