Active Citizenship Award
The U.S. Embassy in Hungary has launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. On January 26, Ambassador Kounalakis presented the first award to the Hungarian Baptist Aid.
Hungarian Firefighters Receive WTC Steel
On January 25, Ambassador Kounalakis presented four steel fragments from the World Trade Center to firefighters from Budapest, Kiskunfélegyháza, Kecskemét and Hatvan.
Wallenberg Commemoration
U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Davidson and Ambassador Kounalakis attended the opening ceremony of the joint Hungarian-Swedish commemoration marking the centennial of Raoul Wallenberg’s life.
Visually Impaired Fulbright Grantees
On January 17th, Ambassador Kounalakis recognized Fulbright grantees Maria Flamich and Rita Hoffmann for their leadership and extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of education and music.
Latest News
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Statement by President Obama on Syria
February 4, 2012
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Euro-Atlantic Security Community Initiative
Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Keynote Session Q&A (Munich, Germany, February 4, 2012)
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National African American History Month, 2012
Presidential Proclamation issued by the White House on January 31, 2012
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Ambassador Kounalakis’ interview with Klubradio
January 27, 2012
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Active Citizenship
New Embassy Initiative
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February
Black History Month
Honoring African-Americans’ history and achievements
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OneBeat
International music exchange
Application deadline: February 24, 2012
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Study in the U.S.
Education Resources
Student advising, tests, useful websites & the Fulbright Program
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Travel to the U.S.
Information for Visitors
Popular destinations, travel tips, and customs information
From the Embassy
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RETURN is back - Second U.S. Alumni in Hungary Conference in Budapest
RETURN Hungary held its second annual Return Day on December 10, 2011 at Pázmány Péter Catholic University in Budapest. The organization includes alumni of professional and academic exchange programs involving the United States.
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Embassy Holiday Reception at the KOGART Gallery
On December 8, Ambassador Kounalakis hosted the U.S. Embassy holiday reception at the KOGART House.
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Photo Gallery: Reception for Baghlan Governor Majeed
On November 22, 2011, Ambassador Kounalakis hosted a reception for the Governor of Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province, Munshi Abdul Majeed. Hungary runs a provincial reconstruction team based in the capital of Baghlan, Pol-i-Khumri and the governor was visiting Budapest at the invitation of the government of Hungary. Remarks »
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AmCham Women of Excellence Award 2011 Ceremony
On November 8, the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary held its fifth annual Conference on Diversity featuring the "AmCham Women of Excellence Award" ceremony. Hanh Nguyen, Regional Legal Advisor, USAID, delivered a keynote address.
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Author Julie Orringer Reads from “The Invisible Bridge”
Ambassador Kounalakis hosted a book reading by Hungarian-American author Julie Orringer on October 24. Introducing the book Ambassador Kounalakis mentioned that “Through the book’s history, we are reminded of the importance of diversity and tolerance."
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American Corners in Hungary
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Fulbright Program Hungary
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EducationUSA Hungary
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State Alumni
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State Department
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ILEA Hungary
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ISAF Afghanistan
