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The Tisza Party representatives announced they will not move into the official government office building in Budapest. Meanwhile, authorities are starting an investigation into the central bank because of serious claims about blackmail. Also, a mining company owned by the Prime Minister’s family is facing new legal checks to ensure they are following the rules.
The Mol energy company announced that oil shipments have started arriving through the Friendship pipeline again. People wanting to buy homes are having a hard time because mortgage rates in Hungary are now twice as high as in neighboring countries. In the city, the Metropol newspaper will stop being handed out by people on the street after workers reported being treated poorly by others.
Inside the Parliament building, workers are cleaning and replacing the famous velvet chairs for the politicians. A well-known doctor is also calling for big reforms to improve the country's healthcare system. Lastly, historians shared how a massive advertising campaign was used long ago to make potatoes a favorite food for Hungarians.
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