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.
Applications are now welcome for STIPI Component A, which covers the costs of foreign university admission
Applications are now open yet again for Component A of the Stipendium Peregrinum scholarship programme, which provides financial support to young people wishing to study at the world's most prestigious universities abroad.
The first round of applications will be open from 6 to 27 November 2023, after which applications will be accepted until the available funds are exhausted.
The Main Patron of Stipendium Peregrinum is President of Hungary Katalin Novák.
Katalin Novák's solidarity visit to Israel
We Hungarians can never be indifferent to what happens in Israel, said Katalin Novák, the President of Hungary, during her solidarity visit to Israel.
Hungary is protecting not only its own borders, but also those of the European Union - Interview with Katalin Novák on Sky News Australia
Hungary is protecting not only its own borders, but also those of the European Union, President of Hungary Katalin Novák told Sky News Australia's Rita Panahi in an interview on Friday.
"We are under very strong pressure on our southern borders, we are in fact protecting the external borders of the European Union and the Schengen area"- underlined the President of Hungary, who visited Sydney earlier in the day.
Katalin Novák met with David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia
President of Hungary Katalin Novák and David Hurley, Governor-General of Australia, held talks on Friday in Sydney on the development of economic relations and the fight against illegal migration.
At the beginning of the meeting, Katalin Novák thanked the Governor-General for the fact that Australia had opened its doors to the Hungarian people, who could maintain their national identity and did not have to give up their traditions.
Interview with Katalin Novák at Sky News Australia
Now to a brilliant woman who became Hungary's youngest president and its first female president. Hungary stands alone in many respects in the EU, it has an uncompromising border protection policy, it is unashamedly Christian and there are bold policies in place to encourage women to have children and lots of them. I spoke to the President of Hungary Katalin Novák earlier today.
Speech by Katalin Novák on Reformation Day in Sydney
Áldás, békesség! Békesség Istentől! - Grace and peace to you from God our Father!
The Hungarian nation, while fragmented into various diasporas by the storms of history, can still be united in spirit - The inauguration of the Hungarian Club in Marsden, Australia
The Hungarians, fragmented as they are into various diasporas across the world, can still be united in spirit, said President of Hungary Katalin Novák on Sunday at the consecration of the new Hungarian Reformed Church in Marsden, Australia.
Hungary stands up for freedom, family and Christian tradition - Interview with Katalin Novák in The Australian
Hungary stands up for freedom, family and Christian tradition, said President of the Republic Katalin Novák in an interview with The Australian, the only Australian daily with national coverage.
The article reports that in the synagogue on Dohány Street in Budapest, different denominations and political parties stood up together in support of Israel, which has been attacked by the Palestinian organisation Hamas.
State visit to Papua New Guinea
The role of the Pacific region is becoming increasingly important, which is why good relations with Papua New Guinea are so important, said President of Hungary Katalin Novák, who arrived in the Independent State of Papua New Guinea on Wednesday for a state visit.
Katalin Novák gave a lecture on demographic challenges to Australian students
President of Hungary Katalin Novák gave a lecture to students of Campion College in Sydney, Australia, on demographic challenges and Hungary’s pro-family policies.
Katalin Novák said that Hungary’s spending on family support equals more than 6 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). She also spoke about housing support for families with children and the fact that mothers with four or more children are exempt from paying personal income tax for the rest of their lives.