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The front page of Telex features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include a report on Tesla's apparent 'flying car' technology, the disruption of the Revolut financial service, and concerns within Hungary's public service sector regarding proposed salary increases. Domestic…
Tesla has revealed technology that surpasses current automotive capabilities, pushing aside new car releases at the Paris Motor Show and hinting at something beyond just future automotive innovation that Tesla needs.
Revolut has announced that they are working to resolve an outage affecting several of their services.
Employees in public service see a positive step but are generally disappointed with the proposed 15% salary increase.
According to a recent survey by 21 Kutatóközpont, 72% of Hungarians would support the state using expropriation to protect areas around Lake Balaton.
A 17.8% salary increase has been announced for the social sector, but the system is overwhelmed, with 26 state residential facilities halting admissions due to staff shortages.
Hungary's two-tier corporate tax rate is considered low even when compared to other European countries.
Due to bomb threats, a special teaching break was declared at ELTE Radnóti Miklós High School.
Hungary's corporate tax, which is set to become two-tiered, is still considered low compared to European averages.
The Hungarian corporate tax system, moving to a two-tier structure, remains low when compared to other European nations.
Despite threats from Péter Magyar, Gábor Kubatov will still run for the presidency of Fradi in the upcoming election.
The demolition of pavilions at Örs vezér Square has commenced as part of a renovation project.
The leader of a VAT fraud scheme, which defrauded taxpayers of half a billion forints since 2020, was apprehended at Ferihegy Airport.
Pro-union parties won decisively in Alberta's referendum, ensuring the province will not separate from Canada.
Weekend riots and looting in France, which saw town halls set ablaze and thousands of shops damaged, shocked the nation. Nearly a thousand police officers were injured, and 2300 people were arrested.
The Hungarian Competition Authority and the Self-Regulatory Advertising Board are examining RTL's "menopause campaign" featuring Dorka Gryllus.
The government is considering doubling family allowances by 2027.
