Is Hungary Ready to Start Reopening? Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Tuesday that Hungary has reached its goal for the first stage of the gradual... 2021.04.07.
Gradual Reopening in Hungary: Goal of 2.5 Million to be Reached Shortly The number of people vaccinated in Hungary is expected to reach 2.5 million by Wednesday at the latest. Previously Viktor... 2021.04.06.
Press Roundup: Dispute Over New Lockdowns and Vaccination Rollout Left-wing commentators criticize the government’s vaccination strategy. A pro-government columnist, on the other hand, lambasts the opposition for weakening trust... 2021.03.31.
Coronavirus – LMP: ‘Observing Rules Joint Task, Responsibility’ Opposition LMP has urged people to observe pandemic-related rules and minimise social contact, cautioning that "protection against the virus is... 2021.03.29.
When Could Hungary Reach Govt’s Inoculation Goal Required for Gradual Reopening? In the past days, the government has stated several times that the gradual easing of restrictions in Hungary could only... 2021.03.26.
PMO Chief: Decision on Reopening Shops Expected on Friday A decision on reopening shops in Hungary is expected at the meeting of the operative board in charge of handling... 2021.03.25.
PMO Head: Schools, Kindergartens to Open if Inoculations Reach 2.5 Million Schools and kindergartens in Hungary could open on April 19th the latest, possibly on April 12, the prime minister's chief... 2021.03.25.
Medical Chamber President Calls for Full Lockdown in Hungary Even stricter lockdown conditions have been suggested by the Hungarian Medical Chamber's president, Gyula Kincses, than the ones the Chamber... 2021.03.24.
Government: Natl Consultation Respondents Want Gradual Reopening About 88 percent of the respondents to a national consultation surveying Hungarians on their views of re-opening the country believe... 2021.03.20.
Organisers of March 15 Anti-lockdown Protest Fined HUF 4.5 Million Police have fined the organisers of an anti-lockdown protest staged on Monday a combined 4.5 million forints (EUR 12,200) for... 2021.03.20.
Reopening in Three Weeks Unlikely if Vaccination Rate Doesn’t Increase Although new coronavirus cases and deaths hit record highs each day, the Prime Minister spoke about the possibility of reopening... 2021.03.19.
Beauty Industry Struggles, Wants Reopening Following last year's difficulties, the beauty industry found itself in a tough situation once again due to the new, stricter... 2021.03.19.
Orbán: Restrictions to Stay in Place for at Least One More Week Coronavirus-related restrictions could be eased when the number of vaccinated Hungarians reaches 2.5 million, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told public... 2021.03.19.
Gov’t: Hungary Not Ready to Ease Restrictions Yet Hungary is not yet in a position to start easing lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus,... 2021.03.18.
Heated Speeches at Anti-Lockdown Protests of March 15 Hundreds of people protested Hungary's lockdown restrictions on Monday at various locations. While the far-right Mi Hazánk party began its... 2021.03.16.
Coronavirus: Govt to Expand Eligibility for HUF 10 m Interest-free Loan Hungary's government will expand eligibility for the 10 million forint (EUR 27,200) interest-free loan aimed at supporting the economic recovery... 2021.03.11.
Four Clothing Chains Leave Hungary due to Coronavirus Crisis During the epidemic, the total retail turnover in Hungary decreased by 0.2 percent, but in the fashion sector the decline... 2021.03.11.
Coronavirus: Confusion Over Shop Closures According to the new government guidelines, with some exceptions, shops will have to be closed, and with the exception of... 2021.03.09.
Mi Hazánk to Protest Against ‘Excessive Closures’ on March 15th The 'Mi Hazánk' movement announced that they would organize a protest against “excessive closures” on March 15th. However, the decision... 2021.03.09.
Long Queues Prior to Two-Week Long Closure As of today in Hungary, almost all shops have to close and services are suspended for two weeks along with... 2021.03.08.
Hungarian Press Roundup: Vaccination Crossfire Pro-government commentators find it absurd for the opposition to now accuse the government of reacting too late to the third... 2021.03.08.
