Hungary and Serbia reopen 3 border crossings for commuters
Three crossing points have re-opened for commuters at the Hungarian-Serbian border, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook.
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Mercedes to gradually restart production at Hungarian base
Mercedes-Benz will gradually restart production at its car plant in Kecskemét, in central Hungary, from April 28.
Over 150 Hungarians in EU vs Virus innovation competition
Hungary’s innovation and technology ministry and the Design Terminal are supporting the participation of over 150 Hungarian contestants in a creative online competition aimed at finding innovative solutions to tackling social challenges around the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Hungarian-Developed Ventilator Being Registered for Patent
A portable ventilator specifically for treating breathing problems caused by novel coronavirus has been developed in Hungary. It is in the process of being registered for a patent by its lead developer Femtonics Kft.
Over 3 Million Masks, 164 Ventilators Delivered to Hungary
A plane and two lorries delivered over 3 million face masks, 2 million gloves and 164 ventilators to Hungary, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told MTI.
Ministry Seeks Doors Among Recovered Patients for Serum
The ministry of innovation and technology is seeking blood plasma donors among people who have recovered from the novel coronavirus epidemic for a therapy, currently in an experimental phase, which aims to alleviate patients’ symptoms.
Face Masks Mandatory in Budapest Shops, Markets, Taxis from Monday
Starting next Monday, people using shops, markets and taxis in Budapest will be mandated to wear face masks or otherwise cover their faces as part of the protection efforts against the novel coronavirus epidemic, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said in a video posted on Facebook.
School-Leaving Exams May Be Moved to New Dates
School graduation exams will go ahead but the dates they are taken may be changed if the state of the epidemic justifies doing so, a government education official has said.
Coronavirus: 2168 Confirmed Cases in Hungary
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 2168 by Wednesday (22nd April).
Orbán: Exit plan outlined May 3
Hungary will outline its plan of how to emerge from epidemic-related restrictions on May 3, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said.