Ukraine Crisis - Hungary to Open Refugee Facility Near Budapest Keleti Railway Station

  • 19 Mar 2022 6:54 AM
  • Hungary Matters
Ukraine Crisis - Hungary to Open Refugee Facility Near Budapest Keleti Railway Station
The defence committee of Budapest will open a new transit hall for Ukrainian refugees near Keleti railway station on March 21, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday.

The new facility will offer interpreting, medical services, space for mothers with small children, internet access and toilets in a heated area, the office said in a statement.

Staff will be available to help with organising accommodation, travel and administration of asylum applications, the statement added.

Charity organisations will distribute food, toiletries and other donations to the people fleeing war, the statement said, adding that an international ticket office would also be part of the facility.


 MTI Photo: Zoltán Balogh

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