2022. március 3., 12:01
Budapest
No more masks from Monday, 7 March
Travel around Budapest and shop mask-free as of this Monday, 7 March, as pandemic restrictions are eased across Hungary. Restrictions will still apply to hospitals and care homes.
2022. január 25., 11:04
Budapest
No more Covid tests required for double-vaccinated travelling to the UK
Travel from Hungary to the UK will be easier for double-vaccinated passengers as of 11 February, with the requirement to take lateral flow tests being removed.
2022. január 20., 16:26
Budapest
Third vaccination now required by 15 February to ensure proof of immunity
Make sure you get your third vaccination by 15 February to receive your new Vaccination Certificate, due to supersede the Immunity Certificate. Second shots within the last six months are also valid.
2021. november 22., 14:26
Budapest
Hungary extends walk-in Covid vaccination drive across the country
Walk in and get your third vaccination – or first or second – at any of 40 hospitals around Budapest this week, no appointment required. Masks compulsory, of course.
2021. november 18., 16:55
Budapest
Masks to be mandatory in indoor spaces from Friday midnight
Wear a mask when in a public indoor space – with Covid numbers rising, the Hungarian Government is reintroducing restrictions as of midnight on Friday, 19 November.
2021. október 28., 13:00
Budapest
New pandemic restrictions announced for November
With Hungary now suffering the fourth wave of the Covid pandemic and case numbers rising, compulsory mask-wearing on public transport is being reintroduced from Monday, 1 November.
2021. július 12., 11:25
Budapest
New video shows the latest Covid regulations in Hungary
See what's allowed and what's not in Hungary with the threshold of 5.5 million people now vaccinated – all is outlined in a simple, two-minute video created in English by the Hungarian Tourism Agency.
2021. május 4., 11:26
Budapest
Foreigners without a TAJ Card may now register for vaccine via new link
Foreigners living in Hungary without a TAJ Card can now apply for the vaccine, which is voluntary and free of charge.
2021. május 3., 12:39
Budapest
Restrictions eased in Hungary and more places open
Cafés and restaurants can now fully open, gyms, swimming pools, cinemas and sports grounds can also operate. An Immunity Certificate is required, except for terraces. Mask-wearing still the rule.
2021. április 30., 10:56
Budapest
What is an Immunity Certificate?
Proof of immunity from Covid will be required to enter the many amenities – cinemas, gyms and swimming pools, among others – soon due to open. Here we outline details of the Immunity Certificate.
2021. április 29., 10:45
Gastro
Voices of the pandemic: hostel team reinvent to survive, with wine in mind
When the hostel business went bust, expats behind some of Budapest's most successful party hostels are turning to a new project... wine for all!
2021. április 28., 10:22
Budapest
Budapest gears up for tourism in 2021 and beyond
How will tourism in Budapest bounce back? A panel of experts has just convened to explore the best ways to reactivate hospitality, leisure and festivals in the Hungarian capital.
2021. április 23., 11:01
Budapest
Terraces now open, spas, pools and gyms this week!
Great news! Terraces reopened from 24 April! Other amenities, such as pools, gyms and spas, should soon follow suit, once four million people have been vaccinated in Hungary.
2021. április 15., 08:45
Budapest
Budapest terraces set to open in April
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has just announced that café and restaurant terraces may reopen once 3.5 million in Hungary have been vaccinated – set to happen before the end of April.
2021. április 7., 15:19
Budapest
Curfew restrictions now eased
In a hopeful sign of things to come, the Hungarian government has begun to ease restrictions, allowing people outdoors until 10pm and non-essential shops to open, within certain guidelines.
2021. március 19., 13:51
Budapest
Restrictions to remain in place for at least another week
Shutdown to continue for another week at least from Monday, 22 March – grocery stores, pharmacies and petrol stations will still be allowed to operate.
2021. március 18., 10:07
Culture
Gábor Presser and Hungarian stars take to the stage to create new video of hope
Renowned Hungarian musician Gábor Presser has just created a new video, an instrumental version of his old hit 'Miénk itt a tér', to express hope and solidarity through the pandemic.
2021. február 25., 12:22
Budapest
Covid restrictions extended until 15 March
Curfew restrictions to remain in place until 15 March at least, as just announced by the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, Gergely Gulyás, in light of virus mutations currently in Hungary.