Hungarian 15-year-old students have recorded their worst-ever performance in PISA assessments for mathematics and reading comprehension, with experts highlighting a significant decline in educational standards and describing the system as being in a global crisis.

HVG: Devastating PISA Results: Students Achieve Worst Ever Scores in Math and…

Hungarian 15-year-old students have achieved their worst-ever results in math and reading comprehension in the latest PISA assessment, indicating a significant decline in educational performance.

24.hu: Hungarian students perform below average in all PISA tests; education in…

Hungarian students' performance in PISA tests was below average in all categories, with Lannert Judit describing the education system as being in a global crisis.

444: Hungarian Students Achieve Lowest Ever PISA Scores in Math and Reading

Recent PISA test results show Hungarian students performing worse than ever in reading comprehension and mathematics, indicating worrying long-term trends for both student abilities and the education system.

Thirteen years later, previously secret documents have been revealed concerning former Fidesz Member of Parliament János Lázár's mysterious 2013 trip and consultancy contracts with Klaus Mangold, dubbed 'Mr. Russia'. These revelations suggest discussions on how international companies could assist the then-Orbán government, contributing to past controversies.

Telex: Investigation reveals secret of Lázár János's past travels

A leaked government document suggests that Lázár János, a former minister, discussed how international companies could assist the Orbán government during a mysterious and expensive trip over ten years ago.

444: Secrets of Mr. Russia and Lázár János Revealed

Documents reveal Minister Lázár János met with Klaus Mangold in 2013, leading to a scandal. The article presents previously secret consultancy contracts and meeting details that were considered state secrets.

24.hu: 13 years later, Lázár János's closely guarded secret revealed

After 13 years, a secret closely guarded by Lázár János has been revealed, which at the time contributed to the disruption of the Origo newsroom.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced significant administrative reforms, including the dissolution of county assemblies and the launch of the Szent István rural development pilot program across ten micro-regions and 100 settlements. Parliament is also set to elect an Independent Public Media Body and rename prefects.

24.hu: Magyar Péter: End of county assemblies, pilot programs for rural development…

Magyar Péter announced the dissolution of county assemblies and the initiation of rural development pilot programs in ten regions.

24.hu: Magyar Péter pronounces death sentence on county governments

Magyar Péter has declared the end for county governments.

HVG: Magyar Péter Hints at Reforming the Municipal System

Prominent political figure Magyar Péter has suggested a potential reform of the current municipal government system in Hungary.

Telex: Magyar Péter launches rural development program

Magyar Péter announced the launch of the Szent István rural development program in 10 micro-regions and 100 settlements, alongside a plan to abolish county assemblies.

HVG: Parliament to Elect Independent Public Media Body and Rename Prefects Today…

Today's parliamentary session will focus on the election of the Independent Public Media Testület and the renaming of prefects, with live coverage from the parliament.

New data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) presents a mixed economic picture. While some reports indicate that food prices have experienced their steepest decline in decades, others state an unprecedented increase in food prices this millennium, with overall consumer prices rising by 1.3% in August. Budapest is also facing a new budget deficit of 67 billion forints.

HVG: KSH: Food Prices Have Not Fallen This Much in Decades

According to the Central Statistical Office (KSH), food prices in Hungary have experienced their steepest decline in decades.

444: Something Unprecedented Has Happened with Food Prices This Millennium

Consumer prices in Hungary rose by 1.3% in August compared to the previous year, and by 0.2% compared to July, marking an unprecedented increase in food prices for the millennium.

24.hu: Fresh inflation data: prices increased by 1.3 percent

The latest inflation figures show a 1.3 percent increase in prices.

Telex: Consumer prices, food prices decreased in August, says KSH

Despite potential perception, Hungary's Central Statistical Office (KSH) reports that food prices decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in August, with overall inflation at 1.3%.

Telex: Budapest faces deficit again, starting budget revisions

The capital city of Budapest is once again facing a budget deficit, with current budget revisions indicating a shortfall of 67 billion forints.

The National Chief Medical Officer, Oroszi Beatrix, has highlighted the dire state of children's catering in Hungary, also touching upon hospital infection data and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Telex: National Chief Medical Officer: Children's catering is in a tragic state

The National Chief Medical Officer discusses the dire state of children's catering in Hungary and touches upon hospital infection data and the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Tibor Navracsics, a Fidesz Member of the National Assembly, has stated that the Civic Democrats are an "Orbán-free" political movement, while also raising concerns that Fidesz continues to use the party's name, suggesting potential trademark issues.

Telex: Navracsics: Civic Democrats are Orbán-free but Fidesz uses party name

Tibor Navracsics states that the Civic Democrats are an Orbán-free political movement, yet Fidesz is still using the party's name, raising trademark concerns.

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle in Angyalföld and required resuscitation by emergency services at the scene.

24.hu: 25-year-old woman hit by car in Angyalföld, resuscitated at the scene

A 25-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle in Angyalföld and was resuscitated by emergency services at the scene.