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Budapest Drama, Film University Students Vow To Continue Protest Outside Facilities

• 11 Nov 2020 11:22 AM
• Hungary Matters

Students of Budapest’s University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) have decided to continue their protest against changes affecting the university outside the university’s facilities, they said in the wake of new restrictions concerning the coronavirus pandemic.

The university will switch over to digital education on Wednesday, they said. Under the new restrictions taking effect at midnight, students are obliged to leave the university buildings on Tuesday.

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