Orbán expects the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic to last longer and be more difficult than the first one
PM calls for cooperation to seize momentum for ‘breakthrough’ in doctors’ wage hike
The novel coronavirus in Hungary is spreading at a faster pace than ever, putting the country under increasing pressure until a vaccine is at hand, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Sunday. In an interview with public broadcaster Kossuth Radio, Orbán said that the ...
Doctors' chamber hails agreement with government as 'historic step'
Doctors to receive ‘unprecedented’ wage hike, gratuities to be ‘phased out’
Hungary's government and the Hungarian Chamber of Doctors (MOK) have agreed to raise doctors' wages by an "unprecedented" rate, and to "phase out" gratuity payments, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Facebook.
The situation in 2020 has been more favourable than in 2008, NBH officials say
National Bank sees no immediate systemic risk to financial system
Financial stress had increased significantly around March with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but the level of stress was below that of the financial crisis in 2008 and by now it has subsided back to pre-March levels, officials of the National Bank of ...
Illegal migration is now posing a serious health risk, minister says
EU must clearly communicate border crossing criteria
The European Union must make it clear that the only way to enter its territory is in a lawful way, or else the migration pressure on Hungary's and Greece's borders will not ease, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
Gergely Gulyas underlined the importance of wearing face masks
Government extends temporary border controls for another month
Hungary's government has extended temporary border controls, introduced in September to contain the spread of the coronavirus, by another month, the head of the Prime Minister's Office said. At a regular government press briefing, Gergely Gulyas urged the public to observe the rules implemented ...
Justics minister: EC rule of law report based on ‘ready-baked material’
The chapter on Hungary in the European Commission's Rule of Law Report is largely based on a rehash of material provided by NGOs linked to the George Soros's Open Society Foundations, and as such its objectivity and trustworthiness is questionable, Judit Varga said on ...
Opposition councillor calls approval "unlawful"
City assembly passes amendment to construction rules
Budapest's metropolitan assembly on Wednesday approved an amendment to building regulations in connection with the revamp of the capital's City Park. The amendment was approved with 18 votes in favour, 10 against and one abstention.
Visitors have until the middle of October to see the exhibition set up in a semi-spherical tent
Trianon centenary exhibition opens at National Museum
The Hungarian National Museum opened an exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Trianon Peace Treaty under which Hungary lost two-thirds of its territory to neighbouring countries.
Post office issues stamps commemorating 100th anniversary of Trianon
The Hungarian Post Office issued commemorative stamps marking the 100th anniversary of the Trianon Peace Treaty.
Government to discuss extension of Schengen border control on Wednesday
The government will decide on Wednesday on whether to extend the current controls along the country's Schengen borders, an official of the operative board coordinating measures to contain the coronavirus epidemic told an online press conference.
