UK government contacting thousands of UK nationals in Europe

Preparing for end of Brexit transition period

The UK government has written to 365,000 UK nationals living in Europe with advice on the actions they need to take to prepare for the end of the UK “Brexit” transition period on December 31.

Decision on holiday restrictions to be made next week

Vaccine pre-registration campaign announced

The head of the Prime Minister's Office announced on Thursday the launch of a pre-registration vaccination campaign, adding that a decision on whether to introduce holiday season restrictions from Dec. 11 will be made following consultations involving Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

ISIS soldier handed life sentence

The Budapest Municipal Court on Thursday sentenced Hassan F., a former soldier of the terrorist organisation ISIS, to life in prison.

Retail sales fall 2.4 pc in October

Retail sales in Hungary fell by an annual 2.4 percent in October as vehicle fuel and non-food sales dropped, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said.

93 hospitals under military command

Fully 93 of Hungary's hospitals are being overseen by hospital commanders appointed by the government, Zsolt Halmosi, the chief hospital commander, told parliament's defence and law enforcement committee on Thursday.

Events in Minsk strike a chord in Budapest

Striking parallels between Belarus 2020 and Hungary 1956

The August 9 Belarus presidential election was a monumental occurrence for this landlocked country standing between the European Union and Russia. The nation was severely shaken as Belarusians took a distinct tug between past and future on a day destined for the history books, ...

Karacsony: BKV bus rental contract above-board

The Budapest transport company BKV is not signing a bus rental contract with a company of dubious background, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Wednesday, referring to allegations made by Fidesz politicians.