A new investigation has been launched by the Ministry of Economy and Energy into alleged abuses concerning 475 billion forints in subsidies for a hotel development program. The audit of the Kisfaludy tourism program uncovered significant irregularities and suspected embezzlement, with reports indicating that Mészáros and Tiborcz are among those targeted.

HVG: Investigation Launched Over 475 Billion Forints in Subsidies

The Ministry of Economic and Energy has filed a report concerning 475 billion forints in subsidies, with Mészáros and Tiborcz reportedly targeted.

Telex: Minister reports 475 billion HUF in Hungarian hotel development program

Following an audit of the Kisfaludy tourism program, the minister reported that 23,000 contracts were reviewed and significant abuses were found, leading to a report of suspected embezzlement causing substantial financial harm.

24.hu: Captain Filed Complaint Over Orbán Government's HUF 475 Billion Hotel…

A complaint has been filed concerning the Orbán government's HUF 475 billion hotel development program.

Suspicions of a cartel have emerged in the tender process for airport cleaning services. Amidst these allegations, Áron Orbán, the younger brother of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has reportedly withdrawn from one of the companies involved in the strategic business after the elections.

24.hu: Airport Cleaning Deal: Orbán's Brother Exited Strategic Business After Election

Viktor Orbán's younger brother reportedly exited a company involved in strategic airport cleaning tenders after the elections.

HVG: Cartel Suspicion in Airport Cleaning Tender; Orbán's Brother Exits Company

There are suspicions of a cartel in the tender for airport cleaning services, and Orbán's brother has withdrawn from one of the involved companies.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has received an invitation to attend Hungary's October 23rd commemoration in Budapest, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. His attendance remains uncertain.

Telex: Ukraine's President Zelensky invited to Hungary's October 23 commemoration

Ukraine's Deputy Head of the Presidential Office announced that President Zelensky has been invited to Hungary's October 23rd commemoration in Budapest, though his attendance is uncertain.

444: Zelensky invited to Budapest for October 23rd celebrations

Ukrainian President Zelensky has been invited to Hungary for events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. French President Emmanuel Macron has already confirmed his attendance among European leaders.

Recent research by CEU indicates that Prime Minister Péter Magyar has established a record-high lead over former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in popularity contests, based on data collected during the summer.

Telex: Magyar Péter leads Orbán by a record margin in popularity contest

CEU researchers analyzed the popularity of prime ministers and candidates over 32 years, with this year's data collected in the summer showing Magyar Péter significantly ahead of Orbán.

24.hu: Popularity Contest: Magyar's Lead Over Orbán at Record High

Magyar has established a record-high lead over Orbán in a popularity contest.

HVG: Magyar Leads Orbán in Popularity Poll

Peter Magyar has reached a record high advantage over Viktor Orbán in popularity polls.

György Matolcsy, the former Governor of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) until March 2025, is publicly defending his actions and the bank's performance during his tenure on YouTube. This comes as he has been summoned by a parliamentary committee investigating the MNB.

Telex: Matolcsy defends central bank's actions on YouTube

György Matolcsy is giving a defense speech on YouTube, asserting that the central bank performed well during his tenure, and he has been summoned by a parliamentary committee investigating the MNB case.

An extraordinary session of the Budapest General Assembly, called to discuss metropolitan public development issues, lasted less than 30 minutes and concluded in arguments. Several district mayors were present but the session ended fruitlessly.

HVG: Extraordinary Budapest Assembly Session Ends in Argument

An extraordinary session of the Budapest General Assembly, intended to discuss metropolitan public development issues, lasted only 20 minutes and ended in arguments, with several district mayors present in vain.

Telex: Chaos and alcohol at Budapest assembly meeting lasting less than 30 minutes

A Budapest general assembly meeting was marked by shouting and the presence of Unicum, concluding in under half an hour.

A multi-part investigative series by G7 details how the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) allegedly transformed into a political instrument under the 'National Cooperation System' (NER). The report cites incidents such as Péter Szijjártó's photo in the office, a pro-Pócs president, and reported workplace issues including shouting, threats, and employee fainting spells.

Telex: Investigation into the Hungarian Competition Authority under the NER

A multi-part series by G7 details how the Hungarian Competition Authority became a political tool under the 'NER' (National Cooperation System), citing incidents like Szijjártó Péter's photo in the office, a pro-Pócs president, shouting, vulgar threats, and employees suffering from fainting spells.

Hungarian researchers may have found a significant solution for treating heart attacks, with a new drug being hailed as a major breakthrough, addressing a problem that has been awaiting a solution for three decades.

24.hu: Hungarian Drug for Heart Attacks: 'We've Waited 30 Years for This Medicine'

Hungarians may have found a solution to a major problem in treating heart attacks, with a new drug hailed as a breakthrough.

Hungary has experienced a notable economic trend with net average wages increasing by ten percent, reaching nearly 520,000 forints in August. This wage growth, coupled with falling inflation, has resulted in a high rate of real wage growth.

HVG: Net Wages Increased by Ten Percent, August Average Reached Nearly 520,000…

The net average wage saw a ten percent increase, reaching almost 520,000 forints in August.

Telex: Wages rising, inflation falling, real wage growth is high

Wages are increasing, inflation is decreasing, and real wage growth has reached a significant level.