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The front page of HVG.hu prominently features news related to the Matolcsy family, the 1956 Hungarian Revolution's 70th anniversary, and some international/social commentary. There's a significant focus on potential legal troubles for Ádám Matolcsy and the financial situation of Budapest, as well…
The lawyer for György Matolcsy informed the court that the former central bank governor has not yet confessed, and the indictment against him spans six thousand pages.
Ádám Matolcsy could face up to 10 years in prison, while the capital city is reported to have a surplus of 30 billion forints.
Events marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution are being covered live, including a morning flag-raising ceremony and the evening toppling of a Stalin statue.
The rating agency Fitch has issued a warning to the Hungarian government, but has provided a temporary reprieve before a potential downgrade to junk status.
Members of Hungary's ruling elite are reportedly taking measures, such as obtaining American phone numbers, due to fears surrounding the Pegasus spyware.
Katalin Jánosi, the granddaughter of former Prime Minister Imre Nagy, reflects on the divisions within Hungarian society that became apparent after her grandfather's reburial.
Andrea Szabó draws parallels between the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and the upcoming 2026 Hungarian election, suggesting a shared underlying theme.
A commentary piece by Árpád W. Tóta titled 'Joyful music for bars and handcuffs', likely reflecting on current events and their implications.
Television presenter Egon Rónai is departing from the ATV news channel.
The article reports on Ráhel Orbán and István Tiborcz enrolling their children in private schools in the United Kingdom.
A study suggests that women possess higher emotional intelligence than men, and this finding is presented as a potentially problematic issue.
Certain compounds found in mushrooms are attracting significant scientific interest for their potential to slow down the aging process.
A German newspaper (FAZ) views the potential arrest of György Matolcsy as a symbolic victory for Péter Magyar ahead of Hungary's national holiday.
A piece titled 'Fülke' discusses the events of 2006 in Budapest, exploring whether they constituted police brutality or vandalism.
A photo gallery showcases opulent real estate allegedly belonging to or associated with György Matolcsy.
Zoltán Farkas offers an opinion piece suggesting that Viktor Orbán owes a significant debt of gratitude to György Matolcsy.
Photographer Russ Melcher shares the story behind his iconic photograph from the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, which captured a young couple.
Péter Magyar announces plans to establish a museum dedicated to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
The article highlights a severe problem of violence against women and children in the public spaces and residential buildings of Budapest's Józsefváros district.
A report from the first day of hospital volunteers, describing their experiences and the emotional toll of their work.
Actor Tom Skerritt, known for his role in the film 'Alien', has passed away.
