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.
Building blocks of hope - Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the jubilee celebration of the Piarist Order
310 years ago, the Piarist Order, active in the spirit of "Pietas et litterae", i.e. "piety and science", raised the flag in Hungary. The first schools were founded in Vác, Kecskemét, as well as in Pest, Szeged and Veszprém.
The celebration took place in the renovated monastery building of the Piarist Lookout Centre in Vác, where church and state leaders met with Piarist fathers and alumni to mark the anniversary.
An extraordinary team - Hungarian Special Olympians took their oath at Sándor Palace
With a solemn oath-taking ceremony, the Hungarian Special Olympics Team set off for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games. At the touching event held at Sándor Palace, President Tamás Sulyok welcomed the nine athletes and their eleven chaperones, acknowledging their perseverance and determination.
Csángó Ball – For the preservation of our communities and cultural heritage, wholeheartedly
The 28th Csángó Ball, being the special event it is, attracted a large audience this year again. The extraordinary atmosphere was felt by both young and old, by Csángó Hungarians and those interested in Hungarian culture.
A resident of Szeged and a Szeged lawyer – a member of the local community - Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the ceremony of the Szeged Bar Association
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, who attended the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Szeged Bar Association, also spoke about his personal connection to the Bar in his welcome speech.
The Head of State said that, as a former lawyer from Szeged, he was returning home and felt a part of the local community himself.
Indispensable guardians of the legal order - 150 years of the Budapest Bar Association
The Budapest Bar Association celebrated the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the unified order of the legal profession int he capital city in the presence of Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary. The event took place at the National Museum in Budapest.
In his speech, the President of Hungary stressed that the establishment of the Bar Association marked the beginning of a new era in Hungary. The time has come for the independence and standardisation of the legal profession, for a predictable legal order and for the free exercise of the legal profession.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mór Jókai
We stand before the grave of an exceptional Hungarian, a monument to one of Hungary's intellectual giants. But it is not the sorrow of his passing that has brought us here, but the joy and celebration of the fact that by the grace of the Creator, we have by now enjoyed his legacy for two centuries. We are not here to mourn his absence, but to bow our heads before his memory and thank him for what he left us.
Israel can continue to count on Hungary
The Israeli Head of State visisted Hungary in response to the invitation of President Tamás Sulyok. Isaac Herzog, making a state visit to country, was received by the President of Hungary with military honours at Heroes' Square, and the high-level meeting continued at Sándor Palace.
Dr. Tamás Sulyok honoured Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić
Today, at the proposal of the Prime Minister, President Tamás Sulyok awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary with the collar and the gold star to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in the Hall of Mirrors at Sándor Palace. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Dr. Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Dr. Balázs Hankó, Minister of Culture and Innovation. The visiting minister briefed the President on current issues at the Ministry of Culture and Innovation.
The meeting discussed the importance of preserving Hungarian culture and the importance of innovation in the arts, education and everyday life.
Hungary’s Head of State visits the border region - Nagylak, Röszke, Mórahalom, Szeged
Dr. Tamás Sulyok visited the Hungarian-Romanian and Hungarian-Serbian border sections, where he was provided with detailed information and had the opportunity to personally view the practical procedures, tasks and challenges of Hungarian border protection and border control. The Head of State was accompanied by Major General and Chief Aide-de-Camp István Kun Szabó, Lieutenant General and National Police Chief János Balogh, and Brigadier General and Police Chief of Csongrád-Csanád County Zsolt Polyák.