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Chief Rabbi of Israel expresses his appreciation to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 6:04 PM
Chief Rabbi of Israel Yona Metzger expressed his “great appreciation” to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian Government for the “magnificent relationship” fostered with Jews in Hungary. In his recent letter, the Chief Rabbi wrote that he prays for the Prime Minister to continue to successfully lead the country with dignity, understanding and wisdom.
State Secretary Szijjártó announces Oracle investment at joint press conference
Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 4:57 PM
Oracle, one of the world’s leading business software and hardware corporations, is setting up a development centre in Hungary and will increase workforce by 10%, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó announced at a press conference on Monday.
Viktor Orbán held a speech at the Saturday congress of the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Societies
Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 2:04 PM
The new Land Act retrieves the land appropriated by illegal pocket contracts, protects the agricultural land from speculators and bankers and puts a limit to large estates, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Saturday, at the congress of the National Association of Hungarian Farmers’ Societies’ (MAGOSZ) young farmer section in Cegléd.
Prime Minister Orbán met with his Serbian counterpart in Budapest
Prime Minister’s Office, October 15, 2012 12:01 PM
"The Hungarian Government respects Serbs living in Hungary, who form an important and valuable community", Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated on Friday following a meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić in Budapest.
50-billion-forint public lighting modernisation programme announced with GE launching LED lamp production
Prime Minister’s Office, October 12, 2012 4:29 PM
Speaking on Friday at a joint press conference with State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó, Phil Marshal, Regional CEO of General Electrics (GE), said that this quarter GE Lighting will start producing LED lamps in Nagykanizsa. Mr. Szijjártó also said that the Hungarian government will announce a 50-billion-forint public lighting modernisation programme for local governments.
The Hungarian Diaspora Council will further put emphasis on strengthening of Hungarian youth identity
Prime Minister’s Office, October 12, 2012 3:53 PM
The Hungarian Diaspora Council held a regular conference at the beginning of this week. The Council welcomed its new members declaring that they are open for wider and deeper cooperation. The Hungarian Diaspora Council was founded in November, 2011.
The Government will announce action plans aimed at the lower middle class in 2013
Prime Minister’s Office, October 12, 2012 3:50 PM
On Kossuth public radio station today the Hungarian prime minister confirmed that action will be taken in support of the lower middle class next year, adding that Hungary is not far from coming to a ‘good agreement’ with the International Monetary Fund.
Joint press briefing held in Berlin by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Prime Minister’s Office, October 11, 2012 5:58 PM
After talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she welcomes the fact that the Hungarian government is following the European Commission's guidance on recent contested issues; Viktor Orbán said that after weaker performance in 2012, Hungary's economy will turn the corner next year.
Prime Minister Orbán met with Alekszej Miller, CEO of Gazprom
Prime Minister’s Office, October 10, 2012 6:42 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with CEO of Gazprom Alekszej Miller and discussed current projects in the energy sector with special regard to the South Stream gas corridor.
MOL is high priority for the government
Prime Minister’s Office, October 10, 2012 6:17 PM
The government discussed the situation of MOL, and considers the issues related to the company as high priorities. These are significant questions connected to industrial and economic policy, since MOL is one of the largest company of Central Europe.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán inaugurated Central Eastern Europe’s largest cattle farm
Prime Minister’s Office, October 10, 2012 11:22 AM
Hungary has one of the best quality soils in Europe, without considerable contamination and accompanied by a well-balanced climate, the Prime Minister stated.
Lower state debt, higher competitiveness and political stability are the key elements of Hungary’s success
Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2012 5:50 PM
At the opening of the Hungarian Diaspora Council (MDT) in Parliament today, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed his optimism about Hungary’s ability to continue its efforts to reduce state debt and increase its competitiveness while retaining political stability in the next two years.
Supporting cultural initiatives at government level
Prime Minister’s Office, October 8, 2012 1:56 PM
State Secretary for the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár delivered a speech at the opening of the 59th Vásárhely Autumn Exhibition, highlighting the Government’s commitment to a number of cultural initiatives.
Prime Minister at Friends of Cohesion meeting in Bratislava
Prime Minister’s Office, October 5, 2012 4:25 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán took part in a meeting of the Friends of Cohesion in Bratislava. The representatives of 15 EU Member States agreed on a declaration in support of a Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal that leaves Cohesion Funds untouched.
Minister Matolcsy announces new fiscal package
Prime Minister’s Office, October 5, 2012 4:12 PM
Minister for National Economy György Matolcsy held a press conference earlier this morning where he announced a fiscal adjustment package totalling 397 billion forints, which will ensure that a budget deficit below 3% of GDP will be achieved.
