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Central Government, Ministries and Agencies
Links related to governmental structure, actions and policies. |
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| Central Government | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Constitutional Court | Discusses the Court and justices. The site promises to publish decisions in English. | |
| Parliament - National Assembly | Most of the information is only in Hungarian. The Parliamentary Commission for Data Protection and Freedom of Information is also on the parliament's server. | |
| Prime Minister | Information about the prime minister and his activities. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Supreme Court | Information on the court. | |
| Ministries and Agencies | ||
| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Academy of Sciences | News and history of the Academy. | |
| Center for Healthcare Information | Part of the Ministry of Health. | |
| Central Registration and Election Office | Election information. Part of the Ministry of the Interior. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Central Statistical Office | Press releases and basic data. | |
| Civil Information Office | Information on civil law and rights. | |
| Customs and Finance Guard | Implements customs regulations. | |
| Directorate of Public Procurement and Economics | Monitors and administers public procurement activities. | |
| Embassy in Russia | Consular and other information. | |
| Embassy in the US | Basic data and consular information. | |
| EU Integration | A site associated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | |
| Geological Survey | Affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. | |
| Government Committee on Informatics | Technological advances and data. | |
| Hungarian Government Portal | Access to several government agencies and institutions. | |
| Investment and Trade Development Agency | Promotes investment in Hungary. | |
| Land Registration Information Network | Provides land titles for properties. Flash presentation takes time to load. | |
| Meteorological Service | Weather forecasts and other information. | |
| Ministry of Agriculture | A wide range of data on the ministry and agricultural policy. The site is under construction. | |
| Ministry of Cultural Heritage | Addresses religious and cultural matters. | |
| Ministry of Defense | Basic information about the military its uniforms and symbols. Also includes policy information and military structure. The Electronics, Logistics and Property Management Company also has a site. | |
| Ministry of Education | Information about public education and R&D. | |
| Ministry of Finance | Includes economic data, budgets and policy. | |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Consular and tourist information, press releases, and information about Hungary's relationship with other countries of the world. | |
| Ministry of Health, Social and Family Affairs | Health policy, documents and news. | |
| Ministry of Informatics and Communications | News and press releases. | |
| Ministry of Justice | Legislation and parliamentary information. | |
| Ministry of Social Affairs and Family Protection | Provides social assistance and regulations. | |
| Ministry of the Economy and Transport | Press releases and quite a bit of economic data. | |
| Ministry of the Environment | Information on the ministry's activities and programs. There is an alternate URL. | |
| Ministry of the Interior | Profiles of officials and many reports and documents. | |
| Ministry of the Interior, Central Data Processing, Registration and Election Office | Election returns and other data. | |
| Ministry of Youth and Sports | Everything you wanted to know about youth activities in Hungary. | |
| Mission to the EU | Materials related to Hungary's accession to Western European institutions. | |
| Mission to the United Nations | Press releases and links. | |
| National Bank | Economic data, exchange rates and monetary policy. | |
| National Information Infrastructure Development Program | Describes the development of information networks centered in Budapest. | |
| National Institute for Public Education | Conducts education research and curriculum development. | |
| National Office for Research and Technology | Information about the office and its activities. | |
| National Office of Measures | Manages metrological issues. | |
| National Security Office | The main counter-terrorist and national security agency. | |
| Office for Hungarian Minorities Abroad | Programs for the Hungarian Diaspora and reports about living conditions. | |
| Office for National and Ethnic Minorities | Reports and documents about the treatment of minorities in Hungary. | |
| Office of Economic Competition | Covers legal issues and information about the office. | |
| Patent Office | Legislation and other information about patent registration. | |
| Privatization and State Holding Company | Legislation about privatization and offers for purchase. | |
| Standards Institution | Coordinates Hungarian, European and international standards. | |
| Strategic Analysis and Planning Department | News, publications and contact information. | |
| Tax and Financial Control Administration | Manages the tax system. Some data is available on the site. | |
| Tourism Board | Promotes travel to Hungary. | |
| Treasury Property Directorate | Contact information. | |
Institutes and NGOs
