Gulyas: Govt could lift ban on mass events in mid-July

The government is considering removing the current prohibition on holding events with a large number of people in the middle of next month, the head of the Prime Minister's Office told a regular press conference on Thursday. Celebrations of the August 20 national holiday could go ahead once the coronavirus situation permits, Gergely Gulyas said. Holding those celebrations could contribute to reviving the economy, he said, noting that the catering industry, musicians and event organisers were heavily impacted by the epidemic.