Regiojet Launches Prague-Brno-Vienna-Budapest Railway Service
Czech private railway company RegioJet has launched a direct service linking Prague, Brno, Vienna, and Budapest, the company told MTI.
Europe
Ozone Concentration High in Several Cities
High concentration of ozone in the air could result in poor air quality and breathing difficulties for parts of the population in several cities and towns around Hungary, the chief medical officer said on Facebook on Saturday.
Number of Covid-19 Infections Stagnates in Hungary
The number of active coronavirus infections in Hungary is stagnating around 500-600 at present, Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, said on public radio on Sunday.
LOT to Launch Budapest-Wroclaw Flight
LOT Polish Airlines said it will launch a direct flight between Budapest and Wroclaw on August 24.
Inbound Travelers Must Pay for Covid-19 screening from Saturday
Travellers arriving in Hungary from countries classified as yellow or green in terms of the severity of the coronavirus risk must pay for their PCR tests unless they stay in home quarantine for two weeks, the chief medical officer has said.
PM: No Plans to Change Restrictions
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the current level of domestic protection against the coronavirus pandemic was appropriate and any changes to restrictions would be risky.
Coronavirus: European Commission strengthens support for treatment through convalescent plasma
Yesterday, the European Commission has invited more than 200 blood-collection services around the EU to apply for funding for the purchase of plasmapheresis equipment, i.e. equipment that takes plasma from donors.
Skills: Five new cross-border collaboration projects selected for Erasmus+ funding to develop excellence in vocational training in Europe
The Commission has proposed today Erasmus+ funding for five new Platforms of Centres of Vocational Excellence, to meet the needs of an innovative, inclusive and sustainable economy. Funded through Erasmus+ for a maximum budget of €4 million each, the platforms will be active in sectors such as green innovation and urban greening, microelectronics, and the […]
Greece’s Goldair Enters Hungary Ground Handling Market
Greece’s Goldair group has entered the ground handling services market in Budapest, business daily Világgazdaság said, citing a report by aviation industry website Airportal.hu.
Important to Keep Lid on Virus
Every effort should be made to keep any second wave to a minimum, Gergely Gulyás, the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, said. If active infections in Hungary exceed 1,000-1,500, then a second wave would get under way, he said, adding that there are currently 500-600 active infections.