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.
We Hungarians, inside and outside our borders, can always count on each other
We Hungarians, inside and outside our borders, can always count on each other – the President of Hungary declared at the unveiling ceremony of the statue of Ferenc Kölcsey in Nagykároly in the Partium on Wednesday.
At the unveiling ceremony of the memorial made by sculptor Lajos Győrfi at the square in front of the Mayor’s Office, Katalin Novák stressed that Kölcsey warns the Hungarians that we must enrich the future, protect the present and guard the past all at the same time.
The Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces briefed the Head of State on the state of the war
On Tuesday, President of Hungary and Commander in Chief of the Hungarian Defence Forces received in her office Lieutenant-General Ruszin-Szendi Romulusz Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Defence Forces and Major-General János Szaszák, Deputy Director General of the Military National Security Service.
After the meeting, Major General István Kun Szabó, Chief aide-de-camp of the Head of State reminded journalists at Sándor Palace: the President of the Republic receives bi-weekly briefings from the Chief of the General Staff on issues related to the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Katalin Novák: NATO must be unified and become stronger, but enlargement issues should be discussed
NATO must be unified and become stronger, but issues related to its enlargement should be discussed – declared President of Hungary Katalin Novák on One on One, a programme on the English language channel TRT World of Turkish Sate Television. The programme was broadcast late on Monday evening.
In the first part of the interview, Katalin Novák was asked about the NATO accession of Finland and Sweden. The President stressed that "in these difficult times we must remain united and show our strength".
NATO is an important alliance that must be strengthened – she underlined.
A school is the unity of students, teachers and parents
In a school, the unity of students, teachers and parents is necessary - said President of Hungary Katalin Novák in Gödöllő on Saturday, at the awards ceremony closing the 23rd Conference of Student Science Clubs in the Carpathian Basin.
She explained: we need teachers who pay attention to their students, put them in focus, work for their long-term interests.
Katalin Novák presented the Saint Stephen Order of Hungary to Sándor Csányi
Sándor Csányi, Chairman and CEO of OTP Bank, the President of Hungary’s Football Federation, was presented by President of Hungary Katalin Novák with the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary at Sándor Palace in Budapest on Friday.
Turkish-Hungarian friendship is about bravery, helpfulness and selflessness
The next one hundred years of Turkish-Hungarian friendship will also be about bravery, helpfulness and selflessness – said President of Hungary Katalin Novák in Kocaeli (formerly known as Izmit) in Türkiye on Friday, at the unveiling of the statue of Mancs, the famous rescue dog.
Katalin Novák visited a young boy in Adana saved by Hungarians
President of Hungary Katalin Novák visited a child in Adana saved by the rescue team Életjel (life-sign) in the aftermath of the earthquake in Türkiye in February.
Katalin Novák visited 5 year old Ahmet Yildirim in his home, bringing surprise gifts.
The young boy spent 5 days beneath the rubble without eating or drinking, before the rescue team Életjel (life-sign) succeeded in bringing him out. One of his legs, however, had to be amputated. Ahmet also lost his parents and brother in the earthquake.
Katalin Novák held talks with the Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and will visit the earthquake-stricken area
President of Hungary Katalin Novák paid a visit to the Turkish Parliament, the Grand National Assembly, in Ankara on Thursday. The Head of State held a meeting with Mustafa Sentop, Speaker of the Turkish Parliament - Vajk Farkas, Head of Communications at Sándor Palace informed MTI.
Among the topics on the agenda, Sándor Palace’s Head of Communication mentioned the earthquake in Türkiye last month, the aid provided by the Hungarians, the Russian-Ukrainian war, the issue of the Balkans, and the question of the NATO accession of certain countries.
Katalin Novák: we are helping Türkiye in its troubles and will also do so in the future
Hungarians extend a helping hand to the Turkish people in their troubles caused by the earthquake and will continue to help going forward – said President of Hungary Katalin Novák at the joint press conference held with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan after the two Presidents’ meeting in Ankara on Wednesday.
The President of Hungary travels to Türkiye
President of Hungary Katalin Novák will pay an official visit to Türkiye between 29-31 March on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries – The Communication Directorate of Sándor Palace informed MTI on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the President will visit Ankara and the earthquake-hit areas of the country.
The President's three-day visit to Türkiye will have a political, humanitarian and cultural dimension and will reflect the alliance and the friendly relations between the two countries.