Migrants cause pressure once again at the southern border

After Hungary successfully defeated the first wave of the coronavirus, more and more migrants want to enter the country illegally. According to the numbers, in the second half of May, less than two dozen migrants tried to cross illegally—currently however, this number has increased exponentially. Towns along the border have not witnessed much of this phenomenon though, thanks to effective border protection.

Magyar rendőrök Tompa-Kelebiánál, a magyar oldalon Fotó: MTI/Molnár Edvárd

The Hungarian-Serbian border along the Bács-Kiskun county section is also effectively protected. Mayors János Ábrahám and László Véh from the towns Kelebia and Tompa respectively, attest that the locals are not bothered at all by the illegal activity given the diligence of the border authorities. Mr. Véh summarized: although the local civil guard works together with the police, their general task is to maintain public safety in the city. They are not burdened with migrant-related tasks.