What happened in Hungary today? – July 6, 2021

Here is our daily debrief. Stories you might have missed:

• Weather: A “level three” heat alert will be in effect in Hungary from early Wednesday, details and weather forecast HERE.
• The latest data of Eurostat also revealed which EU members have developed the most in the last 16 years – What do you think, how has Hungary performed since joining the EU?
• The Venice Commission has called on the government to reconsider recent amendments to Hungary’s constitution so as “to avoid possible discrimination against certain groups in society”. Details HERE.
• 40 policemen needed in a Hungarian town to stop crazy party people – VIDEO

• This year, a 15-20% price increase can be observed at Lake Balaton; as a result of this, the popular Hungarian destination has reached the level of Adriatic buffet prices – read more HERE.
• Gyurcsány show? Fidesz has been running the most expensive political YouTube campaign in Europe for a month and a half. These videos, like the one entitled “Gyurcsány Show”, emphasise the connection between possible PM-candidate Gergely Karácsony and former PM Ferenc Gyurcsány. Read more HERE.
• State secretary Azbej insisted that EU institutions had been indifferent to persecuted Christians, and persecuted Christians had generally received less attention and support than other persecuted or discriminated religious communities. Islamophobia often gets more attention than the persecution of Christians, he added.
• KSH: Retail sales in Hungary grew by an annual 5.8 percent in May, increasing for the second month in a row after eight months of declines. Details and experts comments HERE.
• 740,000 people have made a recovery from Coivd-19 in Hungary – Latest coronavirus numbers