AustriaHungary's state television and radio stations, which were previously close to former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, have suspended their operations according to Prime Minister Péter Magyár. Magyár described this as 'a historic day' marking the end of propaganda broadcasts on publicly-owned media platforms. The main state broadcaster, M1, displayed a black screen with an apology stating, 'Public broadcasting media must not lie. We are sorry we did so for so long.' State media will now undergo reforms to ensure independence and credibility, with the news program temporarily suspended. Both websites and the radio station Kossuth showed a black screen, while the state media group MTVA stated that M1 would resume broadcasting without news programs later in the evening.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the suspension of state media as a necessary step to eliminate propaganda and restore credibility, aligning with progressive values of transparency and accountability. The emphasis on ending 'propaganda' and the apology for past actions suggests a critical stance toward the former
