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Former Correspondent Defends Hungary's Media Amid Bias Claims

4/8/2026

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Boris Kálnoky, a former correspondent, defended Hungary's media landscape under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an interview.
He criticized Western media for urban-liberal bias.
He asserted that independent media still exists in Hungary, especially online.
He acknowledged pro-government dominance in some areas.
He suggested government involvement in media aims to correct past imbalances.

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Boris Kálnoky, a former correspondent, defended Hungary's media landscape under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an interview.
He criticized Western media for urban-liberal bias.
He asserted that independent media still exists in Hungary, especially online.
He acknowledged pro-government dominance in some areas.
He suggested government involvement in media aims to correct past imbalances.