AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Media Overhaul: Hungary’s state TV M1 and public radio Kossuth went dark Tuesday, showing a black-screen message saying “Public media should not lie” and that news services are temporarily suspended as the system is “transformed” under Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s media reform. Energy & Economy: Hungary’s retail sales rose 3.8% year-on-year in May (4.8% adjusted), with online sales up 15% and petrol-station turnover up 8.4%, while inflation eased to 1.7% in June. Transport & Cities: Budapest’s Buda integrated tram network Phase II could start in autumn with EU funding (32 billion forints), adding a 2.8-km double-track line and new barrier-free stops to the Kopaszi Dam and university areas. Local Life: A nationwide dog-shelter assessment is set to begin, with inspections and plans to upgrade facilities to European standards. Housing Watch: Debrecen leads regional new-housing activity outside Budapest as prices for new builds keep climbing. Culture & Summer: Free events in Budapest’s City Park and expanded Balaton ferry services for August highlight a busy summer calendar.
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