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Viktor Orbán has privately dismissed the arrest of former minister Hankó Balázs as a 'cultural revenge' by the opposition, a defense that appears to contradict the minister’s own legal strategy. Within the ruling Fidesz party, officials have struggled to settle on a unified explanation for the detention, which stems from a corruption probe into the National Cultural Fund. The Central Statistical Office is facing scrutiny after it published data that appeared to misunderstand national tax laws. When researchers pointed out the inaccuracies, the office corrected the figures and deleted the researchers' comments. Elsewhere, a promised review of infrastructure spending has concluded with a familiar result: the new round of road construction tenders was won by the same firms as the last one. Internet providers have warned they may raise prices by up to 140 percent, while the opposition Tisza Party claims its polling has crossed the 65 percent threshold. For those living near the country’s rapid transit roads, the problems are more immediate: residents say state planning has made their homes effectively uninhabitable.

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Opposition leader Viktor Orbán has reportedly made statements that contradict the defense of former Minister of Culture and Innovation, Hankó Balázs, who was recently detained in connection with the National Cultural Fund (NKA) corruption probe. Orbán privately characterized the NKA situation as 'cultural revenge' by SZDSZ and predicted more arrests, differing from Hankó's claims of political motivation.

HVG: Hankó Balázs Left Aside

A political figure named Hankó Balázs was reportedly sidelined, with a related story detailing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's contradictory statements on the matter.

24.hu: Orbán Calls Hankó's Arrest SZDSZ Revenge; More Expected

Prime Minister Orbán considers the arrest of Hankó to be revenge by SZDSZ and predicts similar events will occur.

HVG: Orbán Viktor Contradicted Hankó Balázs in Private

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán privately stated the opposite of what Hankó Balázs had claimed, indicating a political rift.

Telex: As if they hadn't agreed in Fidesz on why Hankó is in jail

There seems to be internal disagreement within Fidesz regarding the reasons for Hankó's imprisonment.

444: Orbán privately differs on cultural fund issue from Hankó's defense

Prime Minister Orbán reportedly described the situation concerning the National Cultural Fund (NKA) as a "cultural revenge" by the SZDSZ against the "Christian minister of a Christian government," contradicting the defense presented by Hankó.

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) is under fire for allegedly presenting questionable data, which it later corrected, and then censoring researchers who pointed out the inaccuracies and had their comments deleted.

444: Statistics office fabricates data, then blocks researchers questioning it

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) initially presented questionable data, later corrected, which suggested a misunderstanding of Hungarian tax laws. Researchers who pointed out the inaccuracies faced censorship and had their comments deleted.

Despite the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure's claims of reviewing practices, newly announced road construction tenders continue to show the same winners as before, raising questions about a lack of genuine competition. The Ministry has pledged to investigate the issue.

Telex: Road construction tenders fail to bring breakthrough, same winners as before

Despite the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure citing a review of practices, the newly announced road construction tenders continue to resemble previous ones. The Ministry promises to investigate the issue.

The Hungarian state has reportedly created an untenable living situation for residents whose properties are located adjacent to a rapid transit road.

24.hu: State Creates Impossible Situation for Residents Near Highway

The Hungarian state has created an untenable situation for people living adjacent to a rapid transit road.

Internet service providers are reportedly considering price increases of up to 140 percent, which could significantly impact consumers.

24.hu: Internet Prices Could Increase by Up to 140 Percent

Internet service providers may raise prices by as much as 140 percent.

Péter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, has announced that the party's support has once again exceeded 65 percent in recent polls.

24.hu: Magyar Péter: Tisza Party Polls Again Above 65 Percent

Magyar Péter claims that the Tisza Party's support has once again surpassed 65 percent.

Residents have been given 180 days to demolish swimming pools that were previously marketed as 'public use'. One of the affected properties is reportedly linked to the former chief of staff of Miklós Seszták.

Telex: Despite claims of 'public use', pools must be demolished at a favorite NER…

Residents have 180 days to demolish swimming pools that were marketed as 'public use'. One of the affected properties belongs to the former chief of staff of Miklós Seszták.

Despite the presence of cameras, Budapest is experiencing daily traffic violations, with an article exploring the underlying reasons for this widespread disregard for traffic regulations.

Telex: Why does everyone disregard traffic rules in Budapest?

Despite the city being equipped with cameras, traffic violations are a daily occurrence in Budapest. The article explores the reasons behind this widespread disregard for rules.

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