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One Hundred and Nineteen Military Officer Graduates Receive their Diplomas
Ministry of Defence, August 18, 2014 3:04 PM
“We must be ready to give appropriate responses to all challenges”, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said at the Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training of the National University of Public Service, where 119 graduates received their diplomas on Monday.
Commissioning Ceremony, Fireworks, Hungarian Flavors on the Day of King Saint Stephen
Ministry of Defence, August 11, 2014 4:45 PM
This year too, visitors can participate in a number of colorful state programs on August 20, Hungary’s national holiday. In 2014 for the first time, the MoD National Event Management Office is responsible for organizing the series of events.
NATO as the Central Topic of this Year’s Summer University
Ministry of Defence, July 30, 2014 2:38 PM
This year the Tisza Euro-Atlantic Summer University opened the 15th time on Monday, 28th July. After the successful last year it is Szolnok again – or to be more exact the HDF Peace Support Training Centre – which is tasked with hosting the series of lectures and seminars lasting until 1st August.
It Is Only Talent and Acts That Counts
Ministry of Defence, July 16, 2014 10:31 AM
The "Chance Camp" at the HDF NCO Academy, Szentendre has started for the second time. The four-day training for Romani or disadvantaged young people was opened by Maj.-Gen. István Kun Szabó, Deputy State Secretary for Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.
Commanding General of NATO Allied Land Command Visits Hungary
Ministry of Defence, July 10, 2014 3:27 PM
Lt.-Gen. Frederick Ben Hodges, Commanding General, NATO Allied Land Command has paid a visit to Hungary.
Russian Mi-8T helicopters cost HUF 3bn, says Hende
Ministry of Defence, July 9, 2014 10:58 AM
Hungary's defence ministry approved the purchase of three upgraded Russian Mi-8T helicopters at a cost of 3 billion forints (EUR 9.7m), the defence minister said in a statement published on parliament's website.
The Holocaust Is One of Our Greatest Historical Tragedies
Ministry of Defence, July 5, 2014 9:40 AM
“The Shoah has occupied its deserved place in our history, among our greatest historical tragedies. It belongs to us, being inseparable from us, and its shame, loss and grief are ours”, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said during a wreath-laying ceremony held by Posthumous General Ferenc Koszorús’ memorial plaque in Dohány Street, Budapest on Friday, July 4.
No freedom without security, Hende says in July 4 address
Ministry of Defence, July 4, 2014 10:53 AM
Freedom is not possible without security, and so Hungary and Europe must beef up their defence budgets, Defence Minister Csaba Hende said at a reception at the US Embassy on the eve of Independence Day.
American General Visits HDF Medical Centre
Ministry of Defence, July 3, 2014 10:52 AM
Brig.-Gen. Norvell V. Coots, Commander, United States Europe Regional Medical Command (ERMC) paid a professional visit to the HDF Medical Centre on June 27.
Significant Service for the Homeland
Ministry of Defence, June 30, 2014 5:58 PM
“The role of information, and so the attachés’ work, always become more valuable in times of international crises”, Minister of Defence Csaba Hende said at the annual conference of defence, military and air attachés in Budapest on June 30.