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Gyula Balásy, a media boss with close ties to Fidesz, offered on Monday to hand over his companies to the Hungarian state for free. Under Viktor Orbán, these companies received numerous lucrative government contracts, among other things for Orbán's campaigns. Although Balásy claims his motivation is to safeguard the jobs of his approximately 500 employees, he is also under investigation on suspicion of embezzlement and money laundering.

Romania's liberal government led by centre-right Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was brought down by a vote of no confidence on Tuesday. Shortly afterwards, the leu – the national currency – weakened against the euro and Romania's interest rates on international loans increased. Rating agencies have also warned that they may further downgrade Romania's credit rating, and EU funding, which is tied to reforms, may be withheld. The press voices consternation.

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today. His nature documentaries have captivated audiences since the early 1960s, and the charismatic Briton has inspired millions of viewers with his passion for plants, animals and the ecosystem. In the UK, he is revered as a "national treasure". The press congratulates him with reflections on beauty and fragility.

In Fribourg konnten nach dem ersten Meistertitel der Klubgeschichte endlich die Korken knallen. Die «SCHLIIFTS?»-Hosts sind sich sicher: Gottéron steht eine rosige Zukunft bevor. Das Schlüsselwort dafür ist Kontinuität, findet Eishockey-Reporter Raphael Walser.

Endlich! Der «grossartige Verlierer» Fribourg-Gottéron hat sich den ersten Meistertitel geholt. «Für Julien» skandierten die Fans und ehrten so den langjährigen Captain, der mit dem Titelgewinn seine Karriere beenden kann.

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day.

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day.

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day.

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP