The number of fatalities related to the new coronavirus infection in Hungary last week was 100, over 12 times the previous week’s figure (8 deaths), according to the government website koronavirus.gov.hu. Last week's outbreak data from the official information site also states that the number of new infections was 12,157 (compared to the previous week: […]
Most Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) economies have seen faster recoveries post COVID than Western EU economies, with Poland, Hungary, Romania and the Baltics being especially strong performers. However the global inflationary pressures, higher interest rates and supply chain issues, together with the possible recession in China, might impact CEE economies in the second half […]
The traditional August 20th national holiday fireworks display – claimed by the Hungarian government to be the largest on the continent – that had been postponed a week ago by the government appointed operative board in charge of the event took place this Saturday evening. This time, the operative board that refused to wait for […]
The average age of passenger cars in Hungary has set a new record, reaching 15 years in 2021 – a record not seen since 2000, according to data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH): the Hungarian car fleet closed the first half of this year at 15.2 years of average age. This result is partly […]
The newest section of the bicycle path connecting the capital with Lake Balaton between Székesfehérvár and Balatonakarattya has been opened. Thus, cyclists can reach the shores of Lake Balaton from Budapest by bicycle on the more than 100-kilometer-long road section. The new 27.4-kilometer-long section is reported to make it easier for people living in the […]
The National Center for Public Health (NNK) has confirmed two more cases of monkeypox in the 33rd week – from 15 to 21 August – bringing the total number of cases in Hungary to 64, the state news agency MTI reports. The NNK said on Friday that the general condition of the 22 and 31-year-old […]
It has long been an important element of government policy to keep the price of certain goods and services low so that the bill is settled in a less visible way, the business news site napi.hu says. This has happened with utility and food prices, interest rates on loans and fuel prices. In the case […]
A total of 14,742 new infections were confirmed last week in Hungary, bringing the total number of infected persons identified since the beginning of the epidemic to 2,036,390, the related government website koronavirus.gov.hu reports among last week's aggregated data. The 108 deaths in the past week were mostly elderly, chronic patients, bringing the total number […]
The members of the 76th Hungarian police contingent to North Macedonia, who are taking part in a mission that is important not only for Hungary but also for the European Union, were seen off at the premises of the Hungarian Standby Police this Tuesday, police.hu reports. The mission in northern Macedonia is not within the […]
Karma, a Hungarian rescue dog, stood on the top step of the medal podium at the 1st FCI World Individual Rescue Dog Championships, held between 16-21 August in the northern Italian town of Provaglio d’Iseo, the news site 24.hu reports. As the National Directorate General of the Ministry of Civil Protection has announced on a […]
Corvinus University has won a HUF 1.5 billion non-refundable EU grant, which will contribute to the digital developments of the Ménesi road campus, the revival of the university's online education system and the expansion and updating of digital teaching materials. According to the university's statement sent to the state news agency MTI on Monday, the […]
The stock index of the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) fell in the week, closing at 42,990.47 points on Friday, down 1.54% on a week ago, or 672.48 points, the state news agency MTI reported – along with an analysis on Sunday morning. The weekly turnover on the stock market was HUF 29.968 billion, compared to […]
On Saturday, 7,622 people entered Hungary at the Ukrainian-Hungarian border crossing, while 13,086 of those who entered the Romanian-Hungarian border crossing declared that they had come from Ukraine, the National Police Headquarters (ORFK) said. Of those who entered, police issued 378 people with temporary residence permits valid for 30 days. They will have to go […]
Tens of thousands of people watched this year's Flower Carnival in Debrecen, eastern Hungary, on Saturday: thirteen colorful flower floats marched through the city, including 1,200 dancers and musicians from various art groups, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The procession was opened by a floral composition representing the symbols of Hungarian statehood, the Holy Crown, the […]
The operative board responsible for the safe organization of the national holiday on August 20 decided to postpone the fireworks display due to the expected adverse weather conditions. According to the state news agency MTI, based on the latest comprehensive forecast of the National Meteorological Service and the situation assessment of fireworks and event organizers, […]
