János Lázár, a former Fidesz minister and prominent political figure, has resigned his parliamentary mandate, effective August 20, 2026. This decision, which he announced in a lengthy social media post, he framed as a contribution to the renewal of Fidesz following its electoral defeat. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expressed his continued reliance on Lázár's comradeship despite his resignation. [cite: HVG, 40]

HVG: Lázár János Resigned His Parliamentary Mandate

Lázár János has officially stepped down from his position as a Member of Parliament.

HVG: Orbán to Lázár: I Count on Your Comradeship in the Future

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán expresses his continued reliance on Lázár János, who has resigned his mandate.

Breaking: Former Fidesz minister János Lázár gives up his seat in Parliament, with one…

János Lázár, a former minister in Hungary's previous government and arguably Fidesz's most prominent political figure after Viktor Orbán, has resigned from his parliamentary mandate, effective 20 August.

The Hungarian National Bank (MNB) has rejected a request from Transparency International for data on contracts exceeding 5 million forints, arguing it is not a budgetary body. This tactic mirrors previous actions by foundations linked to former MNB Governor György Matolcsy. Concurrently, the head of the Integrity Authority has cautioned that the influx of new EU funds poses a significant corruption risk.

444: Secret public spending at the Hungarian National Bank: Varga Mihály's side…

Transparency International requested data on contracts exceeding 5 million forints from the National Bank of Hungary. The MNB refused, claiming it is not a budgetary body. This tactic was previously used by the Matolcsy-founded Pallas Athéné foundations, but the Constitutional Court ruled that the…

444: Head of Integrity Authority warns of corruption risk with new EU funds

The head of the Integrity Authority stated that caution is needed to prevent the spending of large new EU funds from becoming a corruption risk, as such situations often attract those who seek to exploit opportunities.

Multiple dramatic car chases have occurred across the country, including incidents in Veszprém county and near Lake Balaton. These pursuits involved police opening fire on fleeing vehicles and suspects ramming police cars, resulting in four officers being injured before the suspects were apprehended. [cite: 24.hu, HVG, Telex]

24.hu: Shots fired and car chase in Veszprém county; four officers injured…

A chase in Veszprém county involved shots fired and a car chase, resulting in four police officers being injured before the suspect was apprehended. The fleeing driver damaged several police cars during the pursuit.

HVG: Car Chase at Lake Balaton: Police Shot at Car, But It Drove On

A dramatic car chase near Lake Balaton involved police opening fire on a fleeing vehicle that continued to evade capture.

Telex: Car Chase Near Balaton: Police Officers Injured, Shots Fired at Fugitive

During a car chase near Lake Balaton, officers were injured and shots were fired at a suspect fleeing on a bicycle path. The suspect rammed multiple police cars before being apprehended after his tires were shot out.

As the Tisza government marks its first 100 days, Prime Minister Péter Magyar was pictured celebrating on the Parliament balcony amidst a large crowd. Public opinion on the government's performance is mixed, with some citizens demanding visible results. The government has also announced a national tour, while internally grappling with the complexities of public media reform, with decision-makers acknowledging flaws in the transitional period and significant financial issues. [cite: HVG, Telex…

HVG: Magyar Péter Parties on Parliament Balcony Amid Large Kossuth Square Crowd

Photos capture Magyar Péter celebrating on the Parliament balcony with a massive crowd gathered in Kossuth Square during national holiday events.

Telex: People Want Spectacular Results: 'Click the Handcuffs'

One hundred days after the government's formation, citizens were polled on their satisfaction with its performance. Some expressed national pride, while others were angered by the Prime Minister's celebratory speech.

24.hu: Tisza-government starts national tour, first locations revealed

The Tisza-government is embarking on a national tour, and the initial locations for their visits have been announced.

HVG: One Decision a Day - What the Tisza Government Handled in 100 Days

An overview of the policy decisions and actions taken by the Tisza government during its first 100 days in office.

HVG: Magyar Péter on First 100 Days: We Didn't Shame Ourselves, Not at All

Magyar Péter assesses the performance of the government during its initial 100-day period, expressing a positive self-evaluation.

444: Tisza faces its main internal dilemma in reforming public media

Decision-makers believe the introduction of a transitional period in state media was a mistake, but the current situation must be managed until a permanent leadership arrives in October. The law is described as flawed, with opaque personnel decisions and significant financial issues at the public…

Despite rental property prices reaching their peak, interest in these properties has not grown at the usual rate. This trend is making properties bought for rental purposes less attractive to investors than previously. [cite: 24.hu]

24.hu: Rental interest not growing as much as usual despite peak prices

The interest in rental properties has not increased at the usual rate, even though prices have reached their peak, making properties bought for rental purposes less attractive than before.

The independent mayor of Zebegény is under scrutiny for allegedly employing tactics to make himself irremovable. These tactics reportedly include awarding EU tenders to his own companies, developing village accommodations, and manipulating asset declarations, with connections to state officials through public funding.

444: Mayor of Zebegény shows how a local 'little king' can make himself irremovable

The independent mayor of Zebegény, known for previous controversial bans, is described as using familiar tactics including EU tenders awarded to his own companies, building village accommodations, and manipulating asset declarations. He is also connected to state officials through a public-funded…

The driver of the bus that overturned on the M3 highway has sent a message to the families of the victims involved in the accident. [cite: HVG]

HVG: Driver of M3 Bus That Rolled Over Sent Message to Victims' Relatives

The driver of the bus that overturned on the M3 highway has conveyed a message to the families of the victims.