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The news from 444.hu focuses heavily on domestic Hungarian affairs, particularly concerning a public database of former state agents and related political fallout. Other stories touch upon anti-corruption efforts, security measures for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and a sports-related incident…
One of Hungary's most well-known agents is not on the list, while others were mistakenly included in the open archives database. Politicians sought quick results, but the new database fails to clarify what individuals actually did.
The government chose the wrong tool for a worthy cause by releasing thousands of personal data of individuals to the public without selection or context.
'Ferencváros' Hungarian ultras arrived proudly and with dignity in the Italian city to support their team and remind Europe that there is something to defend. True patriots!' - evaluated Orbán Balázs.
According to a security policy expert, this is not an extraordinary measure. However, it remains unclear if the system is still operational after the building's change of function.
Government officials, NGOs, and journalists discussed anti-corruption steps taken since the change of government and what is still missing for lasting change.
What does it mean to be recruited on patriotic grounds, and how were agent codenames invented? We discussed this and more with historian Nóra Szekér, who works at the Archives of the Historical Records of the State Security Services.
The 'Not Bad Books' club continues with Krisztina Tóth's latest short story collection. We will discuss secrets and encounters, the stories, and the reality hinted at behind them with the author. Everyone is welcome on November 28th at Hadik, where we will tune into the conversation over a…
