The recipients of the Order of St. Stephen of Hungary have once again made the Hungarian name beautiful
Honourable Recipients!
Ladies and gentlemen!
I warmly and respectfully welcome you all to the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state, the presentation of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the commissioning ceremony on 20 August
My fellow countrymen!
Celebrating Hungarians from the Carpathian Basin and around the world!
It is with joy and respect that I welcome the service members who have just taken their oath, as well as their families. With joy, because young people ready and well-prepared to serve and defend their homeland once again fill the nation’s main square. With respect, because the oath they have taken—and which I hope they will keep throughout their lives—demands of them the noblest service and sacrifice.
Everyday perseverance today finds its fulfilment in the joy experienced within the community - Speech by President Dr. Tamás Sulyok at the opening ceremony of the Hungarian Cultural Days of Kolozsvár
With great respect and affection, I welcome the community gathered for the festive opening of the Hungarian Cultural Days of Kolozsvár! I would love to greet each person individually who participates in any of the events of this wonderful week-long programme, but unfortunately, this is not possible. Even this impressive venue is much, much too small to accommodate the thousands who will be seeking intellectual and cultural nourishment or refreshing experiences here.
Head of State nominates new ombudsman
Due to the election of Dr. Ákos Kozma as a constitutional judge, the position of Commissioner for Fundamental Rights became vacant. In accordance with his powers under the Fundamental Law, President Tamás Sulyok, after consulting with representatives of the legal profession, nominated Dr. Imre Juhász, former constitutional judge, retired president of the Constitutional Court, and lecturer at the Department of Civil Procedure Law at ELTE University, as the candidate for the position of Commissioner for Fundamental Rights.
President Tamás Sulyok travels to Slovakia on an official visit
On Thursday, 3 July 2025, President Tamás Sulyok will travel to Slovakia on an official visit.
The Hungarian head of state will be received in Pozsony by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Following a private meeting between the two heads of state and talks between the delegations, the two presidents will make a press statement.
The Hungarian President will meet with Richard Raši, Speaker of the Slovak National Council, and then hold talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Press release from Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok pays a working visit to Japan, followed by an official visit to Vietnam.
On 19 May 2025, Head of State Tamás Sulyok will pay a working visit to Japan. The Hungarian Head of State will be received in audience by His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, 126th Emperor of Japan. The President will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and hold talks with the heads of Japanese companies and investor groups present in Hungary.
The votes express the democratic will of the electorate
On 9 June 2024, on the day of the elections to the European Parliament, local governments and of national minority advocates, Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary and his wife cast their votes in Szeged. After the vote, the President said that since there have been free elections in Hungary, his wife Zsuzsa and he have always exercised their right to vote, and again urged his fellow citizens to vote as well.
The President of Hungary on the anniversary of Hungary’s EU accession: Hungary does not give up its sovereignty
Hungary does not give up its sovereignty, and believes in the alliance of independent nation states in Europe, which the founding treaties currently guarantee – the President of Hungary said in Brdo pri Kranj in Slovenia on Monday.
We can become the renovated church of Europe, said President Sulyok at the reconsecration of the renovated church in Ják
We can become the renovated church of Europe, where people come to draw strength, said Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, at the reconsecration ceremony of Ják’s St. George Church (Vas County, Hungary) on Sunday.
Tamás Sulyok emphasized the need for revitalizing our communities.
We need to rebuild ourselves to each other, setting aside all obstacles, fears, uncertainties, and distrust, although this is not easy in the era of infidelity, where we lose the grace of connection, stated the President.
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.
CNBC interview with Katalin Novák
That I'm here for the first time, I experienced that it is, let's say, a constructive chaos, what we experience here, and also what the traffic is concerned, it's very difficult to get from one place to the other, but I have to assure you that the Swiss trains are on time. I took the train and it worked perfectly.
I came, I got the train as well.
Appointment of a State Secretary at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, the President of Hungary, on the proposal of the Prime Minister, appointed Anita Kiss-Hegyi as State Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation, with effect from 15 June 2025.
At the ceremony held at Sándor Palace, the Head of State wished the new State Secretary good endeavours and success.
Young talents at Sándor Palace
Participants of the CEA Hungary Junior Internship Programme were welcomed at Sándor Palace. The CEA aims to promote international scientific cooperation between countries in the region, especially involving the younger generations. The students are already dedicated to legal reasoning, academic dialogue, and international relations.
The academics listened to lectures courtesy of the staff of the Directorate of Constitutionalism and Law and the Directorate of Social and International Relations at Sándor Palace.
Honesty, Courage, Honour - Visit of the Head of State to the Szolnok garrison
The President of Hungary, Dr. Tamás Sulyok Tamás, visited the 86th Ittebei Kiss József Helicopter Base of the Hungarian Defence Forces.
The Head of State, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces, said that the personnel of the Szolnok garrison are clearly characterised by personal commitment, commitment to teamwork and excellent professional skills. He added that these enable our service people to carry out even the most complicated tasks.
A life's work becomes a symbol - János Bánáti receives the new recognition established by the Head of State
Head of State Dr. Tamás Sulyok has established a new award, the Gold Medal of Merit of the President of Hungary.
The President of Hungary wishes to reward the achievements of those who have increased the esteem of the Hungarian nation, who have achieved outstanding merits in the service of the homeland, who have helped the everyday life of the Hungarian people through their life's work, who have worked tirelessly to support our compatriots, to promote the unity of the nation and to achieve peace.
President of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received Péter Szabadhegÿ, President of the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta, at Sándor Palace.
The discussion focused on social solidarity, the creation of real opportunities and the future of the underprivileged.
Constitutional Judge Dr. Marcel Szabó at Sándor Palace
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, received Dr. Marcel Szabó, member of the Constitutional Court, at Sándor Palace.
The Head of State and his guest reviewed current issues related to the implementation of constitutional values.
Particular attention was paid to the protection of fundamental rights and the importance of trust between institutions.
President Tamás Sulyok received the Head of State of Kosovo
President Tamás Sulyok received President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of the Republic of Kosovo at Kossuth Square with military honours.
Following the ceremony, the two presidents and their delegations held official talks at Sándor Palace. During the meeting, the parties agreed on the common goal of Hungary and Kosovo to further deepen bilateral relations based on mutual respect and trust.
Ambassadorial letters of credence ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received today the letters of credence of four new Ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
Following a diplomatic ceremony at Sándor Palace,
• His Excellency Vegard Kaale, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway,
• Her Excellency Margarida Rosa da Silva Izata, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola,
Presidential tribute at plot 301
President of Hungary Dr Tamás Sulyok paid his respects to the martyred Prime Minister Imre Nagy, who was executed on 16 June 1958, and to the martyrs of 1956 who are buried in Plot 301.
The Head of State paid tribute to the heroes who chose integrity and honour, even if they had to pay with their lives.
Through their actions, the fighters of 1956 have left their mark on the conscience of the nation, and it is our duty to pass on their memory to future generations.
The love of sport is a fundamental value in Hungary – World Judo Championships 2025
President of Hungary Tamás Sulyok, in his welcome speech at the opening ceremony of the World Judo Championships in Budapest, said that the World Judo Championships have come home to Budapest.
"Sport is a matter close to the hearts of the Hungarian people, and in recent years Hungary has hosted numerous World Championships in various sports, and has proven many times that it is a reliable partner, because the love of sport and respect for our guests are fundamental values in Hungary," the President said.