AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHungary’s Anti-Corruption Push: Foreign Minister Anita Orbán filed a criminal complaint against former FM Péter Szijjártó and his team over repeated use of costly private and military flights instead of scheduled travel, alleging average costs up to 5.6 times higher (about 4bn forints) between 2022-2026; Szijjártó’s camp says the flights complied with rules. Corporate Finance: MOL plans a new euro bond issue of up to €500m (5-year maturity) under its €2bn EMTN programme, with investor meetings already under way. Industrial Expansion: Hankook completed a €540m expansion at its Rácalmás plant, adding a truck and bus tyre line and 450 jobs; series production starts in October. M&A/Travel Business: OpenBet agreed to acquire OmniLogic, bringing a Hungary-based specialist team into its sportsbook offering for regulated lottery markets. Pharma Deal: Cheplapharm will take over 20 mature medicines and three sites from Sanofi, with Sanofi receiving a 26.4% stake in Cheplapharm. Energy Diplomacy: Rosatom says Paks II remains viable and highlights ongoing 2026 construction steps, while Hungary’s gas dependence on Russia stays in focus after delivery drops tied to maintenance. Sports & Media: Hungarian-linked athletics coverage continues as Nairobi wins the 2029 World Championships bid, while the Sydney Sweeney betting-ad backlash spreads among athletes.
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