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.
Open Day at Sándor Palace on 17 September 2023
To mark Cultural Heritage Days, Sándor Palace will open its doors to the public on Sunday 17 September.
Katalin Novák's speech at the Budapest Demographic Summit 2023
Your Holiness and Eminence, Cardinal and Archbishop, Your Excellencies! Rabbi!
Madam and Mr Presidents and Prime Ministers!
Distinguished Conference!
I have had the privilege to invite and welcome you five times now. At the beginning, I did so as State Secretary for Families, later as Minister, and now, I am welcoming you to the 5th Demographic Summit as President of Hungary.
Hungary has become an example to follow - Mandiner interview with Katalin Novák
"We must learn to desire what is ours." This quote was on your wedding invitation card. How can you apply this quote in everyday life?
What is given, what is already ours, we unfortunately forget to appreciate over time. The French philosopher Simone Weil's call is that, beyond appreciation, it is actually worth longing for what we already "have", what is already ours. This longing is also present in our marriage, and we try to live this approach in other areas of life and pass it on to our children.
On family policy, BDS, diplomatic engagement, clemency cases and returned laws - Katalin Novák in InfoRádió
Today, Hungary is the Mecca of family-oriented thinking, said President of Hungary Katalin Novák in her interview on InfoRadio’s programme Aréna. In connection with the Budapest Demographic Summit, the President of Hungary stressed the importance of having children and starting a family, but also spoke about the essence of her visits to Kyiv and Warsaw, the key role of personal relationships, the challenges of the Head of State's veto and pardon, and why it is necessary to run without bodyguards in Tiszabecs.
Closing ceremony of the National Kindergarten Programme of the Reformed Church of Hungary in Kunszentmiklós
The opportunity to freely live the Christian faith is a competitive advantage in today's world, said President of Hungary Katalin Novák at the closing ceremony of the National Kindergarten Programme of the Reformed Church of Hungary in Kunszentmiklós, Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary.
In her speech, Katalin Novák expressed her gratitude for the fact that 66 Reformed kindergartens have been built or renovated throughout the country in the past four years, providing opportunities for the Reformed education of about three thousand young children.
Katalin Novák met with Cardinal Péter Erdő
Katalin Novák met with Cardinal Péter Erdő, Primate, Archbishop of Esztergom and Budapest at Sándor Palace.
The topics of their discussion were peace, the protection of traditional family values and helping those in need.
On demography with European women politicians
Katalin Novák received European women politicians at Sándor Palace. The President of Hungary discussed the demographic crisis in Europe and the Hungarian family policy model with members of the "Next Generation is Female" initiative.
According to Katalin Novák, demography is also a competitiveness issue. The issue will be discussed in detail at the Budapest Demographic Summit next week.
Presentation of ambassadorial credentials and letters by the Head of State at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Katalin Novák handed over the credentials to several Hungarian ambassadors accredited abroad.
According to the official documents, the following individuals will head Hungary’s dipolomatic missions in their designated post:
- Dr. Zita Ilona Bencsik in Minsk,
- Zoltán Szentgyörgyi in Tel-Aviv,
- András Szabó in Kuwait City,
- József Rózsa in Tashkent,
- Béla Bozsik in Pristina,
- Dr. Miklós Tamás Halmai in Brasília,
- Dr. Lóránd Endreffy in Abuja
Katalin Novák received the credentials of the new Australian and Irish ambassadors
President of Hungary Katalin Novák received credentials from the diplomatic representatives of two foreign countries at Sándor Palace.
With the ceremony, Ian David Grainge Biggs has become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of Australia and Ragnar Almquist Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ireland, and now they can also officially begin their country's diplomatic representation in Budapest and Hungary.