Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in a video message Tuesday evening that a "state of danger" will be introduced in Hungary over COVID-19 once again and a nationwide curfew is imposed between midnight and 5 a.m. “The spread of the pandemic has accelerated,” PM Viktor Orbán is quoted from the video message by the […]
Two young Hungarians produced a bacterium cocktail, unique in the world, which can break down any disposable plastic in seven weeks. They are now embarking on industrial testing, after Vespucci Partners in Budapest and American Techstars, one of the world's most renowned international accelerators, have also invested in a biotech startup called Poliloop, the Hungarian […]
Higher-than-ever daily number of COVID-19 related fatalities in Hungary: 84 people died of new coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours, bringing the official total number of such deaths to 1,973. The number of confirmed people infected with the coronavirus in Hungary now stands at 86,769. There are 30,984 people in compulsory home quarantine, while […]
SPAR Hungary Ltd. has purchased the plant of ZIMBO Perbál Húsipari Termelő Kft. ('Meat Industry Production Ltd.'). Following the successful completion of the transaction, the company will further modernize the meat plant, which opened in 1998 in Perbál, just west of Budapest. “The most important goal of SPAR is to deliver quality products from controlled […]
Many people across the country light candles and candles in memory of their deceased loved ones, and visit the graves of their relatives in cemeteries on All Souls Day this Monday. In order for people to cherish this tradition of remembering their deceased loved ones, public cemeteries in Budapest and other major cities are open […]
In the past 24 hours, 70 coronavirus-infected people have died in Hungary, including a 28-year-old man. This comes following the previous day's record of 69 such fatalities. One of the recent deaths is reported to be that of a 28-year-old folk musician and local government representatives in Budapest's District 8. The official number of COVID-19 […]
In August 2020, the volume of Hungarian exports increased by 1.5% and that of imports was unchanged compared to the same period of the previous year, the country's Central Statistical Office reports. The surplus was EUR 272 million, the balance improved by EUR 257 million compared to August 2019. According to calendar-adjusted data, the export volume grew by 4.4% and the […]
The number of visitors at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest has decreased by 90% compared to last year, according to the Director General of the museum, László Baán. He said that there was a similar decline in all museums of international scale worldwide. Last year, a total of 11,563,000 tickets were sold for […]
Another 69 Hungarians fell victim to the new coronavirus infection in the past 24 hours, raising the oficial number of COVID-19 fatalities to 1,819. The majority of the 69 victims were elderly and chronically ill. According to the relevant government site, 20,078 people have already recovered from the disease. The new coronavirus infection was detected […]
Almost 82,000 bottles of Béres Drops were donated by Béres Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. to teachers in primary and secondary schools in Hungary's public education system, the Hungarian state news agency MTI reports. József Béres, President of Béres Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced that 81,720 bottles of Béres Drops will be donated to teachers of state public education […]
Following approval by the European Commission, Hungary's MVM Co. Ltd. has acquired the 100% ownership of innogy Česká republika a.s. A statement by MVM Group points out that MVM Co. Ltd. has acquired the largest natural gas trader in the Czech Republic, which is increasingly present in electricity trading market as well. The Czech company […]
In the last 24 hours, 3,908 more Hungarian citizens were diagnosed with the new coronavirus infection – never before had so many new infections been registered in one day. This increased the number of identified new coronavirus infections to 75,321 in Hungary since the beginning of the epidemic. The number of COVID-19 related fatalities went […]
A new study by tour operator Dertour show the cost of 3, 4 and 5-star hotels and vacation homes in 75 popular destinations, including a 2019 price comparison to illustrate how the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted prices. The 2020 Hotel Price Index reveals the current cost of a range of hotel and vacation homes […]
After a short respite in the summer months, Hungary’s unemployment rate set out on a upward trajectory in September, reflecting the negative impact of the pandemic on the nation’s economy. The somber economic outlook gives little hope that the trend will reverse any time soon. Hungary’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four […]
Covid-19 complications caused by the coronavirus have killed 65 patients in the past day in Hungary, bringing the death toll to a total of 1,699 in the country. This is the highest number, so far, of daily fatalities that can be tied to the new coronavirus infection in Hungary. In the past 24 hours, another […]
