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War in Ukraine: Govt to Open Refugee Facility near Keleti Station

MTI-Hungary Today 2022.03.18.

The defence committee of Budapest will open a new transit hall for Ukrainian refugees near Keleti railway station on March 21, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday.

The new facility will offer interpreting, medical services, space for mothers with small children, internet access and toilets in a heated area, the office said in a statement. Staff will be available to help with organising accommodation, travel and administration of asylum applications, the statement added.

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"Caring about the security of Hungary's citizens does not mean that one can turn a blind eye to the murder of Ukrainian citizens," Kuleba said, adding that "are defending not only their own state, but NATO's entire eastern wing, including Hungary." Continue reading

Charity organizations will distribute food, toiletries and other donations to the people fleeing war, the statement said, adding that an international ticket office would also be part of the facility.

featured image: refugees in Záhony; via Zsolt Czeglédi/MTI


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