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Swisscham Hungary conference on dual education: „Experiences and Perspectives"

06.04.2016 — Local news Hungary

On 5 April 2016 Swisscham Hungary organized a conference on the topic of dual education in Hungary. Several Swiss companies are taking part in the reform of professional education and had the opportunity to exchange their experiences with other decision makers.

The Special Ambassador for Migration of Switzerland, Eduard Gnesa, visited Hungary

Ambassador Gnesa at the conference in the Andrássy University © by Embassy of Switzerland

01.04.2016 — Local news Hungary

Special Ambassador Eduard Gnesa is Switzerland’s envoy for international migration cooperation. He has been invited to speak at a conference on migration.

The „Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary” has a logo!

31.03.2016 — Local news Hungary

Thanks to the contribution of the Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, the Swisscham the “Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary” has a logo now!

The winner of the Concours de la Chanson Francophone will travel to Lausanne

24.03.2016 — Local news Hungary

Anita Kató is the winner of this year’s Concours de la Chanson Francophone! The first prize is a visit to beautiful Lausanne on Lake Geneva, including flight and two nights in a three star hotel with half pension for two persons.

Third stage of the “Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary”: Debrecen, the «Calvinist Rome»

17.03.2016 — Press releases Hungary

On the 16^th of March, the Swiss ambassador to Hungary visited the reformed bishop and the mayor as well as the Fazekas-Mihály-Highschool in Debrecen.

Second stage of the ʺGrand Tour of Switzerland in Hungaryʺ : Orosháza

09.03.2016 — Local news Hungary

Opening of the “Swiss Days” at the Táncsics-Mihály high school and visit of the Woertz company

The first stage of our “Grand Tour of Switzerland”

19.02.2016 — Local news Hungary

The first stage of our “Grand Tour of Switzerland” started on the 19^th of February together with the Swiss Business Club at the Eisberg company site in Gyál.

Grand Tour of Switzerland in Hungary

19.02.2016 — Local news Hungary

The Soviet oppression of the Hungarian Rebellion in 1956, forced around 200'000 people into emigration. The Hungarian Revolution unleashed an unprecedented wave of solidarity in Switzerland: Taking account of the population, one of the highest quotas was accepted by Switzerland with 12'462 refugees. Considered as one of the most distinctive event of the post- war, this event still continues to shape the relations between Hungary and Switzerland today.

Successful energy-efficient rehabilitation of police buildings in Vas County

27.11.2015 — Local news Hungary

The festive handover ceremony of renovated buildings of the Vas County Police Headquarters financed by the Swiss Contribution was held in Szombathely on 27 November 2015.

Sciex Fellowship Program

18.11.2015 — Local news Hungary

The Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary hosted on November 18, 2015, a reception for the young researchers who participated in the Sciex Fellowship Program. From a budget of 4 million Swiss Francs the Sciex Program has financed over 60 Hungarian fellowships for research stays in Swiss research teams for a period up to two years.

Switzerland to chair the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in 2017

05.11.2015 — Press releases Hungary
The 31 member countries accepted today Switzerland's candidacy for the chairmanship of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) in 2017. The Federal Council had supported this candidacy on the proposal of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). During its chairmanship in 2017, the FDFA will continue to work closely on this issue with the Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education and with organisations that are active in Switzerland in promoting human rights.

Federal Counselor Johann Schneider-Ammann meets Minister Mihály Varga in Lima

Federal Councillor Johann N. Schneider-Ammann

20.10.2015 — Press releases Hungary

Federal Counselor Johann Schneider-Ammann meets Minister Mihály Varga for bilateral talks at the annual meeting of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) of October 9 and 10 in Lima.

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Switzerland and Hungary Strengthen Bilateral Innovation Relations

24.06.2026 — Press releases Hungary
On 9 June, the first Swiss-Hungarian Innovation Forum took place at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The event was jointly organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, Swisscham Hungary and BME, and attracted exceptional interest with 276 registrations.

Joint Statement on the occasion of the 31st Budapest Pride Festival

22.06.2026 — Press releases Hungary

Switzerland and Hungary Build a New Innovation Bridge: World-Leading Expertise Meets Hungarian Technological Ambition

04.06.2026 — Press releases Hungary
The experience of one of the world’s most innovative countries and Hungary’s growing technological, engineering, and research potential will come together on June 9 in Budapest at the first-ever Swiss–Hungarian Innovation Forum. The event is jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), and Swisscham Hungary Swiss-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, and will take place in Building Q of BME.

