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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.

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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.

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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.

We can become the renovated church of Europe, said President Sulyok at the reconsecration of the renovated church in Ják

We can become the renovated church of Europe, where people come to draw strength, said Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, at the reconsecration ceremony of Ják’s St. George Church  (Vas County, Hungary) on Sunday.

Tamás Sulyok emphasized the need for revitalizing our communities.

We need to rebuild ourselves to each other, setting aside all obstacles, fears, uncertainties, and distrust, although this is not easy in the era of infidelity, where we lose the grace of connection, stated the President.

Tamás Sulyok: National sovereignity is equally important for both Switzerland and Hungary

Tamás Sulyok emphasized on Friday, during a press conference held in Budapest with Viola Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation, that national sovereignty is equally important for both Switzerland and Hungary, and both see it as a fundamental issue.

The President stated that during the meeting, they agreed on four thematic priorities, including the establishment of sustainable peace, the protection of civilian populations, enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and addressing climate security.

Appointments as Military General

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, upon the proposal of Sándor Pintér, Minister of the Interior, appointed Police Colonel József Seres, Deputy Director-General of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing and Police Colonel Balázs Dékány, Chief Commissioner of the Veszprém County Police Headquarters, to the rank of Police Brigadier General, effective 24 April 2024, and Firefighter Colonel Tibor József Huszár, Director of the Bács-Kiskun County Disaster Management Directorate, to the rank of Firefighter Brigadier General, effective 4 May 2024.

Tamás Sulyok congratulated Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó in Szeged

President Tamás Sulyok congratulated Katalin Karikó at a gala dinner held in honour of the Nobel laureate professor at the University of Szeged. 

The head of State emphasized that both of them consider the University of Szeged as their alma mater, and they proudly apply all the knowledge they acquired during their university years for the benefit of Hungary and the world. 

The President thanked Katalin Karikó for her dedicated work.
 

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, delivered a speech on the Memorial Day for the Victims of the Hungarian Holocaust

Esteemed Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen!

It is challenging to recall the past on the Memorial Day of the Victims of Hungarian Holocaust.

The Hungarian Head of State also congratulated Gyula Bodrogi on his 90th birthday

President Tamás Sulyok personally congratulated Gyula Bodrogi on his 90th birthday at the National Theatre.

The Actor of the Nation has been on stage for 70 years, with 199 stage roles, and more than 100 films and TV plays to his credit. Generations have grown up with Süsü's adventures, and even the youngest recognize his distinctive voice-over.

State Secretary Appointment at Sándor Palace

On 13 April 2024, President Tamás Sulyok appointed Boglárka Illés as State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on a proposal by the Prime Minister.

The President congratulated and wished the new State Secretary well in her work.

Presidential consultative meeting with Energy Minister Csaba Lantos

President Tamás Sulyok and Minister Csaba Lantos reviewed the issues of Hungarian energy sovereignty.

The discussion focused on ensuring that the country's energy needs are met in a way corresponding to the country’s environmental situation, the growing role of renewable resources and nuclear power plants as a key to sustainable energy supply. It was agreed that the sovereignty of Hungary depends on the energy sector as well.

A meeting of friends at Sándor Palace

Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

The Belgian lawyer, considered one of the most influential individuals in Europe, and the President of Hungary, are connected by a bond of friendship, which was reaffirmed by the recent informal meeting.

Among other things, the discussion covered the legal interpretation methods employed by the Court of Justice of the European Union.

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