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The tax authority has identified 46 suspects in a gas trading scheme that sent 300 billion forints out of the country through shell companies. The investigation now stretches across 17 countries and includes 47 international legal assistance requests; authorities have yet to name the figures behind the final destination of the funds in Britain. The social minister has filed a complaint alleging that 600 million forints of public money was spent on the campaign of Fidesz politician Zsófia Koncz. The minister suspects embezzlement and official misconduct. Separately, Lőrinc Mészáros is selling his most profitable company, V-Híd, to an Austrian multinational, despite the firm being excluded from public tenders. Government critics have noted that while Budapest considers an Olympic bid, the financial bill usually arrives long after the dreams fade. Meanwhile, Péter Magyar has invited every world leader except the Russian president to the October 23rd commemorations, though he expressed doubt that Volodymyr Zelenskyy would attend.

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The Hungarian Tax Authority has identified 46 suspects in a massive tax fraud case related to gas trading, with the investigation now spanning 17 countries. This represents a significant advancement in the probe, which previously reported 300 billion forints flowing out of the country with little progress over two years. The authority has initiated 47 international legal assistance requests to recover assets.

444: Tax Authority: 46 suspects in gas trade tax fraud, investigation spans 17…

The Hungarian Tax Authority has identified 46 suspects in a massive tax fraud case built on gas trading, with the investigation extending to 17 countries. The authority has initiated 47 international legal assistance requests to recover assets and anticipates further interrogations.

444: 300 billion forints flowed out of the country through giant fraud built on the…

A massive fraud centered on the gas business resulted in 300 billion forints leaving Hungary, with the investigation making little progress over two years. Money was funneled through shell companies into Britain, its ultimate destination unknown. Authorities have not identified the real…

A complaint has been filed regarding the alleged expenditure of 600 million forints of public funds on the campaign of Fidesz politician Zsófia Koncz over two months. The social minister suspects official misconduct and embezzlement in connection with the family policy state secretary campaign.

444: Family policy state secretary campaign instead of 'Family-Friendly Hungary'…

A complaint has been filed regarding a family policy state secretary campaign, alleging that 600 million forints of public funds were spent on the campaign of Fidesz politician Zsófia Koncz over two months, as stated by the social minister, who suspects official misconduct and embezzlement.

24.hu: Minister Files Complaint Over Koncz Zsófia's Campaign

A complaint has been filed against Member of Hungarian Parliament Zsófia Koncz concerning her election campaign activities.

Billionaire businessman Lőrinc Mészáros is reportedly selling V-Híd, one of his most profitable companies, to an Austrian multinational corporation. V-Híd has been excluded from public tenders.

HVG: Lőrinc Mészáros sells his most profitable company, V-Híd, to an Austrian…

Lőrinc Mészáros is selling V-Híd, his most profitable company which is excluded from public tenders, to an Austrian multinational corporation.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that while the US President, Donald Trump, can make any deal he wants, the recent diesel agreement holds significance for Hungary. He also mentioned blocking an EU summit point due to a migration-related sentence. Regarding the upcoming October 23 commemoration, Magyar indicated that all leaders except the Russian president were invited, expressing doubt about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's attendance.

444: Magyar Péter on diesel deal for 444: US president can make any deal he wants…

Péter Magyar stated that while the US president can negotiate any agreement, the recent diesel agreement holds significance for Hungary. The Prime Minister also mentioned blocking an EU summit point for half an hour due to a single sentence related to migration.

HVG: Magyar: Invited everyone except Russian President to Oct 23 commemoration

Péter Magyar stated that all leaders except the Russian president were invited to Hungary's October 23 commemoration, expressing doubt about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's attendance.

Telex: Magyar Péter on Trump and Putin's Deal: Sanctions on Russian Oil May Be Extended

Péter Magyar stated that the Hungarian Prime Minister believes the US President will make whatever deal he wants, but it would be illogical not to grant an extended exemption from sanctions on Russian oil.

24.hu: Bóka János: Authority Adjusted to Magyar Péter's Filming Plan

János Bóka stated that the authority's actions were aligned with Péter Magyar's filming schedule.

Veronika Varga-Bajusz has sent a message from prison, confirming her incarceration with the statement, "They locked me up here after all."

24.hu: Veronika Varga-Bajusz Sent Message from Prison

Veronika Varga-Bajusz has sent a message from prison, stating 'They locked me up here after all.'

Hungarian news sites are covering various domestic topics, including the potential for Budapest to bid for the Olympics, the transformation of Megafon into a 'Like Championship Extra' analyzing social media influencers, and the government's announcement of Norwegian funds which NGOs claim they could have applied for months ago.

HVG: Budapest Olympics: We can dream big, but they will send the bill in the end

The article discusses the potential for Budapest to bid for the Olympics, suggesting that while ambitious dreams can be entertained, the financial cost will ultimately be borne by the public.

Telex: Megafon's Transformation: The "Like Championship Extra"

This story analyzes the most popular and vocal social media influencers, opinion leaders, and political commentators in Hungary since the last election.

24.hu: Government Announces Norwegian Funds, NGOs Applied for Months

The government announced the Norwegian funds only now, but NGOs have been able to apply for them for months.

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