The Hungarian Book Publishers and Distributors Association said a detailed information bulletin will be sent out to every exhibitor about a new date for the festival.

The Madách International Theatre Meeting scheduled for April 8 to May 17 is also put off to a later date, the National Theatre announced.

The International Tennis Federation has postponed the Fed Cup playoffs and final, scheduled to take place in Budapest on April 14-29, after the cabinet banned all indoor gatherings of more than 100 people.

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