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The Hungarian Government will not bow to pressure from Brussels

The Prime Minister, May 3, 2017 4:28 PM

The Hungarian Government has been in continuous talks with officials from the European Commission on the Hungarian immigration regulations currently in force. The most important issue for the Government is the continued existence of transit zones.

New president of the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) can make the work of the organisation and Hungarian athletes a success

The Prime Minister, May 3, 2017 4:10 PM

Bertalan Havasi, the head of the Press Office of the Prime Minister, has told kormany.hu that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written a letter of congratulations to Krisztián Kulcsár, the newly-elected president of the MOB.

Macedonia is a living example of the destabilising effects of external interference

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, May 3, 2017 1:43 PM

“Macedonia is a living example of what happens when a series of external influence attempts destabilise internal politics”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said at an impromptu press conference prior to a summit of the Confederation of Hungarian Employers and Industrialists on Wednesday in Budapest.

Szabolcs Takács had talks with UN High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prime Minister’s Office, May 3, 2017 12:00 PM

Szabolcs Takács, Minister of State for EU Affairs at the Prime Minister’s Office had talks with UN High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Valentin Inzko in Budapest on 2 May 2017.

All preparations are moving forward according to schedule

Ministry of National Development, May 3, 2017 11:17 AM

“All preparations are moving forward according to schedule seventy-three days ahead of the start of the FINA Aquatics World Championships, the biggest ever sports event hosted by Hungary”, Minister of National Development and Chairman of the Organising Committee Miklós Seszták announced at a press conference on Tuesday at which he provided detailed information on the tasks and costs.

Government to submit tax package that eases the overall tax burden by HUF 35bn

Ministry of Finance, May 3, 2017 10:52 AM

The Government is to submit the “spring-time” tax package to the parliament today. The Government continues to cut taxes, and amendments are seen to leave HUF 35bn more at families and enterprises. Besides the reduction of VAT, those who let out their homes and university students in the small taxpayer category may expect further significant easing of red tape and lower liabilities. The bill will make both the short- and long-term letting of residential properties easier. Provided the National Assembly approves the proposal, owners of rented homes will as of next year see substantially lower administrative burdens and higher tax savings, earning some HUF 3bn more.

Animal husbandry is being given a leading role in the Government’s agriculture policy

Ministry of Agriculture, May 3, 2017 9:34 AM

“Animal husbandry is one of the determining sectors of Hungarian agriculture, and accordingly the development of animal husbandry and restoring the balance between animal husbandry and crop production is being given a leading role in the Government’s agriculture policy”, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Parliamentary State Secretary said at an event in Hajdúnánási.

There is order on the food market

Ministry of Agriculture, May 3, 2017 9:33 AM

“There is order on the food market and producers, processors and distributors are striving to adhere to food safety regulations”, Minister of Agriculture Sándor Fazekas said on Hungarian M1 television’s morning show and Kossuth Radio’s “180 Minutes” programme today, announcing the results of seasonal food safety checks by the National Food Chain Safety Office (NFCSO).

EU environment ministers discuss the issue of plastic waste

Ministry of Agriculture, May 3, 2017 9:32 AM

EU environment ministers discussed opportunities for taking action against the pollution caused by plastic waste in Valetta on 25 April 2017, at a summit organised by the Maltese presidency of the European Union. The Hungarian delegation was led by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Minister of State for Public Administration Andrea Gulyás.

János Süli takes ministerial oath before Parliament

Government, May 3, 2017 9:17 AM

Minister without Portfolio responsible of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant expansion János Süli took his oath at Tuesday’s session of the National Assembly.