Experts have warned that it is strictly forbidden to watch the partial solar eclipse visible from Hungary in the early evening on Wednesday with the naked eye or inadequate equipment, as the phenomenon can cause permanent, irreversible vision damage or even blindness within just a few seconds.
Women living with endometriosis consider menstrual leave and flexible working arrangements to be among the most important forms of support, as pain and fatigue lead to more frequent absences from work and reduced work performance, according to a new study by researchers at Semmelweis University.
The government is preparing a three-day series of events for the August 20 national holiday, featuring a shorter-than-usual fireworks display, government spokesperson Éva Magyar said at a press event in Budapest on Tuesday presenting the programs. The event series will cost HUF 4 billion.
A total solar eclipse will be visible from Iceland, Spain and the associated Balearic Islands on Wednesday. The phenomenon will also be visible as a partial solar eclipse from Hungary.
The Hungarian Parliament elected András Baka as president of the Republic on Tuesday.
The National Blood Supply Service and the Hungarian Red Cross are calling on the public to donate blood ahead of the upcoming long weekend. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the two organizations emphasized that they are particularly counting on blood donors before the public holiday due to next week’s shortened working week.
Half of Hungarians attend festivals once or twice a year, with pop music and food festivals being the most popular, according to the latest online survey by Csodásmagyarország.hu.
Although Friday will still be very hot, strengthening northerly winds may make the heatwave more bearable, HungaroMet Zrt. said in its forecast published on its Facebook page and website on Friday morning.
The lack of moisture in the soil is intensifying the heat across Hungary, as water’s natural cooling effect is absent. As a result, daytime temperatures are soaring and row crops are withering in the fields. Although temperatures will ease somewhat on Friday, only limited rainfall is expected, and dry conditions are forecast to return next […]
Prolonged periods of extreme heat can affect the female hormonal system, potentially disrupting the menstrual cycle and worsening menopause symptoms, according to a specialist from the Semmelweis University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
