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Gov’t Won’t Offer Cash For Getting Vaccinated Despite Slowing Covid Vaccination Rate

The government believes that the immunity certificate, which offers various privileges to the inoculated, provides enough incentive.

Budapest Municipal Court Rejects Klubrádió Appeal over 92.9 MHz

Klubrádió challenged the National Media and Communications Authority's decision in court in March, when the body closed a tender for the frequency without declaring a winner.

Budapest Leadership Insists on Fudan Referendum

If Budapest's residents don't want an investment, then it will not move forward, Budapest Mayor Karácsony said.

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LMP: Govt Discriminating Against Opposition-Run Local Councils

According to the party, Prime Minister Orbán has deprived local councils of partial revenue by slashing car tax and local business tax, and by decreeing that parking should be free of charge.

Foreign politics

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Orbán at EU Summit: Vaccine Procurement Must be Accelerated Without Ideological Considerations

Orbán said the most important task for a society in the current pandemic situation was to ensure that vaccines are available for the public. "Without having a vaccine available, no social policy can be maintained," he noted.

Innovation Min: Hungary, Austria Reject European Minimum Wage

Minister Palkovics also noted that Hungary was opposed to a unified European tax system.

Justice Minister at EU Summit: Hungary Sees Europe as ‘Families, Jobs, Innovation’

Judit Varga said that Hungary's position differed from visions of a "European United States", and argued that the Hungarian model was based on "experiences of more than ten years, reality, and tangible results".

Orbán in Porto: EU’s Security Hinges on Coronavirus Vaccination

Orbán proposes that the EU should grant approval to "all proven effective and safe vaccines" and speed up the vaccination drive.

IT Minister: Minimum Wage Regulations Should Remain Member State Competency

The Hungarian minimum wage has grown by 128% between 2010 and 2021, a result that "couldn't have been achieved by any other means", Palkovics claimed.

Fidesz MEP: Balkans Must Become Integral Part of Europe

"The unfortunate thing when it comes to Europe Day is that we can't speak of full European unity," László Trócsányi said.

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Opposition Parties Mark Europe Day: EU Key to Peace in Europe

Only cooperation, freedom, and democracy can foster lasting peace, the opposition parties said.

Society

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Number of Teenagers Registered for Vaccination Exceeds 84,000

More than 40 percent of the 16-18 year olds have registered to receive a jab.

Coronavirus: Hungary Daily Death Toll Drops Below 100

Hungary's daily fatalities from the coronavirus have dropped below 100 for the first time in 70 days.

1.2 Million Sinopharm Doses Arrive in Hungary

"This is the biggest shipment of vaccines so far," Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook, adding that Hungary has now received 3.3 million doses altogether.

Universities to Reopen from Monday

Higher education institutions, however, are expected to strictly observe and enforce protection measures.

Weekly Pfizer Vaccine Shipments Planned to Be Partly Used for Open Registration

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines may be needed to reach the ambitious milestone of 5 million vaccinations, as Hungary's vaccination rate has significantly slowed down since last Friday.

Tax Authority Launches Investigation Into Billion-forint VAT Fraud

According to the investigation, the group imported photovoltaic systems and used fictitious invoices through a chain of companies.

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Coronavirus: Hungary Hospitals to Resume Elective Surgeries

Patients will be required to present valid Covid-19 immunity certificates, or, in its absence, a negative PCR test 48 hours prior to the procedure and a negative rapid antigen test on the day of the surgery.

Economy

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Government to Promote Electric Car Purchases

Hungary is earmarking large amounts of EU recovery funds for environmental protection and promoting the circular economy and e-mobility, a government spokesperson said.

Health Authority Lifts Bird Flu Restrictions in Hajdú-Bihar

No new infection has been reported in the Nádudvar area since April 13.

Conditions of Immunity Card Stirs up Tension in Reopened Hospitality Sector

Many guests and catering businesses across Hungary find the government’s new regulation requiring immunity certificate to be served indoors discriminatory.

