The Volánbusz scandal has intensified with the arrests of high-profile billionaires Jellinek and Szivek, who are suspects in allegations that the company's subsidiaries overpaid for used buses, causing over 10 billion forints in damages. The investigation is reportedly extending to include former Minister Miklós Seszták and businessman István Tiborcz.

Telex: Volánbusz Scandal: What is it about, and why were Jellinek and Szivek arrested?

The Volánbusz scandal involves allegations that the company's subsidiaries overpaid for over 600 used buses between 2015 and 2018, causing over 10 billion forints in damages, with the investigation reaching high-profile billionaires.

HVG: The Volánbusz affair may reach up to Miklós Seszták and István Tiborcz

An ongoing investigation into Volánbusz is reported to have connections reaching high-profile figures, including Miklós Seszták and István Tiborcz.

Unprecedented tension and uncertainty have emerged within the Prosecutor's Office, prompting Deputy Chief Prosecutor István Lajtár to address prosecutors in an unusual video message following the departure of the Chief Prosecutor. An internal investigation is underway.

24.hu: Unprecedented Tension Within the Prosecutor's Office

An internal investigation reveals unprecedented tension within the prosecutor's office, with the deputy chief prosecutor involved.

Telex: Deputy Chief Prosecutor's unusual video message about prosecutor's office's…

Deputy Chief Prosecutor István Lajtár addressed prosecutors in an unusual video, speaking about unprecedented tension and uncertainty within the organization following the departure of the Chief Prosecutor.

Hungarian Reformed bishop Zoltán Balog has issued detailed explanations and defenses regarding his decision to honor the director of the Bicske children's home, János Vásárhelyi, who is accused of pedophilia. Balog claims he was unaware of suspicious circumstances at the time of the nomination and that vetting the individual's background was not his responsibility.

HVG: Balog Zoltán explains at length the awarding of the Bicske children's home…

Zoltán Balog provides a detailed explanation regarding the decision to honor the director of the Bicske children's home, who is accused of pedophilia.

444: Balog Defends Himself, Stating It Wasn't His Job to Vet Pedophile Nomination

The former minister issued a statement to MTI regarding the 2016 case after Péter Magyar brought it up in Parliament, claiming it was not his responsibility to verify the background of individuals nominated for state honors.

24.hu: Balog Unaware of Suspicious Cases When Nominating Vásárhelyi for Award

Zoltán Balog claims he was unaware of suspicious circumstances when he recommended János Vásárhelyi for an award.

Former Minister of Justice Bence Tuzson has been questioned by authorities regarding the dismissal of individuals who downloaded the 'Tisza' application. Police have confirmed suspicion against the former administrative state secretary for misusing personal data in this context.

HVG: Former State Secretary Tuzson Bence interrogated over firing of Tisza app…

Former State Secretary Bence Tuzson has been questioned by authorities regarding the dismissal of individuals who downloaded the 'Tisza' application.

444: Police Confirm Suspicion Against Former State Secretary

A former administrative state secretary from the previous government is suspected of misusing personal data after approving the dismissal of employees who had downloaded the Tisza Világ application.

Child protection expert Szilvia Gyurkó has emphasized that the state of child protection services in Hungary is even more alarming than the country's general challenges, highlighting severe concerns within the system.

HVG: Gyurkó Szilvia: The country is not in as bad a state as child protection is

Child protection expert Szilvia Gyurkó states that while the country faces challenges, the state of child protection services is even more concerning.

Gábor Vona, a former prominent political figure, has announced his return to active politics, stating that his new party will participate in the upcoming elections.

24.hu: Vona Gábor and His Party to Run in Next Elections

Gábor Vona announces his return to politics and his party's participation in the upcoming elections.

The relevant ministry in Hungary is initiating a complete reform of the state budget, signaling significant upcoming changes to the country's financial framework.

24.hu: Ministry Prepares Complete Budgetary Reform

The relevant ministry is initiating a comprehensive reform of the state budget.

The president of Magnet Bank has reportedly undertaken a high-risk financial maneuver by acquiring shares in Granite, a company with known links to István Tiborcz.

HVG: Magnet Bank President takes extreme risk by buying Tiborcz's Granite shares

The president of Magnet Bank is undertaking a high-risk financial maneuver by acquiring shares in Granite, a company linked to Istvan Tiborcz.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar is working to manage the high expectations among his voters regarding accountability, acknowledging that legal processes are often slow and that political means will be necessary to maintain faith in his pledge to hold individuals accountable.

Telex: Magyar Péter must temper expectations of seeing Orbán in prison

Magyar Péter's promises of accountability are creating high expectations among his voters, but legal processes are slow, forcing him to use political means to maintain faith in his pledge to hold people accountable.

A former executive from OTP Bank has been appointed as the new deputy head of the National Tax and Customs Administration's (NAV) criminal division.

24.hu: OTP Executive Appointed Deputy Head of NAV's Criminal Unit

A former executive from OTP Bank has been appointed as the new deputy head of the National Tax and Customs Administration's criminal division.

The Kúria (Supreme Court) and the prosecutor general's office have determined that the crime of sexual assault can be established in a case originating from an art college dormitory, contradicting an earlier first-instance verdict. The next hearing is scheduled for December.

444: 'Suitable for Establishing the Crime of Sexual Assault'

The Kúria (Supreme Court) and the prosecutor general's office believe sexual assault can be established in a case from the art college dormitory, contrary to the first-instance verdict. The prosecutor general's motion outlines their arguments, with the next hearing in December.

Hungarian former President Katalin Novák's planned coronation gift for King Charles III, a horse-drawn carriage, was ultimately replaced with hiking boots.

24.hu: Novak's Coronation Gift: A Carriage Intended for Charles III Became Hiking Boots

Hungarian President Katalin Novak offered a horse-drawn carriage as a coronation gift to King Charles III, but it was eventually replaced with hiking boots.