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August 17, 2026

Hungary: Fidesz-linked entities face new probes — FrontPages.eu, August 17, 2026

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New allegations of financial misconduct have emerged, targeting leaders of Győr's municipal media, described as a Fidesz propaganda outlet, for substantial salaries and benefits. Concurrently, the future of public benefit foundations associated with Mária Schmidt, which supported institutions like the House of Terror with billions in state funding, remains uncertain following the change in government. Amidst these developments, former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was photographed on holiday in Croatia with Antal Rogán, a former Minister of the Prime Minister's Cabinet Office, and Mária Schmidt, Director General of the House of Terror Museum. Separately, Hungary is grappling with a severe drought affecting the Danube River, prompting Prime Minister Péter Magyar to announce the opening of the Rackeve-Soroksar Danube Lock to manage water levels, with further drops expected. Concerns have also been raised regarding the genuine reform of Hungary's higher education system, as university leaders continue to be selected by senates linked to the previous political system. In a brighter note, Hungarian swimmers Kristóf Milák and Hubert Kós achieved significant success, with Milák returning to peak performance and Kós securing three European Championship golds.

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New investigations reveal high salaries and benefits for leaders of Győr's municipal media, identified as a Fidesz propaganda outlet. Additionally, the future of public benefit foundations linked to Mária Schmidt, which received billions in state funding for historical institutions like the House of Terror, is now uncertain following the recent political changes.

24.hu: High salaries, bonuses, and car allowances for Győr municipal media leaders

An investigation reveals that leaders of the Győr municipal media, a Fidesz propaganda outlet, received substantial salaries, bonuses, and other benefits during the NER era.

HVG: Churches Between Hysteria and Sobriety After Fidesz's Defeat

The article discusses the churches' reactions to Fidesz's political downfall, oscillating between panic and a sobering reality check.

Telex: Schmidt Mária's entire Fidesz institution network's foundation pulled by the…

Schmidt Mária's public benefit foundation supported the House of Terror and several institutions that reinterpreted history for Fidesz with billions in state funding. Their future remains uncertain.

Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was photographed on vacation in Croatia alongside Antal Rogán, a former Minister of the Prime Minister's Cabinet Office, and Mária Schmidt, Director General of the House of Terror Museum and other institutions.

24.hu: Orbán photographed on holiday in Croatia with Rogán and Schmidt

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was photographed on holiday in Croatia with Antal Rogán and Mária Schmidt.

HVG: Orbán Photographed with Rogán and Schmidt in Croatia

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was pictured on vacation in Croatia with Antal Rogán and Mária Schmidt, amid ongoing political developments.

Telex: Orbán Viktor, Rogán Antal vacationing in Croatia with Schmidt Mária

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Minister Antal Rogán were photographed in Croatia, also near the villa of Schmidt Mária's daughter.

444: Orbán Viktor Holidays in Croatia with Rogán Antall and Schmidt Mária

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is vacationing in Croatia with Antal Rogán and Mária Schmidt. A private jet owned by Schmidt Mária's daughter recently landed in Rijeka.

A Guardian report highlights the severe impact of the ongoing drought on the Danube River in Hungary, creating a dramatic situation. In response, Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced the opening of the Rackeve-Soroksar Danube Lock to address critically low water levels, anticipating further drops in the coming days.

HVG: Guardian Report: Drought Devastated the Danube - Dramatic Situation in Hungary

The Guardian published a detailed report on the severe impact of the drought on the Danube River in Hungary.

444: Magyar Péter: The Rackeve-Soroksar Danube Lock to Open Monday

The Prime Minister stated that Tuesday and Wednesday will be critical due to an expected further drop of 14-15 centimeters in the Danube's water level.

Hungary's higher education system is undergoing a challenging transition, with concerns raised that genuine reform is hampered by university leaders still being chosen by senates connected to the former political system.

444: University Overhaul Echoes Past with Hungarian Péter Seeking Guidance from…

Hungary's higher education faces a tricky transition, with university leaders still chosen by senates connected to the current political system, raising concerns about genuine reform.

A survivor of a recent fatal bus accident on the M3 highway shared a harrowing account of pulling his sister and another man from the wreckage before collapsing.

24.hu: Pulled his sister and a man from the wreckage, then collapsed – survivor…

A survivor of a bus accident recounts pulling his sister and another man from the wreckage before collapsing.

A murder has been reported in the Erzsébetváros district of Budapest.

24.hu: Murder occurred in Erzsébetváros

A murder has taken place in the Erzsébetváros district.

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