Gov’t Planning Large Deficit for 2022 Election Year Faces Criticism

The government says the budget is aimed at relaunching the economy after the pandemic.

Home Building Permit Issues Plunge in Capital, Jump Elsewhere

At the start of the year, the government slashed the VAT rate on home building to 5% from 27%.

Finance Minister: 2022 Budget Targets 5.2% Growth, 5.9% Deficit

Minister Varga said average wages were expected to grow by 8 percent next year.

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Foreign Min: V4-Japan Cooperation Could Contribute to Post-Pandemic Boom

The four Visegrad countries have a "vested interest" in Japan's broad involvement in the economic cooperation and infrastructure developments of the region, Foreign Minister Szijjártó said.

Culture

Márton Jász

“Freedom is when you use your own tools for whatever and however you want” – says Iván Vitáris, from Trending Band Ivan and The Parazol

Ivan & The Parazol, a Hungarian indie-garage rock band, incorporates influences from the 1960s and 1970s. The Anglo-Saxon influence can also be found very strongly in their music.

Mass Vaccination Can Stop Mutations – Pfizer Vaccine Creator Karikó

The goal is to make the virus disappear, said the biochemist, who is currently visiting Hungary, her home country.

Budapest Cultural Venues Reopening Gradually

All venues will require adult patrons to present immunity certificates, and minors will have to be accompanied by an adult with one.

Rethink of Budapest Modern Buildings at Venice Biennale of Architecture

The motto of the 17th Biennale, postponed from last year due to the coronavirus epidemic, is: “How will we live together?”.

Public Trust in Hungarian Academy of Sciences Remains Unchanged, Says Chairman

However, the institution's situation has thoroughly changed since it lost its network of research institutions.

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Creator Presents at Academy of Science

Famous Hungarian biochemist Katalin Karikó was crucial in the creation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

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Exhibition on 125-year-old Budapest Millennium Underground Opens in Bucharest

The exhibition displays the history of the metro line, the third of the time after New York and London.

Sport

Márton Jász

EURO 2021: Budapest Football Matches Sold Out in One Hour

Hungary is the only country to allow full houses for the Euro 2021 matches set to be held during the pandemic.

Stadiums Reopened for Those with Immunity Certificate

The requirement for an immunity certificate will remain for the upcoming European Championships too.

Athlete of Nation Sarolta Monspart Dies

Monspart was the first non-Scandinavian female runner to win the World Orienteering Championships, back in 1972.

PM Orbán: Hungary Against Plan to Set up European Super League

“Hungary’s position is that the beauty and eminence of the world’s greatest game comes from the fact that it belongs to everyone and cannot be monopolised by the richest,” PM Orbán said.

Olympics: U.S. Analysis Predicts 7 Hungarian Gold Medals in Tokyo

Gracenote Sports data and analysis company expects Hungary to rank 11th on the medal table, so it can be among the nations that will improve the most compared to their performance in Rio.

Over 100 Hungarian Olympians Did Not Request Vaccination Despite Priority

The Hungarian Olympic Committee has strongly emphasized the importance of vaccination.

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Men’s Water Polo – Szolnok Wins Euro Cup

Szolnok of Hungary won the men's water polo Euro Cup this year ahead of another Hungarian team, OSC.

Lifestyle

Tamás Vaski

Hungary Colorized: Volunteers Revitalize Public Structures

Who wouldn't want to be accompanied with LEGO people or the Flinstones while waiting for a bus?

Box Office Sales Tank in Hungary’s Cinemas on Reopening Weekend

Last weekend’s most popular movie, the 2020 comedy fantasy The Witches, garnered only 108 ticket sales.

Sziget Festival Postponed Once Again Due to Coronavirus

Organizers promise that the event will be back in 2022 in its "full glory."

May the 4th Be With You: Hungarian Influence in the Star Wars Universe

Not many know that several alien languages used in the sci-fi universe contain or sometimes are even completely based on the Hungarian language.