Pages related to non-governmental organizations and institutes in Hungary. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Association of Hungarians from Transylvania | Information of the association and the Hungarian national anthem. | |
| British Council | Promotes educational and cultural exchange. | |
| Embassy in Britain | Embassy of the Republic Hungary in Britain. | |
| Hungarian Human Rights Foundation (HHRF) | Monitors the status of Hungarian minorities abroad. | |
| Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative | Part of the Soros Foundation's Open Society Institute. Provides technical assistance and policy analysis. | |
| Open Society Institute | The Budapest branch of the Soros Foundation's OSI program. | |
| Social Research Informatics Center (TARKI) | Presents economic and political research papers. | |
| Soros Foundation | Soros also operates the Foundation from his former homeland. | |
| Teleki Laszlo Foundation | Promotes research on European politics. | |
| World Bank | World Bank activities in Hungary. | |
Political Parties and Politicians
Links to political parties in Hungary. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Alliance of Free Democrats (SZDSZ) | Party history, structure and other information. | |
| Alliance of Green Democrats (ZD) | Information on this green party. | |
| Alliance of Young Democrats | Hungarian Civic Party (FIDESZ - MPP) | |
| Centrumpárt (Centre Party) | Party is the merging of Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP) and Hungarian Democratic People's Party (MDNP). | |
| Christian Democratic People's Party (KNDP) | Press releases, platform and more. | |
| Democratic Forum (MDF) | Newsletter, party program and other information. | |
| Humanist Party (HP) | Party history, links and documents. | |
| Hungarian Citizens Party (FIDESZ) | Press releases, history, news, and party plans. | |
| Independent Smallholders' Party (FKGP) | Basic information about this party. | |
| National Democratic Party | Party program and other information. | |
| NDP | National Democratic Party. | |
| Social Democratic Party (SZDP) | Information on the oldest party in Hungary. | |
| Social Democratic Union (SZDU) | Party program, organization and history. | |
| Social Green Party | Information on the party. | |
| Socialist Party (MSZP) | Direct successor of the Hungarian Communist Party. | |
| Truth and Life Party (MIEP) | Forums and archived news. | |
| Workers Party (MP) | Information about the party. | |
Regional Sites
Links to specific regions of Hungary. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Budapest City Hall | Mayor's speeches and other news. | |
| LOGIN | Coordinates info on local government development in Bulgaria, Latvia, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Hungary. | |
| Pecs | Provides information for tourists. | |
| Sopron | Official site of the city. | |
News and Media
Online Hungarian newspapers, journals, publications and information. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Access Hungary | Business news. | |
| BBC | The BBC's Hungarian service. | |
| Budapest Business Journal | Business, economic and political news. | |
| Budapest Sun | "Light" news. | |
| Budapest Week | Weekly news focusing on arts and entertainment (but including business and politics). | |
| Hungarian News Agency | Political, economic, cultural and sports news. | |
| Magyar Hirlap | Online news. | |
| MTV | There are no "veejays" on this MTV. Magyar Television is a Hungarian network. | |
| Official Gazette | Online news. | |
| Transitions Online | TOL covers the states of East Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, providing news and analysis with a local angle. | |
Search Engines
Searchable sites with information pertinent to Hungary. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Goliat | Search engine. | |
| Heureka | Search engine. | |
| Hudir | Search engine. | |
| Kapu | Search engine. | |
| Megaport | Search engine. | |
| Origo | Search engine and news. | |
| Virtual Hungary | Categorized information for tourists and investors. | |
Miscellaneous Sites
Other related links. |
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| Site | Abstract | Languages |
| Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Promotes commerce. Includes a history of the chamber and other information. | |
| Budapest Stock Exchange | Informative stock monitoring website. | |
| Canadian Embassy | News and consular information. | |
| Delegation of the European Commission | Europe's diplomatic mission. | |
| Hungarian American Coalition | A lobbying group. | |
| Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Contributes to decisions affecting the business world and the economy. | |
| Hungarian Culture | Information about Hungarian culture, cultural festivals and other related issues. | |
| Hungarian Home Page | Much information and many links about culture, geography and history. | |
| Hungarian-English Dictionary | An online dictionary. | |
| Hungary.com | General information about the country. | |
| Law Library | US Library of Congress guide to Hungarian law. | |
| Matav | A local telecommunications company. | |
| Mult-kor | Covers the history of Hungary and is intended for educators and students. | |
| Statue Park | A graveyard of communist era statues. | |
| The Hungary Page | Discusses Hungarian culture, cuisine, history and much more. | |
| UK Embassy | News and consular information. | |
| US Embassy | News and consular information. | |
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