2008 Press Releases
Memorial Service for Rev. Dr. Imre Bertalan to Be Held Septermber 6 in Washington, DC
On September 6, 2008, a memorial service will be held in memory of Rev. Dr. Imre Bertalan, one the most important personalities of the Hungarian
Hungarian American Coalition Announces Winners of the Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship for 2008-2009 Academic Year
Six students were awarded the Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship Awards for the 2008-2009 academic year. The winners are: Eszter Győri, a graduate of
Hungarian American Coalition Holds Annual Meeting 2008
László Böjtös, Council Member of Hungarian Communion of Friends, Cleveland’s Honorary Consul of Hungary, is New Chairman of the Board On December 6, 2008, the
Governor George E. Pataki Receives High State Honor from Republic of Hungary
Budapest – On November 12, 2008, George E. Pataki, former Governor of New York, received the Commander’s Cross with the Star of the Order of Merit
Third “Hungarian Americans Together” Conference Held in New Brunswick, NJ, October 10-11, 2008
The following press release was issued jointly by the two Co-Chairs’ organizations and the three hosting organizations. A group of 30 leaders from Hungarian-American organizations
President Bush Meets with Central and East European Coalition at White House Briefing
On October 24, the Hungarian American Coalition participated in the signing ceremony on the Protocols of Accession of Albania and Croatia to become full members
Five Noted Hungarian Researchers Receive the Charles Simonyi Research Scholarship Award
Five noted Hungarian researchers received the Charles Simonyi Research Scholarship Award at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest. The annual award was first established
Visa Waiver Program Expanded to Include the Republic of Hungary
President Bush is expected to announce the expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on Friday, October 17 at a White House Rose Garden ceremony.
Coalition Vice President László Fülöp Receives the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic
On 29 September, 2008, Mr. László Fülöp a board member of the Minnesota Hungarians and Vice President and Board member of the Hungarian American Coalition,
Coalition Co-sponsors International Conference
The Hungarian American Coalition is co-sponsoring an international conference on foreign policy issues related to the Central and East European region (CEE). The conference is
In Memoriam: Peter A. Soltész (1946-2008)
It is with sincere regret and sadness that we inform you of the death of our long time friend, Coalition member, Board member and officer
U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Denounces Russia’s Actions in Georgia
U.S. Ambassador to Hungary April H. Foley condemned the recent “Russian aggression” in Georgian territory, echoing the State Department’s warnings that Russia’s actions have imperiled
Hungarian American Coalition Honors Victims of Communism Worldwide
On June 12, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation hosted a historic event attended by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, U.S. House Majority Leader
Coalition Benefit Honors Dr. August J. Molnar, American Hungarian Foundation President
On April 18, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) hosted its Annual Gala Benefit at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC to honor the accomplishments of
Hungarian American Coalition Honors Dr. August J. Molnar, President of the American Hungarian Foundation
On April 18, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) will host its Annual Gala Benefit at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC to honor the accomplishments
Rep. Tom Lantos Dies at Age 80
The following is a statement by Maximilian Teleki, President of the Hungarian American Coalition: „On behalf of the Hungarian American Coalition and all Coalition members