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There is indeed strength in unity

The Prime Minister, December 13, 2016 5:12 PM

Bertalan Havasi, the Prime Minister’s press chief, has informed kormany.hu that, in recognition of the result for the Hungarian alliance in the Romanian general election, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had “doffed his hat” in written congratulations to Hunor Kelemen, President of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) and Zsolt Bíró, President of the Hungarian Civic Party (MKP).

Hungarian-British economic relations must be safeguarded and strengthened

Ministry of Finance, December 13, 2016 4:25 PM

It is Hungary’s best interest to keep relations as tight as possible between the United Kingdom and the European Union after the Brexit, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said after having received EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier in the Hungarian Parliament.

New tax package to improve economic competitiveness

Ministry of Finance, December 13, 2016 3:23 PM

The parliament has adopted a package of payroll tax amendments designed to facilitate the realization of a six-year wage agreement signed by the Government and wage negotiation partners on 24 November. In coming years, massive wage hikes can be introduced, while – thanks to the good performance of the Hungarian economy – substantial tax cuts can also be implemented and thus economic efficiency and competitiveness can be boosted, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at a press conference in Budapest.

Opening Ceremony of the World Health Organization (WHO) Budapest Centre

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 13, 2016 2:09 PM

“It is definitely a significant occasion for all of us to see the realization of the common efforts of the Hungarian Government and the World Health Organization for establishing a WHO centre in Budapest and further enhancing the efficiency of the organization’s work” said Dr. István Mikola, Minister of State for Security Policy and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary today at the official opening ceremony of the World Health Organization Budapest Centre.

Kazakhstan celebrates 25 years of independence on 16 December

Ministry of Finance, December 13, 2016 10:07 AM

After our countries had gained independence, a new era has begun in the relations between Hungary and Kazakhstan, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said at the festive reception marking 25 years of independence of Kazakhstan.

EU Agriculture Minsters call for improved bargaining power for farmers

Ministry of Agriculture, December 13, 2016 8:20 AM

The Agriculture Ministers of the European Union’s Member States have adopted a political resolution on reinforcing the situation of farmers within the supply chain and on reducing unfair practices on the part of distributors. They have taken a firm stand in support of the fact that next year the European Commission should put forward a proposal with which the EU can successfully combat unfair trade practices.

Attack on Coptic Christians – Viktor Orbán expresses his condolences in two telegrams

The Prime Minister, December 12, 2016 5:13 PM

Following the terrorist attack on a Coptic Christian church in Cairo, Bertalan Havasi, Minister of State heading the Press Office of the Prime Minister, has told Hungarian news agency MTI that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sent telegrams of condolence to leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Pope Tawadros II and to Egyptian President Adbel Fattah el-Sisi.

Migration pressure has only decreased thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 12, 2016 4:11 PM

“It is only thanks to a fortunate combination of circumstances that there is currently no significant migration pressure on Europe, and not because the EU has found a common solution or introduced the required measures”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stressed at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade condemns terrorist attack

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 12, 2016 11:49 AM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade condemns the terrorist attack in Istanbul in the strongest possible terms. According to a statement by the Ministry’s Press Chief, the security of the European Union begins with the stability of Turkey, and accordingly all attacks of this kind also constitute an attack against the European Union.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was shocked to hear about the Bulgarian train accident

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, December 12, 2016 11:49 AM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was shocked to hear of the train derailment in Hitrino, Bulgaria, which has left several people dead and many seriously injured.