OLAF uncovered fraud in EU rural grant that supported the infamous treeless canopy walkway
Following investigation prompted by Átlátszó's reporting, OLAF) found serious irregularities in several EU-funded projects in Hungary.
Following investigation prompted by Átlátszó's reporting, OLAF) found serious irregularities in several EU-funded projects in Hungary.
Following our story, Transparency International Hungary turned to the Integrity Authority, which now said that it had found serious irregularities in the investigation and had filed a criminal complaint for the crimes of budget fraud, restrictive agreement, and use of forged private documents.
Toilets for HUF 1 million in the middle of the nothing. No expense was spared.
The mayor demands correction and an apology: the first hearing of the case will take place next Friday at the Metropolitan Court of Justice.
In their submission, referring to our story, they write that the cases that have come to light suggest that "systemic errors occur" in the selection of certain projects using EU funds.
The mayor is taking selfies in Brussels and threatens to sue Átlátszó, while his village doesn't even have enough money for public lighting.
Police seized documents at the office of the Integrity Authority over suspected unlawful car rentals. The dissolution of the authority could be in the cards, signaling Orbán giving up on frozen EU funds.
Shoppers can read a shortened version of Atlatszo's stories on the paper bags of István Markó's grocery store during the month-long campaign.
The Association of Hungarian Journalists honoured our work on the occasion of the Hungarian Press Day.
On Thursday, twenty Hungarian editorial offices issued a joint statement in support of press freedom and Atlatszo, with each publication publishing the text on its own website.
We believe that the significant overpricing violates the requirement of efficient and effective financial management with the European Union budget and thereby endangers the financial interests of the European Union.