Giving more space to enterprises at national and international levels
Prime Minister’s Office, October 5, 2012 1:31 PM
In the next two weeks expansion plans will be announced by two of the large American corporations with which State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations had meetings on his recent US visit. The companies have informed the State Secretariat that if they decide on expansion, it will very likely take place in Hungary. The heads of the corporations appreciate the reliability and stability of the Hungarian business environment, as well as the skill and diligence of Hungarian employees.
Prime Minister Orbán discussed the European economic situation with UK Foreign Minister Hague
Prime Minister’s Office, October 4, 2012 5:07 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban discussed European Union-related issues and the European economic situation during talks with UK Foreign Secretary William Hague in Budapest on Thursday.
Givaudan opens new savoury flavours plant in Makó, Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, October 4, 2012 2:43 PM
Givaudan, the leading fragrance and flavour company based in Dübendorf, Switzerland, has opened a € 130 million savoury flavour manufacturing facility in Makó, Hungary. The plant currently employs 200 people, but this number will increase to 300 by the end of 2013.
Viktor Orbán honoured by Sapientia University
Prime Minister’s Office, October 3, 2012 5:29 PM
Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania has presented a Bocskai István Award to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Targu Mures (Marosvásárhely) to recognise his role in founding and developing the higher education institution.
The new Komarom Danube bridge could be completed by 2016-17
Prime Minister’s Office, October 3, 2012 10:36 AM
State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó announced that the new bridge over the river Danube between Hungary's Komárom and Slovakia's Komarno, which will be built according to the joint statement signed on Tuesday 2 October by the Prime Ministers of Hungary and the Slovakia, could be open to traffic by 2016-2017.
Prime Minister Orbán inaugurated Teva's new Hungarian plant
Prime Minister’s Office, October 2, 2012 6:35 PM
Prime Minister Orbán spoke at the inauguration of the Israeli Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD’s new Hungarian headquarters in Gödöllő, stating that the pharmaceutical industry is one of Hungary’s most successful trademarks worldwide and the Government will do everything in its power to maintain it.
Viktor Orbán meets with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico
Prime Minister’s Office, October 2, 2012 5:47 PM
On Tuesday, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán inaugurated the Pilis Slovakians' Centre in Pilisszentkereszt. In his speech at the ceremony, Robert Fico emphasized that the new cultural centre shows that if both sides have the will, delicate issues can also be tackled.
Viktor Orbán greeted Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch
Prime Minister’s Office, October 1, 2012 5:08 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó welcomed Lebanese Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi and his escort in the Hungarian Parliament.
Prime Minister Orbán received Romanian Foreign Minister Corlatean in his office
Prime Minister’s Office, October 1, 2012 3:42 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania Titus Corlatean on Monday, 1 October. Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations Péter Szijjártó and the Ambassador of Romania were also present at the meeting.
Prime Minister Orbán met with leader of Hungarian Community Party
Prime Minister’s Office, October 1, 2012 3:41 PM
The Hungarian Prime Minister received József Berényi, President of the Hungarian Community Party (MKP), in his office on Monday. Mr. Orbán will be meeting his Slovakian counterpart, Prime Minister Fico, tomorrow, and although discussions are likely to mainly centre on economic issues, the Prime Minister wished to be informed on the status of the Hungarian minority in Slovakia.
Prime Minister Orbán spoke at the 25th anniversary of the "Lakitelek Meeting"
Prime Minister’s Office, October 1, 2012 1:30 PM
25 years ago, on 27 September 1987, 181 intellectuals met in a tent set up on current Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sándor Lezsák’s back yard. This meeting was a key step towards the transition to democracy.
Plans to ban slot machines in Hungary
Prime Minister’s Office, October 1, 2012 1:26 PM
Minister of State in charge of the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár announced at a press conference on Monday that the Hungarian Government proposes the complete ban of slot machines.
Prime Minister unveils Memorial for National Unity in Ópusztaszer
Prime Minister’s Office, September 29, 2012 10:16 AM
On 29 September Prime Minister Viktor Orbán unveiled the Memorial for National Unity in Ópusztaszer, Hungary. The event took place on Saint Michael’s Day, which is considered a turning point in the agricultural year, when shepherds have to account for the animals they were entrusted with and get paid for their work accordingly.
The Hungarian Government would seal an agreement with the IMF – Prime Minister told Hungarian public radio
Prime Minister’s Office, September 28, 2012 4:19 PM
Hungary can reach an agreement with international lenders based on letters sent by the government to the International Monetary Fund and the European Commission, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his Friday interview on the regular morning show called 180 Minutes (MR1 Kossuth, Hungarian public radio).
Viktor Orbán pays two-day visit to Georgia
Prime Minister’s Office, September 27, 2012 5:24 PM
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Georgia on Wednesday at the invitation of President Mikheil Saakashvili.