Public broadcaster refuses to air government press conference
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Public television did not air a government press conference today, which featured Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Minister of Transport and Investment Dávid Vitézy. This decision has drawn attention to the relationship between the new government and public media.
In other news, police are investigating a significant land deal in Rácalmás connected to a company owned by Philip Rákay. The investigation centers on suspicions that the company may have had insider information regarding Hankook's expansion plans before acquiring the land. Separately, former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has directed scrutiny towards authorities concerning the ongoing gold convoy incident.
On a positive note, Hungarian civil activists, known for their work in preventing vote buying domestically, are set to travel to Serbia to assist in preventing election fraud during upcoming elections there. This initiative highlights Hungary as a positive example for electoral integrity.