The recipients of the Order of St. Stephen of Hungary have once again made the Hungarian name beautiful
Honourable Recipients!
Ladies and gentlemen!
I warmly and respectfully welcome you all to the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state, the presentation of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the commissioning ceremony on 20 August
My fellow countrymen!
Celebrating Hungarians from the Carpathian Basin and around the world!
It is with joy and respect that I welcome the service members who have just taken their oath, as well as their families. With joy, because young people ready and well-prepared to serve and defend their homeland once again fill the nation’s main square. With respect, because the oath they have taken—and which I hope they will keep throughout their lives—demands of them the noblest service and sacrifice.
Everyday perseverance today finds its fulfilment in the joy experienced within the community - Speech by President Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the opening ceremony of the Hungarian Cultural Days of Kolozsvár
With great respect and affection, I welcome the community gathered for the festive opening of the Hungarian Cultural Days of Kolozsvár! I would love to greet each person individually who participates in any of the events of this wonderful week-long programme, but unfortunately, this is not possible. Even this impressive venue is much, much too small to accommodate the thousands who will be seeking intellectual and cultural nourishment or refreshing experiences here.
Head of State nominates new ombudsman
Due to the election of Dr. Ákos Kozma as a constitutional judge, the position of Commissioner for Fundamental Rights became vacant. In accordance with his powers under the Fundamental Law, President Tamás Sulyok, after consulting with representatives of the legal profession, nominated Dr. Imre Juhász, former constitutional judge, retired president of the Constitutional Court, and lecturer at the Department of Civil Procedure Law at ELTE University, as the candidate for the position of Commissioner for Fundamental Rights.
President Tamás Sulyok travels to Slovakia on an official visit
On Thursday, 3 July 2025, President Tamás Sulyok will travel to Slovakia on an official visit.
The Hungarian head of state will be received in Pozsony by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Following a private meeting between the two heads of state and talks between the delegations, the two presidents will make a press statement.
The Hungarian President will meet with Richard Raši, Speaker of the Slovak National Council, and then hold talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Press release from Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok pays a working visit to Japan, followed by an official visit to Vietnam.
On 19 May 2025, Head of State Tamás Sulyok will pay a working visit to Japan. The Hungarian Head of State will be received in audience by His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, 126th Emperor of Japan. The President will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and hold talks with the heads of Japanese companies and investor groups present in Hungary.
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 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.
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.
A strong Central Europe is in the interest of the whole continent – 3SI Summit in Warsawban
At the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Warsaw, President Tamás Sulyok stressed that Central Europe is - not only geographically but also strategically – the bridge of unity and stability that links the East and the West, and Hungary has a key role to play in this.
In his speech at the Business Forum, he underlined Hungary's commitment to regional cooperation and innovation. He pointed out that Hungary joined the initiative's Innovation Fund as early on as in autumn 2024, and has supported the development of market-based, sustainable infrastructure ever since.
Appointment and confirmation ceremony at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, appointed Zoltán Kurali as Vice President of the National Bank of Hungary, on the proposal of the Prime Minister.
After the confirmation ceremony at Sándor Palace, the Head of State wished the new Vice President of the National Bank well in his endeavours.
"Jesus is the gate that leads us into the world" – Letter of condolence by Tamás Sulyok to the Vatican
His Eminence Cardinal Kevin Farrell
"Jesus is the gate that leads us into the world: he invites us to go out and meet our brothers and sisters."
(Pope Francis, Budapest, 30 April 2023)
Your Eminence,
Pope Francis had an impact on the whole world. He was noticed not only by Catholics, not only by Christians. He spoke the language of the people, in a way that everyone could understand. And many people understood. He spoke to us Hungarians many times, for which we remember him with gratitude.
Students of the National University of Public Service at Sándor Palace
The first-year students of International Administration at the National University of Public Service were introduced to the work of the Office of the President of Hungary as part of their constitutional law internship.
In addition to a tour of the historic rooms of Sándor Palace, the young people heard presentations on law and constitutionalism, and were also introduced to the basics of diplomacy and protocol by the institution's unit heads.
Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, attended the 17th Hungarian Lawyers' Assembly
The 17th Hungarian Lawyers' Assembly is a professional event of the Hungarian Lawyers' Association, where participants can listen to lectures by the most prominent representatives of the Hungarian legal scene.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, delivered his speech at the morning plenary session of the event.
The great scientists of the present and the promises of the future - Talent Day in Szeged
Hungary has made an enormous contribution to the scientific heritage of mankind, said Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Talent Day hosted in Szeged by the National Academy for the Education of Scientists, operated by the National Medical Biological Foundation, where students and their teachers can meet Nobel Prize-winning scientists and renowned researchers.
The Head of State received judges of the European Court of Human Rights and representatives of the Central European Academy (CEA)
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, received Dr. Péter Paczolay, former President of the Constitutional Court, Hungarian member of the European Court of Human Rights, six of his fellow judges, and the leaders and professors of the Central European Academy (CEA) at Sándor Palace.
Appointments to the rank of general at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Minister in charge of the Prime Minister's Office and with effect from 31 March 2025, appointed
• Colonel of National Security Gábor Bacsó to the rank of Brigadier General of National Security,
• Colonel of National Security András Tóth to the rank of Brigadier General of National Security.
The Head of State wished the generals well in their new roles.
Common values, common interests - Benjamin Netanyahu at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on an official visit to Hungary, at Sándor Palace.
At the meeting between the Hungarian Head of State and the Israeli Prime Minister, the parties reviewed the state of bilateral relations, future opportunities and current international challenges.
Sándor Palace Open Doors - 26 April 2025
As part of the Open Doors programme, Sándor will reopen to the public on Saturday, 26 April 2025.
Visits to Sándor Palace are free of charge, but prior registration is required.
For details on how to register for the Sándor Palace - Open Doors programme and how to apply, click HERE.
Deadline for applications: midnight 6 April 2025 (Sunday)!
Application address: nyitottkapuk@sandorpalota.hu