Mobile dam project in Hungary presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos

22.01.2019 — Article EB
The River Tisza in north-eastern Hungary regularly bursts its banks after heavy rains. In order to limit the devastation caused by flooding, Switzerland has financed several risk reduction measures by way of its contribution to the enlarged EU. Mobile dams from Swiss company Beaver Protection Systems Ltd have proven a viable solution for the situation there. It is therefore being presented as a model at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Christmas interview with the Swiss Ambassador

24.12.2018 — Local news Hungary

Ambassador explores vocational training in Hungary

30.10.2018 — Local news Hungary
Ahead of the “European Vocational Skills Week 2018”, Ambassador Burkhard inspected on October 30^th several Swiss firms operating in the city of Kecskemét.

SwissSkills Team visiting the Ambassador of Switzerland

24.09.2018 — Local news Hungary
Between September 26^th and 28^th, Budapest hosted the European Championship of young professionals. Switzerland took part in the competitions with 8 participants and 8 experts.

One billion well invested

05.06.2018 — Article EB
The ten countries that joined the EU in 2004 have completed their projects under the enlargement contribution. SECO and the SDC have taken stock of the last decade and published the results in their 2017 annual report. The projects have made a significant contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Switzerland was also able to use its expertise to make a meaningful contribution to a number of projects.

Consultation on a second Swiss contribution

28.03.2018 — EB
At its meeting on 28 March 2018, the Federal Council decided to initiate the consultation procedure on a second Swiss contribution to selected EU member states. With this contribution, Switzerland aims to continue to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the EU member states. Last year, the Federal Council set two priorities for this contribution: vocational education and training and migration.

Innovation and Talent at the fourth Swiss Business Day

23.11.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 22 November the Swiss Business Day took place for the fourth time. The theme of this year’s event was “Innovation and Talent”.

Kühne + Nagel becoming strategic partner of the Hungarian government

29.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

After a new logistics facility, built for Kühne + Nagel, has been opened by Prime Minister Orbán on 10 October, the Hungarian government signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swiss hauling company on 19 October.

Visit to Hungary by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council

29.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

A delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council paid an information-gathering visit to Austria and Hungary from 23 to 27 October.

European Language Cocktail Bar in Debrecen

10.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

The yearly European Language Cocktail Bar took place in Debrecen on the 10th of October. Needless to say, Switzerland’s linguistic diversity had to be represented at this event as well.

Laurastar inaugurates new Service Center in Kapuvár

06.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 6 October the Head of Mission visited Kapuvár in order to attend the celebration of the grand opening of Laurastar’s newly built European Repair Center.

The University of Debrecen celebrates the 500-year anniversary of Reformation

27.09.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 27 September the Head of Mission attended a conference held by the University of Debrecen on the occasion of the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of Reformation.

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad

21.07.2017 — Press release Hungary

Joint Press Release on the Occasion of the 22nd Budapest Pride Festival

06.07.2017 — Press release Hungary

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

10 years of contribution to the enlarged EU: efforts pay off

19.06.2017 — Press release EB

The 10-year implementation period for Switzerland’s enlargement contribution to the 10 central and eastern European countries that joined the EU in 2004 came to an end on 14 June 2017. Under the contribution, Parliament approved a total of CHF 1 billion to implement 210 projects which have helped reduce economic and social disparities among broad sections of the population living in the EU.

Visit at the Empire of Flavour – Stage 14 of the „Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary“

23.11.2016 — Press release Hungary

On 23 November, Ambassador Burkhard and members of Swisscham and the Swiss Business Club visited the Givaudan factory, which was built as a major Swiss green field investment in 2012.

Closing Ceremony and press conference of the Balassagyarmat Water Supply Project

10.11.2016 — Press release Hungary

The project for the rehabilitation of the drinking water supply network in Balassagyarmat has successfully come to an end. The official closing event was held in the Ceremonial Room of Balassagyarmat City Hall on 10 November 2016.

25 Years ABB Hungary - Stage 13 of the „Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary“

09.11.2016 — Press release Hungary

The Internet of Things: On the occasion of its 25^th, anniversary ABB Hungary introduced its visions and some of the technologies of the future.

