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Roche donates digital innovation

14.12.2021 — Local news Hungary
On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Roche Group, the Swiss pharmaceutical company presented the Hungarian government with a newly developed patient path management software in its new Budapest office. The company and the government had signed a strategic partnership agreement a few days earlier.

Roche signs partnership agreement with the Hungarian government

03.12.2021 — Local news Hungary
During a festive ceremony on December 3rd, 2021, the pharmaceutical company F. Hoffmann - La Roche from Basel signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Hungarian government. Roche is the sixth Swiss and 90th company in all, whose constructive cooperation is recognized by such agreement. In his speech, Minister Szijjártó found words of appreciation for the company.

M+S Ceramics opens factory in Székesfehérvár

22.11.2021 — Local news Hungary
Swiss Metoxit AG and Saphirwerk AG, specialized in development and production of dental implants and high-precision components, announced the opening of a joint production facility in Székesfehérvár. Ambassador Paroz welcomed the investors in the Swiss residence and wished them loads of success for their future operation in Hungary.

SIKA Hungária inaugurates new company headquarters in Biatorbágy

10.11.2021 — Local news Hungary
On 10 November 2021, the traditional Swiss company SIKA celebrated the inauguration of the new company headquarters of its Hungarian subsidiary. Compared to the old company headquarters, the completely renovated property offers three times the space and thus plenty of room for further development.

Nestlé is investing a further EUR 100 million in Bük

09.11.2021 — Local news Hungary
The Swiss food company Nestlé is continuing to expand its pet food factory and is again investing an amount in the three-digit million euro range in its western Hungarian location. In addition to a high level of automation, a further 120 jobs will be created.

Swiss Krono doubles capacity by 2022

22.10.2021 — Local news Hungary
With an investment of 47 million Euro, Swiss OSB manufacturer Swiss Krono is raising its capacity to an annual 600.000 m3 of OSB/3 panels. This equals a doubling of current capacity. The Hungarian State supports the investment by bearing almost 15% of investment costs.

Inauguration of the new Sensirion plant in Debrecen

21.09.2021 — Local news Hungary
The plant built for the Hungarian subsidiary of Sensirion AG was inaugurated in the regional technology park of Debrecen on September 21, 2021. The 10 million Euro investment was realized jointly by the Szinorg Group and the Xanga Group and handed over to the Swiss investor as a turnkey rental.

Neopac expands production capacities in Debrecen

14.09.2021 — Local news Hungary
The Hungarian subsidiary of the Swiss Hoffmann Neopac AG celebrated the handover of new production lines in Debrecen on 13th September 2021 and doubled its production capacities as part of this expansion.

An investment in sustainability

01.09.2021 — Article Hungary
On 30th August the opening ceremony of the recycling centre of Philip Morris International took place in Gyál. At this centre, the Lausanne-based company with US roots ensures the proper reprocessing of the raw materials used in its electrical appliances.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in Budapest: Hungarian Ambassadors' Conference address and bilateral meetings with government officials

27.08.2021 — Press release Hungary
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the Foreign Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), gave an address highlighting Switzerland's foreign policy strategy at the Hungarian Ambassadors' Conference in Budapest on Friday 27 August. During his time in the capital he also held working meetings with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó and Minister of Justice Judit Varga, who is in charge of the EU dossier.

National Day 2021 greetings for the Swiss abroad

26.07.2021 — Local news Hungary
1st of August address of the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin

26th Budapest Pride Festival

19.07.2021 — Local news Hungary
The Embassy of Switzerland, on the occasion of the 26th Budapest Pride, signed the Joint Statement for Budapest Pride this year, as well. In 2021, 30 Embassies, 1 General Delegation and 11 Cultural Institutes accredited in Budapest joined the Statement. You can find the Statement as follows.

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Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in Budapest: Hungarian Ambassadors' Conference address and bilateral meetings with government officials

No signing of Swiss–EU institutional agreement

26.05.2021 — Press release EDA
At its meeting on 26 May, the Federal Council undertook an overall evaluation of the outcome of the negotiations on the institutional framework agreement (InstA). It concluded that there remain substantial differences between Switzerland and the EU on key aspects of the agreement. The conditions are thus not met for the signing of the agreement. The Federal Council today took the decision not to sign the agreement, and communicated this decision to the EU. This brings the negotiations on the draft of the InstA to a close. The Federal Council nevertheless considers it to be in the shared interest of Switzerland and the EU to safeguard their well-established cooperation and to systematically maintain the agreements already in force. It therefore wishes to launch a political dialogue with the EU on continued cooperation. Meanwhile, it has tasked the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) to consider how autonomous amendments to Swiss legislation might contribute to the stabilisation of Swiss–EU relations.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis receives Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó

20.04.2021 — Press release Hungary
On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), received Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, for an official working meeting in Bern. Their talks focused on bilateral relations, Hungary's upcoming chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, and the socio-political and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 Schweizer Beitrag

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.