Lake Balaton overrun with luxury properties and controversial projects

In recent years, the shores of Lake Balaton have seen a proliferation of large-scale investments, luxury buildings, and private properties. Often met with pushback from locals, the amount of green space and open beach areas is severely reduced with each new project. Despite the opposition of some residents, who have even taken matters to court, several giga-investments have been commenced and finished around Lake Balaton in the last decade or so.

Telex has collected the most important major controversial projects that have been completed already and which could be completed in the coming…