1999
1999
28 Jan. Negotiations commenced in Budapest between Hungary and Slovakia regarding the interpretation of the decision made in the Hague on the Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Weir Dam.
1 March Ministerial Commissioner György Schwajda announces that the ‘Office for the Implementation of the New National Theater’ – headed by the Theater’s chief architect, Mária Siklós – has commenced operations.
6 March-2 Apr. A wave of floods breaking centuries-old records passes through rivers in the East of Hungary, so the Prime Minister orders emergency flood prevention measures to be taken.
12 March Along with the Czech Republic and Poland, Hungary becomes an official member of NATO.
24 March Parliament consents to aircraft carrying out NATO strikes to resolve the Kosovo crisis using Hungary’s air fields.
22-27 Apr. Viktor Orbán participates in the NATO Summit held in Washington. The session decides to intensify air strikes against Yugoslavia.
6-11 June Official visit made by Árpád Göncz to the United States. This is the first time a Hungarian Head of State officially visits the United States.
14 July The first example of the Millennium Flag is presented.
17 Aug. Pursuant to a government decision, the New National Theater is slated to be built on the discontinued EXPO site in Ferencváros.
10-11 Nov. Official visit by NATO secretary-general George Robertson.
21 Dec. Parliament passes an act on the Commemoration of the Foundation of the State by Saint Stephen and on the Holy Crown, according to which the Holy Crown is to be relocated to the Houses of Parliament.
