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Police Question Hungary's Former Central Bank Governor as Suspect in Erste Case
- 23 Sep 2026 7:07 AM
- current affairs
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.
Magyar Asks for Immediate Suspension of His Parliamentary Immunity
- 23 Sep 2026 7:03 AM
- current affairs
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.
Suspension of PM Magyar's Parliamentary Immunity Sought by Prosecutors
- 23 Sep 2026 6:15 AM
- current affairs
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.
Central Bank Scandal 'Peanuts' Compared to Motorway Concession in Hungary
- 21 Sep 2026 7:23 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said at a weekly press briefing that the controversy concerning the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is "peanuts" compared to that of the motorway concessions.
Russian-Free Gas Supply Feasible for Hungary, Says Energy Minister
- 21 Sep 2026 7:19 AM
- current affairs
Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany said "Hungary's gas supply will be secured even without Russian gas next October, if the situation unfolds as it currently appears to", in an interview with news portal Telex.
Residence Bond Scheme in Hungary Under New Police Investigation
- 18 Sep 2026 3:23 PM
- current affairs
The Budapest police (BRFK) has launched an investigation over the residence bonds sold by the previous government, upon the complaint of Transparency International, the 444.hu website said.
Experts Say Profit-Driven Bailiff System to Blame for Abuses
- 18 Sep 2026 9:00 AM
- current affairs
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.
Updated: Ten Russian Diplomats Expelled from Hungary for 'Unacceptable Activities'
- 16 Sep 2026 11:59 AM
- current affairs
The government has expelled ten Russian diplomats from the country, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said on Facebook.
Criminal Complaint Filed over Former Finance Minister's Use of Private Planes
- 16 Sep 2026 7:19 AM
- current affairs
Anita Orban, the foreign minister, has filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of gross misuse of public funds, after an investigation revealed that Peter Szijjarto, her predecessor, had "routinely" used private or military planes to make official trips abroad.
Police Question Hungary's Former Central Bank Governor as Suspect in Erste Case
- 23 Sep 2026 7:07 AM
- current affairs
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.
Magyar Asks for Immediate Suspension of His Parliamentary Immunity
- 23 Sep 2026 7:03 AM
- current affairs
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.
Suspension of PM Magyar's Parliamentary Immunity Sought by Prosecutors
- 23 Sep 2026 6:15 AM
- current affairs
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.
Central Bank Scandal 'Peanuts' Compared to Motorway Concession in Hungary
- 21 Sep 2026 7:23 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Peter Magyar said at a weekly press briefing that the controversy concerning the National Bank of Hungary (NBH) is "peanuts" compared to that of the motorway concessions.
Russian-Free Gas Supply Feasible for Hungary, Says Energy Minister
- 21 Sep 2026 7:19 AM
- current affairs
Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany said "Hungary's gas supply will be secured even without Russian gas next October, if the situation unfolds as it currently appears to", in an interview with news portal Telex.
Residence Bond Scheme in Hungary Under New Police Investigation
- 18 Sep 2026 3:23 PM
- current affairs
The Budapest police (BRFK) has launched an investigation over the residence bonds sold by the previous government, upon the complaint of Transparency International, the 444.hu website said.
Experts Say Profit-Driven Bailiff System to Blame for Abuses
- 18 Sep 2026 9:00 AM
- current affairs
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.
Updated: Ten Russian Diplomats Expelled from Hungary for 'Unacceptable Activities'
- 16 Sep 2026 11:59 AM
- current affairs
The government has expelled ten Russian diplomats from the country, Foreign Minister Anita Orban said on Facebook.
Criminal Complaint Filed over Former Finance Minister's Use of Private Planes
- 16 Sep 2026 7:19 AM
- current affairs
Anita Orban, the foreign minister, has filed a criminal complaint on suspicion of gross misuse of public funds, after an investigation revealed that Peter Szijjarto, her predecessor, had "routinely" used private or military planes to make official trips abroad.