Speech delivered in Pirna by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on Memorial Day for Deportation of Ethnic Germans from Hungary
Honourable Prime Minister!
Honourable Assembly!
Dear German Friends!
Eighty years ago, German men, women, and families were expelled from Hungary almost overnight. In three waves, more than 200,000 souls were torn from their homes and from our common homeland. They were my compatriots. They were respected citizens of our country.
Speech delivered in Munich by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, on Memorial Day for Deportation of Ethnic Germans from Hungary
There have been a few turbulent centuries in the history of Europe, but I think we can all agree that the 20th century was one of the most terrible of them all. It is often said that time heals all wounds.
I can agree with this statement only if the passage of time does not mean forgetting, but rather an enduring commitment to learning from what has happened and to stand stronger together because of it. We share a solemn responsibility: to confront the
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the Waldlager Memorial Centre in Mühldorf am Inn
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I greet you today at a place of profound sorrow. This land bears witness to unimaginable suffering. Here, the human dignity of my fellow citizens was utterly disregarded. With deep sorrow in my heart, I remember the thousands of Hungarian Jews, and all those fellow human beings, who fell victim to the inhuman Nazi dictatorship in this region. The lives that were destroyed cannot be forgotten, nor can they ever be replaced.
Announcement from Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace issues the following statement in connection with Government Decree 15/2026. (II. 3.) on municipal solidarity contributions due to the spread of misinformation regarding the constitutional role of the President of Hungary:
A statement widely circulated in the press claimed to offer a professional recommendation, arguing that “in the matter of the government decree, the President of Hungary, as guardian of the constitutional order, should have acted and referred the issue to the Constitutional Court”.
Press release from Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok will attend the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
Accompanied by First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy, the Head of State will attend the opening ceremony at the invitation of the Olympic Movement, watch sporting events of Hungarian interest, visit the Olympic Village in Milan, and meet with the Hungarian team's competitors and supporting staff.
Fifteen Hungarian athletes represent our country at the Milan–Cortina Games.
Statement from Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary hosted Chile's President-Elect, elected in December, at Sándor Palace.
During the meeting, Dr. Tamás Sulyok praised the 101 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He emphasised that despite the geographical distance between Hungary and Chile, the two countries are connected by fundamental values rooted in their shared Christian heritage, such as the protection of family and its central role in society.
The President of Hungary at the 130th Anniversary Gala of the Hungarian Olympic Committee
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, greeted the Olympic community celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Hungarian Olympic Committee at the Museum of Fine Arts.
In his speech, the Head of State stated: "For us Hungarians, sport is a real community-building force, as knowledge, enthusiasm and passion are passed on from generation to generation”.
According to the President, the founding of the Hungarian Olympic Committee 130 years ago created a national resource that has given and continues to give Hungarian sport a strong foundation and sense of confidence.
According to President Sulyok, the Szeged Cathedral and Dome Square represent a special value in the life and thought of the nation
At the unveiling of the stele marking the declaration of the Szeged Cathedral and the square as a national memorial on the 150th anniversary of the birth of Kuno Klebelsberg, Dr. Tamás Sulyok stated that "The sky-high Cathedral and the huge square have grown dear to our hearts, the hearts of the people of Szeged." The square embodies sacredness, science and culture all at once. The height of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary commands respect.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, visited the Laser Research Centre in Szeged
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, Head of State, speaking at an event organised by the Research Students Movement, of which he is the patron, told young people visiting the ELI-ALPS Laser Research Centre in Szeged that "the Szeged Research Centre is the driving force behind the development of laser technology".
"The future is born here," emphasised Dr. Tamás Sulyok, adding that Hungary is proud that ELI-ALPS operates in our country and that scientists from many countries around the world come here to conduct their research projects.
"Every Hungarian feels with you and stands with you" – interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, by Kárpátalja
As Advent 2025 drew to a close, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, addressed the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia, as he gave an exclusive interview to Karolina Darcsi, Editor-in-Chief of the weekly newspaper Kárpátalja, and Mihály K. Debreceni, Editor-in-Chief of TV21 Ungvár and correspondent for Hungary’s public media in Transcarpathia. The conversation touched on the urgent need for peace, Hungary's assistance, the case of József Sebestyén, and the superhuman work of Hungarian interest groups in Transcarpathia.
