GRPublic broadcasters in Hungary, which were previously aligned with Prime Minister Peter Orban, temporarily ceased broadcasting this afternoon to restructure their news programs and operate under a new foundation. The move was announced by Orban as a historic day, marking the end of propaganda from state-controlled media. Viewers of M1, the main network, saw a black screen with an apology for past falsehoods, according to AFP. The network's website also displayed a black screen, while radio frequencies broadcast music programming instead of news. Programs will resume later in the evening but without news bulletins, referencing the 1956 Hungarian revolution against Soviet forces. The MTVA group, overseeing six television and seven radio networks, stated that this marks the end of an era where state media operated under political control and lost their core function of informing the public objectively. Viktor Orbán, leader of the Fidesz party, criticized the decision as another example of tyranny and suggested viewers interested in truth watch the Fidesz-linked Hir TV.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the event neutrally, quoting both the current prime minister and his predecessor, providing context about the restructuring of state media and the political implications. It does not favor one side over the other and includes direct quotes from opposing figures.
