Residents fed up with the drug situation have launched patrols in a Hajdú-Bihar village
Few weeks have been as intense in Hungarian domestic politics as the one that began as September gave way to October. Perhaps not since the election have so many affairs erupted at once: two ministers have been arrested in criminal proceedings launched partly against them. It is no surprise that independent local newsrooms have also reported on major public and political stories, including pieces about the figures most often mentioned in the news. This week’s selection also highlights the Debreciner’s report and video about a Roma group taking action against the increasingly serious spread of drug use.
Borsod24: Experts will review the foundation that runs the University of Miskolc
A comprehensive investigation may begin at Universitas Miskolcinensis Foundation, which maintains the University of Miskolc. In an interview with Borsod24, the foundation’s new chair said they do not want to make judgments based on impressions or press reports, but will also review the previous operation from a financial perspective. The interview covers the foundation’s assets, the limits of university autonomy, expanding student accommodation and modernising buildings.
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Debreciner: Roma against crystal meth — a patrol service in Biharnagybajom
Some residents of Biharnagybajom, a village of 2,400 people, had become so fed up with drug-related crime and street use that they started an anti-drug group made up mainly of Roma residents. Members patrol the village in Hajdú-Bihar every evening. Debreciner journalists visited the settlement and joined the patrol for one night.
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Egri Szín: The mayor of Eger would polish the Fidesz political brand
Like many other municipalities, Eger’s budget is now in ruins, and under the current operating model there appears to be no real prospect of consolidation. The city’s mayor has therefore asked the government for extraordinary help. According to an article by egriszin.hu, the municipality’s identity campaign also echoes the governing party’s political messaging.
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KecsUP Hírek: Kecskemét District Court orders the arrest of Balázs Hankó
On October 1, the Kecskemét District Court held a closed hearing in the case of Balázs Hankó, interrupted by several breaks. The investigating judge ultimately ordered the former Fidesz culture minister to be held in pre-trial detention for thirty days, citing the risk of flight, concealment and unlawful interference with the proceedings.
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Szabolcs24: From Kisvárda to a ministerial seat, then to arrest
The political career of KDNP politician Miklós Seszták began in Kisvárda, in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. He was an external member of a municipal committee in 1994, became an MP in 2010 and served as minister for national development from 2014. In recent days he was arrested — not yet by a final court ruling — on suspicion of accepting an official bribe in a case connected to Volánbusz worth around HUF 11 billion.
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Szegeder: Industry in Szeged needs more and more water while the region’s water balance is already critical
Szeged’s drinking-water supply is currently stable, but BYD and the industrial investments planned for the coming years could significantly increase the city’s water demand. The Southern Great Plain has seen a rainfall deficit of 120–150 millimetres this year. The long-term question is therefore not only whether there is enough water now, but also what level of industrial water use can be sustained as the region’s water balance deteriorates.
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Szol24: From behind-the-scenes politics in Szolnok to the public media — the path of Attila Várhegyi
Attila Várhegyi has returned to the focus of public life after the current leadership of Duna Media Service announced that it would file a report over problems uncovered in the operation of the public media. The Szol24 article reveals that, according to an internal investigation, the former mayor of Szolnok exerted significant influence over the organisation while serving as an adviser without formal management powers.
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Veszprém Kukac: HUF 2.5 billion less in the city’s coffers
Veszprém closed last year with a record HUF 14 billion in local business tax revenue. This year, however, the city will receive HUF 2.5 billion less than the planned HUF 13 billion from this tax, making a budget amendment necessary.
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