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The front page of 444.hu features several stories focused on Hungarian domestic politics, corruption allegations, and internal party disputes within the ruling Fidesz party. There are also two international stories, one concerning Elon Musk's decision to cut international aid and another about the…
A local propaganda newspaper linked to a Fidesz opponent and a railway construction company with billions in turnover are exposed through a flyer discrediting a Heves county parliamentary candidate. The company reportedly had a higher profit margin than Mészáros's V-Híd.
Former independent MP Hadházy believes that the reactions to the change in fireworks organizers are reminiscent of the Orbán government's reflexes, questioning the narrative of a regime change.
Leaders involved in asset recovery discuss the slow pace of legal judgments and the motivation behind pursuing accountability, which they feel was missing since 1990. They express skepticism about achieving final judgments within six years.
A dispute erupts between Fidesz influencers, involving departures from media outlets and heated exchanges, highlighting internal conflicts within the party's online sphere.
Posta Imre, described as a fringe far-right figure, has been incarcerated after issuing death threats against the Hungarian elite and encouraging his followers towards violence.
Elon Musk's decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in early 2025, citing excessive spending and a fight against diversity, has had significant negative consequences a year and a half later.
With September elections approaching and social crisis looming, the Russian government's claims of stability are challenged. While power remains, financial resources are dwindling.
