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The Government repeatedly called for the cooperation of charitable organisations

Ministry of Human Capacities, July 10, 2015 8:01 PM

Members of the Charitable Council – the Caritas Hungarica, the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid, the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, the Baptist Aid, the Hungarian Red Cross and the Hungarian Interchurch Aid – are uniting their efforts, this time in order to provide humanitarian aid for the migrants arriving in Hungary.

U.S. satisfied with Hungarian food safety system

Ministry of Agriculture, July 10, 2015 11:25 AM

After two years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has again held inspections in Hungary. A representative of the FSIS audited the monitoring system of Hungary’s animal-based food producers between 17 June and 3 July. According to the preliminary findings of the audit, the Hungarian food safety system assures full compliance with U.S. requirements.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding the passing of Prince Saud al-Faisal

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

It was with deep shock and sorrow that Hungary learned that former Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Saud al-Faisal passed away.

Storm damage may be in the billions

Prime Minister’s Office, July 10, 2015 8:05 AM

The Government is expecting a drastic decrease in the number of abuses related to asylum in the wake of the legislative package passed on Monday.

Hungarian-Croatian bilateral relations to be improved

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, July 9, 2015 7:03 PM

Hungarian-Croatian bilateral political relations are at their lowest, which is contrary to Hungary’s best interests, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said after his meeting with Tomislav Karamarko, President of the opposition centre-right Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) held in Zagreb.

More guest nights and increased revenue for Hungarian tourism

Ministry of Finance, July 9, 2015 2:00 PM

Tourism has again closed this spring with unbreakable growth rates: in May, 950 thousand guests spent HUF 2.25 million nights in the country’s accommodation establishments. Guest turnover and the number of guest nights increased by 6 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same period of the previous year.

Ministry for National Economy continues to expect stable prices

Ministry of Finance, July 9, 2015 11:29 AM

Consumer prices are in line with the estimate of the Ministry for National Economy, and accordingly the Ministry continues to expect no significant inflation during the remainder of the year, in addition to which it is forecasting zero percent inflation and price stability for the year as a whole, Minister of State for Taxation and Financial Affairs Gábor Orbán said on Wednesday at a press conference in Budapest.

Hungary increases support for national minorities by over HUF 2 billion next year

Ministry of Human Capacities, July 9, 2015 10:15 AM

The state budget will allow for an increase in support for national minorities in Hungary by over HUF 2 billion (EUR 6.3 million) in 2016, Minister of State for Churches, National Minorities and Civil Affairs Miklós Soltész said in Budapest at a press conference on Wednesday.

Flawless performance is required in diplomacy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, July 8, 2015 5:07 PM

In order for Hungary to be able to enforce its interests on the international markets in the ever keener global competition, we need flawless performance in diplomacy and cultural diplomacy, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó stressed at the meeting of the directors of Hungarian institutes abroad held on Wednesday at the Balassi Institute.

Hungary contributes 1 billion HUF to UN Green Climate Fund

Ministry of National Development, July 8, 2015 4:03 PM

The Hungarian Government has decided to pledge HUF 1 billion (USD 3.57 million) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Hungary has been a member of the Board of the Green Climate Fund for three years now, and the national pledge also highlights the county’s commitment to the Fund’s continued efforts.