Chargé d’Affaires Margaret MacCallum spent a day in Szarvas to celebrate the completion of the renovation of the JDC-Lauder International Youth Camp and to meet with the mayor and local aid groups.
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Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard spent the day in Szeged to meet with local leaders and to learn about the city’s rich history.
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Historic Szekesfehervar is one of Hungary’s oldest cities, and on a visit to the city, Chargé D’Affaires Marc Dillard highlighted both the history and the present day role this important city has in our bilateral relationship, and how the U.S. contributes to the region as partner and Ally. At the Bakony Combat Training Center, CDA …
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Chargé Dillard visited Sopron to meet with local leaders and educators and to experience its rich culture and history.
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When the history of this era is written, it will show that Putin’s choice to launch an unprovoked, unjust, and premeditated attack left the West more unified and Russia exponentially weaker.
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We are providing support to American citizens entering Hungary from Ukraine.
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Holocaust education and remembrance gives us an opportunity to reflect on the lessons of history and our shared responsibility to counter Holocaust distortion and seek justice for the survivors and their families.
Read More» European and U.S. Security Interests Are at Stake By Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard The world is watching Russia’s pattern of unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine, because Russia’s actions are a threat not only to Ukraine, but to Europe and to the international rules-based order. Our aims are simple. We stand with our Allies and partners to …
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Like any long and enduring partnership, ours has had its ups and downs. It is no secret that our administrations do not see eye-to-eye on some issues today. However, our security partnership remains as strong as ever, and I think that is an important fact to keep in mind when we discuss American and Hungarian …
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During a ceremony held December 15, 2021, at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and Ministerial Commissioner in charge of implementing the Defense Cooperation Agreement Colonel Tibor Babos signed a memorandum acknowledging two new implementing agreements under the DCA. These implementing agreements designate Tata and Várpalota Garrison and Training Areas as …
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The National Bank of Hungary has minted a beautiful commemorative coin to mark the historic anniversary of 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Hungary.
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The only Holocaust survivor to have served in Congress, Hungarian-born U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos spent his life championing the cause of human rights around the world. Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and other distinguished guests discussed a new Hungarian translation of a book about the Congressman’s life and the importance of his work.
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On November 9, Chargé Dillard joined the global initiative of the International March of the Living to commemorate Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass. The night of November 9 – 10, 1938 saw the destruction of thousands of synagogues and Jewish institutions in Nazi Germany, a prelude to the Holocaust. In his remarks delivered …
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To show the American government’s support for the global fight to solve the climate crisis, Chargé D’Affaires Dillard was pleased to attend the opening session of the Budapest Climate Summit on Thursday morning.
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On June 10, Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard dedicated a room in the Chancery building of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest to the memory of Carl Lutz. Credited with saving the lives of over 62,000 Jews, Lutz served as the Swiss Vice-Consul in Budapest from 1942 until 1945. Since the United States asked Switzerland to look …
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May 25, 2021 Today we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minnesota. We recognize the United States’ long history of racism and we recommit to the unfinished work of fighting racial injustice at home. The protests that took place last year across the world, including in …
Read More» December 8, 2020 Thank you, Sebastian and the American Jewish Committee Central Europe office, for inviting me to open this important event. As some of you may know, I previously served in Bulgaria. I arrived in Sofia in 2013, a year after Hizballah bombed a bus full of Israeli tourists in Burgas on the Black …
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Looking back to look ahead! Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and Defense Attaché David Wiseman visited with the leadership of Szolnok and Kecskemét Air Force Bases in February 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, but some things remain the same, like our strong bilateral relationship and military cooperation. We look forward to …
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Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard joined with members of the Hungarian Jewish community, government officials, and diplomats to visit the Dohany Street Memorial Wall to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust in Hungary.
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Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Marc Dillard visited Szeged and Hódmezővásárhely on January 15, 2020.
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Ambassador Cornstein participated in a ceremony honoring Major General Bandholtz.
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He not only met with leaders of the local government, scientific community, and academia, but also adopted a cougar in the Szeged Zoo on behalf of the Embassy.
