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UPDATED: 26 Jun 2009 GMT
  • Congressman Price delivering President Obama’s message to Prime Minister Bajnai President Obama Congratulates Hungary

    On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the demolition of the Iron Curtain, the Government of Hungary as well as leaders of member states of the EU, the U.S., and international organizations gathered in Budapest to celebrate this event. The head of the U.S. delegation delivered a message from President Obama.

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  • Presentation to alumni groups Energy Efficiency Expert Hopkins Visits Hungary

    Director of International Energy Efficiency at the UN Foundation, Mark Hopkins visited Budapest between June 21-25 to discuss the Obama Administration’s special emphasis on global climate issues. Mr. Hopkins exchanged views on energy efficiency issues with several government officials.

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  • Ms. Mézes with the Chairman of the Together for Gyongyos Roma Hungarian Association Mr. Zsolt Lakatos (Embassy photo) Hungarian Roma NGO recognizes Embassy Employee

    Chargé Levine paid a visit to the annual award ceremony of the “Together for Gyöngyös” Roma-Hungarian Association. This year, the Association presented Embassy Political Specialist Linda Mézes with their “For a Better Future” Award, which recognizes those non-Romas who contribute to the advancement of Roma integration.

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Hungary News
A selection of films made to document the "Marshall Plan" was presented in Hungary ...

Historic Marshall Plan Films Premiered in Budapest

Hungarian National Police Spokesman Makula and Chicago Police Department Spokesman Drew met via a DVC.

DVC of US and Hungarian Minority Police Spokesmen

The three-hour session, opened by Chargé Jeffrey Levine, addressed key challenges in Hungarian health care.

Roundtable with U.S. Health Care Companies

Special Envoy for Guantanamo Fried visited Budapest to follow up on earlier U.S.-Hungarian discussions...


Lincoln Bicentennial logo (Library of Congress)

Lincoln Bicentennial
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From the Embassy
Signing ceremony at the U.S. Department of State

Secretary Clinton and Foreign Minister Balázs Re-affirm Close U.S.-Hungary Ties
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Balázs met with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington, D.C. Among other issues they discussed mutual defense guarantees as NATO allies, efforts to work together on economic challenges and law enforcement, as well as jointly standing up for tolerance and human rights.

Introductions by Alumni members and Public Affairs Officer Hurley

Networking Training for Academic Alumni
Embassy Public Affairs organized a two-day first ever training and networking session for leaders of alumni organizations in Hungary. Attendees were from Hungarian organizations who sponsor educational exchange with the U.S.

Chargé Levine and his host (József Raduly) enjoy music at the Festival.

Chargé Levine Delivers Tolerance Message at Gypsy Festival
Chargé d’Affaires Jeffrey Levine paid a visit to the annual "Gypsy Magic" music festival in Budapest on May 30, 2009 to celebrate the Gypsy community’s contributions to Hungarian culture and to reiterate the Embassy’s commitment to tolerance and diversity.

Mr. Hurley speaks at the Hungarian premiere of the documentary.

Film on Jewish War Heroine at Central European University
Public Affairs Officer Michael Hurley spoke at the Hungarian premiere of the film "Blessed Is the Match," a documentary on Hannah Szenes. Produced and directed by Roberta Grossman, the film depicts the life of Hannah Szenes, a Hungarian-born "fighter and poet."

Chargé Levine with journalists at the roundtable.

Chargé Levine Holds Media Roundtable on Progress of New Administration
Speaking with a dozen representatives of the leading Hungarian media, Chargé d’Affaires Levine reviewed the new administration’s record thus far, stressing the continuity of excellent U.S.-Hungarian relations.