The 'gold convoy' scandal intensified with allegations that Áron Orbán, brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, attempted to arrange the interception of a Ukrainian money transporter in Austria. Reports suggest he contacted a businessman about seizing a shipment, while it has also emerged that the head of the National Tax and Customs Administration's criminal directorate is being dismissed following his presence at a party on the day of a significant gold convoy operation.

HVG: Everyone Knew Orbán Decided on Intercepting Ukrainian Money Transporters, But…

It is alleged that everyone was aware of Viktor Orbán's decision to intercept Ukrainian money transporters, with the main challenge being to retroactively legitimize their detention.

HVG: 444: Viktor Orbán's Brother Tried to Arrange Interception of Ukrainian Money…

According to 444, Viktor Orbán's brother allegedly attempted to facilitate the interception of a Ukrainian money transporter in Austria.

Telex: Orbán's brother contacted businessman about seizing Ukrainian shipment

According to a message exchange, Áron Orbán claimed to have detailed information about a shipment, asking if they could seize another Ukrainian consignment.

444: Orbán's Brother Allegedly Tried to Intercept Ukrainian Gold Convoy in Austria

The Prime Minister's brother, Áron Orbán, allegedly approached a Hungarian businessman-politician in Austria two weeks before an election, asking him to help intercept a Ukrainian gold convoy. The businessman, who had not spoken to Áron Orbán in years, refused and reported the request to Austrian…

24.hu: Head of NAV's criminal directorate, who was at a NAV party on the day of the…

The director of the National Tax and Customs Administration's criminal department is being dismissed after attending a party on the same day as a significant gold convoy operation.

New official data reveals that Hungary's budget deficit reached 2,800 billion forints within the first six months of the new government's term. This substantial deficit is largely attributed to significant overspending by the previous administration during the pre-election period, as reported by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) which detailed the financial burden placed on Hungarian citizens.

444: Hungary Faces ".280 Billion Deficit After Six Months of New Government

Official data reveals a substantial budget deficit of 2,800 billion forints within the first six months of the new government's term, indicating significant overspending by the previous administration in the pre-election period. Government sector expenditures increased by 2,121 billion forints…

HVG: KSH Presented How Much Burden the Orbán Government Placed on Hungarians During…

The Central Statistical Office (KSH) has presented data illustrating the financial burden imposed on Hungarian citizens by the Orbán government during the election campaign period.

The Tisza party is moving forward with its proposed wealth tax despite acknowledgments of potentially harmful side effects. The government feels compelled to proceed with the tax, indicating an ongoing debate about its implementation and consequences for the Hungarian economy.

HVG: Wealth Tax May Have Harmful Side Effects, But Tisza Cannot Back Down

The implementation of a wealth tax is associated with potentially harmful and alarming side effects, yet the Tisza party feels compelled to proceed with it.

Tamás Deutsch, a Fidesz founder and Member of the European Parliament, dismissed the corruption accusations against his party as a 'witch hunt' and expressed confidence in Fidesz winning the 2029 EP elections. This comes as a Republikon poll indicates that the Tisza Party's lead over other parties has decreased to 39 percentage points.

Telex: Fidesz Founder: Accusations are baseless, expects election win

Fidesz founder Tamás Deutsch expects that the 'witch hunt' against his party will continue, and considers the NKA affair to be mere provocation. He believes the lies against his party collapsed by April 12th, and Fidesz can win the 2029 EP elections again.

24.hu: Republikon: Tisza Party's lead reduced to 39 percentage points

According to a Republikon poll, the Tisza Party's lead over other parties has decreased to 39 percentage points.

A new report reveals that half of Hungary's roads are in poor condition. This deterioration is attributed to the previous Orbán government's policy of prioritizing highway construction over general road maintenance, leading to widespread issues across the country's road network.

24.hu: Half of roads in poor condition due to highway construction focus

Half of Hungary's roads are in poor condition because the Orbán government prioritized highway construction over general road maintenance.

The government is allocating three billion forints towards the reintegration of correctional institutions back into the child protection system. This initiative aims to strengthen and improve the welfare framework for children in state care.

24.hu: The government provides three billion for the reintegration of correctional…

The government is allocating three billion forints to integrate correctional institutions back into the child protection system.

An investigation has been launched into the night flight ban at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (Ferihegy), as hundreds of aircraft are reportedly operating after midnight. The probe will examine compliance with and the effectiveness of the current regulations.

24.hu: Hundreds of planes to land after midnight at Ferihegy - night flight ban under…

Hundreds of aircraft are operating after midnight at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, and an investigation is underway into the night flight ban.

The former Minister of Rural Development, Tibor Navracsics, has provided an explanation regarding suspicions of criminal activity related to support grants issued by his former ministry. Meanwhile, questions are being raised to the police about alleged cover-ups concerning Miklós Seszták, a Member of Parliament and former Minister for National Development, who was recently detained on bribery charges.

24.hu: The Minister of Rural Development explained why there is suspicion of several…

The minister for rural development has provided an explanation for the suspicions of criminal activity concerning support grants issued by Tibor Navracsics' ministry.

HVG: We Asked the Police Why They Covered Up Seszták Miklós

The police are questioned about the reasons behind their actions in relation to the concealment of information concerning Miklós Seszták.