Address by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Congress of Hungarian Studies
Distinguished Congress, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the opening of the IX International Congress of Hungarian Studies. Throughout the several decades of the congress’s history, it has become a cherished tradition for the incumbent President of Hungary to serve as patron of this prestigious academic event. At the beginning of my term of office, I am honoured to continue this tradition, thereby also expressing the Hungarian State’s appreciation for the international community of Hungarian studies.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, on 20 August 2026 on M1 Public Television
My fellow Hungarians,
On 20 August, we commemorate the founding of the Hungarian state by Saint Stephen - a recognition that a country’s future is shaped not only by its leaders, but also by strong, enduring institutions.
Today, we too must build such institutions: institutions that serve not the powers of the day, but the citizens of our country. For the quality of a state is ultimately reflected in how well the institutions function that its citizens encounter in their everyday lives.
Public service media is one such institution.
Speech by Dr András Baka, President of Hungary, at the 20 August National Day State Honours Ceremony
Honourable Madam Speaker,
Honourable Prime Minister,
Distinguished Honourees,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Statement from Sándor Palace
András Baka, President of Hungary, received Dr István Lajtár, Deputy Prosecutor General, at the Presidential Palace.
The meeting was initiated by the Head of State, as the term of office of Prosecutor General Dr Gábor Bálint Nagy comes to an end today following his resignation. The President of Hungary shall nominate a candidate for the position of Prosecutor General to the National Assembly.
Statement from Sándor Palace - Dr András Baka takes office as President of Hungary
President of Hungary Dr Andras Baka took office on 19 August 2026.
The Speaker of the National Assembly calls the leaders of the Government and the parliamentary parties to a meeting
The extreme heatwave affecting Hungary, the critically low water levels in the Danube, the resulting need to shut down the nuclear power plant, and the Level 3 water restrictions in force in several localities have created an exceptional situation that requires coordinated and immediate action.
The Speaker of the National Assembly held talks at Sándor Palace
The Speaker of the National Assembly, who is temporarily exercising the duties and powers of the Head of State, held talks with the former President of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Following the meeting between Ágnes Forsthoffer and Dr Tamás Sulyok, the Speaker of the National Assembly met with staff at Sándor Palace during a staff meeting.
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.
“Neither democracy nor the rule of law can be based on threats.” – Interview with Dr. Tamás Sulyok in the German political science journal ’Cicero’
Mr. President, do you feel at home in your role as the Hungarian Head of State?
To be President of Hungary, to serve and represent every Hungarian citizen, is a tremendous honour – perhaps the greatest any Hungarian can receive. It is a responsible and undoubtedly very rewarding role, though naturally one that comes with its own challenges.
"Even the appearance of solutions that do not respect the rule of law must be avoided" - Interview with Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary
Have you ever regretted a decision you made?
I cannot recall any decision that I have regretted. At most, such things may have occurred in minor, everyday matters. The past becomes part of life. I generally focus more on the present than the past, and I am shaping the future through my plans.
In one of your first interviews as head of state, you said you didn’t hesitate for long when you were asked to become President of Hungary. Have you not regretted your decision?
"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.
Katalin Novák held talks with the Moldovan Prime Minister in Gyula
President of Hungary Katalin Novák held talks with Dorin Recean, Prime Minister of Moldova, at Gyula Castle on Thursday.
Katalin Novák in Békés County
As promised, in 2024, the President of Hungary has resumed her visits to the counties.
In Békés County, the Sándor Palace in remote office programme began, similarly to earlier county visits, with the raising of the national flag with military honours. Local residents graced the event with their attendance.
The Head of State then held talks with the county's leaders and Members of Parliament on the most important issues and problems affecting the region and its inhabitants.
Appointment as General in Sándor Palace
The President of Hungary - on a proposal by the Minister of Finance - appointed Dr. Ferenc Domokos, Colonel of the Financial Guard, to the rank of Brigadier General of the Financial Guard, with effect from 26 January 2024.
Appointment as State Secretary in Sándor Palace
On a proposal by the Minister of Defence, President of Hungary Katalin Novák appointed Dr. Zsolt Krisztián Kutnyánszky as State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence with effect from 20 January 2024.
Receipt of ambassadorial credentials
President of Hungary Katalin Novák today received letters of credence from two new ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
With the ceremony, by presenting their letter of credence, His Excellency Malallah Mahmood Shaban Al Balushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman and His Excellency José Ramón Rivero González, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, officially commenced their mission in Hungary.
Katalin Novák received the Prime Minister of Vietnam
President of Hungary Katalin Novák received Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is visiting Hungary.
Vietnam is an important economic partner for Hungary, an affirmative illustration concerning demographics and a country that stands for peace.
Press release from Sándor Palace
As of 1 February, Dr Gellért Sölch is the Head of the Coordination Directorate of Sándor Palace.
Dr Gellért Sölch has more than a decade of administrative experience. He started his career at the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice, then joined the Ministry of Human Resources, first as Deputy Chief of Cabinet, later as Chief of Cabinet of the Minister and Deputy State Secretary for Strategic Affairs. Between 2022 and 31 January 2024, he acted as Deputy State Secretary for Strategic Affairs in the Ministry of Interior.
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.
It is important to prevent the escalation of the war in Ukraine - Katalin Novák at the WEF in Davos
It is very important to avoid a third world war and to prevent the escalation of the conflict, said President of Hungary Katalin Novák on Wednesday morning at a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Asked by the moderator of the discussion whether EU support for Ukraine should be continued, Katalin Novák stressed that Ukraine must be supported against Russia in the future as well, and that Hungary will continue its support, too.
Katalin Novák met with the President of the European Commission at the World Economic Forum
Katalin Novák held talks with the President of the European Commission at the Davos World Economic Forum. The President gave an account of the meeting on her social media page on Tuesday.
We had to discuss many challenging issues with Ursula von der Leyen- wrote the President. She added that the focus of the discussion was on Hungarian youth and the Erasmus+ program.
Katalin Novák stated: "I trust that Hungarian students will not be deprived of the opportunities for studying abroad in the future."