konzolos

The term "konzolos" is a Hungarian word that translates to "consul" in English. A consul is a government official who is appointed by one country to reside in another country to assist and protect the citizens of the appointing country. Consuls are typically stationed in major cities within a foreign country and are part of a consular office or consulate, which is a branch of an embassy.

The primary responsibilities of a consul can vary, but they generally include issuing passports and visas, providing assistance to citizens who are in distress (such as those who have been arrested, are ill, or have lost their documents), facilitating trade and economic relations, and promoting cultural exchange between the two countries. They may also provide notarization services and assist in matters of inheritance or legal disputes involving their citizens.

Consuls operate under the authority of their home country's government and are accredited by the host country. While they perform important diplomatic functions, their role is usually less political than that of an ambassador, who is the chief diplomatic representative of a country to another nation. The office of the consul is distinct from the embassy, which is typically located in the capital city and handles broader diplomatic relations.