25 Years of SGS in Hungary

09.11.2016 — Press release Hungary

The global leader for Quality Management is looking back on 25 years of activity in Hungary. Visiting the SGS Laboratory on 9 November in Nyiregyhaza, the Chargé d’Affaires of Switzerland valued the great success of the company.

Eleventh stage of the “Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary”: Inauguration of a Paracelsus statue in Tokaj.

16.09.2016 — Press release Hungary

On 16th September the statue of Paracelsus, a Swiss Doctor and Scientist was inaugurated in Tokaj.

Vacherin Fribourgeois at the IV. Cheese Contest of Nations

11.09.2016 — Press release Hungary

At the fourth cheese contest of nations at the Budapest wine festival, the Swiss candidate achieved the fourth rank.

Lake Geneva and Balaton project: Visit of Laurent Wehrli

19.07.2016 — Press release Hungary

Laurent Wehrli, member of the National Council and mayor of Montreux, visited the Balaton region on 19 July and met important partners of the partnership project.

LGBT Pride Statement

02.07.2016 — Press release Hungary

The 21^st LGBT Pride Parade was organized in Budapest on the 2^nd July. Our embassy – together with the representations of 29 other countries signed a statement, you can read below.

8th Annual Meeting of the Swiss Contribution in Hungary

19.06.2016 — Press release Hungary

On the occasion of the 8^th Annual Meeting of the Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Programme, Ambassador Raymund Furrer, Head of Economic Cooperation and Development, State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), visited Budapest on 18 and 19 May 2016.

Mobile dam project in Hungary presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos

22.01.2019 — Article EB
The River Tisza in north-eastern Hungary regularly bursts its banks after heavy rains. In order to limit the devastation caused by flooding, Switzerland has financed several risk reduction measures by way of its contribution to the enlarged EU. Mobile dams from Swiss company Beaver Protection Systems Ltd have proven a viable solution for the situation there. It is therefore being presented as a model at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Christmas interview with the Swiss Ambassador

24.12.2018 — Local news Hungary

Ambassador explores vocational training in Hungary

30.10.2018 — Local news Hungary
Ahead of the “European Vocational Skills Week 2018”, Ambassador Burkhard inspected on October 30^th several Swiss firms operating in the city of Kecskemét.

SwissSkills Team visiting the Ambassador of Switzerland

24.09.2018 — Local news Hungary
Between September 26^th and 28^th, Budapest hosted the European Championship of young professionals. Switzerland took part in the competitions with 8 participants and 8 experts.

One billion well invested

05.06.2018 — Article EB
The ten countries that joined the EU in 2004 have completed their projects under the enlargement contribution. SECO and the SDC have taken stock of the last decade and published the results in their 2017 annual report. The projects have made a significant contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Switzerland was also able to use its expertise to make a meaningful contribution to a number of projects.

Consultation on a second Swiss contribution

28.03.2018 — EB
At its meeting on 28 March 2018, the Federal Council decided to initiate the consultation procedure on a second Swiss contribution to selected EU member states. With this contribution, Switzerland aims to continue to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the EU member states. Last year, the Federal Council set two priorities for this contribution: vocational education and training and migration.

Innovation and Talent at the fourth Swiss Business Day

23.11.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 22 November the Swiss Business Day took place for the fourth time. The theme of this year’s event was “Innovation and Talent”.

Kühne + Nagel becoming strategic partner of the Hungarian government

29.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

After a new logistics facility, built for Kühne + Nagel, has been opened by Prime Minister Orbán on 10 October, the Hungarian government signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swiss hauling company on 19 October.

Visit to Hungary by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council

29.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

A delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council paid an information-gathering visit to Austria and Hungary from 23 to 27 October.

European Language Cocktail Bar in Debrecen

10.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

The yearly European Language Cocktail Bar took place in Debrecen on the 10th of October. Needless to say, Switzerland’s linguistic diversity had to be represented at this event as well.

Laurastar inaugurates new Service Center in Kapuvár

06.10.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 6 October the Head of Mission visited Kapuvár in order to attend the celebration of the grand opening of Laurastar’s newly built European Repair Center.

The University of Debrecen celebrates the 500-year anniversary of Reformation

27.09.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 27 September the Head of Mission attended a conference held by the University of Debrecen on the occasion of the celebration of the 500-year anniversary of Reformation.