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The long-promised opening of state security files has arrived with a familiar caveat: most of them will stay closed. A tour of the archive's basement confirmed that while the documents are being preserved in climate-controlled storage, they will not be made public. For those files that did leak, the National Archive has already begun the process of retraction, starting with an apology to Sándor Lezsák. His name appeared on a list of collaborators due to what officials described as an IT error; he was, the archive now says, a person of interest rather than a source. The government has abruptly ended its support program for the Bosnian Serb Republic, a rare withdrawal of regional patronage. Domestically, scrutiny has turned to a 65 million forint grant awarded to a railway firm owned by Lőrinc Mészáros. The billionaire’s network remains a subject of intense interest even as one of his key financial architects reportedly prepares for retirement in Portugal. Children in Gyömrő may finally move out of shipping containers and into a classroom. The government has allocated 11 billion forints for a new elementary school building, an investment that was previously classified as deferrable. The project follows a series of delays that had become a local scandal.

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Despite the public opening of state security agent files, a tour of the State Security Archive revealed that many documents are stored and will never be released to the public. In a related development, the State Security Archive clarified that Sándor Lezsák was not an agent and apologized for his inclusion in the database due to an IT error, stating he was a monitored individual. Former central bank governor György Surányi publicly stated that he immediately refused an attempt to recruit him…

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Sándor Lezsák's name was reportedly included in a database of agent files due to an IT error, a situation that has drawn significant attention.

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Former central bank governor György Surányi stated that he was approached for recruitment but immediately rejected the offer.

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A European survey on the state security agent files indicates that the majority of respondents doubt Viktor Orbán's version of events.

Telex: State Archive Clarifies Sándor Lezsák Was Not an Agent, Placed Among Them Due…

The State Security Archive stated that Sándor Lezsák was not an agent and apologized for his inclusion in the database due to an IT error, initiating a review.

444: Sándor Lezsák was not an agent; he was mistakenly placed among them due to IT…

The National Archives apologizes for an IT error that incorrectly listed Sándor Lezsák among agents.

The Hungarian government has terminated a support program intended for the Bosnian Serb Republic. An investigation into a 65 million forint grant given to Hungarian billionaire businessman Lőrinc Mészáros's railway construction company revealed a complex network of individuals involved in various leadership roles. A significant supporter of the former Orbán government, involved in the accumulation of Mészáros' wealth, is reportedly preparing for retirement in Portugal. Additionally, it has…

Telex: Hungarian Government Abolishes Support Program for Bosnian Serb Republic

The Hungarian government has terminated a support program intended for the Bosnian Serb Republic.

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An investigation into a 65 million forint grant given to Lőrinc Mészáros's railway construction company revealed a complex network of individuals involved in various leadership roles.

HVG: Orbán Government's Key Supporter Prepares for Retirement in Portugal

A significant supporter of the Orbán government, involved in the accumulation of Mészáros' wealth, is reportedly preparing for retirement in Portugal.

444: Botond Feledy worked for Tibor Navracsics and advised János Lázár on Epstein…

444 has obtained a 19 million forint invoice issued by Feledy's company to János Lázár's ministry, and it has also emerged that the analyst advised on Epstein files.

Viktor Orbán's previously influential media outlets are reportedly collapsing, though figures associated with them are reappearing in new contexts. This development signals a shift in the media landscape following the recent political changes in the country.

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Despite the collapse of Viktor Orbán's previously influential media outlets, figures associated with them are reportedly reappearing in new contexts.

An analysis indicates that Hungary's tax system allows billions in annual tax revenue to flow out to American corporations, despite Hungarians investing in American stocks.

Telex: Why Hungary's Tax System Emits Billions Annually to the West

Despite Hungarians buying American stocks, Hungary allows billions in annual tax revenue to flow out to American corporations.

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