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Mercedes-Benz factory a symbol of faith in Hungary

The Prime Minister, May 18, 2017 6:07 PM

In Budapest on Thursday, at a general meeting of the German auto manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that its Kecskemét factory is a symbol of the German company’s faith in Hungary, and as such is not just another factory among many.

Péter Szijjártó to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to Budapest while on official visit to Israel

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, May 18, 2017 5:14 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó will also be discussing details concerning Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Budapest in July with the Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem on Thursday, it transpires from the Minister’s statement to Hungarian news agency MTI.

Government to provide 300 million forints in funding to charity organisations

Ministry of Human Capacities, May 18, 2017 4:29 PM

“The Government is providing three hundred million forints in funding to the member organisations of the Charity Council, to enable them to continue their activities on the border, beyond the border and in transit zones”, Minister of State for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs and Chairman of the Council Miklós Soltész told reporters.

EU regulation of minority protection

Prime Minister’s Office, May 18, 2017 3:39 PM

Representatives of the Hungarian Government stressed the necessity of the EU regulation of minority protection at the Kolozsvár Congress of the Federal Union of European Nationalities (FUEN).

Viktor Orbán to speak at the congress of Fidesz’s Slovenian sister party this weekend

The Prime Minister, May 18, 2017 3:12 PM

On Thursday, Bertalan Havasi, Head of the Press Office of the Prime Minister informed Hungarian news agency MTI that Prime Minister and President of Fidesz Viktor Orbán will attend the congress of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) also member of the European People’s Party.

No need to amend higher education act due to EP resolution

Ministry of Human Capacities, May 18, 2017 2:12 PM

At a press conference in Debrecen on Thursday, Minister of State for Education László Palkovics said that the higher education act will not have to be amended due to yesterday’s resolution of the European Parliament.

Competitiveness-boosting measures submitted to parliament

Ministry of Finance, May 18, 2017 2:12 PM

The National Assembly is scheduled to debate the amendments proposed by the National Competitiveness Council with the aim of improving regulatory environment for businesses, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga stated earlier today. Provided these recommendations are approved, the new regulations may enter into force as early as this summer, he said.

Protecting European Christian values and traditions is of key importance

Ministry of Human Capacities, May 18, 2017 1:29 PM

Protecting European Christian values and traditions is of key importance; this is not the condemnation of another culture, but “it is our God-given obligation to protect our own”, the Minister of Human Capacities said on the subject of migration on Wednesday in Szentes, at a forum organised within the framework of the National Consultation roadshow.

“Foundation of our Past, Pillar of our Future” conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, May 18, 2017 11:38 AM

To mark the Year of Saint Ladislaus (László), Minister of State Lstván Mikola launched the “Foundation of our Past, Pillar of our Future, and Christian Values in the Regal Practice of Saint Ladislaus” conference, which was held on 17 May 2017 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In view of the fact that Dr. István Mikola is away on official business, the conference was opened by Minister of State István Íjgyártó.

The Hungarian Defence Forces must respond to future challenges

Ministry of Defence, May 18, 2017 11:27 AM

In a lecture delivered at Pannon University in Veszprém on Wednesday, Minister of Defence István Simicskó stated that the Hungarian Defence Forces must find responses to future challenges, because that is how the security of Hungarian people can be guaranteed.