Nice and Vienna attacks were "warning shots to remind us of the dangers other than the coronavirus pandemic that threaten Europeans", PM says
Orbán: Tough situation, outlook positive
The situation regarding the coronavirus epidemic is severely difficult in some parts of Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday in an interview to public radio. "But our chances are good," he said. "We'll manage the situation and together we'll succeed once more," ...
First section of Pest integrated tram network inaugurated
The first section of the integrated tram network on the Pest side of the capital city was inaugurated in the district of Ferencvaros on Friday.
Elective surgeries suspended
Care for coronavirus patients must be further expanded, so elective surgeries are being postponed, Cecilia Muller, the chief medical officer, told an online press conference on Friday.
Unions support planned restart tax in Budapest
Twenty trade unions have signed a declaration to express support for Budapest's plans to introduce a local "restart tax" to help municipal companies impacted by the coronavirus epidemic.
DK calls for testing every teacher, school employee
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) is calling on the government to arrange for a free Covid testing of teachers and staff in every Hungarian school and ensure notifying parents and students about every positive case, the party's spokesman said on Thursday.
Negotiations are under way with three Chinese and an Israeli producer as well
Hungary to receive Russian vaccine in December
Hungary will start receiving "small supplies" of a Russian coronavirus vaccine for clinical testing in December, under an agreement between the Hungarian foreign minister and Russia's health minister.
Government decides on subsidy for Budapest public transport vehicle procurements
The central government has decided to subsidise the purchase of green public transport vehicles for Budapest, according to the official state gazette.
Budapest to increase rapid Covid-19 test capacity
The Budapest municipality has decided to substantially increase its coronavirus testing capacity by purchasing 100,000 antigen detection test kits in an effort to halt the spread of Covid-19 infections, the mayor of the city said on Wednesday.
Authorities to be "much stricter and more consistent" in enforcing the restrictions
Coronavirus: Swift response needed
Fighting the coronavirus epidemic requires "quickness and an ability to respond", which justifies the government's reintroduction of a special legal order, the head of the Prime Minister's Office told a press conference following a cabinet meeting. Concerning the curfew and the restrictions on public ...
Foreign minister tests positive during Asian trip
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has tested positive for coronavirus during official engagements in Asia but is asymptomatic, according to a ministry spokesman.
