BREAKING NEWS – Terror alert heightened in Hungary, says pro-government site – UPDATE

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According to Magyar Nemzet, the terror alert level in Hungary has been heightened following Sunday’s Defence Council meeting. However, the government has yet to issue an official statement.

As previously mentioned, Viktor Orbán convened the Defence Council on Sunday in response to Iran’s attack on Israel. Following the meeting, he expressed a commitment to safeguarding Hungarian families from the repercussions of global conflicts. More details are available here.

According to a  Magyar Nemzet article, the Prime Minister’s announcement prompted an escalation in the terror alert level, as per his request.

Elevated terror alert: what does this entail?

It means enhanced intelligence sharing, heightened security measures for high-profile facilities and dignitaries and increased police presence in public spaces, mass gatherings and Jewish-affiliated institutions.

It is probable that security measures for key figures in the country, such as the Prime Minister, the President of the Republic, the Speaker of the House, members of the Government or heads of the judiciary, have already been bolstered. Citizens can expect to encounter more armed patrols in major urban areas, and the Hungarian Defence Forces may also be deployed.

Magyar Nemzet reports that the heightened security measures will remain in place until the situation improves or could be escalated further if the threat persists.

Terror alert classification in Hungary

Hungary defines the terrorist threat level on a four-point scale in accordance with relevant legislation (Government Decision No.1824/2015 (19.XI.) on the uniform implementation order of counter-terrorism tasks), wherein 1 represents the highest level and 4 the lowest.

The Minister of the Interior, with the Counter-Terrorism Coordination Committee’s recommendation or independently, holds the authority to issue, modify or abolish these classifications with the Defence Council’s approval.

UPDATE

Government increased the threat of terrorism in Hungary? – here is the official answer

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