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The front page of Telex features a mix of domestic Hungarian news, including parliamentary proceedings, public safety measures in Budapest, and a debate over license plates. International news includes Donald Trump's departure from a NATO summit and economic news about fuel prices in Europe. There…
Parliament's session began with a moment of silence for the Roma Holocaust survivors, with Magyar Péter reading their testimonies. The session also saw contributions from other party representatives and a debate regarding a judicial nominee.
Budapest will see enhanced public safety measures with 19 locations under high police visibility and approximately 100 mobile patrols. A crisis management task force will also be established to focus on social issues.
Diesel fuel, which was long cheaper than gasoline due to simpler refining and lower excise taxes, is no longer showing price advantages and may become significantly more expensive in Europe.
Due to threats from Iran, Donald Trump was evacuated from the NATO summit venue on a smaller plane instead of Air Force One, reportedly using a food delivery truck.
Despite a petition signed by over 6,500 people requesting the reissue of the old tricolor license plates for their symbolic value, the ministry states they are not safe and will not be produced again.
The Széchenyi family foundation is pursuing official channels to prevent the unauthorized use of the Széchenyi name.
A real estate dealer was fined 235 million forints and had 11 properties and two cars seized by the tax authority for conducting business without a tax ID. His bank accounts were also frozen.
Telex Shop has released a new line of colorful sport polos, made by an Italian premium manufacturer, available in limited quantities.
Vitézy has announced plans for the creation of a continuous bicycle path connecting the Danube Bend region with Budapest.
A story about David Reimer, who was raised as a girl following a botched circumcision, detailing the tragic outcome of the controversial gender identity experiment led by John Money.
