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Hungary police detain man over Facebook video; railway app gains real‑time data
Hungarian authorities placed a man in handcuffs and escorted him away from his family after a Facebook video he posted sparked complaints, sparking debate over police responses to online political expression.
Separately, the Hungarian transport ministry announced that the MÁVPlusz mobile application now shows real‑time delay information on a map for trains, HÉV, TramTrain services and, in some cities, inter‑city buses, marking a significant upgrade to passenger information.
Both developments highlight ongoing domestic issues: concerns about law‑enforcement tactics in a polarized political climate and efforts to improve public‑transport transparency.