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.
Receipt of ambassadorial credentials
President of Hungary Katalin Novák today received the credentials of four ambassadors accredited to Hungary.
Katalin Novák is Chief Patron of the fundraising campaign It’s Good to be Good!
President of Hungary Katalin Novák visited the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Semmelweis University to learn about the professional work pursued there.
Following the visit, it was announced that the Head of State has accepted the patronage of the public media's fundraising campaign "It’s Good to be Good!".
Speech by Katalin Novák at the Pannonhalma 800 celebration
Your Excellencies, the Apostolic Nuncio and Archbishops, the Most Reverend Metropolitan, Distinguished Teachers, Ladies and Gentlemen, and above all, dear Students!
Thank you for the invitation, I am honoured to celebrate with you today. It is always a pleasure to come to Pannonhalma.
Our duty is to collectively represent the interests of our country
It is our duty to collectively represent the interests of our nation and our homeland, regardless of our outlook on the world or the particular region of the country or the Hungarian-inhabited corner of the Carpathian Basin we come from - stated President Novák in Brussels on Friday.
Katalin Novák held discussions with the Belgian king about the historical and diplomatic relations between Hungary and Belgium
The Hungarian Head of State met with King Philippe of Belgium during her visit to Brussels at the Royal Palace of Laeken.
According to Katalin Novák, during the meeting - which was held in a cordial atmosphere - in addition to the century-long historical and diplomatic relations between the two countries, they also reviewed the state of the EU trio's preparations for the Presidency.
Katalin Novák met with the President of the European Parliament
President of Hungary Katalin Novák met with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola to discuss Hungary's preparations for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2024.
"I trust that in 2024, we will have another successful Hungarian Presidency," declared the Head of State, adding that the President of the European Parliament also anticipates the same.
Security is crucial for Hungary
Security is of crucial importance for Hungary and its people. Hungary's NATO membership ensures security not only for the country but also for the broader region, stated President Novák during a press briefing at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Katalin Novák, who held discussions with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, emphasized while speaking to journalists that peace and stability are of fundamental importance for Hungary.
The largest military exercise of the past three decades was opened in the presence of Katalin Novák
President Novák, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, inspected the military exercise named "Adaptive Hussars 23" in Hódmezővásárhely. The initial phase of the largest military exercise in the past 30 years involves nearly a thousand soldiers, including foreign participants such as Italians, Croatians, Turks, Americans, along with reserve Hungarian troops.
The exercise, involving NATO forces, will mobilise approximately 4,500 personnel and more than 200 different equipment over the next few days.
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.