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Political talks, innovation and regional cooperation: Swiss President Didier Burkhalter visits Slovakia

08.12.2014 — Press releases EDA
On Tuesday 9 December 2014, President of the Swiss Confederation Didier Burkhalter will take part in the summit of the Visegrad Group, which comprises Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary alongside Slovakia. The Visegrad countries will be represented in Bratislava by their prime ministers. In addition, Mr Burkhalter is to meet with Slovakian President Andrej Kiska, Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajčák for bilateral talks.

Conference on International Humanitarian Law

02.12.2014 — Local news Hungary

Contemporary challenges for the International Humanitarian Law: Conference in Budapest on the occasion of anniversaries of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the International Humanitarian Law.

Closing Conference of the Tourism Project Healing Regions

Dr. Ádám Ruszinkó, Deputy State Secretary responsible for Tourism

25.11.2014 — Local news Hungary

The “Healing Regions” project, that has been implemented within the framework of the Swiss-Hungarian Cooperation Programme, aimes at increasing the competitiveness of health and medical tourism in Northern Hungary and the North Great Plain regions. In the course of the three-year implementation, the Swiss Contribution provided almost HUF 300 million for the innovative development of these areas.

Sátoraljaújhely at the Montreux Christmas Market

21.11.2014 — Local news Hungary

The traditional Montreux Christmas Market opened its doors on the 21^st of November for the 20^th time. A specialty this year is the presence of five partner cities of Montreux, among them the Hungarian city Sátoraljaújhely.

Application for asylum by Hungarian citizens: procedures within 48 hours

29.10.2014 — Press releases Hungary

The Federal Office for Migration (FOM) examines the applications for asylum of EU-member citizens in an accelerated procedure. The reception and processing centres decide at first instance within 48 hours on all cases which, like applications by EU member citizens, do not need further clarification. Rejected asylum seekers have to leave the country and do not benefit from any return assistance or refund of travelling expenses.

Energy-efficient rehabilitation of buildings in Hungary

27.10.2014 — Press releases Hungary

The opening event of the project for the energy-efficient rehabilitation of buildings of the Office of Immigration and Nationality as well as of the Police was held on 27. October 2014.

Swiss Business Day 2014 – Day of the Swiss Economy in Budapest

23.09.2014 — Local news Hungary

On the 23^rd of September 2014, the Swiss Business Day took place for the third time. This time it was held under the motto “innovation and creativity”.

Regional Opening Event in Jászapáti

26.03.2014 — Press releases Hungary

Health

CHF 190 million for a sustainable energy policy

18.03.2014 — Press releases Hungary

Switzerland is supporting a sustainable energy policy in six partner countries with around CHF 190 million from its enlargement contribution. In Estonia, for example, the contribution is being used to make the design of three preschools and a home for the elderly more energy efficient. Four Estonian communities showcased their building projects on 14 March 2014. In February 2014, Switzerland approved a project to institutionalise the energy city label in Romania.

Press Conference - Air Quality

11.03.2014 — Press releases Hungary

Székesfehérvár, 11 March 2014

Conference by Transparency International Hungary

17.02.2014 — Press releases Hungary

17 - 18 February 2014

Ongoing tender notice

07.02.2014 — Press releases Hungary

Flood prevention

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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.