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Dublin system is “dead”; there is no reason why rules relating to repatriation should apply

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 11, 2015 10:54 AM

The Dublin system is “dead” as, with a few exceptions apart, no one observes its provisions relating to entry, and therefore there is no reason why the rules relating to the repatriation of asylum-seekers should be applied, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told the Hungarian News Agency, MTI.

Nyíregyháza may grow to become one of the country’s economic centres

The Prime Minister, November 10, 2015 6:12 PM

With the aid of the development funds provided by the Government, Nyíregyháza may grow to become one of the country’s economic centres by 2020, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in Nyíregyháza at his press conference held jointly with Mayor Ferenc Kovács.

Hungary is a protected country today

The Prime Minister, November 10, 2015 6:09 PM

Hungary is a protected country today, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated in Nyíregyháza. Upon speaking about the migration crisis, the Prime Minister pointed out that the Government has fulfilled its obligation towards Hungarian citizens.

Migration issue also on the agenda of EU finance ministers’ meeting

Ministry of Finance, November 10, 2015 4:27 PM

At a working breakfast preceding the Ecofin’s session on Monday, EU finance ministers discussed, among others, the handling of extra fiscal expenditures related to the management of the migration crisis. Following the meeting, Minister for National Economy Mihály Varga said that during the debate it had been concluded that the legal provisions of the Stability and Growth Pact allow the flexible incorporation of migration-related expenditures into government budget deficits.

Continental to create 681 new jobs in Hungary

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 10, 2015 3:53 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has announced that the automotive supplier Continental is about to create 681 new jobs in Hungary as part of its newest investment worth 5.1 billion forints; most of these jobs will be in the city of Nyíregyháza.

OECD report upbeat on Hungarian economic outlook

Ministry of Finance, November 10, 2015 3:29 PM

The latest Economic Outlook of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) presented a positive economic forecast on Hungary, assumptions of which are in line with those of the Government. Prognoses published in autumn 2015 by international organizations, credit rating agencies and market analysts signal that Hungarian reforms are working.

Hungary is not isolating itself

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 10, 2015 2:44 PM

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó told Hungarian News Agency MTI on Monday that Hungary is not isolating itself, but is complying with common European rules.

Our national industry is reviving

The Prime Minister, November 10, 2015 1:54 PM

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that Hungarian industry is clearly reviving: “It is trying its wings”.

Hungarian Defence Force reaches halfway point of Baltic Air Policing mission

Ministry of Defence, November 10, 2015 12:48 PM

The Baltic Air Policing mission of the Hungarian Defence Force is now halfway through. On 1 September 2015, the 39th rotation of the Baltic Air Policing took over from the Italian and Norwegian contingents the lead of the mission to protect the common airspace of the Baltic countries.

Inflation to remain flat in 2015, while in the month of October 2015 inflation rate edged up by 0.1 percent

Ministry of Finance, November 10, 2015 11:04 AM

The latest data on inflation released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) show that although the effect of lower oil prices has slightly weakened, it is still a major factor behind prices. The drop in oil prices cut the year-on-year inflation figure by 1.5 percentage points, including ripple effects on production costs.