Government provides 1.3 billion HUF to finance hospital repairs
In the recent heat wave, four hospitals, out of a total of 81, had to reschedule operations due to failing air conditioning units.
In the recent heat wave, four hospitals, out of a total of 81, had to reschedule operations due to failing air conditioning units.
The scheme aims to support developments at Hungarian suppliers as well as preparations for ESG improvements and energy efficiency upgrades.
The government will spend a total 44 billion forints (EUR 109.6m) helping local governments pay their energy bills.
The prime minister said the doubling of support was not purely out of “goodwill” as interest rates “have increased and so has the subsidy on interest”.
The application window for the scheme which supports investments that boost energy efficiency is being extended by four months.
The finance minister said the focus is on manufacturing rubber gloves, masks, medicines, disinfectants, ventilators and other medical equipment.
Finance Minister Mihály Varga said the government’s goal is to make 2021 a year of economic growth for Hungary.
Through the European Union's common agricultural policy (CAP), the government will spend HUF 4,265 billion (EUR 11.8bn) on the development of Hungary's rural areas, its agriculture and food industry until 2027.
The foreign ministry and HIPA National Investment Agency have granted SYNLAB Hungary Kft HUF 140 million (EUR 390,000) for developments related to coronavirus testing.
Katalin Novák, the minister for family affairs, has announced a number of new initiatives to help Hungarian families throughout 2021.
Further contracts are planned to be signed under the scheme, and the aim is to allocate a total of HUF 50 billion through tenders.
One of the sectors hit hardest during the coronavirus pandemic will continue to receive aid from the government.
The Hungarian government has announced a HUF 7 billion (EUR 19.4m) tender to support the competitiveness of Hungary’s fashion and creative industry.