Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 28th Budapest Pride Festival 

We the undersigned embassies and cultural institutes express our full support for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community in Hungary and their rights to equality and non-discrimination, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and freedom from violence. 

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Further Curbing Russia’s Efforts to Evade Sanctions and Perpetuate its War Against Ukraine

The Department of State and the Department of Treasury are imposing sanctions on more than 120 entities and individuals across more than 20 countries and jurisdictions in connection with the Russian Federation’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, including facilitators of sanctions evasion.

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More Than $3.75 Billion in U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine and Countries Impacted by Russia’s Brutal War

In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to stand strongly behind Ukraine and our European allies and partners by announcing more than $3.75 billion in new military assistance.

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Ambassador Pressman Travels to Miskolc and Hernádszentandrás

Embassy of the United States of America Budapest, Hungary December 2, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman traveled to Miskolc and Hernádszentandrás on December 2. Hosted at the University of Miskolc by Minister of Justice Judit Varga, an alumna of the university and chair of its board of trustees, Ambassador …

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Press Release: Ambassador Pressman Travels to Brussels for EU Consultations

Embassy of the United States of America Budapest, Hungary October 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ambassador Pressman Travels to Brussels for EU Consultations U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman traveled to Brussels on October 11-12 to consult with Hungarian officials and European partners on a range of issues central to the transatlantic alliance. During his …

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Joint Statement on the Occasion of the 27th Budapest Pride Festival 

On the occasion of the 27th Budapest Pride Festival, embassies and cultural institutes in Hungary express their full support for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) community and their rights to equality and non-discrimination, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and freedom from violence.

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VP Harris Announces Additional U.S. Funding to Respond to Humanitarian Needs

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced nearly $53 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to support innocent civilians affected by Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

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65th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution

On the sixty-fifth anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution, we remember the brave men and women who fought to defend their liberty on the streets of Budapest and around the nation.  Their passion for freedom was realized in 1989, when Hungary embraced democracy.  We mark this solemn anniversary together with our partner and NATO Ally.” …

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Statement by U.S. Embassy

U.S. Embassy Budapest is deeply concerned by anti-LGBTQI+ aspects of a bill passed today by the Hungarian Parliament. The United States stands for the idea that governments should promote freedom of expression and protect human rights, including the rights of members of the LGBTQI+ community. As President Biden noted to those advocating for LGBTQI+ rights …

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Media Events Related to DEFENDER 21 June 2-5

DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partner militaries. This year’s exercise:  Focuses on building operational readiness and interoperability with a greater number of NATO allies and partners over a wider area of operations. Is defensive in nature and focused on responding …

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Visegrád Four Countries’ Foreign Ministers

March 23, 2021 Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Czech Foreign Minister Petříček, Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó, Polish Foreign Minister Rau, and Slovak Foreign Minister Korčok The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Brussels with his counterparts from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, which constitute the …

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Hungary to Erect Statue of George H.W. Bush in Liberty Square

September 6, 2020 The Government of Hungary and the U.S. Embassy in Budapest announce that a statue will be erected in honor of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, in Liberty Square in Budapest on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the fall of communist rule in Central and …

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Press Release on Launch of Flow PR Messaging Campaign

February 10th, 2020 To highlight the deep and historic ties between our countries, today we launch an awareness campaign highlighting Hungary’s connections to the United States, NATO and other Western institutions. We aim to showcase the many ways that Hungary and its Western partners and allies benefit from strong economic, political, cultural, and security ties, …

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Media Advisory: Budapest City Walks Commemorate Thirty Years of Freedom in Hungary

Walk of Change ’89 – A Szabadság Ritmusa weaves Hungarian and American popular music, culture, foreign policy, and economic policy into an engaging adventure through central Budapest that will motivate us to consider what freedom means to us today as Hungarians and Americans. 

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Ambassador Cornstein Visits Israel

Ambassador Cornstein Visits Israel; Welcomes Hungary’s Extension of Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem through Opening of Diplomatic Trade Mission March 18, 2019   Ambassador David Cornstein is traveling today to Israel on the occasion of the opening of Hungary’s new trade mission in Jerusalem. He will join Foreign Minister Szijjártó in the official opening ceremony …

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Statement: Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Belgium, and Iceland

On February 11, Secretary Pompeo will arrive in Budapest, Hungary, where he will meet with Prime Minister Orban, Foreign Minister Szijjarto, Defense Minister Benko to discuss a range of issues in the U.S.-Hungary bilateral relationship, including defense cooperation, energy and regional security, support for Ukraine, and ways to counter Russian and Chinese influence and strengthen …

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Recruitment for 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit

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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2017 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month

Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State Washington, DC, June 7, 2017 In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize …

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Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo – May 24, 2017, Albany, NY

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced his readiness to enter into discussions with the Hungarian Government to continue the New York State-Government of Hungary relationship that enables the Central European University to operate in Budapest.   The Government of Hungary has recently adopted legislation that would force the closure of CEU. This legislation directly contradicts …

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Government of Hungary’s Legislation Impacting Central European University – Press Statement, U.S. Department of State

Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 23, 2017 The United States again urges the Government of Hungary to suspend implementation of its amended higher education law, which places discriminatory, onerous requirements on U.S.-accredited institutions in Hungary and threatens academic freedom and independence. The Government of Hungary should engage directly with affected institutions …

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Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States to Budapest David Kostelancik issued the following statement:

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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Statement by Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States to Budapest David Kostelancik

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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A tűzszünet megsértése Kelet-Ukrajnában

Mark Toner megbízott szóvivő nyilatkozata | USA Külügyminisztériuma | Szóvivői Iroda | 2017. január 31. Az Egyesült Államok súlyos aggodalmát fejezi ki a Kelet-Ukrajnában, Avgyijivka-Jaszinuvata környékén a minap kirobbant erőszak miatt. Az EBESZ Különleges Megfigyelő Missziója (Special Monitoring Mission) január 28. óta küld jelentéseket a harcok drámai fokozódásáról, melyekben nehéztüzérség és a minszki egyezmény által …

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Hungary Media Freedom – Press Statement, U.S. Department of State

Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 20, 2016 The United States shares the concerns of global press freedom advocates, international organizations, and Hungarian citizens, over the steady decline of media freedom in Hungary. We are following closely the reported ban of an independent website from the parliament building on October …

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Press Statement after the Hungary-Serbia Border Visit by Ambassador Bell

Along with my colleague, U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott, I visited the Hungary-Serbia border today.   We are grateful to both the Government of Hungary and the Government of Serbia for their support of our visit, which gave us insight into the tremendous difficulties countries along migration routes face as they work to coordinate actions …

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Joint Press Release on the Occasion of the 21st Budapest Pride Festival

The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, The United Kingdom, The United States, and the British Council. On the occasion …

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Professional Development Fellowship Program for Roma Applicants – September 15 – November 15, 2016

The Embassy of the United States of America in Budapest is pleased to announce this year’s Professional Development Fellowship Program for exceptional university students and recent graduates from the Roma community.   The program offers participants general professional training and intensive English language instruction in order to develop skills that are essential for tomorrow’s leaders in …

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Corruption Harms Us All: Here’s What We Can Do About It – Op-ed by the U.S. Department of State’s Luis E. Arreaga

By the U.S. Department of State’s Luis E. Arreaga, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs As many who read this are no doubt aware, business leaders often confront difficult and seemingly impossible challenges not only to thrive, but just to survive.  As a diplomat, many have told me that ending …

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U.S. Statement on Hungarian Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)

Delivered by Nicholas Dean, U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Statement at the IHRA Plenary meeting on 5 November 2015 We congratulate and commend Hungary and in particular State Secretary Szabolcs Takács for the Chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) during 2015. We applaud the large number of initiatives introduced by Hungary prior …

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Joint Press Release on the Occasion of the 20th Budapest Pride Festival

The following joint press release is issued by the Embassies of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, The United Kingdom and The United States On the occasion of the 20th Budapest Pride Festival, we convey our …

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Remarks before the Concert in Support of Equal Opportunity for People with Disabilities

Good evening, everyone.  I am very pleased to be here with you tonight for a very special concert and I would like to thank the organizers – Harmony Foundation and the Fulbright Commission and, personally, Rita Hoffmann and Maria Flamich for inviting us to be a part of it.  What you are about to hear touches on …

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U.S. Embassy Congratulates for Child Pornography Bust

The U.S. Embassy in Hungary congratulates the Hungarian National Police and U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their successful work together on an investigation resulting in the arrest of two Hungarian citizens on suspicion of engaging in child pornography activities. In 2014, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is a branch of the U.S. …

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Remarks on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Survivors of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp (Friday, April 13, 1945)

Good afternoon, everyone. It is a great honor for me to participate in this moving reunion with you and your families – and to celebrate with the American liberators who set you free!  I am so proud of our American soldiers!  True heroes! I have read a great deal about the events of Friday, the …

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Remarks at the Memorial Day of the Victims of Hungarian Holocaust

Thank you, Chairman Haraszti, for the invitation to attend this event and share with you the strong support of the United States and my own deep personal commitment to the important work of Holocaust remembrance. It is our profound duty to preserve the sacred memories of the victims of this most profoundly tragic episode in …

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Ambassador Bell and Minister Balog Sign Agreement to Eliminate Dual Taxation

Ambassador Colleen Bell and Hungarian Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog signed an agreement today to eliminate dual taxation of U.S. and Hungarian citizens as a result of the payment of social security taxes to both countries based on the same earnings.  The agreement promotes equity and fairness for workers who divide their careers between …

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U.S. Department of State Signs Grant Agreement with CEU to Support Hungarian Sustainable University Network

In line with CEU’s strategic sustainability goals, the U.S. Department of State’s Regional Environmental, Science & Technology, and Health (ESTH) Hub for Central and Eastern Europe has partnered with the University to provide a $30,000 grant to support a Sustainable University Network (SUN) of student environmental groups in Hungary.  The Sustainable University Network will promote …

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