Switzerland’s New Ambassador to Budapest
Jean-Francois Paroz, Switzerland’s new Ambassador to Budapest, presents his credentials to President János Áder in Sándor Palace on December 2nd, 2020.
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Japan’s New Ambassador to Budapest
The new Ambassador of Japan to Budapest, Ohtaka Masato, presents his credentials to President János Áder in Sándor Palace on December 2nd, 2020.
New Ambassador of Bangladesh to Budapest
Muhammad Abdul Muhith, the new Ambassador of Bangladesh to Budapest, presents his credentials to President János Áder in Sándor Palace on December 2nd, 2020.
Christmas Markets Switch to Online this Festive Season
Christmas Markets are closed this season due to the pandemic, but shops have opened online to continue sales.
Special Coronavirus-Related Rules May Apply During the Christmas Period for Family Get-Togethers
Gergely Gulyás told a parliamentary committee hearing that the rules will be decided either at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday or on Dec. 9 at the latest.
Coronavirus – 165 Fatalities, Cases Up 4,136
Fully 165 Covid patients, generally elderly and suffering from an underlying illness, have died over the past 24 hours, while 4,136 more virus cases have been officially registered, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Wednesday.
New Hospital Monitoring System to Reduce Load
With a view to reducing the load on the health-care system, a new daily monitoring system is being put into place showing the number of patients and staff in each hospital, Cecília Müller, the chief medical officer, told a press briefing.
Air pollution has increased in several places
In many places, air pollution has continued to rise due to high concentrations of particulate matter.
Fidesz MEP Szájer Apologises for Breaching Lockdown Rules
József Szájer, an MEP of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, has apologised for violating lockdown rules by attending a scandalous house party in Brussels last Friday.
Government Mulls Special Christmas Covid Rules
Special coronavirus-related rules may apply during the Christmas period for family get-togethers, the prime minister’s chief of staff has said.