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The news focuses heavily on domestic Hungarian politics and societal issues. Top stories include an investigation into child welfare homes, a change in the presidency, and a local mayor's controversial practices. There's also coverage of media personalities and a business story about a Central…
The mayor of Zebegény, previously known for banning 'death stalks', is examined for his practices, including securing EU tenders for his own companies, building rural accommodations, and manipulating asset declarations. He is also linked to ruling party circles through a publicly funded foundation.
Following a presidential pardon scandal, the Orbán government surveyed the condition of child welfare homes, but the dismal results were reportedly suppressed.
The Speaker of Parliament, acting as president, still signed the decrees for state decorations, but the new president will present them on August 20.
Antónia Mészáros will be a host for the all-day August 20 program on public television, alongside Bősze Ádám. The news program 'Híradó' will also relaunch on the national holiday.
The podcast 'Saját Tőke' discusses the Central European retail landscape beyond Lidl and Aldi, focusing on the success of Polish convenience store chain Zabka and the secrets behind its growth.
Hungarian higher education is undergoing a 'renewal' where senates, still remnants of the current political system, will choose new university leaders unless the government intervenes against the rectors' power.
At a mass for politically persecuted individuals, a Fidesz politician attended. When asked about mixing politics and religion, he stated that praying for someone is not inherently political.
