Commenting on Monday’s attack in Berlin, György Bakondi told public television’s news channel M1 that police and the security services were doing everything possible to obtain as much verifiable information as possible “so that if anything were being prepared, then it could be prevented to ensure that the Hungarian people have a safe and peaceful Christmas.”

The ministry of interior said in a statement that Hungary’s counterterrorism coordination council had not raised the threat level and it would maintain the current medium level.

At the same time, the police presence on the streets and shopping precincts and malls will be enhanced, particularly in light of the period of Christmas festivities, it added.

Republished with permission of Hungary Matters, MTI’s daily newsletter.

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