Novak takes over presidency from Ader

Katalin Novak on Tuesday took over the presidency of the republic from Janos Ader. Ader greeted Novak at the entrance of Sandor Palace in the Castle District and showed her round the presidential offices and residency before making an appearance with her on the presidential building's balcony. Parliament elected Novak president on March 10, and she will be the sixth president since the 1989/90 change of political system. Novak will be sworn in during a ceremony on Saturday.