Exclusive interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, for Tények
- Mr. President, thank you for receiving us. On behalf of TV2, we consider it a great honour that you are giving your first major television interview to us.
Thank you for having me on your show, and a warm welcome to our viewers.
My meetings in Békés were highly rewarding - Interview with Katalin Novák
I found my meetings in Békés very rewarding, and I trust that I was not the only one who felt this way - said Katalin Novák, President of Hungary, in an interview with our newspaper - the Békés Megyei Hírlap - about the three days she spent in our county at the end of January. During our conversation, we discussed how to motivate young people to settle in the region, spoke about the war in Ukraine and this year's elections, and why she declared 2024 the Year of Getting Active.
Remembering physicist and volunteer artillery officer Győző Zemplén in Asiago
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok unveiled a memorial to Győző Zemplén, a volunteer artillery officer and theoretical physicist of outstanding knowledge, in Asiago, a town in northern Italy that was a theatre of war during World War I.
The President of Hungary attended the closing ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games
Dr. Tamás Sulyok was invited by the International Olympic Movement to attend the Closing Ceremony in Verona. The Head of State was accompanied by First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy, to express their respect and appreciation for the achievements of Hungarian athletes.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok held discussions on peace at the Vatican
The Hungarian Head of State was received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. During the meeting, which lasted more than half an hour, the parties reviewed developments in the international situation, with particular regard to conflict zones and opportunities for promoting peace. The President of Hungary emphasised Hungary's commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts around the world and highlighted the importance of Christian values and the role of family.
Jókai 200 Memorial Year – Closing Gala Ceremony at the Papp László Sports Arena
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok opened the closing gala ceremony of the series of events organised to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mór Jókai.
"In Mór Jókai, we have a Hungarian literary giant. Jókai had no capacity to be unhappy, because he remained cheerful in every situation," said the Head of State, adding, "Jókai was a novelist who sat down at his desk every day and, drawing on his soaring imagination, created novels and prose works in his own handwriting."
The integration of the University of Debrecen 25 years ago created a unique centre of knowledge
The integration of the University of Debrecen created a unique centre of knowledge, and the integrated institutions have together made the city internationally renowned, said Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, in his speech at the 25th anniversary ceremony of the university's founding.
The Head of State pointed out that the University of Debrecen plays a special role in shaping Hungary, as the power of knowledge can determine the future of the Hungarian people, and the existence of a university always contributes to the rise of a country.
Announcement from Sándor Palace
Sándor Palace issues the following statement in connection with Government Decree 15/2026. (II. 3.) on municipal solidarity contributions due to the spread of misinformation regarding the constitutional role of the President of Hungary:
A statement widely circulated in the press claimed to offer a professional recommendation, arguing that “in the matter of the government decree, the President of Hungary, as guardian of the constitutional order, should have acted and referred the issue to the Constitutional Court”.
Appointments to the rank of university professor at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, appointed the following individuals as university professors, on a proposal by the Minister of Culture and Innovation, effective 1 September 2025
at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Dr. László Toka,
at the University of Debrecen
- Dr. Marietta Kiss
at Eötvös Loránd University
- Attila Ferenczi,
- Domonkos Sik,
- Balázs Varga,
- Dr. Piroska Vitekné Balogh,
at the University of Miskolc
- János Ugrai,
at Pázmány Péter Catholic University
Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the 25th Winter Olympic Games
President Dr. Tamás Sulyok attended the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan. The Head of State visited the Olympic Village in Milan, where he met with the Hungarian team members and their support staff, and later watched the first event of interest to Hungary (men's 10+10 km skiathlon) in Tesero.
Press release from Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok will attend the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan.
Accompanied by First Lady Zsuzsanna Nagy, the Head of State will attend the opening ceremony at the invitation of the Olympic Movement, watch sporting events of Hungarian interest, visit the Olympic Village in Milan, and meet with the Hungarian team's competitors and supporting staff.
Fifteen Hungarian athletes represent our country at the Milan–Cortina Games.
President-Elect of Chile received at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received José Antonio Kast, Chile's President-Elect, elected in December, at Sándor Palace.
As a result of more than a century of diplomatic relations between Hungary and Chile, political and economic cooperation may rise to a new level in the future, as both sides are open to further developing and deepening bilateral relations.