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TheParliament voted to lift immunity for Prime Minister Magyar and two former ministers, allowing corruption investigations to proceed. Former minister Miklós Seszták was taken into custody over graft allegations. Lawmaker Balázs Hankó also lost protection, while President András Baka searches for a new chief prosecutor candidate.
A pedestrian plan could reshape central Budapest streets, prioritizing walkers over cars. The government aims to cut hospital waiting times with weekend surgeries and bonus pay for doctors. Many construction projects face a six-month halt due to environmental violations, and banking fees have risen far faster than the EU average.
A new four-lane road link to Romania is planned for 2029, boosting cross-border travel. In western Hungary, dangerous asbestos levels in the air have deepened a public health crisis, prompting urgent cleanup talks.
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Home to 1.7 million people, Budapest spans both banks of the majestic Danube River, blending historic charm with modern vitality.
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