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Deputy Chief of Mission Kostelancik joined Minister Szijjártó and other dignitaries on a visit and tour of the Guardian Glass facility and also a visit to Owens-Illinois in Orosháza, on May 7.
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Chargé Kostelancik had a full day in Debrecen on April 10.
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Secretary Pompeo’s program during his visit in Budapest on February 11, 2019.
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On behalf of the United States, I commend you for raising your voice today for peace, understanding, and tolerance.
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Following the launch of Polish Airline LOT’s new non-stop flight between Budapest and New York as well as Budapest and Chicago last week, American Airlines celebrated their own launch of a non-stop flight between Philadelphia and Budapest yesterday. Chargé David J. Kostelancik was honored to join Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, Polish Ambassador Jerzy Snopek, LOT …
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Our own Chargé d’affaires David J. Kostelancik was inspired to join the celebration of #JazzAppreciationMonth! Gershwin, Bartók, and more were on the program.
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U.S. EMBASSY HUNGARY ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT FOR 2018 SELECTUSA INVESTMENT SUMMIT Embassy Led 12 Companies to 2017 Investment Event Seeking Business Opportunities in United States – April 16, 2018 – [BUDAPEST, HUNGARY] – Chargé d’Affaires David J Kostelancik today announced registration is open for Hungarian companies to participate in the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit (Investment Summit), June …
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The Shared Service industry in Hungary employs more than 46,000 skilled workers and expects significant growth in the coming years with more than 80% of Hungary’s SSCs planning to expand in the short-term.
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I am honored to be here today with you commemorating the lives of Reverend Billy Graham and Reverend Martin Luther King, two great civil society activists whose moral voices changed the lives of millions.
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Tonight, American Corner Szeged joins a family of American Spaces located in cities and small towns around the world – from Seoul to Subotica! Hosting more than 16 million visits each year, American Spaces bring our country closer to the world, creating a place where we can interact with local citizens, share our history and …
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This $134 million greenfield investment will create an additional 200+ new jobs – on top of its current approximate 2,300 employees – and enable the facility to significantly raise its production capacity.
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Following the National Prayer Breakfast hosted by Members of Congress in Washington DC last week, the U.S. Embassy invited leaders of churches and religious communities in Hungary for a similar event. Chargé Kostelancik was honored to welcome these distinguished guests at a multi-faith breakfast today in his home. At this informal meeting Chargé Kostelancik and …
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“Delicious!” “The black pudding is divine!” “I love the sausages!” – Some quotes from Chargé Kostelancik and other Embassy diplomats, who were glad to accept the invitation of Péter Tóth, Chairman of the Mangalica Breeders’ Association, to visit this year’s Mangalica Fesztivál on February 9. The Embassy delegation walked around the show, met with producers and retailers, …
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I am honored to be here on behalf of the United States Government, to commemorate the 90th birthday of Representative Tom Lantos and to dedicate this beautiful work of art in his honor.
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Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik joined leaders of the Hungarian Jewish community, Deputy State Secretary Csaba Latorcai, as well as Italian Cultural Attaché Gian Luca Borghese at the unveiling ceremony of the plaque commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Hungarian Emancipation Law. Passed unanimously in November 1867, this law granted full citizen rights to Jewish Hungarians …
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Charge d’Affaires David J. Kostelancik hosted our friends from the AmCham Regulatory Committee at his residence on January 26. Among others topics important to these business leaders, they discussed the May 2018 implementation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how it will impact businesses.
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Chargé David J. Kostelancik spent an interesting and wonderful day visiting Győr on January 24. During the event-packed day, Chargé Kostelancik met with Mayor Zsolt Borkai to learn more about the city’s economic success story. He also tried some of the fascinating exhibits during his tour of the Mobilis Interactive Exhibition Center, learned more about next-generation …
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The decision to return the Crown was a landmark moment of cooperation in U.S.-Hungarian relations, helping to melt some of the Cold War divisions between our nations and creating a pathway to the friendship we enjoy today.
