There Have Been 153 Victims of the Epidemic in Hungary Yesterday
The number of vaccinated persons was 6,194,221, of whom 5,906,701 had already received the second vaccination and 3,028,149 had already received the third vaccination.
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Parliament Suspends Völner’s Immunity Over Bribery Charges
Lawmakers on Tuesday suspended the immunity of former justice ministry state secretary Pál Völner, who is suspected of having received bribes on a regular basis.
Áder Expresses Thanks to Hungarian Soldiers Serving in Bosnia
Hungary owes a debt of recognition and gratitude to members of the Hungarian EUFOR contingent and Hungarian soldiers serving in NATO forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, President János Áder said on Tuesday. Addressing a meeting, the president praised them for enhancing the reputation of Hungary by performing their duties stemming from Hungary’s NATO membership, involvement […]
Parliament Prolongs Covid-Related Special Measures Until June 1st
Lawmakers on Tuesday voted to prolong the special measures related to the coronavirus pandemic until June 1, 2022. The motion was passed with 133 votes in favour, 2 against and no abstentions. The government says its proposal to extend the measures would continue to allow it to be flexible in its response to the challenges […]
PM Marks Centenary of Sopron Referendum
Freedom and patriotism are the two great traditions of Hungarian politics, the “two main pillars of one-thousand-year-old Hungary, ones that are connected by the beam of fidelity,” Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in Sopron, marking the referendum that kept the city within Hungary’s borders hundred years ago.
Arctic Cold Arrives in Hungary: Snow and Extreme Cold Expected
However, there will be no significant change in the next few days, we will have average December weather on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Government Sets Up Organization Promoting Clinical Research
An organisation specialised in coordinating clinical trials with government support has been set up, the human resources minister announced on Monday.
DK Demands to See Pegasus Authorisations, Files Linked to Individual Cases
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) demands to see not only contracts linked to the Pegasus surveillance software but also the authorisations and files linked to individual cases, the party’s deputy group leader has said.
Former Senior Justice Ministry Official Supports Lifting His Immunity
Pal Völner, a former state secretary at the ministry of justice who resigned last week, said on Monday that he would not attend a meeting of parliament’s immunity committee but supported a request by the chief prosecutor’s office to lift his immunity.
Fidesz Rep Hit and Killed Four Deer
A parliamentary representative of Fidesz drove into a group of deer with his official car late on Sunday evening, ATV reported.