Switzerland and Hungary celebrate 80 years of renewed diplomatic relations in 2026

27.04.2026 — Press releases Hungary
The Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary will mark the 80th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Hungary in 2026. A series of events throughout the year - particularly in the second half - will highlight the close and diverse bilateral relationship under the motto “Connected in many ways!”

Switzerland steps up cooperation with EU on foreign and security policy

06.03.2026 — Press releases Hungary
Federal councillors Ignazio Cassis and Martin Pfister, Switzerland's foreign and defence ministers respectively, met with the EU's high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Kaja Kallas, in Zurich on 5 March 2026. At the meeting, Mr Cassis and Ms Kallas signed a joint declaration on strengthening foreign and security policy cooperation. An agreement simplifying Switzerland's participation in EU peacekeeping missions was also concluded. These new agreements are not part of the Swiss–EU package (Bilaterals III).

Switzerland–EU package agreement signed in Brussels

03.03.2026 — Press releases Hungary
On 2 March, President Guy Parmelin and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed the agreements comprising the Switzerland–EU package in Brussels. The agreements were initialled by the chief negotiators on 21 May 2025 and approved by the Federal Council on 13 June 2025. The dispatch on the Switzerland–EU package is expected to be approved for submission to Parliament in the course of this month.

Switzerland to take over OSCE chairpersonship in 2026

16.01.2026 — Press releases Hungary

The OSCE participating states have approved by consensus Switzerland's candidacy for the chairmanship of the organisation in 2026, thereby adopting another important institutional decision for the OSCE.

Joint Statement on the occasion of the 30th Budapest Pride Festival

23.06.2025 — Press releases Hungary
On the 30th occasion of the Budapest Pride Festival, we, the undersigned embassies and cultural institutes, reaffirm our support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons in Hungary and around the world. We stand for every person’s rights to equal treatment and non-discrimination, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and protection from verbal and physical violence, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Swiss Traces in Budapest

19.05.2025 — Press releases Hungary

PRESS COMMUNIQUÉ – for immediate release

Swiss Traces in Budapest – Discovering Swiss Footprints in the Hungarian Capital

Budapest, [19 May 2025] The Embassy of Switzerland in Hungary is proud to present the exhibition and programme "Swiss Traces in Budapest", a series of public events that highlight various historical and contemporary ties between Switzerland and Hungary. The initiative brings Swiss heritage into the heart of the Hungarian capital through photography, interactive exploration, and guided walks.

Press Communiqué: Switzerland in Budapest – Discovering Swiss Footprints in the Hungarian Capital

12.03.2025 — Press releases Hungary
The Embassy of Switzerland in Budapest, in cooperation with the Budapest City Administration, Swisscham Hungary, Budapest Global Association and other partners, is proud to announce the launch of the "Switzerland in Budapest 2025" programme. This project aims to highlight the deep historical, cultural, and economic ties between Switzerland and Hungary by showcasing the many Swiss traces that can be discovered in Budapest. The series of events kicked off in March with various cultural events, film screenings, an art exhibition, music performances and a literature event.

Federal Council takes note of substantive conclusion of Swiss–EU negotiations

20.12.2024 — Press releases Hungary
At its meeting on 20 December 2024, the Federal Council took note with satisfaction the material conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the European Union (EU). It noted that the Swiss delegation, led by chief negotiator Patric Franzen, has met the objectives set under the negotiating mandate. The Federal Council has instructed the relevant departments to undertake the preparatory work needed to formally conclude negotiations.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis to travel to Hungary and the Western Balkans

21.05.2024 — Press releases EDA
On Wednesday, 22 May, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will travel to Budapest to meet with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó and Minister for European Union Affairs Janos Bóka. He will also pay a courtesy visit to President Tamás Sulyok. Hungary will hold the presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2024. Following his visit to Hungary, Mr Cassis will travel to Montenegro on 23 May at the invitation of Foreign Minister Filip Ivanovic, before meeting Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Siniša Mali in Belgrade on Friday, 24 May.The meetings will focus on Switzerland's bilateral relations with the three countries, European policy and the European security situation.