Read More» Statement from Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik on the 40th Anniversary of the Homecoming of the Hungarian Holy Crown
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Remarks by the Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik at a Concert Featuring Nicolle Rochelle and the Hot Jazz Band Kassa Jazz Boat December 4, 2017 Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Jó estét kívánok! This year, Szent Miklós has brought me my gift a day early – the chance to be here with all of you …
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik at Transparency International Hungary’s Conference on International Anti-Corruption Day December 8, 2017 – as delivered – Thank you Transparency International for inviting me to speak at this event. Most importantly, thank you for your courageous dedication to the promotion of transparency, accountability, and good governance every day here in …
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Chargé David J. Kostelancik had a great time visiting the wonderful city of Székesfehérvár on November 21, 2017. After graciously escorting Chargé Kostelancik around City Hall and the main square, Mayor András Cser-Palkovics spoke with Chargé Kostelancik about issues of importance to the city, including its future development and investment plans. Earlier in the day, …
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On November 20, 2017, Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik presented this year’s Nancy Brinker Award to an outstanding Hungarian breast cancer professional, psychologist Judit Désfalvi. The Award was established at the initiative of Nancy G. Brinker, former Ambassador to Hungary and President of the Susan G. Komen Foundation as well as of former Ambassador to Hungary Eleni Kounalakis seven years …
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In commemoration of Universal Children’s Day, and working with our friends at UNICEF , the Embassy welcomed students from two local schools: the Mozgásjavító Általános Iskola és Gimnázium and Apácsai Cere János Gyakorló Gimnázium. We were delighted to share with these wonderful students information about what the Embassy and the people who work here do every …
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“Marshall Center Alumni comprise a network of thought-leaders and practitioners, serving as resources to one another and decision-makers worldwide, recognizing no nation alone can provide for its security.”
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In our increasingly inter-connected world – a world in which we can move between cities, climates, continents more quickly and easily than ever in history – a dialogue about protecting an individual’s health must include discussion about protecting the health of our entire community — whether that means neighbors in the house just down the …
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Today I would like to give you an overview of the policies and regulations that underpin the U.S. approach to sustainability.
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I am not the first American official, and will not be the last, to speak in defense of a free press. It is fundamental to our foreign policy interests.
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Chargé David J. Kostelancik was glad to join Swedish Ambassador Niclas Trouvé and distinguished guests for the gala opening of the movie Borg/McEnroe. Before the screening, the two mission heads recalled their memories of the competition between these two sports giants, and what tennis meant to people in Sweden and in the United States in …
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One of our top priorities at the U.S. Embassy is to increase trade and investment between the United States and Hungary, and I know that this is a priority for the Hungarian government as well. We are committed to working with the Hungarian government on this, because we both know that investment and trade means …
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Remarks as delivered by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David Kostelancik at a Conference in honor of Tadeusz Kosciuszko Co-Hosted with the Polish Institute, the Polish Embassy and the Institute of Hungarian Military History September 27, 2017 State Secretary Vargha, Ambassador Snopek, Director Bajaczyk, Colonel Kovacs, Colonel Horvath, Professor Hermann, Distinguished Speakers and dear Guests, Jó napot kivánok! Thank …
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Chargé David J. Kostelancik was honored to welcome leaders of churches and religious communities in Hungary at an interfaith breakfast on September 25 in his home.
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Today’s topic, “Hungary’s Place in Europe” is an important one, and one that Hungary has been discussing throughout its history.
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Chargé David J. Kostelancik had a wonderful time visiting Debrecen on September 18. In an event-packed day – including meeting with Mayor László Papp, and visits to the Institute for Nuclear Research, the University of Debrecen, and the Debrecen Industrial Park, as well as discussions with many Embassy friends – Chargé Kostelancik had the opportunity …
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Chargé David J. Kostelancik was delighted to join Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and other distinguished guests for the opening ceremony and tour of Coca Cola HBC Hungary’s newest warehouse facility in Dunaharaszti on September 13. At the ceremony, Coca Cola HBC Hungary General Manager Minas Agelidis opened the bottling and packaging facility, which is a …
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The U.S. Embassy and the Hungarian Red Cross teamed up for a seventh year for a memorial Blood Drive to honor the victims and first respondents of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to mark the U.S. National Day of Service. In total, 35 people donated blood last Friday, including Chargé David Kostelancik and Hungarian …
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“The United States is committed to supporting the ongoing free exchange of ideas, through programs like Fulbright and through international institutions like McDaniel College and others here in Budapest, inspiring academic achievement, bringing economic benefits, and contributing to the vibrant civil society of modern Hungary.”
