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Hungarian state foundation celebrations and procurement news

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Hungary ~~and various Hungarian communities abroad~~ observed ~~traditions commemorating the~~ its national foundation ~~of the state~~ day and the ~~legacy~~ feast of Saint Stephen. In Székesfehérvár, the Royal Days featured religious processions, historical reenactments, and coronation games. National celebrations culminated on August 20, the official state holiday, marked by the ‘New Bread’ tradition and Stephen with various ceremonies ~~in Budapest, Oradea, and Torda.~~ across the country. In Budapest, official programs included flag-raising and military oath-taking at Kossuth Square, attended by officials such as Prime Minister Péter Magyar, President András Baka, and Speaker of the National Assembly Ágnes Forsthoffer. During these ceremonies, new officers of the Hungarian Defence Forces took their oaths. The festivities ~~featured~~ included flag-raising, military ~~honors~~ honors, and an aerial parade ~~of aircraft, including~~ featuring JAS 39 Gripens. President András Baka presented state awards, while Prime Minister Péter Magyar ~~emphasized that building a state is~~ marked the ~~work~~ first 100 days of ~~generations~~ his government, highlighting budget deficit reductions and ~~stressed~~ the ~~importance~~ release of EU funds. Magyar also announced a ~~strong, modern military~~ nationwide tour of fifteen cities to ~~protect~~ engage with citizens ~~and maintain peace. While festivities~~ ahead of municipal elections. In Balassagyarmat, celebrations included ~~state awards for achievements in science, culture,~~ the traditional blessing of new bread. During these events, Balázs Csáki, the Nógrád county president of the National Agricultural Chamber, noted that farmers are facing significant challenges due to a severe summer drought, with the region receiving only about half of its required rainfall. President Baka also addressed the role of public media during his remarks, emphasizing its responsibility to the citizenry. He stated, “Public media cannot lie. Let this be more than just a simple sentence,” arguing that the institution must respect the freedom and ~~defense,~~ judgment of citizens rather than serving those in power. Despite the ~~celebrations were overshadowed by~~ celebrations, the government faces scrutiny over a procurement scandal. Reports ~~suggest~~ indicate that Hardrock, the company ~~Hardrock, which secured~~ awarded a ~~HUF~~ net contract of approximately 3.085 billion ~~contract~~ HUF for the drone ~~show~~ and ~~fireworks,~~ light show over the Danube, may have been ~~involved~~ in discussions ~~before~~ regarding the project prior to the official tender ~~process began~~ commencement on July 7. This controversy ~~challenges~~ poses a challenge to the Tisza Party’s stated commitment to ~~ending previous patronage networks and maintaining transparency. Marking the first 100 days of his government, Prime Minister Magyar noted significant budget deficit reductions~~ transparency and the ~~release~~ elimination of ~~EU funds. He also announced a nationwide tour to visit fifteen cities in late August to engage with citizens and prepare for upcoming municipal elections.~~ political patronage networks.

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