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.
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.
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.
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.
Receipt of ambassadorial letters of credence at Sándor Palace
Today, President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok received letters of credence from six new ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
Following the presentation of the letters of credence in a solemn ceremony in Sándor Palace,
Two excellent minds joined the Board of the Hungarian Corvin Chain
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, awarded the Hungarian Corvin Chain to Nobel Prize-winning researchers Katalin Karikó and Ferenc Krausz.
In his welcome speech at the ceremony in Sándor Palace, the Head of State underlined that both laureates had achieved extraordinary and significant scientific breakthroughs with their discoveries.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok stressed that hard work, decades of professional challenges, sacrifices and struggles have finally yielded results, as both individuals reached a pinnacle in this world that few people ever achieve.
Welcome speech delivered by Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the Hungarian Corvin Chain awarding ceremony
Dear Mr. Speaker!
Dear President Vizi!
Honoured Recipients!
Dear Katalin Karikó, dear Ferenc Krausz!
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Today, we have the opportunity to witness an exceptional event. Firstly, it is six years since a new member joined the ranks of the Hungarian Corvin Chain. It was therefore high time for more Hungarians to receive the award.
On the other hand, it was the first time that as many as two Nobel laureates were elected to the Board of the Corvin Chain simultaneously.
The Head of State received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Sándor Palace
During the meeting with Israel Katz, the President of Hungary highlighted that since the beginnings, Hungary has consistently taken the position that Israel has every right to defend itself, to protect its country and citizens.
President Sulyok firmly condemned the attack by Hamas on October 7th and the activities of the terrorist organisation.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok expressed hopefulness concerning the Israeli steps taken to facilitate the admission of humanitarian aid supplies intended for the Gaza Strip.
Appointments at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, appointed Dr. Zsolt Csák and Dr. Tibor Kalas as Vice Presidents of the Curia.
The Head of State wished the two appointees good endeavours and much success in their new roles.
Paying tribute to the heroes – A bow of heads at Plot 301
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok remembered Prime Minister Imre Nagy and his fellow martyrs executed on 16 June 1956 as well as the victims of the retaliation in the aftermath of the 1956 Revolution at Plot 301 of the Rákoskeresztúr New Public Cemetery.
The Head of State bowed his head in reverence and placed a wreath of remembrance at the memorial site erected at the graves of the heroes and victims of ’56.
The President of Hungary approves the report of the leaders of Hungary’s armed forces
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, in his capacity as Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces, received Colonel General Gábor Böröndi, Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces, and Major General Norbert Tajti, Director General of the Military National Security Service.
During the official meeting, the current crisis zones, military conflicts and the development and technical preparedness of the Defence Forces were discussed.
Appointment of Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation
On 11 June, at Sándor Palace, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, appointed Balázs Zoltán Hankó as Minister of Culture and Innovation, effective 1 July, at the proposal of the Prime Minister.
The Head of State wished the Minister much success in his work.
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 Collegium Hungaricum at Sándor Palace
Tamás Sulyok met with Krisztina Lantos, the Head of Collegium Hungaricum in Rome, at Sándor Palace. During the meeting, the President commended the lasting achievements of Collegium Hungaricum, an institution committed to preserving and strengthening Hungarian culture in Italy.
The Head of State thanked the head of the institution and her staff for their work, which he had the opportunity to witness in person during his previous visit to the Vatican.