No Confirmed Coronavirus Cases in Hungary
The government is still not aware of any cases of the new virus being present in Hungary, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the prime minister’s office, told a press conference.
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Wizz Air Launches Fewer Flights to Italy
Wizz Air canceled all flights to Italy between 10th March and 4th April.
Hungary’s Population Shrinks by 40,400 in 2019
The population of Hungary declined by 40,400 in 2019 as a result of 89,200 live births and 129,600 deaths during the year, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said.
Hungary in Talks with Investors in Japan, China on Green Bond Issue
Hungary is in talks on the issue of a three- to five-year “green bond” with investors in Japan and China, Finance Minister Mihály Varga said in an interview published on business news website mfor.hu.
Lottery Ticket Sales Climb as Rollover Jackpot Grows
State-owned Hungarian lottery company Szerencsejáték expects sales of its popular weekly pick-five game to double this week as the rollover jackpot climbs over 5.2 billion forints (EUR 14.8m), Szerencsejáték’s marketing director said on public television.
Hungarian National Tests Positive For Coronavirus in Japan
A Hungarian national has tested positive for coronavirus in Japan, a government official said.
István Csukás Dies at 83
Famous Hungarian author István Csukás has died at the age of 83.
Foreign Ministry Recommends ‘Thorough Consideration’ Before Visits to Northern Italy
Hungary’s foreign ministry recommends that people planning a visit to northern Italy should make a final decision following “thorough consideration” due to the coronavirus epidemic, the state secretary for communications and Hungary’s international image said on Sunday.
Hungary, Slovakia Agree on Energy Cooperation
More construction projects are under way between Hungary and Slovakia than ever before, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after meeting the Slovak Economy Minister Peter Ziga in Kechnec, in eastern Slovakia, and signing a memorandum of understanding for energy cooperation involving gas supplies.
China Construction Bank to Open Branch in Hungary
China Construction Bank, the world’s second-biggest bank by assets, will open a branch in Hungary, the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) said.