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Welcome speech by Tamás Sulyok at the opening event of the World Science Forum

„The past is beyond our reach, but we are still the masters of the future.”

Dear Mr Presidents, Mr Deputy Director General and Mr Chief Executive Officer!
Dear Participants of the World Science Forum!

Opening of the exhibition "Székelys – Patterns of Heritage " at the Museum of Ethnography

In the third part of Áron Tamási's rightly popular novel, upon arriving at the port, Ábel, who is travelling to America, must report his affiliation. He admits that he is indeed Székely. When asked, “What kind of nation is the Székely?” he replies, “Hungarian, but even better.”

I cordially welcome the management, experts and staff of the Museum of Ethnography, the members of the museums in Hungary and Szeklerland, the museologists and historians, the outstanding experts whose quality work has contributed to this unique exhibition, and all the guests of today's opening ceremony!

Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the opening of the Fourth Hungarian Law Book Salon

"Only on the basis of pure concepts can human betterment develop."

Distinguished Rector! 
Dear Mr. President!
Ladies and Gentlemen!

I would like to welcome all of you with a thought from István Széchenyi on the occasion of the presentation of the Grand and Audience Prizes of the Fourth Hungarian Law Book Salon.

Releases

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Three Seas Initiative Summit

Every year, the Three Seas Initiative (TSI) summit and business forum is organised with the participation of 13 countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Austria, Croatia and Bulgaria), situated between the Baltic, Black and Adriatic Seas.

Press release on the discussion between President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok and President of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog

Tamás Sulyok had a telephone conversation today with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

The President of the State of Israel congratulated Tamás Sulyok on his election as President of Hungary. The two Heads of State reviewed the most important bilateral and international political issues. During the exchange of views, the Hungarian President stressed that Hungary is a close ally and best friend of Israel as well as its strategic partner in Europe.

The President of Hungary set the date for the elections

Press release from the Sándor Palace

Today, President Tamás Sulyok, in fulfilment of his constitutional duty, called the election of the members of the European Parliament in Hungary and the general election of local municipality representatives and mayors. 

The first simultaneous elections will take place on 09 June 2024.
 

Events

The votes express the democratic will of the electorate

On 9 June 2024, on the day of the elections to the European Parliament, local governments and of national minority advocates, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary and his wife cast their votes in Szeged. After the vote, the President said that since there have been free elections in Hungary, his wife Zsuzsa and he have always exercised their right to vote, and again urged his fellow citizens to vote as well.

The President of Hungary received the Head of State of China on an official visit

President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok, accompanied by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, welcomed the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping with military honours in the Lion Courtyard of Buda Castle.

The President of Hungary on the anniversary of Hungary’s EU accession: Hungary does not give up its sovereignty

Hungary does not give up its sovereignty, and believes in the alliance of independent nation states in Europe, which the founding treaties currently guarantee – the President of Hungary said in Brdo pri Kranj in Slovenia on Monday.

Interviews

Exclusive interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, for Tények

- Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us.
Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.

My meetings in Békés were highly rewarding - Interview with Katalin Novák

I found my meetings in Békés very rewarding, and I trust that I was not the only one who felt this way - said Katalin Novák, President of Hungary, in an interview with our newspaper - the Békés Megyei Hírlap - about the three days she spent in our county at the end of January. During our conversation, we discussed how to motivate young people to settle in the region, spoke about the war in Ukraine and this year's elections, and why she declared 2024 the Year of Getting Active.

CNBC interview with Katalin Novák

That I'm here for the first time, I experienced that it is, let's say, a constructive chaos, what we experience here, and also what the traffic is concerned, it's very difficult to get from one place to the other, but I have to assure you that the Swiss trains are on time. I took the train and it worked perfectly.

I came, I got the train as well.

Previous News

Promotion of generals

Dr. Tamás Sulyok - on the proposal of the Minister heading the Prime Minister's Office - 

 - promoted Brigadier General of National Security Dr. Anna Hatala to the rank of Major General of National Security with effect from 20 August 2024, 
 - promoted Brigadier General of National Security Dr. Csaba Kiss to the rank of Major General of National Security with effect from 20 August 2024, 
 - promoted Brigadier General of National Security Dr. Krisztián Oláh to the rank of Major General of National Security with effect from 20 August 2024.

Presentation of appointments as professor

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Minister of Culture and Innovation made in agreement with the maintainer,

Presentation of appointments as rector at Sándor Palace

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Minister of Culture and Innovation made in agreement with the maintainer, 

Appointments to the position of state secretary

Dr. Tamás Sulyok. the President of Hungary - on a proposal by the Prime Minister

To us, they are all winners! - Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the Paralympics in Paris

President Sulyok met with the Hungarian Paralympic team and its leaders during the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games in Paris, and watched several events. 

During the meeting, the Head of State stated that he not only follows and acknowledges, but also supports the work of the Hungarian Paralympic Committee and the efforts of the athletes to the fullest extent. 

The President of Hungary said that the Committee, established 27 years ago, helps and provides opportunities to our fellow athletes who find themselves in hopeless situations. 

Presidential visit to the Veszprém Barracks and shooting drill in Hajmáskér

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, as Commander-in-Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces, accompanied by Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, the Minister of Defence, and Colonel General Gábor Böröndi, the Chief of the Defence Staff, visited the technical demonstration and shooting drill of the 30th Kinizsi Pál Armoured Infantry Brigade of the Hungarian Defence Forces at the Nullpont firing range in Hajmáskér.

The President of Hungary attended Holy Mass at the renovated Esztergom Basilica

Cardinal-Primate Péter Erdő, Archbishop of Esztergom and Budapest, celebrated Holy Mass to mark the largest renovation in the history of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Adalbert. The cathedral was blessed by Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. 

Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the reconstruction and reconsecration of the Basilica of Pannonhalma

Honourable Archabbot, 
Honourable Bishops, 
Reverend Benedictine Fathers, 
Dear Benedictine Community, 
Ladies and Gentlemen!

„Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”

The history of the Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma has been intertwined with that of the nation - Dr. Tamás Sulyok on St. Martin's Hill

The moral foundation of Hungary is Christianity, specifically the consistent adherence to the teachings of Christ. No country, no society can function without a moral foundation and a moral order," said Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, in his consecration anniversary address at the Basilica of Pannonhalma. 

Appointments and promotions to the rank of general at Sándor Palace

Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, on a proposal by the Minister of Defence, 
with effect from 20 August 2024 
•    promoted Brigadier General István László Antal to the rank of Major General, 
•    appointed Colonel Ferenc Solymosi to the rank of Brigadier General, 
•    appointed Colonel Dr. Tamás Bali to the rank of Brigadier General. 

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