What happened in Hungary today? – July 22, 2021

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

  • Regarding press reports that some 300 Hungarians, opposition politicians and journalists among them, were wiretapped using Pegasus, an Israeli-developed spy software, Gulyás insisted there were no allegations of unlawful actions in the reports. “If everything was done within the bounds of the law, all is well,” he said. Details HERE.
  • The referendum on child protection will be held at the end of 2021 or early 2022, and is expected to strengthen Hungary’s position, the prime minister’s chief of staff told a regular press briefing on Thursday. Read more HERE.
  • With the introduction of the obligatory coronavirus vaccine for healthcare workers, the number of doctors might further decrease as many decide to leave their profession. Read details HERE.
  • The former prisoner attacked his jailor on a street of Komló on July 20, in the parking lot of a supermarket. He threatened him first, then started to hit him, and though the victim defended himself, he suffered light injuries – VIDEO
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