Hungary’s health minister has outlined an ambitious reform agenda aimed at rebuilding the country’s underfunded healthcare system, announcing the creation of an independent quality authority, plans to strengthen the national health insurer, and measures to improve transparency, staffing, and patient care.

Hungary’s parliament has approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s public media system, creating a new public broadcaster, restoring the independence of the Hungarian News Agency (MTI), and introducing new oversight bodies intended to strengthen editorial independence and public accountability.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Central Europe is ready to shape its own future as he called for stronger Visegrád cooperation ahead of a summit with the leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Hungarian animation has secured a strong presence at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, with two shorts competing in the main programme alongside student films, a Hungarian co-production and a festival jury member from Hungary.

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK prime minister after less than two years in office, paving the way for a Labour leadership contest expected to conclude before Parliament returns in September.

Hungary’s parliament begins a two-day extraordinary session with Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s address before debating legislation linked to unlocking EU funding, restructuring public media, tightening anti-corruption rules and reforming political advertising.

Hungary’s transport operators have introduced enhanced emergency measures as a nationwide heat alert remains in effect. Free drinking water, expanded passenger assistance services and increased technical readiness have been deployed to minimize disruption and keep travellers safe during the extreme temperatures.

Wizz Air is ramping up operations for the summer peak season with 15 new routes, 19 additional aircraft and nearly three million extra seats. The airline is also introducing new passenger services and expanding its operational support teams to minimize delays and disruptions during one of its busiest periods of the year.

Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Hungary will represent only its national interests at the European Council summit in Brussels, highlighting progress on unlocking EU funds, restarting V4 cooperation, addressing migration issues, and advancing a breakthrough agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.

Rockstar Games has unveiled the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI and announced that pre-orders will open on 25 June. The date could also reveal the long-awaited game’s final price, ending months of speculation among fans.