HATC SAMPLE EDITION:    Politics & Foreign Relations    Economic News    Business News    Other News of Interest    All stories	17th February, 2025 Winners for “adopt a castle” programme announced Minister of Construction and Transport János Lázár announced the first four winners of Hungary’s “Adopt a Castle” scheme in a Facebook post on Friday. Out of eight castles offered, four will now be managed by private companies and municipalities. Nádasdy Castle in Nádasdladány goes to Richter Pharmaceuticals, while the MOL New Europe Foundation takes over Sándor Metternich Castle in Bajna. The municipality of Oroszlány will manage Esterházy Castle in Majk, and Hódmezővásárhely’s municipality, led by Péter Márki-Zay, will oversee the Wenckheim Manor in Szabadkígyós. Lázár emphasised that private and municipal management will ensure better maintenance while keeping the sites accessible. Due to strong interest, 20 more castles and stately homes will be offered for adoption later this month. Sources regularly consulted, with abbreviations used in text: Népszabadság (N); Magyar Hírlap (MH); Világgazdaság (VG); Napi Gazdaság (NG); Magyar Nemzet (MN); Népszava (Nsz); Kossuth Rádió news (KR); nightly TV news (TV).
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