Hungary Records Two Covid Fatalities, 25 New Infections
Two Covid-19 patients died in the past 24 hours, while 25 new infections were registered, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Tuesday.
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Novák: Some 170,000 Apply for Pre-Natal Loans
So far, some 170,000 couples have applied for interest-free, pre-natal loans under a government scheme aimed at assisting families, the minister in charge of family affairs said on Facebook on Tuesday.
Mazsihisz: Hungary Has More to Do Against Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is present “across the whole of Hungarian society” and “we have something to do against that phenomenon”, András Heisler, the head of Jewish federation Mazsihisz, said at a press conference disclosing the results of a recent survey.
Renovated Wing of Esterházy Castle Inaugurated
The western wing of the imposing Esterházy Castle in Fertőd, in western Hungary, renovated from somewhat less than 2 billion forints (EUR 5.7m), was inaugurated on Sunday. The wing accommodates the Esterházy gallery, the Esterházy porcelain cabinet and Modulated Time, a joint exhibition of sculptor Boldi and painter Mózes Incze.
Jobbik Criticises Government Land Purchase Scheme
The government’s plan to set up a private fund of 100 billion forints (EUR 278m) to purchase farmland “stinks” and “raises a number of questions”, according to an expert of opposition Jobbik.
Hungary Records Two Covid Fatalities, 139 New Infections
Two Covid-19 patients died over the weekend, while 139 new infections were registered, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Monday.
Government Pledges Further Aid to Diabetics
The government will make a new type of insulin pump available for people with type 1 diabetes from next month, under a Monday decision by the body in charge of restarting community life after the coronavirus pandemic.
Pintér: National Security Service Not Involved in Illegal Surveillance
Since May 29, 2010, Hungary’s National Security Service has not been involved in illegal surveillance, the interior minister said on Monday in response to a question by independent MP Bernadett Szél.
DK Demands Information on Reports of Israeli Spy Software Used in Hungary
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has asked the government in writing about press reports suggesting that an Israeli spy software had been used in Hungary to collect information on opposition politicians and journalists.
Coronavirus concentrations in wastewater remain low in Hungary
The concentration of coronavirus in wastewater is still low, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Monday based on data from the National Center for Public Health (NNK).