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Record high foreign trade surplus in Hungary

Ministry of Finance, December 3, 2014 1:04 PM

In September 2014, Hungary’s foreign trade volume continued to increase, as exports and imports were up by 9 percent and 10 percent, respectively. This growth resulted in an unprecedented foreign trade surplus of EUR 939 million, up by EUR 85 million year-on-year. These data were mainly the result of domestic economic expansion, steady output increases within the industrial sector – thanks especially to vehicle manufacturing and related divisions – as well as higher consumption.

Hungary’s GDP up by more than 3 percent in Q3 2014

Ministry of Finance, December 3, 2014 11:26 AM

In the third quarter of this year, Hungary’s GDP grew by 3.2 percent year-on-year – in line with prior estimates. In comparison to the previous quarter, the economy expanded by 0.5 percent. Every sector has contributed to growth and with this result Hungary remains one of the top performers within the EU.

The decision of Hungarian voters should be respected by everyone

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 3, 2014 11:20 AM

Hungarian citizens this year have stated their opinion three times as to how they envision the country's future, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stated on Wednesday in reaction to critical comments by U.S. Senator John McCain.

National campaign launched to promote tap water consumption

Ministry of National Development, December 3, 2014 11:01 AM

Tap water consumption is not only healthy but it also reflects environmentally aware behaviour, Deputy State Secretary for Consumer Protection László Koszorús said upon launching the campaign From the Tap! (Csapra Fel!) in Budapest on 2 December, 2014. The national awareness raising action launched by the five major regional water public utility service providers aims to encourage the Hungarian population’s tap water consumption.

US charge d'affaires summoned to Hungary's foreign ministry over McCain comment

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 3, 2014 10:41 AM

Hungary's foreign ministry has summoned United States charge d'affaires Andre Goodriend over critical comments made by American senator John McCain on Tuesday, the ministry told MTI.

Deputy State Secretary Kristóf Altusz visited Latvia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 2, 2014 5:07 PM

Deputy State Secretary Kristóf Altusz paid a visit to Latvia on 1-2 December 2014.

The priority of international trade in the work of foreign missions

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 2, 2014 4:33 PM

At the Hungarian-Turkish Economic Forum in Budapest on Monday, Minister of State László Szabó said that international trade is a top priority in the work of Hungarian foreign missions.

Georgian delegation visits Hungary

Ministry of Agriculture, December 2, 2014 2:23 PM

Following the meeting of the Hungarian-Georgian Intergovernmental Committee for Economic Cooperation and the establishment of the Agriculture Working Group at the end of November, a Georgian delegation made up of 13 officials responsible for EU integration arrived for a two-day visit to Hungary in early December. The delegation was received at the Ministry of Agriculture by Deputy State Secretary for International Relations Katalin Tóth.

Minster Szijjártó: we need to seek new opportunities for energy supply

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 2, 2014 1:19 PM

After Russia’s decision concerning the South Stream gas pipeline, further opportunities need to be explored for the long-term guarantee of secure energy supplies for Hungary, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stated on Tuesday.

Kőrösi Csoma Sándor programme is a success

Prime Minister’s Office, December 2, 2014 12:35 PM

According to Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén the Kőrösi Csoma Sándor programme aiming at preserving the Hungarian identity of the diaspora is very successful. The work that young people participating in the programme carry out is of historical importance for the preserviation of the Hungarian identity of those living in the diaspora – Zsolt Semjén underlined at the closing conference of the programme held at the Magyarság Háza in Budapest. He emphasized that their Hungarian identity can only be safeguarded if, apart from strengthening their cultural and linguistic identity, they are also being encouraged to adopt Hungarian citizenship. – he said.