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Government stands by researchers
Ministry of National Development, December 6, 2018 6:57 PM
The government believes it is important that, upon the transformation of the local research, development and innovation system, they ensure the smooth operation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences also during the transitional period as our core principle is that no value can be lost, Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovics said at a press conference held in connection with the Thursday special general meeting of the Academy.
The Hungarian automotive industry is moving up a level
Ministry of National Development, October 17, 2018 1:46 PM
“The Hungarian automotive industry is moving up a level; the goal is for Hungary to also be a frontrunner in technological development in addition to production”, Minister for Innovation and Technology László Palkovics said at the official opening of the Automotive Hungary international automotive industry suppliers’ expo on Wednesday.
Hungarian Tourism Agency launches its first ever Budapest-centred foreign ad campaign
Ministry of National Development, May 14, 2018 3:37 PM
The Hungarian Tourism Agency (HTA) is launching its first, comprehensive Budapest-centred foreign ad campaign. In the international campaign, which will be launched on 15 May, advertising in online, print and television media will be appearing on the most important foreign source markets for tourism, CEO of the HTA Zoltán Guller announced at a press conference in Budapest on Monday.
Latest expansion of tourism is staggering
Ministry of National Development, May 10, 2018 3:12 PM
Zoltán Guller, Chief Executive of the Hungarian Tourism Agency described the expansion of tourism in March as staggering, and highlighted that there was a double-digit increase both in terms of domestic and foreign guest nights.
Hungary’s gas supply is assured
Ministry of National Development, December 13, 2017 1:00 PM
Hungary’s supply of natural gas has not been endangered by the gas explosion in Austria. The country’s daily natural gas requirements can be continued to be met smoothly using natural gas imported via Ukraine, gas stored in underground gas storage facilities and Hungary’s own natural gas production.
Amber rail freight transport corridor established
Ministry of National Development, December 7, 2017 11:05 AM
In addition to the establishment of the new rail freight corridor, officials from the relative ministries of the EU’s member states accepted the report on regulations proposals that will have a major effect on the work of freight transport companies abroad and conducted a political debate on the possible solutions to the reorganisation and unification of road toll systems as the session of the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council on 5 December 2017 in Brussels.
The worldwide promotion of energy development projects is required
Ministry of National Development, November 30, 2017 1:21 PM
“The creation of the necessary energy infrastructure is an essential prerequisite for the interconnectivity, diversification and competitiveness of external gas supply sources”, Minister of State for Energy Affairs András Aradszki said as leader of the Hungarian delegation at the 28th Energy Charter Conference in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on 29 November 2017.
Strengthening energy security is a key element of worldwide industry efforts
Ministry of National Development, November 29, 2017 11:01 AM
As a result of the global transformation of the energy sector, special attention must be paid to avoid disruptions in energy supply, an essential condition of which is close international cooperation, said András Aradszki, Minister of State of the Ministry of National Development, head of the Hungarian delegation, at the ministerial meeting of the Governing Council of the International Energy Agency (IEA) held in Paris on 7 and 8 November 2017.
Funding agreements for preparation of renovation of Budapest’s Keleti and Nyugati railways stations could be concluded before the end of this year
Ministry of National Development, October 27, 2017 1:33 PM
A Government Decree issued in November of 2016 sets down the project list with relation to Hungary’s short and mid-term railway development strategy, which from the very beginning has also included the renovation of Budapest’s Keleti (Eastern) and Nyugati (Western) railway stations. The Government has provided 2 billion forints each for the performance of preparation tasks.
Success of World Aquatic Championships is shared by Budapest and Hungary
Ministry of National Development, August 7, 2017 11:07 AM
According to Government Commissioner for Major Budapest Developments Balázs Fürjes, the success of the World Aquatic Championships closed on Sunday is not the success of the Government, but the shared success of Budapest and Hungary which reinforced the self-confidence, self-esteem and cohesion of the Hungarian people and forged the nation together.