Coronavirus: Spas Open to Visitors with Vaccination Certificates

The spread of the virus is unlikely in such an environment, according to the chief medical officer.

Fate of Hungarian Festivals Still in Doubt, but Optimism Remains

This year, relevant figures are certainly more optimistic due to the accessibility of jabs, the high vaccination rate, and the ongoing easing of restrictions.

Adrienn Vass

Nyírség Dumpling Soup – An Old Hungarian Dish That is Slowly Disappearing – with Recipe!

Hungarian food history is generally not very clear, but Nyírség dumpling soup (Nyírségi gombócleves) is a mystery even to food historians.

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Gov’t Won’t Offer Cash For Getting Vaccinated Despite Slowing Covid Vaccination Rate

Budapest Municipal Court Rejects Klubrádió Appeal over 92.9 MHz

Budapest Leadership Insists on Fudan Referendum

LMP: Govt Discriminating Against Opposition-Run Local Councils

Orbán at EU Summit: Vaccine Procurement Must be Accelerated Without Ideological Considerations

Innovation Min: Hungary, Austria Reject European Minimum Wage

Justice Minister at EU Summit: Hungary Sees Europe as ‘Families, Jobs, Innovation’

Orbán in Porto: EU’s Security Hinges on Coronavirus Vaccination

IT Minister: Minimum Wage Regulations Should Remain Member State Competency

Fidesz MEP: Balkans Must Become Integral Part of Europe

Opposition Parties Mark Europe Day: EU Key to Peace in Europe

Number of Teenagers Registered for Vaccination Exceeds 84,000

Coronavirus: Hungary Daily Death Toll Drops Below 100

1.2 Million Sinopharm Doses Arrive in Hungary

Universities to Reopen from Monday

Weekly Pfizer Vaccine Shipments Planned to Be Partly Used for Open Registration

Tax Authority Launches Investigation Into Billion-forint VAT Fraud

Coronavirus: Hungary Hospitals to Resume Elective Surgeries

Government to Promote Electric Car Purchases

Health Authority Lifts Bird Flu Restrictions in Hajdú-Bihar

Conditions of Immunity Card Stirs up Tension in Reopened Hospitality Sector

Gov’t Planning Large Deficit for 2022 Election Year Faces Criticism

Home Building Permit Issues Plunge in Capital, Jump Elsewhere

Finance Minister: 2022 Budget Targets 5.2% Growth, 5.9% Deficit

Foreign Min: V4-Japan Cooperation Could Contribute to Post-Pandemic Boom

“Freedom is when you use your own tools for whatever and however you want” – says Iván Vitáris, from Trending Band Ivan and The Parazol

Mass Vaccination Can Stop Mutations – Pfizer Vaccine Creator Karikó

Budapest Cultural Venues Reopening Gradually

Rethink of Budapest Modern Buildings at Venice Biennale of Architecture

Public Trust in Hungarian Academy of Sciences Remains Unchanged, Says Chairman

Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Creator Presents at Academy of Science

Exhibition on 125-year-old Budapest Millennium Underground Opens in Bucharest

EURO 2021: Budapest Football Matches Sold Out in One Hour

Stadiums Reopened for Those with Immunity Certificate

Athlete of Nation Sarolta Monspart Dies

PM Orbán: Hungary Against Plan to Set up European Super League

Olympics: U.S. Analysis Predicts 7 Hungarian Gold Medals in Tokyo

Over 100 Hungarian Olympians Did Not Request Vaccination Despite Priority

Men’s Water Polo – Szolnok Wins Euro Cup

Hungary Colorized: Volunteers Revitalize Public Structures

Box Office Sales Tank in Hungary’s Cinemas on Reopening Weekend

Sziget Festival Postponed Once Again Due to Coronavirus

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Coronavirus: Spas Open to Visitors with Vaccination Certificates

Fate of Hungarian Festivals Still in Doubt, but Optimism Remains

Nyírség Dumpling Soup – An Old Hungarian Dish That is Slowly Disappearing – with Recipe!