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Govt announces asbestos inquiry
28th May, 2026
Government spokeswomen Vanda Szondi, Eva Magyar and Anita Kobol announced a series of new measures at a Wednesday press conference, including the creation of an inter-ministerial asbestos task force and a joint Austrian-Hungarian committee to investigate asbestos contamination linked to crushed stone imported from Austrian mines.
Private equity fund rules to be reviewed
28th May, 2026
The government has launched an “extraordinary and comprehensive” review of the regulatory framework for private equity funds, according to a decision published on Tuesday.
Croatia wins lesser claim against MOL in INA-related dispute
28th May, 2026
Croatia has prevailed in an arbitration case brought by MOL, in which the Hungarian energy group sought euro 36.1 million in damages.
Budapest taxi fare reform raises spectre of weekend strike
28th May, 2026
The possibility has arisen of a taxi strike while Budapest hosts the Champions League football final after the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has submitted a proposal package that includes the potential abolition of fixed taxi fares in the city.

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