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Dear friends, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. István Vadászi, thank you for inviting me here today. And thank you all for coming to remember this dark and senseless tragedy and to ensure its victims are never forgotten.
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the Official Independence Day Celebration, U.S. Embassy in Hungary, July 3, 2017 – As Prepared for Delivery – Good afternoon and welcome, everyone. Welcome, President Sulyok, Dr. Polt, Minister Pintér, Deputy Foreign Minister Szabó, distinguished guests, excellencies, and dear friends. Happy Independence Day! Thank you very …
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the AmCham Business Forum with Deputy Foreign Minister László Szabó June 29, 2017, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus – as prepared – Good afternoon, dear guests. On behalf of the U.S. Government, I offer my sincere thanks to Farkas [Barsony, AmCham President] and to Irisz and her team …
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Ukraine is under attack. We come together today to explore and understand the unique blend of traditional, indirect, and cyber warfare that Russia currently deploys against the people of Eastern Ukraine.
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The Hungarian Islamic Community awarded their Gul Baba award to the U.S. Embassy for its many years of support.
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As a believer in NATO and the transatlantic alliance, I am energized when I see the United States military in action side-by-side with our NATO allies.
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You are members of a truly impressive society, joining an elite club of top achievers in the humanities, sciences, and the arts for the past 70 years. Since the Fulbright program started in 1946, there have been more than 370,000 “Fulbrighters” from over 160 countries.
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Today, McDaniel College seeks to prepare students who will carry on a tradition of thinking and acting critically, creatively, and humanely as they take their place in the world.
Read More» On May 11, 2017, U.S. Charge d’Affaires, a.i. to Hungary David Kostelancik and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott paid a joint visit to the Hungary-Serbia border. Joined by Hungarian Head of Open Asylum Processing Facilities Béla Székely and Serbian Minister of Labor Aleksandar Vulin, the two diplomats viewed the facilities housing and serving asylum …
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On April 11, Chargé David Kostelancik was happy to join Rabbi Ferenc Raj and the Bet Orim Reform Jewish Congregation for their Passover Seder Dinner. Other guests this year included CEU President and Rector Michael Ignatieff and his wife, as well as Gabor Ivanyi, the head of the Hungarian Evangelical Fellowship.
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The United States is disappointed by the accelerated passage of legislation targeting Central European University, despite the serious concerns raised by the United States, by hundreds of local and international organizations and institutions, and by thousands of Hungarians who value academic freedom and the many important contributions by Central European University to Hungary.
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I can’t tell you how pleased I was when I heard about the opening of this new Islamic cultural center, and then upon receiving your invitation, to have the opportunity to represent the embassy and the people of the United States at this milestone event.
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The United States is very concerned about the legislation proposed by the Hungarian Government yesterday that would severely impact the operations of the Central European University in Budapest. The Central European University is accredited in the United States and Hungary, and it has employed and educated thousands of Hungarians. It is a premier academic institution …
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It is clear to me that American companies like doing business here. They speak to me of Hungary’s friendly business environment. They note that its central location makes Hungary an ideal location to export to rest of Europe.
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the opening of Alex Webb’s The Suffering of Light photographic exhibit Műcsarnok, Budapest February 28, 2017 – as prepared for delivery – Deputy Mayor Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Director Szegő, Director of the Budapest Photo Festival Mucsy, Curator for this exhibit and the Festival Ms. Szarka, and of course, our …
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Interview with Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik Published in Hungarian on February 9, 2017 Interim Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik is leading the U.S. diplomatic mission to Budapest in cooperation with his Washington superiors until the new Ambassador arrives. According to him, the U.S. pays attention to civil organizations and as he sees the current …
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Another characteristic of our alumni, I believe, is that you are always eager to learn, evolve, and innovate – even long after your exchange experience is over.
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What sets this Workshop apart is the intensive series of meetings, strategy sessions, and product development conducted with the help of prominent businessmen and program alumni as speakers and mentors.
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