New restrictions have just been announced, banning the staging of public events in Hungary attracting more than 500 people beyond the 15 August deadline set by a previous decree. Until now, it had been understood that the ban might have been lifted after mid-August – but now it remains in place until the next decision might be taken.
Photo: Polyák Attila - We Love Budapest
After the announcement that there would be no fireworks celebrations for Hungary’s national day, 20 August, the Hungarian government has declared a ban on all public events attracting more than 500 people beyond the initial 15 August deadline.