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Botond Feledy was dismissed with immediate effect from his position as head of the Foreign Affairs Institute due to a loss of confidence. This follows revelations that his company received 84 million forints over three years from a ministry previously led by János Lázár. Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that Feledy was offered the opportunity to resign but declined, and indicated that the government 'had no other choice' given the circumstances. In other news, the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has launched an investigation into the Logosz Foundation for suspected budget fraud, alleging it used public funds meant for objective information to instead publish pro-Fidesz propaganda and campaign for Fidesz MP Balázs Németh. Police are also investigating property purchases made by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with links to a brother of Minister Márton Nagy. Parliament is scheduled to elect a Chief Prosecutor, a session during which László Toroczkai made an unusual reference to a brothel. Separately, the Tisza party announced the establishment of a new institution, the Institute for a Working and Humane Hungary. New data also highlights alarming statistics regarding the country's declining population, raising concerns.

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Botond Feledy's appointment as head of the Foreign Affairs Institute was terminated immediately due to a loss of confidence. This occurred after it was revealed his company received 84 million forints over three years from a ministry led by János Lázár, a fact made more sensitive by the ministry's lack of foreign policy tasks. Prime Minister Péter Magyar confirmed Feledy was offered the chance to resign, stating the government 'had no other choice' in the situation. [cite: 24.hu, HVG, 444…

24.hu: Magyar Peter: We offered Feledy Botond the chance to resign, which he did not…

Magyar Peter stated that Feledy Botond was offered the opportunity to resign from his position but declined.

444: Feledy Botond's Company Received 84 Million Forints from Lázár János' Ministry

Feledy Botond's company received 84 million forints from János Lázár's ministry over three years, a fact made more sensitive by the ministry's lack of foreign policy tasks in the last Orbán government. Feledy Botond was fired from the Foreign Affairs Institute.

24.hu: Feledy Botond's appointment terminated with immediate effect from the Foreign…

Feledy Botond's position at the head of the Foreign Institute has been terminated immediately due to a loss of confidence.

HVG: Feledy Botond dismissed from head of Foreign Affairs Institute, issue with…

Feledy Botond has been removed from his position as head of the Foreign Affairs Institute due to issues related to a commission received from the ministry led by János Lázár.

444: Ministry Dismisses Feledy Botond as Head of Foreign Affairs Institute Due to…

Feledy Botond was immediately dismissed from his position as head of the Foreign Affairs Institute after three months because it was discovered he had a working relationship with the previous government.

HVG: 'We could do nothing else in this situation' - Magyar Peter reacted to Feledy…

Magyar Peter responded to the dismissal of Feledy Botond, stating that they had no other choice given the circumstances.

Telex: Feledy Botond Secretly Advised János Lázár for Years

While hosting a foreign policy show on Partizán, Feledy Botond maintained close ties with János Lázár's ministry. From the end of 2023, he received a total of 84.2 million forints for his analyses and advice. Feledy claims the commission did not affect his analytical independence, yet he did not…

The Hungarian Parliament is set to discuss and vote on the election of the Chief Prosecutor. During a parliamentary session covering these events live, László Toroczkai, President of Our Homeland Movement, made a reference to a brothel.

HVG: Magyar Peter did not speak unexpectedly, Toroczkai mentioned brothel…

During a parliamentary session, Magyar Peter did not speak as expected, while Toroczkai referenced a brothel, and the Parliament was set to elect a chief prosecutor. The events were covered live.

24.hu: The election of the Chief Prosecutor is also on the agenda in Parliament.

The Hungarian Parliament will discuss and vote on the election of the Chief Prosecutor.

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is investigating the Logosz Foundation for alleged budget fraud, with a suspected financial loss of nearly 20 million forints. The foundation is also accused of campaigning for Fidesz MP Balázs Németh using public funds. Separately, police are investigating the property purchases of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the acquisition of its new headquarters linked to an entity associated with Minister Márton Nagy's brother…

444: Tax Authority Investigates Foundation Linked to Fidesz MP Németh Balázs

The National Tax and Customs Administration is investigating the Logosz Foundation for alleged budget fraud, with a suspected financial loss of nearly 20 million forints, and the foundation also campaigned for Fidesz MP Balázs Németh.

24.hu: 'Everyone benefits from Fidesz!' - investigations into publications promoting…

An inquiry has been launched into promotional materials associated with Németh Balázs and his group, with a slogan suggesting Fidesz-related benefits.

24.hu: Investigation into the new Chamber of Commerce headquarters purchased from…

An investigation is underway concerning the acquisition of the new headquarters for the Chamber of Commerce, linked to an entity associated with Nagy Márton's brother.

HVG: Police are investigating the property purchases of the Chamber of Commerce…

Police are investigating the property purchases made by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, although an audit committee has reportedly found no irregularities.

HVG: NAV is investigating the Logosz Foundation, which also campaigned for Németh…

The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is investigating the Logosz Foundation for suspected budget fraud, a foundation that also supported Németh Balázs's campaign.

Telex: Investigation Launched Against Pro-Government Foundation for Fraud

An investigation has been initiated against the Logosz Foundation, which produces pro-Fidesz propaganda, for alleged budget fraud. The organization received public funds for the objective information of the public, but instead repeatedly published pro-Fidesz propaganda in its publications.

MP János Pócs distributed Christmas packages to children, asserting no political messages were attached. However, his role in a laser show for the town is being questioned due to suggestions that it may have been financed using public funds.

444: MP Distributes Christmas Packages to Children, Later Faces Scrutiny

MP János Pócs distributed Christmas packages to children, stating he did not attach political messages, but his role in a laser show for the town is also questioned.

24.hu: 444: János Pócs' son's laser show may have been funded by public money.

An investigation suggests that the laser show for János Pócs' son might have been financed using public funds.

The Tisza party has announced the establishment of a new institution, named the Institute for a Working and Humane Hungary, indicating a new initiative by the ruling party.

HVG: Tisza is creating a new institution: the Institute for a Working and Humane…

The Tisza party is establishing a new institute called the Institute for a Working and Humane Hungary.

New data has been released, revealing startling statistics concerning the declining population in Hungary and prompting concerns about demographic trends.

24.hu: When should the alarm bells ring? – startling new data on Hungary's population…

New data reveals alarming statistics regarding the declining population in Hungary, raising concerns.

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