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Coronavirus Update: Hungarians encouraged to spend their holidays in the country
Hungarian public transport and tourism companies have taken steps to ensure the safety of passengers during their travels amid the epidemic.
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Cold front brings relief to Hungarian heatwave
A cold front sweeping in from the West has brought much needed relief to Hungarians who over the past few days have endured record heat.
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Red warning issued for intense heat across Hungary
The National Meteorological Service (OMSZ) has issued red warnings for four of Hungary’s southern counties due to what it expects to be the hottest day of the year.
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Heat alert issued until Sunday
Heat alerts are issued when the medium temperature is 27 degrees Celsius or above for at least three consecutive days.
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Hungary's weather in April was the hottest in 218 years
A constant warm front from the south fed into the unseasonably hot weather, unlike anything seen since 1800
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Temperature of 40 degrees recorded in Hungary
A temperature of 38.7 degrees was recorded in Budapest yesterday, one of the highest seen since 1948
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Heat alert issued until Friday after temperatures set to hit 38 degrees
Heat alerts are issued when the medium temperature is 27 degrees Celsius or above for at least three consecutive days
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Hungary's health authority issues heat alert for weekend
On Friday and Saturday afternoon the highest temperatures are expected to hit 37 C. The ministry warned people to stay away from the sun and avoid intense physical activity
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Budapest Zoo introduces new arrivals
The zoo has new baby lemurs, ring-tailed coatis, zebras, giraffes, orangutans and many other animals on show
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Hungary's hottest dawn recorded at 25.1 C
Temperatures could reach 36 C. throughout the rest of this week
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Hungary to increase security at major sports events this summer
“A suitable force” will be available to provide security for the FINA World Aquatics Championships, the European Youth Olympics Festival and the Formula One Grand Prix
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Red Bull Air Race World Championship returns to Budapest for tenth time this weekend
The pilots will battle it out for the championships by flying up and down the Danube between Parliament and Margaret bridge in timed laps
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Liberty Bridge to become a pedestrian-only zone during summer weekends
Liberty Bridge will become a pedestrian-only zone between June 17th and 18th, 24th and 25th, August 5th and 6th, and 12th and 13th