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The Hungarian Parliament today elected András Baka as the new president, a move seen by some as symbolically concluding the 'National Cooperation System' (NER) that characterized the previous administration. This follows the recent termination of Tamás Sulyok's presidency. Adding to the day's significant events, the State Treasury reported a cyberattack, with hackers allegedly accessing sensitive retirement and family support databases from a Russian server. In other parliamentary activity, lawmakers decided on the early departure of the Chief Prosecutor and passed legislation making it easier for teachers to strike. Meanwhile, Budapest is enhancing public safety with increased police presence and a new crisis management task force. An investigation also revealed the Hungarian Football Federation has not settled state support for twelve years, and the capital city awarded a controversial contract for work in Városliget.

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The Hungarian Parliament has elected András Baka as the new president, a move seen by some as symbolically ending the 'National Cooperation System' (NER). This follows the termination of Tamás Sulyok's presidency on July 20, 2026.

24.hu: Parliament to elect new president on Tuesday

The Hungarian Parliament is scheduled to elect a new president on Tuesday.

444: Magyar Péter achieved his goal: Baka András's election symbolically ends the…

With the election of Baka András as president, the 'NER' (National Cooperation System) symbolically ends. Baka András is the oldest president-elect since the regime change.

24.hu: Parliament decides on Baka, Constitutional Court on Sulyok

The Parliament will vote on the appointment of Baka, and the Constitutional Court will make a decision regarding Sulyok.

HVG: Deutsche Welle Commentary: The President Will Be a Judge Who Defeated the…

A Deutsche Welle commentary suggests that the future Hungarian president will be a judge who previously challenged the current government's power.

The Hungarian State Treasury's servers were reportedly breached, with hackers gaining access to sensitive databases containing retirement and family support information. Reports indicate the attack originated from a Russian server.

24.hu: Retirement and family support databases may have been accessed by hackers who…

Hackers reportedly gained access to sensitive databases containing retirement and family support information by breaching the State Treasury's servers.

HVG: Népszava: Hungarian State Treasury Hacked from Russian Server

According to Népszava, the Hungarian State Treasury's systems were breached originating from a Russian server.

Parliament began its session with a moment of silence and testimonies for Roma Holocaust survivors, with the 'Our Homeland' party also acknowledging victims. Additionally, lawmakers decided on the early departure of the Chief Prosecutor and passed a new law making it easier for teachers to strike and giving faculty more say in school management.

Telex: Magyar Péter Reads Roma Holocaust Survivors' Testimonies in Parliament

Parliament's session began with a moment of silence for the Roma Holocaust survivors, with Péter Magyar reading their testimonies. The session also saw contributions from other party representatives and a debate regarding a judicial nominee.

444: Far-right party acknowledges Roma Holocaust victims; Magyar criticizes…

The 'A Mi Hazánk' party has acknowledged the victims of the Roma Holocaust, while Péter Magyar read out recollections from Hungarian Roma. László Toroczkai of the party criticized András Baka for his past decisions.

HVG: Roma Holocaust Remembered in Parliament, Including Mi Hazánk Representatives

The Roma Holocaust was commemorated in the Hungarian Parliament, with representatives from the Mi Hazánk party also standing in recognition.

24.hu: Parliament decided: Chief Prosecutor may leave office earlier

The Parliament has made a decision that could lead to the early departure of the Chief Prosecutor from his position.

444: Striking in schools made easier; faculty to have more say.

A new law will make it easier for teachers to strike in schools, giving faculty more input into school management, including director selection and work plans.

Budapest is implementing enhanced public safety measures, including increased police visibility at 19 locations and approximately 100 mobile patrols. A new crisis management task force will also be established to address social issues.

Telex: Increased Police Presence in Budapest with 19 High-Visibility and 100 Mobile…

Budapest will see enhanced public safety measures with 19 locations under high police visibility and approximately 100 mobile patrols. A crisis management task force will also be established to focus on social issues.

An investigation has revealed that the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) has failed to finalize any TAO (state support) settlements for twelve years, leading to significant financial disputes.

24.hu: The hundred-billion dispute: MLSZ has not settled a single TAO settlement in…

An investigation reveals that the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) has failed to finalize any TAO (state support) settlements for twelve years, leading to significant disputes.

The city of Budapest has awarded a 900 million forint contract for work in Városliget to a company previously implicated in a park maintenance scandal.

HVG: Capital City Signed a 900 Million Forint Contract with a Company Involved in…

Budapest has awarded a 900 million forint contract to a company implicated in a park maintenance scandal for work in Városliget.

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