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Hungary’s State TV Abruptly Halts Broadcast, Apologizes for Years of Lies Amid Media Overhaul

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First reported by Ynet · 48 minutes ago

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Hungary’s state broadcaster M1 abruptly suspended news broadcasts on June 6, 2023, apologizing for years of misinformation as new interim management began sweeping reforms. The changes follow Prime Minister Péter Megyiar’s election and his vow to end government propaganda in public media, with parliament approving a law to restructure the broadcaster and ensure editorial independence.

01Hungary’s state TV M1 halted broadcasts, apologizing for years of lying to the public.
02New interim management of MTVA began suspending senior staff immediately after taking office.
03Prime Minister Péter Megyiar vowed to reform public media, calling it a propaganda tool under Orbán.
04Parliament passed a law to dismantle MTVA and create new independent media bodies.
05Reforms aim to ensure unbiased coverage and end political interference in public broadcasting.
06The overhaul responds to EU and rights groups’ criticism of media control under Viktor Orbán.

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