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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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The country's political landscape is once again dominated by allegations of corruption and political interference. A former head of the Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office resigned, explicitly citing informal pressure and 'III/III methods' influencing investigations into politically sensitive cases. This development adds a new dimension to ongoing turmoil within the judicial system. [cite: 444, 24.hu, HVG, Telex]
Further corruption allegations have surfaced, this time targeting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where a former diplomat claims diplomatic passports were improperly issued, including to footballer Balázs Dzsudzsák and involving Gáspár Orbán. Concurrently, a new suspect has been identified in the escalating Volánbusz corruption case. [cite: HVG, Telex, Telex, HVG, 444]
In other significant news, secret government minutes from the autumn of 2006 have been released on the anniversary of the Öszöd speech, potentially shedding new light on past political events. Meanwhile, former President János Áder's protein business has reportedly incurred substantial financial losses. [cite: 24.hu, HVG, 444]
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The former head of the Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office, Furcht Pál, resigned, alleging political interference and 'informal, untraceable pressure' in politically sensitive cases, including the 'golden convoy' and 'Gundalf' affairs, at the Supreme Prosecutor's Office.
444:
Former Prosecutor General Alleged Political Interference in Investigations
The former head of the Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office resigned citing informal, untraceable pressure and 'III/III methods' influencing investigations into politically sensitive cases, specifically mentioning the 'golden convoy' and 'Gundalf' cases.
24.hu:
Former Prosecutor Wrote About Politically Sensitive Investigations Being…
In his resignation letter, the former Chief Prosecutor stated that politically sensitive investigations were influenced at the Supreme Prosecutor's Office.
HVG:
Former prosecutor wrote resignation letter about political pressure
The former chief prosecutor stated in his resignation letter that the Chief Prosecutor's Office was subjected to political pressure.
Telex:
Former chief prosecutor wrote about political influence on investigations
The former head of the Central Investigative Prosecutor's Office resigned, citing political interference in sensitive cases, including the 'golden convoy' and 'Gundalf' affairs.
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A former diplomat, Velkey György, has alleged corruption within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, claiming diplomatic passports were issued to individuals like professional footballer Balázs Dzsudzsák, with former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó reportedly signing off on a request for 'Tesók' (brothers), and also mentioning access by Gáspár Orbán.
Telex:
Velkey György: Everywhere we reach, everything is covered in dirt
A former diplomat claims that within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there was corruption involving diplomatic passports for individuals like Balázs Dzsudzsák and that Gáspár Orbán had access and hosted delegations.
HVG:
Velkey: Dzsudzsák Balázs requested diplomat passport as 'Tesók', Szijjártó…
According to Velkey György, Dzsudzsák Balázs requested a diplomatic passport using the title 'Tesók', a request signed by Péter Szijjártó.
Telex:
A friendly letter to Szijjártó was enough for Balázs Dzsudzsák to get a…
Footballer Balázs Dzsudzsák requested a diplomatic passport from the then Foreign Minister in 2019, signing the letter 'Dzsudzsák Balázs Tesóka' (Brother).
444:
Szijjártó Expedited Diplomatic Passport for Balázs Dzsudzsák's 'Brothers'
Former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó allegedly expedited the issuance of a diplomatic passport based on a simple friendly letter, in a case involving 'Balázs Dzsudzsák's Brothers'.
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Investigations into the Volánbusz corruption case continue to widen, with authorities identifying a new suspect in the alleged wrongdoing within the public transport company.
HVG:
New suspect in Volánbusz corruption case
The corruption case involving Volánbusz has a new suspect, indicating ongoing investigations into alleged wrongdoing within the public transport company.
Telex:
Another suspect in the Volánbusz case
The Volánbusz case, involving alleged corruption, has a new suspect, indicating ongoing investigations into public transport dealings.
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On the anniversary of the Öszöd speech, previously secret minutes from the 2006 autumn government sessions have been made public, potentially offering new insights into the political events of that period.
HVG:
Secret 2006 government minutes released on Öszöd anniversary
On the anniversary of the Öszöd speech, the secret minutes of the 2006 autumn government sessions have been published, potentially shedding light on past political events.
444:
Secret Minutes of 2006 Government Meetings to be Released on Speech Anniversary
On the anniversary of the Öszöd speech, the secret minutes of the autumn 2006 government meetings will be made public, with a note suggesting the Gyurcsány government focused on reforms rather than addressing the political crisis.
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Former President János Áder's protein business, supported by the Kék Bolygó Foundation, has reportedly lost hundreds of millions of forints in a larva factory in Üllő.
24.hu:
Áder's Investment Buried by Larva Factory
Former President János Áder's protein business, backed by the Kék Bolygó Foundation, reportedly lost hundreds of millions of forints in the Üllő larva factory.
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Fidesz politician and former health state secretary Péter Takács has been issued a significant fine for using offensive language and discussing 'scheming' with the father of a sick child.
24.hu:
Million-Forint Fine for Fidesz Politician Takács Who Abused a Sick Child's…
Former health state secretary Péter Takács faces a significant fine for using offensive language and discussing 'scheming' with the father of a sick child.
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A Hír FM presenter was dismissed after remaining silent while a caller on air expressed a desire for Prime Minister Péter Magyar to be shot, leading to questions about media responsibility and political discourse.
HVG:
Hír FM host fired for listening without comment to caller advocating Magyar…
A presenter from Hír FM was dismissed after silently listening to a caller who expressed a desire for Magyar Péter to be shot.
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