The previous leadership of the ministry of defence spent around 12 billion forints (EUR 33m) on a consultancy contract with a British firm, and the money was spent, amongst other things, on regulations, management training and even a uniform that was ultimately never adopted, Minister of Defence Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi said. More >>
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Updated: Experts Say Profit-Driven Bailiff System to Blame for Abuses
- 24 Sep 2026 5:59 AM
Experts testifying before a parliamentary investigative committee identified the profit-driven nature of Hungary's bailiff system as the primary cause of abuses in the sector, agreeing that urgent reform is needed.
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Police Question Hungary's Former Central Bank Governor as Suspect in Erste Case
- 23 Sep 2026 7:07 AM
The National Bureau of Investigation of the Standby Police (KR NNI) has questioned seven suspects and conducted searches in connection with alleged abuse of office linked to the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), the Budapest prosecutor's office said. The national police headquarters told MTI that seven people have been questioned, including the former central bank governor.
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Magyar Asks for Immediate Suspension of His Parliamentary Immunity
- 23 Sep 2026 7:03 AM
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has called on parliament to suspend his immunity without delay. The move comes in response to the deputy chief public prosecutor's request to the Speaker of Parliament to suspend the immunity of Magyar, as well as those of opposition Fidesz's Balazs Hanko and the Christian Democrats' Miklos Sesztak.
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Suspension of PM Magyar's Parliamentary Immunity Sought by Prosecutors
- 23 Sep 2026 6:15 AM
The deputy chief public prosecutor, acting within the powers of the chief public prosecutor, has tabled a motion to suspend the parliamentary immunity of three members of parliament, including Prime Minister Peter Magyar, according to a report on ugyeszseg.hu.
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New Wind-Speed Record Set in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2026 6:37 AM
A fast-moving cold front brought strong winds to the capital early on Monday, with a gust at János Hill exceeding the previous record for this date in Budapest.
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Clocks To Go Back In Hungary On 25 October
- 21 Sep 2026 5:46 PM
The clocks change twice a year for all residents of the European Countries, by one hour each time, once going backwards and once going forwards. In Europe the clocks go Back on the last Sunday in October every year, this time on Sunday 265 October.
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