New reports allege that the former Orbán government secretly distributed over 500 billion forints through non-public decrees in its final months, with funds reportedly directed to companies and businessmen linked to the Fidesz party, bypassing public scrutiny. This comes as corruption researchers have identified the most suspicious public procurement tenders, where firms associated with figures like Lőrinc Mészáros and Balásy often secured contracts without competition. Forbes also estimates…

24.hu: Orbán's government secretly distributed over 500 billion in the final months…

Companies and foundations allegedly received billions through non-public government decrees, with funds also directed to businessmen linked to the ruling Fidesz party, bypassing public scrutiny.

HVG: Orbán Government Secretly Distributed at Least 500 Billion Forints Before…

The article alleges that the Orbán government distributed at least 500 billion forints in a secret manner prior to the recent election.

444: Most Corrupt Public Procurement Pairs Listed Amidst Corruption Allegations

Corruption researchers have identified the most suspicious public procurement tenders, where companies linked to the 'NER' (National Cooperation System) often won contracts without competition, particularly involving firms associated with figures like Mészáros and Balásy.

Telex: Mészáros Lőrinc's Family Company Remains Most Valuable According to Forbes

Forbes estimates the family company of Lőrinc Mészáros, a close associate of Viktor Orbán, to be worth 1361.5 billion Hungarian Forints, retaining its position as the most valuable family business.

Bálint Ruff, Minister leading the Prime Minister's Office, has pledged to increase government transparency, stating in an interview that extensive research projects, the travel expenses of János Lázár, and intelligence agency files will be made public. This initiative comes amid reports that a former top executive of the Hungarian Tourism Agency and Szerencsejáték Zrt. may face extradition, and the Foreign Ministry has revealed that former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's three-day trip in…

Telex: Interview with Minister Ruff Bálint on Secret Studies, Travels, and…

Ruff Bálint, Minister leading the Prime Minister's Office, discusses secret studies costing billions, his travels, and the issue of same-sex marriage in an interview with Telex. He also touches upon agent files, public assets, and the communication style of Péter Magyar.

24.hu: Ruff Bálint: Beyond secret files, billion-dollar research and Lázár János'…

The minister leading the Prime Minister's Office gave an interview stating that extensive research projects and the travel expenses of János Lázár will be made public, in addition to intelligence agency files.

HVG: Ruff Bálint: I know where János Lázár was and why he hid it

In an interview, Ruff Bálint claims to have knowledge about the whereabouts and reasons for secrecy of János Lázár, a significant figure in Hungarian politics.

HVG: Former Head of Hungarian Tourism Agency and Lottery Company May Leave Country

A former top executive of the Hungarian Tourism Agency and Szerencsejáték Zrt. may face extradition from Hungary.

Telex: Foreign Ministry Reveals Cost of Szijjártó's Three-Day Trip to Chile, New…

The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that a three-day trip by former Foreign Minister Szijjártó's delegation to Chile, New York, and Istanbul in the summer of 2024 cost 262 million Hungarian Forints, with a single night's accommodation in Santiago costing over 2.5 million Forints.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced that his Tisza Party is eager to join the European People's Party (EPP), following meetings with EPP President Manfred Weber in Budapest. During these discussions, Magyar also stated that Hungary will formally request the credit of previously imposed asylum fines from the EU and affirmed that the country will not alter its refugee policies.

24.hu: Magyar Péter: Tisza Party is happy to join the European People's Party

Péter Magyar announced that his party, Tisza, is eager to join the European People's Party.

24.hu: Magyar Péter received the EPP president, will soon meet the President of the…

Péter Magyar hosted the president of the European People's Party in Budapest and is scheduled to meet with the President of the European Council in the near future.

HVG: Péter Magyar to Manfred Weber: Hungary will request the credit of asylum fines

Péter Magyar has announced that Hungary will formally request the credit of previously imposed asylum fines from the EU, addressing Manfred Weber.

444: Hungary Will Not Change Refugee Policy, Assures Hungarian Official

During talks with Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, Hungarian officials confirmed that the country will not alter its refugee policies. Weber reportedly promised assistance to help Hungary avoid daily fines.

The government's proposed measures to expedite criminal proceedings are encountering mixed reactions from judges, with some expressing concerns about the nature of these 'non-operetta trials'. Economically, Hungary faces a challenging path if it aims to adopt the Euro by 2031, according to recent analysis.

HVG: 'These will not be operetta trials' - Government's plan to speed up criminal…

The government's proposed measures to expedite criminal proceedings are causing division among judges, with concerns raised about the nature of these 'non-operetta trials'.

HVG: Very Steep Path Leads to 2031 Euro Introduction

Hungary faces significant economic challenges and a difficult path ahead if it aims to adopt the Euro by 2031, according to analysis.

Budapest authorities have initiated strict enforcement of fines for smoking at public transport stops. In separate news, a freight train and a locomotive were involved in a collision near Győr, causing disruptions on the main line.

24.hu: Budapest begins strict enforcement of fines for smoking at bus stops

Authorities in Budapest have started imposing strict penalties on individuals caught smoking at public transport stops.

24.hu: Freight train and locomotive collided near Győr

A freight train and a locomotive were involved in a collision on the main Győr line, causing disruptions.

The practice of receiving cash refunds for returned bottles and beverage cans is reportedly coming to an end in Hungary.

HVG: Cash Will Soon Cease for Returned Bottles and Cans

The practice of receiving cash refunds for returned bottles and beverage cans is reportedly coming to an end in Hungary.