What happened in Hungary today? – July 19, 2021

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

• Scandal! An Israeli cyberweapon was used to hack the phones of over 300 Hungarian targets, among whom were journalists and critical voices of the Orbán government. Details HERE.
• Edward Snowden: “Hungary gave the most incriminating response”
• After 6 years, Szekler activists convicted for terrorism are released from prison, read more details HERE

• The Visegrad Group countries, which oppose the mandatory resettlement quotas and Brussels’ immigration policy, have agreed to help Lithuania contain the wave of refugees from Belarus, Péter Szijjártó, Hungary’s foreign minister, said after talks with his V4 counterparts today. Read more HERE.
• Hungary reports fatalities and new COVID-19 infections – July 19, 2021
• If you are an active traveller and want to see more interesting things near the northern coast of Lake Balaton, we got some tips for you