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The front page of 444.hu features several prominent stories focusing on Hungarian politics and business. A major theme is the alleged misuse of public funds for political advertising and business dealings involving government figures. Other stories discuss the internal state of the ruling Fidesz…
New documents obtained by Atlatszo reveal that the tabloid owned by Cecília Rogán-Szendrei and Kata Sarka has achieved significant revenue, with the source of this success potentially lying beyond state advertising.
Bertalan Havasi, a spokesperson, asserts that the Fidesz party is in a strong state and that a split within the party is not a possibility.
The Hungarian government launched a campaign to counter EU criticism of its anti-LGBTQ+ law, with documents showing extensive public spending on foreign advertisements, including which publications were used and the costs involved.
Documents from Atlatszo indicate that Lőrinc Mészáros's Publimont Kft. received nearly 12 billion forints in public funds through New Land Media over five years, with significant discounts applied.
The travel expenses for a 114-person Hungarian delegation to Washington, including a significant portion for flights, amounted to over 260 million forints, with 48 non-government participants.
An analysis of Péter Magyar's Facebook comments during the first 100 days of his political involvement, examining his tone and interactions.
A Ukrainian diver, reportedly involved in advising on a film about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, was apprehended in connection with the incident, adding a strange twist to the ongoing investigation.
A report on the performance of weirs and their impact on river traffic and tourism in Austria, as well as the dramatic situation at Kisköre in Hungary.
