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Monday, October 19, 2026
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In his first interview as president, András Baka stated that a non-violent revolution is currently underway in Hungary. This comes amidst a period of significant political transition, with Péter Magyar serving as Prime Minister and his Tisza Party holding a supermajority in the National Assembly.
Further political developments include the sentencing of a key figure in the Volánbusz corruption case to three years in prison, with former Minister Miklós Seszták also implicated in the wider investigation. Separately, internal emails reportedly reveal that a consulting firm owned by a former Fidesz minister took over communication at the Chief Prosecutor's Office, raising questions about political influence. Investigations also uncovered details of a 'black campaign' targeting Prime Minister Péter Magyar, linked to a mysterious website and various individuals.
Other domestic news includes András Fekete-Győr's departure from the Momentum party to pursue an independent political path, and the former mayor of Eger, Mirkóczki Ádám, owing the city 16 million forints. The national housing market has also reached a record, with average square meter prices exceeding 1 million forints.
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A key figure in the Volánbusz corruption case, which also implicated former Minister Miklós Seszták, has been sentenced to three years in prison. Concurrently, internal emails suggest political interference at the Chief Prosecutor's Office, with a former Fidesz minister's consulting firm reportedly managing its communication. Investigations also uncovered a 'black campaign' targeting Prime Minister Péter Magyar, linking a mysterious website to an entrepreneur, an Arab businessman, an MMA…
24.hu:
Key figure in Volánbusz case, who also implicated Miklós Seszták, sentenced to…
A key figure in the Volánbusz case, which also involved Miklós Seszták, has been sentenced to three years in prison following a failed attempt to recover assets.
HVG:
Prosecution took over MNB case for political reasons, emails show their…
Internal emails obtained by HVG reveal that a consulting firm owned by a former Fidesz minister took over the communication at the Chief Prosecutor's Office.
444:
Radnaimark.hu – History of Fidesz's Last Big Black Campaign
An investigation into the mysterious radnaimark.hu website, which gained significant attention two months before elections, reveals its connection to a smear campaign targeting Magyar Péter, involving an Transylvanian entrepreneur, an Arab businessman, and an MMA fighter, with links to Gábor…
24.hu:
444: Threads of the Elizabeth Boulevard Airbnb bedroom case lead to Gábor…
The investigation into the Airbnb bedroom case on Elizabeth Boulevard has reportedly traced connections to Gábor Kubatov.
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Mirkóczki Ádám, the former mayor of Eger, reportedly owes the city 16 million forints for renting a prominent city building through his company since 2025. Separately, a public forum in Győr's garden district regarding a mass accommodation project saw heightened emotions and strong opposition from participants.
Telex:
Former Mayor Mirkóczki Owes Eger 16 Million Forints
Mirkóczki Ádám, the former mayor of Eger, owes the city 16 million forints for renting the Senator House, one of the city's well-known buildings, through his company since 2025.
24.hu:
"Blood will flow here, and it will be on your conscience" - sentiments flared…
Emotions ran high at a public forum in Győr's garden district concerning a mass accommodation project, with participants expressing strong opposition.
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The Hungarian housing market has hit a new record, with the average price per square meter nationwide now exceeding 1 million forints. Looking ahead, the government plans to launch a school development program in 2027. Meanwhile, investors in London are reportedly seeking more concrete deficit targets and decisive early actions from the Tisza government regarding its first budget.
Telex:
Investors Expect More from Tisza's First Budget than Magyar Promises
London investors discussed their budget expectations, with the market wanting concrete deficit targets and decisive steps from the government early on, rather than delaying difficult decisions.
HVG:
Housing market record: average square meter price nationwide exceeds 1 million
The average price per square meter in the Hungarian housing market has surpassed 1 million forints nationwide.
Telex:
Government to Launch School Development Program from 2027
Minister Judit Lannert announced that the government will initiate a school development program starting in 2027.
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