Hungarian State Purchases Batthyány Family Documents
The Hungarian state has purchased a collection of 520 documents pertaining to the aristocratic Hungarian Batthyány family, stored for the past 75 years in Vienna, for 5.6 million euros.
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LMP Urges Government to Improve Situation of Caretakers of the Elderly
A lawmaker of opposition LMP on Monday called on the government to raise the wages of employees working in elderly care. Péter Ungár cited data of a survey covering 25 European countries, which showed that Hungary spends 0.4% of its GDP on care for elderly citizens, far below the average 1.1%.
Hungary Records One Death, 155 New Infections
One patient died over the weekend, while 155 new coronavirus infections were registered, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Monday.
Novák: Government Scheme Eases Mortgages of 30,000 Families
A government programme aiming to help families with new babies has so far eased the mortgage burden of some 30,000 families, the minister in charge of family affairs said.
Spar Recalls Twix, Bounty and Snickers Ice Creams
Spar chainstore withdraws three ice creams from the market due to ethylene oxide contamination, the company said on its website. Bounty, Twix and Snickers ice creams have been recalled.
Hungary to Send Astronaut to ISS By 2025
Hungary will send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by 2025, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said.
Nurses Stage Protest for Public Employee Status
Health-care employees staged a demonstration in Budapest to protest for the restoration of their public employee status and a 30% wage hike.
Weather Alert Issued – Hail and Thunderstorms to Come
After this week’s heatwave, thunderstorms and hail are expected in the next few days.
Vaccination is now mandatory for healthcare workers in Hungary
In order to curb further waves of the coronavirus epidemic and protect patients, healthcare workers are now required to take the vaccine, koronavirus.gov.hu said on Thursday night, indicating that a government decree will soon be available in the Hungarian Gazette.
Fuel prices will set a historic record this week
We will close the month of July with another significant increase in fuel prices, writes Holtankoljak.hu. On Friday, the average price of petrol will rise by HUF 5 gross, bringing it to a historic record level. The average price of 95 petrol will be HUF 454. The price of diesel will not remain the same […]