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The Sándor Palace in Budapest has agreed to hand over important documents to the government regarding a controversial pardon case. Many people have been waiting to see these files to understand the decisions made by the former president. Meanwhile, the Prosecutor General announced he will not resign, even after facing public criticism during recent press conferences in the capital.
In the Terézváros district, local leaders are trying to enforce a ban on Airbnb rentals to help local residents. While the district wants to stop short-term stays, experts found a legal loophole that might allow some apartments to stay open anyway. Additionally, the court in the city finalized sentences for members of a group called the PI circle for their actions against the government's rules.
For city infrastructure, a large energy company is preparing to build a new oil pipeline that will connect Hungary and Serbia. Tech users should also know that Starlink satellite internet has become more expensive this week, though the company is offering new packages for Budapest customers who need faster connections.
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