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 — Media release Hungary

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

06.07.2017 — Media 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.

Swisscham and the Chocolate Factory

29.06.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 29 June, Swisscham invited to an excursion to the Nestlé Chocolate Factory in Diósgyőr.   

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

19.06.2017 — Media 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 of Mr Ambassador Burkhard at Stadler Rail in Szolnok

29.03.2017 — Local news Hungary

Ambassador Burkhard visited the Hungarian branch of Stadler Rail, the Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock, in Szolnok and met with Managing Director Zoltán Dunai.

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

23.11.2016 — Media 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.

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

21.07.2017 — Media release Hungary

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

06.07.2017 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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 — Media 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.

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.

Swisscham and the Chocolate Factory

29.06.2017 — Local news Hungary

On 29 June, Swisscham invited to an excursion to the Nestlé Chocolate Factory in Diósgyőr.   

Visit of Mr Ambassador Burkhard at Stadler Rail in Szolnok

29.03.2017 — Local news Hungary

Ambassador Burkhard visited the Hungarian branch of Stadler Rail, the Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock, in Szolnok and met with Managing Director Zoltán Dunai.

New Ambassador of Switzerland to Hungary presented his credentials to President Áder

19.10.2016 — Local news Hungary

Peter Burkhard, the new Ambassador of Switzerland to Hungary has arrived in Budapest. He has presented his credentials to Hungary’s President János Áder on 19^th October 2016.

Tenth stage of the “Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary”: SWISS International Airlines

25.08.2016 — Local news Hungary

On 25 August the delivery of the new Bombardier C Series 100 aircrafts to SWISS International Airlines was celebrated at Budapest Airport. The brand new aircrafts will also serve the Zürich-Budapest route.

Opening of the exhibition “Gottardo 2016” in the Ganz Museum

14.07.2016 — Local news Hungary

After Szentgotthárd and Tata – the exhibition “Gottardo 2016” finally also opened in the Ganz Museum in Budapest on the 14^th July. Our guest of honor was Senator Filippo Lombardi, the deputy-president of the Organization of the Swiss Abroad.

Closing ceremony and press conference of the project for developing the Hungarian Air Quality Network

23.06.2016 — Local news Hungary

The closing ceremony of the Hungarian Air Quality Network project was held in Budapest on 23 June 2016. The project, which was implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and co-financed by the Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Programme is about to be successfully completed.