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.
Tradition and innovation – Opening of the Academic Year at the University of Debrecen
In the presence of nearly four thousand first-year students, the University of Debrecen held its ceremonial Senate meeting marking the start of the academic year in the Főnix Sports Hall.
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok adressed the members of the university community attending the ceremony.
The Head of State emphasized that the unity of tradition and innovation ensures that Hungarian universities not only preserve our values, but are also leading the way in the sciences that are shaping the future.
Being a lawyer is a special profession - Tolna County Lawyers' Day in Szekszárd
Tolna County Lawyers' Day is one of the most prestigious and important events in the legal profession in the county, which was opened this year by President Dr. Tamás Sulyok.
In his speech, the Head of State emphasised that being a lawyer is a special profession; it is a way of life where serious responsibility is an everyday occurrence and where commitment forms a solid alliance with integrity.
Ambassadorial credentials ceremony at Sándor Palace
President Tamás Sulyok received the letter of credence presented by the new Slovak ambassador, Pavol Pavlis, at Sándor Palace today.
Following the formal ceremony, His Excellency Pavol Pavlis, Slovakia's designated extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador, could commence his full diplomatic mission in Hungary.
The Hungarian head of state wished the ambassador every success in his work to strengthen relations between our countries.
Tamás Sulyok appointed the new Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Hungary
Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, appointed Dániel Palotai as Vice-President of the National Bank of Hungary on a proposal by the Prime Minister.
According to the presidential decision, the appointment will take effect on 1 September 2025 and will be valid for a period of six years.
The President of Hungary wished the new Deputy Governor every success in his work.
The triumph of faith, fortitude and selflessness – A visit to the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service camp
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service's traditional summer camp in Balatonfenyves has become a special place, a venue for mutual gift-giving, said President Tamás Sulyok at the opening of the charity's camp for young people with disabilities.
Tamás Sulyok said that the organisers and accompanying staff at the camp wanted to give the gift of joy and pleasant experiences to all those who would otherwise face obstacles to going on holiday, visiting the beach or camping without their families due to their disabilities.
20 August is the celebration of sovereign Hungarian statehood, the origin of a thousand years of Hungarian life – Highlights of the Ceremony
With military honours and in the presence of President Tamás Sulyok, the Hungarian national flag was raised during the state celebration held in Kossuth Lajos Square in front of the Parliament on the national holiday, 20 August.
Promotions and appointments to the rank of general at Sándor Palace
President of Hungary Dr. Tamás Sulyok – on a proposal by the Minister of the Interior – with effect from 20 August 2025,
• promoted Police Brigadier General Dr. József László Gyurosovics to the rank of police major general.
• appointed Police Colonel Dr. Mátyás Hegyaljai to the rank of police brigadier general.
• appointed Police Colonel Andrea Kissné Kocsárdi to the rank of police brigadier general,
• appointed Police Colonel Vendel Szabó to the rank of police brigadier general.
The recipients of the Order of St. Stephen of Hungary have once again made the Hungarian name beautiful
Honourable Recipients!
Ladies and gentlemen!
I warmly and respectfully welcome you all to the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state, the presentation of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary at Sándor Palace.
Speech by Dr. Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, at the commissioning ceremony on 20 August
My fellow countrymen!
Celebrating Hungarians from the Carpathian Basin and around the world!
It is with joy and respect that I welcome the service members who have just taken their oath, as well as their families. With joy, because young people ready and well-prepared to serve and defend their homeland once again fill the nation’s main square. With respect, because the oath they have taken—and which I hope they will keep throughout their lives—demands of them the noblest service and sacrifice.
Thomas Bach, former President of the IOC, received prestigious recognition
Thomas Bach's achievements, successes, athletic and sports management qualities are recognised all over the world, and his life's work speaks for itself, said Tamás Sulyok, Head of State, before presenting the Grand Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit to Thomas Bach, Honorary President for Life of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), at Sándor Palace.