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MBH Bank, owned by Hungarian magnate Lőrinc Mészáros, will not pay dividends this year, despite earlier plans. This comes after Mészáros reportedly divested from two other companies, which some suggest was for asset protection.
A Hungarian government office has stopped the environmentally destructive activities of Lőrinc Mészáros's company in Vértes, where issues with mining reclamation and potential oil contamination of a nearby stream were reported by Greenpeace.
According to Magyar Hang, 4.4 billion was withdrawn from one of Lőrinc Mészáros's companies, though the Mészáros Group claims it was merely an annual dividend payment from Envirotis Holding Zrt.
Hungarian space commissioner Ferencz Orsolya commented on the potential for a government change to reveal the origins of Lőrinc Mészáros's wealth, and discussed the MNB scandal and 4iG's role in space research.
The website for the conglomerate of companies associated with Lőrinc Mészáros's family, which includes nearly 500 firms and an estimated wealth exceeding one trillion forints last year, has become inaccessible.
Lőrinc Mészáros reportedly received billions from V-Híd Vagyonkezelő Zrt. nine days after he ceased to be an owner of the company on March 17.
A recent Telegraph analysis suggests Viktor Orbán is on the verge of collapse, with Péter Magyar potentially surprising the EU, building on earlier surveys that shed light on public perceptions of both Hungarian political figures regarding issues like corruption and national defense.
Lőrinc Mészáros's company V-Híd Vagyonkezelő Kft. saw its account almost completely emptied by billions after a transfer, reportedly to his private account, with the reason for the withdrawal currently unknown.
Lőrinc Mészáros, a Hungarian billionaire with close ties to Fidesz, was seen distributing donations and posing with families in Bicske during the intense campaign period.
Etikátlan ügyfélvadászatot folytat a Simple oldalán a Hungarikum Alkusz – háborogtak a közös fellépésre készülő konkurensek a HVG-nek.
Homlok Zrt., a company formerly owned by Lőrinc Mészáros's son-in-law, has reached an agreement with its creditors, successfully concluding its bankruptcy proceedings.
Lőrinc Mészáros's company has secured a significant framework contract worth 5 billion forints with MÁV's rail maintenance subsidiary for three more years, with no other bidders due to strict conditions.
Following a significant political setback, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed questions about his leadership, while his allies faced increased scrutiny over their assets. Opposition figure Péter Magyar intensified his challenge against the government, leading to public admissions of media ownership and legal developments.
A company owned by Hungarian businessman Lőrinc Mészáros has leased agricultural land in Hatvanpuszta from Győző Orbán, the father of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, under a six-year contract.
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony sent a strong message to Városliget Zrt. after the state-owned company denied trade unions permission to hold their May Day celebrations in Városliget (City Park).
Lőrinc Mészáros's company group released a statement regarding the 'political changes that occurred over the weekend,' emphasizing their focus on long-term value creation and investments.
The article discusses the relationship between Serbian President Vučić and Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán, and how Vučić's support for Orbán might be waning due to political pressures within the EU.
A company reportedly transferred billions to Lőrinc Mészáros, despite him no longer being an owner, a transaction that raises questions as companies typically cannot pay dividends to former owners.
Lőrinc Mészáros's business empire is set to expand as a new company spins off from Mészáros és Mészáros Zrt., potentially acquiring ownership in the Ganz transformer manufacturing company.
Lőrinc Mészáros's MBH bank reported a profit of 240 billion forints in 2025, while CIB bank also achieved 76 billion forints in profit, despite paying substantial bank and special taxes.
Lőrinc Mészáros, a prominent Hungarian oligarch, has received both good and bad news regarding which companies have entered and exited the country's business elite club.
Approximately a quarter of the largest EU subsidies for digital transformation in agriculture in Hungary went to companies owned by foreign farmers, alongside significant allocations to entities linked to Lőrinc Mészáros and Sándor Csányi.
Lőrinc Mészáros, a Hungarian politician, has acquired additional land in Felcsút, a 4610 square meter arable field adjacent to Szári Street, much of which he already owns, near his developing luxury apartments.
Hungarian oligarch Lőrinc Mészáros's company reportedly acquired one of its main market competitors shortly before the elections.
Two cubic meters of oil leaked at a waste management company's site in Oroszlány, Hungary. The company, owned by Lőrinc Mészáros, stated that no environmental pollution was found at their premises despite the spill.
According to Magyar Hang, a company owned by Lőrinc Mészáros transferred most of its funds to a private equity fund, leaving only enough money to cover a few months of employee salaries.
The MET Group reportedly incurred a 40 billion forint loss after being compelled to sell its Opus Tigáz unit to Lőrinc Mészáros below market value. This information was reported by a Swiss newspaper.
The website of the Mészáros Group, a Hungarian business conglomerate, became unavailable the day after the election and was later updated, with the company stating it was undergoing maintenance.
A Hungarian media outlet owned by Lőrinc Mészáros shared an 'orange bun' recipe two days before elections, with the timing and 'orange' filling carrying political undertones.
Opus will pay a dividend of 15 forints per share, allowing Lőrinc Mészáros, who holds over 160 million shares, to receive nearly 2.5 billion forints.
Shares of Opus Global and 4iG, companies associated with Hungarian businessman Lőrinc Mészáros, experienced a sharp decline of over ten percent on the stock exchange.
Lőrinc Mészáros's Pro Filii Foundation donated 24 million forints to purchase a special EBUS ultrasound device for a clinic in Edelény, Hungary. Mészáros and his wife, Dr. Andrea Várkonyi, recently visited the hospital to view the new equipment, with Várkonyi noting patient satisfaction.
The Záhony Fidesz party has expressed outrage over the appearance of posters depicting Lőrinc Mészáros, calling the content defamatory and stating that necessary steps have been taken.
The Hunguest hotel chain, owned by Mészáros Lőrinc, will operate the former Gotthard hotel, located 1.5 kilometers from the Austrian border, for a period of five years.
Lőrinc Mészáros and his son are expanding their involvement in motorsport by venturing into sports car rental, a move potentially linked to their highway concession business.