Hungary Armed Forces aiding Slovenia fight against wildfires
The Hungarian Armed Forces are aiding Slovenian forces combatting the largest wildfire of the country’s history, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Facebook on Sunday.
Hungary is aiding the efforts with an Mi-17 helicopter and a crew of 13. The operation is under joint Slovenian and Hungarian command.
“We are proud of the helicopter unit of the Hungarian Armed Forces who helped their Slovenian brothers in arms in stopping the destruction,” Szijjártó said on Facebook. Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Falon thanked Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia for their help in combatting the fires.
Read also Hungarian minority headquarters opened in Lendava, Slovenia – PHOTOS
Source: MTI
If you would like to support the work of the Daily News Hungary staff and independent journalism,
please make a donation here
please make a donation here
Hot news
Top Hungary news: Europe’s friendliest city, Orbán in Italy, Laser show coming, corruption against the poorest, pink Chain Bridge — 7 October, 2024
Hungarian media authority: 2024 defining year for regulating AI
President of Kazakh parliament visits Hungary
Laser show to bring Budapest’s iconic Liberty Statue to life
Ballin’ on a budget: 5 unmissable programmes in Budapest for autumn
Budapest tests Mercedes-Benz eCitaro fuel cell bus, you can try it for free
