Index – National – This is how the curfew began in Budapest

Index photojournalists were there in the busiest parts of Budapest on Wednesday night at 8 a.m., when a nationwide curfew went into effect. According to the decision of the Hungarian government, the restriction lasts until 5 in the morning.

During this time, you can only go to work or come home from work with an employer certificate. It is allowed to consult a doctor for the purpose of protecting life, in case of emergency, and for a professional athlete it is allowed to compete and train. Dogs can walk without special permission within 500 meters of the farmer’s residence.

Shops, minimarkets, day and night stores close at 7 pm Only uninterrupted pharmacies can operate, but according to government decree, pharmacies can only be visited after 8 pm in case of a serious health problem.

(Cover image: Gábor Czerkl / Index)