Allegations of long-term news manipulation and suppression within Hungarian public media have emerged, with employees reportedly compiling a 482-page document detailing these practices, which has been handed over to new public media leaders. This comes amidst public outcry and analysis of recent controversial appointments and failures within the state broadcasting sector, including a new editor-in-chief and presenter for M1 News.

HVG: State of Test Mode: Reasons for Two Public Media Appointments and Their Failures

An analysis of the recent appointments and subsequent failures within Hungary's public media sector.

HVG: Public Outcry Over New M1 News Editor and Presenter Appointments

Widespread public anger has erupted following the appointment of a new editor-in-chief and presenter for M1 News.

444: Public Media Employees Collected for Years How News Was Manipulated and…

Several employees of the Hungarian News Agency (MTI) have handed over a 482-page document detailing years of news manipulation and suppression to the appointed leaders of public media.

The Paks nuclear power plant's final turbine is reported to be operating stably, and Danube water levels are showing signs of rising, providing some relief from previous energy crisis concerns. This comes as the severe heatwave in Hungary is expected to reach its peak, with temperatures potentially hitting 42 degrees Celsius, leading to increased electricity demand and significant additional spending on energy.

24.hu: Magyar Péter: The last Paks turbine is generating stably, heatwave peaking

Magyar Péter states that the final turbine at the Paks nuclear power plant is operating steadily, and that the current heatwave is reaching its peak.

HVG: Heatwave Peaks: Temperatures May Reach 42 Degrees Celsius

Hungary is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to reach as high as 42 degrees Celsius.

444: Hungary to Spend Billions More on Electricity Due to Heatwave, Fields Also…

The country must spend hundreds of billions more on electricity due to the heatwave causing lower energy production and higher demand. The article notes Paks' efficient but reduced output, and the economic impact of the crisis, though not causing a full economic shock.

Telex: Hungary's Paks nuclear plant output stable amid heatwave, water levels unchanged

Magyar Péter stated that the last Paks nuclear turbine is producing stably and water levels have not changed. The critical days of the heatwave are approaching, with temperatures potentially reaching 42 degrees Celsius. Budapest's water supply is currently stable.

444: Magyar Péter: Heatwave to Peak Today and Tomorrow, Voluntary Consumption…

Magyar Péter states that the heatwave will reach its peak today and tomorrow, emphasizing the importance of voluntary energy consumption reduction. The last Paks nuclear reactor turbine has not been shut down.

444: Live: Last Paks Turbine Stable, Danube Water Level Appears to Rise

Water levels are slowly but steadily rising, despite the peak heatwave expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius. Related news includes rivers drying up in Croatia, energy saving at Békés county baths, and Budapest's stable water supply.

HVG: Strategic Ventilation and Eliminating Energy Vampires: Saving Electricity…

Tips are provided on how to save electricity through strategic ventilation and by eliminating hidden energy consumption, while avoiding overheating.

The opposition Fidesz party has criticized the current government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, for its handling of the energy crisis and infrastructure issues. This comes as a new poll suggests that a third of Fidesz supporters are open to considering a new civic political movement, while half of Hungarians express satisfaction with the government's energy measures.

HVG: Energy Crisis: Half of Hungarians Satisfied with Government Measures

A significant portion of the Hungarian population expresses satisfaction with the government's actions regarding the energy crisis.

444: How Fidesz Handled Crises While in Power

The ruling Fidesz party is criticizing the current three-month-old government for its handling of the energy crisis and failing infrastructure. The article looks back at how Orbán's governments managed crises in the past.

HVG: Median Poll: One-Third of Fidesz Supporters Open to New Civic Movement

A recent poll suggests that a third of Fidesz supporters would consider voting for a new civic political offering.

An elderly care home is facing a legal dispute after refusing to refund a 3.6 million forint care fee following a resident's death just four days after admission. Separately, Lidl has been fined 48 million forints by the Hungarian Competition Authority for falsely advertising itself as the cheapest grocery chain.

Telex: Elderly home refuses to return $3.6M care fee after grandmother dies

An elderly care home is refusing to refund a 3.6 million forint care fee after a grandmother died just four days after being admitted. The case, which was investigated by police and is now in court, involves a dispute over the resident's granddaughter allegedly violating the home's rules.

Telex: Lidl fined 48 million forints for claiming to be the cheapest

Lidl has been fined 48 million forints by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) for falsely advertising itself as the cheapest grocery chain. The company has agreed to be more careful in its future advertising.

The future roles of prominent TV presenters Marsi Anikó and Gönczi Gábor at the TV2 media company have been decided. Both are known as anchors for Tények and also present for the report magazine Napló.

24.hu: Fate of Marsi Anikó and Gönczi Gábor decided at TV2

The article reports on the resolved fates of TV presenters Marsi Anikó and Gönczi Gábor at the TV2 media company.