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Foreign Minister Szijjártó discusses economic, education and transport topics in Kosovo

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 15, 2016 1:57 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó concluded economic and education agreements and held negotiations in the launching of a direct Budapest-Pristina air passenger route during a two-day visit to Kosovo.

Zoltán Balog and Pál Maléter receive one of the most prestigious German human rights awards

Ministry of Human Capacities, December 15, 2016 12:43 PM

Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog was presented with one of Germany’s most prestigious human rights awards, the Rainer Hildebrandt Medal, on Wednesday in Berlin. The Medal was also posthumously awarded to Pál Maléter, Minister of Defence in the Imre Nagy Government in 1956, who was executed following the crushing of the Revolution.

Zoltán Balog and Pál Maléter receive one of the most prestigious German human rights awards

Government, December 15, 2016 12:43 PM


Minister of Human Capacities Zoltán Balog was presented with one of Germany’s most prestigious human rights awards, the Rainer Hildebrandt Medal, on Wednesday in Berlin. The Medal was also posthumously awarded to Pál Maléter, Minister of Defence in the Imre Nagy Government in 1956, who was executed following the crushing of the Revolution.

Hungary is gaining strength

Government, December 15, 2016 11:47 AM

Hungary is gaining strength. More and more people are making a living from work instead of living off benefits, taxes are falling and wage increase programmes are continuing. Thanks to these factors, every Hungarian family can take one step forward. The Government’s goal is for the strengthening of the country to be felt by everyone in their own lives. Below, we summarize the most important Government measures and achievements.

Pressure is great regarding issue of mandatory distribution of immigrants

Prime Minister’s Office, December 14, 2016 10:01 PM

There is great pressure regarding the issue of the mandatory distribution of illegal immigrants within the EU, and while the Central-European position is clear, Germany would like to achieve a breakthrough at the next meeting of the European Council, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 74 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.

Border protection to become increasingly important

Government, December 14, 2016 2:05 PM

György Bakondi, Chief Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, has told Hungarian television channel M1 that border protection has recently become increasingly important in the European Union and in international politics.

Cutting-edge methods have verified suitability of Paks site

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 14, 2016 12:14 PM

The Paks site is suitable for the construction of new atomic power station blocks, the most complex examination of recent decades has verified this, Attila Aszódi said at a press conference which was held on Tuesday in Paks before the site planning permission public hearing of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority.

Cutting-edge methods have verified suitability of Paks site

Prime Minister’s Office, December 14, 2016 12:14 PM

The Paks site is suitable for the construction of new atomic power station blocks, the most complex examination of recent decades has verified this, Attila Aszódi said at a press conference which was held on Tuesday in Paks before the site planning permission public hearing of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority.

EU should avoid taking steps which could undermine the stability of Turkey

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 14, 2016 12:09 PM

Following a meeting of EU foreign ministers and ministers for EU affairs in Brussels on Tuesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said that the stability of Turkey is a prerequisite for the security of Europe. Therefore, he said, any irrational step which could undermine this stability or which might lead to a loosening of the relationship between the EU and Turkey is to be avoided.

Hungary has a vested interest in a Brexit which is fair, and not punitive

The Prime Minister, December 13, 2016 10:39 PM

Bertalan Havasi, head of the Press Office of the Prime Minister, has reported to kormany.hu on a meeting in Budapest on Tuesday between Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. During the meeting Mr. Orbán said that Hungary has a vested interest in a Brexit which is fair, and not punitive.