Newly revealed government reports detail shocking conditions in state-run children's homes, including instances of child neglect, malnutrition, and sexual abuse occurring in exchange for food. These findings were reportedly kept secret by the previous Orbán government, despite checks being initiated after an earlier scandal. [cite: 444, HVG, Telex, 24.hu]

Telex: Child neglect led to sexual abuse in a children's home - here are the Orbán…

Reports reveal that while the previous government initiated checks in children's homes after a scandal, the findings, including details of appalling conditions, were kept secret by the Orbán government. Direkt36 has obtained these investigation materials.

24.hu: Horrific Conditions in Child Protection: Sexual Abuse for Food

A report reveals shocking conditions in child protection services, with instances of sexual abuse occurring in exchange for food in some institutions.

HVG: Malnutrition and Abuse Alleged in Government-Ordered, Secretly Held Children's…

A secret inspection ordered by the Orbán government revealed instances of malnutrition and sexual abuse within a children's home.

444: Child Welfare Homes Investigation: Children Received So Little Food They…

Following a presidential pardon scandal, the Orbán government surveyed the condition of child welfare homes, but the dismal results were reportedly suppressed.

András Baka has officially taken office as the new President of Hungary today, August 19, 2026. He was elected by the National Assembly on August 11, and Prime Minister Péter Magyar wished the new head of state well.

24.hu: New President Andras Baka: A Portrait

This is a profile piece on Andras Baka, who has been appointed as the new President of Hungary. The article suggests he will not use a 'fountain pen,' possibly hinting at a more modern or less formal approach to the presidency. Magyar Peter wished the new head of state well.

HVG: András Baka is Now the President of the Republic

András Baka has officially assumed the role of President of the Republic.

Fresh allegations of impropriety have emerged, including a 482-page document detailing Fidesz's alleged influence over the MTI news agency and reports of a Zebegény mayor securing EU tenders for his own companies. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture is accused of handing confidential 'Fidesz land mafia' documents to a Fidesz-affiliated lawyer, and Semmelweis University's Rector, Béla Merkely, is under scrutiny for his son's company receiving public funds from the university. [cite: HVG…

HVG: 482-Page Document Reveals How Fidesz Influenced MTI News Agency

A comprehensive 482-page document details how Fidesz exerted influence over the MTI news agency, including suppressing, fabricating, and discarding news stories.

444: Zebegény Mayor Shows How to Make Himself Indispensable

The mayor of Zebegény, previously known for banning 'death stalks', is examined for his practices, including securing EU tenders for his own companies, building rural accommodations, and manipulating asset declarations. He is also linked to ruling party circles through a publicly funded foundation.

24.hu: Agricultural Ministry Gave Secret Documents on 'Fidesz Land Mafia' to Fidesz…

The Ministry of Agriculture allegedly handed over confidential documents concerning a 'Fidesz land mafia' to a lawyer affiliated with the Fidesz party, raising questions of impropriety.

Telex: Béla Merkely spoke about the hundreds of millions in state support for his…

The rector of Semmelweis University was a part-owner of his son's company when it jointly secured hundreds of millions in public funds with the university he leads.

HVG: Four Billion Forints Returned to National Cultural Fund

Recipients of 17 billion forints in grants from the National Cultural Fund have so far returned 4 billion, including significant amounts from Fidesz-affiliated companies.

The government's new 'Village Protection Concept' faces criticism, with experts predicting it will be significantly weakened. Elsewhere, the extension of Budapest's Metro Line 3 to Kaposzaszmegyer faces a 20-year delay due to issues with Russian-made train cars. Meanwhile, Minister of Transport and Investment Dávid Vitézy announced a new railway development project to increase line speeds, and the tax authority will soon require sales data from a wider range of businesses to formalize the…

HVG: Village Protection Concept by Orbán's Government Criticized as Ineffective

A new law designed to protect villages by Orbán's administration has been criticized, with experts predicting it will be significantly weakened or 'emasculated'.

24.hu: Metro Line 3 Extension: Russian Train Cars Mean No Kaposzaszmegyer Terminus…

The extension of the 3rd metro line in Budapest is facing a 20-year delay in reaching Kaposzaszmegyer as the final destination due to issues with Russian-made train cars.

HVG: Vitézy Announces New Railway Development, Increasing Line Speed

A new railway development project has been announced, which will increase the speed on a significant section of the line towards Győr to 160 km/h.

Telex: The NAV will soon see the revenues of an unprecedentedly wide range of…

From September, hairdressers, car mechanics, and small-scale farmers among others will have to provide sales data directly to the tax authority, marking another step towards formalizing the economy.

24.hu: Asset Recovery Office Will Not Be an 'ÁVH' (State Security Org)

Melléthei-Barna states that the newly formed asset recovery office will not operate like the feared ÁVH (State Security Organization), addressing potential concerns about its powers.

Hungary is facing a public health concern as the number of reported syphilis cases has doubled over the past four years. [cite: HVG]

HVG: Syphilis Cases Double in Hungary Over Four Years

The number of reported syphilis cases in Hungary has doubled in the past four years, indicating a public health concern.

Political commentator Márton Melléthei-Barna suggests that Prime Minister Péter Magyar's political actions are becoming more calculated and less spontaneous. [cite: HVG]

HVG: Melléthei-Barna: Péter Magyar Is Becoming Less Improvisational

Political commentator Márton Melléthei-Barna suggests that Péter Magyar's political actions are becoming more calculated and less spontaneous.